NCTCA 2025: Full Schedule

EVENTBRITE (PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS) -- Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th at 7PM
- EVENTBRITE IS THE ONLY WAY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE IN A PRE-REG SESSION!
- ONLY add a pre-registered session to your schedule on Sched if you have purchased your Eventbrite ticket.
- Sales end Monday, January 27 at 12PM

Wednesday Social - KARAOKE NIGHT!!
Location: The Westin Hotel - Devonian Room
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Appetizers will be provided throughout the evening.

2025 Tours
Art Gallery of Alberta
"Guided Tour": Thursday February 8th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Guided Tour": Friday February 9th 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

Fort Edmonton Park
Thursday, February 6th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 3PM

Muttart Conservatory
Thursday, February 6th 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 10AM

Royal Alberta Museum
FRENCH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 1PM - 2:30PM
FRENCH Tour: Friday, February 7th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Tour: Friday, February 7th 1PM - 2:30PM

2025 Partners In Education Luncheon with Scott Ervin -- Get your ticket here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th 2024 at 7PM
10:30AM Doors open
11:15AM Program begins
11:30AM Scott Ervin to speak
12:15PM Lunch will be served

2025 Venues:

The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Offsite locations: There are numerous offsite locations which all require an Eventbrite ticket. All Attendees with an Eventbrite ticket will be emailed directly with a location address.

9:00am MST

Kairos Blanket Exercise

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST

Westin - Alberta Room

This participatory workshop will help participants understand how colonization of the land we now know as Canada has impacted the people who lived here long before settlers arrived. Through this exercise, participants will explore the nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous in Canada, how this relationship has been damaged over the years, and how they can work toward Reconciliation.

Speakers

Robert Kelly

Teacher, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools

Talk to me about technology, education, new apps, travel and the Eskimos!

Phyllis Kelly

Phyllis Kelly is a member of St. Albert Metis district. She is a former classroom educator who continues to educate students and teachers on their path towards Reconciliation.

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Indigenous Education, Social Studies / Études sociales

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
Tags English, All Grades

12:45pm MST

Sacred Smudging: Healing and Connection

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Westin - Alberta Room

Discover the profound practice of smudging, a ritual that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit while forging a connection to the Creator. Learn how smudging circles serve as a gateway to communal sharing and dialogue, fostering an environment where stories and wisdom are respectfully exchanged. Join us as we honor ancient traditions and embrace the transformative power of smudging for holistic well-being and spiritual connection.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Indigenous Education, Health - CALM / Santé

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
Tags English, All Grades

2:00pm MST

Snowflakes and Stories: Embracing Winter's Narrative Tradition

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Westin - Alberta Room

Enter a realm where winter's embrace invites storytelling to flourish. Join us in exploring the profound significance of storytelling during the snowy season. Why do stories resonate when snow blankets the earth? Delve into the diverse forms of storytelling, discovering how each holds the power to captivate and educate.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Indigenous Education, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
Tags English, All Grades

9:00am MST

An Inclusive Drama Classroom.

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Alberta Room

How to make a few changes to your drama classroom to make it more inclusive. Adding artistic activities to traditional learning strategies can establish an atmosphere that fosters improved academic performance. Plus, a drama classroom is FUN...

Speakers

Tracy Trethewy

Drama and Foods Teacher, Roland Michener SS

Dr Tracy Trethewy is an Australian teacher who has taught around the world. Her passion is Drama Teaching but also has an interest in Third Culture Kids at International Schools (the subject of her PhD). When at home she is the mother of two fur babies, rescue pugs from South Korea... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive, Fine Arts

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
Tags English, All Grades

10:15am MST

Choreography Building Blocks (ATA Fine Arts Council)

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Westin - Alberta Room

This session will be presented by the ATA Fine Arts Council. Join us for an invigorating choreography workshop designed for dance, drama, and musical theatre teachers and beyond. Unlock the secrets of choreography and learn practical strategies to create movement sequences using fundamental dance concepts of musicality, interpretation, and creativity. These strategies are even transferrable to your students so they can create their own student choreography fostering greater engagement, deeper learning and empowering your students like never before! This class is created to demystify dance and help participants see that even the most complex dance stems from basic dance principles. Whether you're a seasoned dance teacher or a first-time mover, this workshop promises to ignite your creativity and transform your teaching approach.

Speakers

Victoria Reid

Victoria Reid is currently the ATA Fine Arts Council Dance Representative. She spent the past 7 years teaching at Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ) in the department of Fine Arts instructing dance, drama, and musical theatre. Victoria has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Alberta Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Fine Arts, Fine Arts

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 3/4
format U Shape with chairs around perimeter
Room Details Westin - Alberta Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, U Shape with chairs around perimeter Max capacity for 40 people)
Tags English, Division 3/4