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Welcome to CSLC 2023! Bienvenue au CCLÉ 2023 ! Welcome to CSLC 2023 - Harbouring
Bienvenue au CCLÉ 2023 - Havrer le
Leadership. We are thrilled to welcome
leadership. Nous sommes ravis de vous
you to Saint John, New Brunswick for a
accueillir à Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick,
week of inspiration, motivation, change-
pour une semaine d'inspiration, de motivation,
making and creativity. As we welcome you all to Saint John, we hope that you will build strong connections and fill your leadership buckets to return to your schools and communities with a passion for positive change.
de changement et de créativité. Alors que nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à Saint John, nous espérons que vous établirez des liens solides et remplirez vos fonctions de leadership pour retourner dans vos écoles et vos communautés avec une passion pour un changement positif.
No matter where you are in your
Peu importe où vous en êtes dans votre
leadership journey, we hope that this
parcours de leadership, nous espérons que
conference will be a highlight. We
cette conférence sera un moment fort. Nous
encourage you to participate to your
vous encourageons à participer pleinement, à
fullest, meet new friends, and harbour
rencontrer de nouveaux amis et à développer
your leadership skills! Wishing you a great conference, and an even greater return to your schools and communities. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish.
vos compétences en leadership! Je vous souhaite une excellente conférence et un retour encore plus grand dans vos écoles et communautés. Nous avons hâte de voir ce que vous accomplissez.
Meet Our Team Bringing this year's conference to life has brought together a dedicated team from across Canada! We are grateful for the enthusiasm this team brought to bring CSLC 2023 to life. Marco LeBlanc - President of NBSLA Tim Grattan - Vice-President of NBSLA Carla Ward - Secretary of NBSLA Angie Cameron - Treasurer of NBSLA Jessica Roy - General member of NBSLA Christine Babineau-Hall - General member of NBSLA Christina Barrington - Principal of Saint John High School Julie White - Liaison teacher at Saint John High School Caroline Christie - Liaison teacher at Saint John High School Maddie Campbell - Executive Director, CSLA Dave Conlon - Publications and Communications Director, CSLA Ash Baer - Program Director, CSLA
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Horizons Leadership Conferences are one-day regional conferences that are student-run, bringing together student leaders in your community for keynote speakers and leadership development. Horizons Leadership Conferences also include a professional development session for teacher-advisors.
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HISTORY OF CSLA HISTOIRE DE ACLÉ In 1983, the students and staff of the Yorkton Regional High School were invited to host the annual provincial leadership conference of 1985. A year later the Premier of Saskatchewan, the Hon. Grant Devine, challenged the Yorkton students to turn the 1985 provincial conference into a national conference. This would be one of Saskatchewan’s contributions to the 1985 International Year of the Youth project. The students and staff of Yorkton Regional High School accepted the challenge, and the 1985 conference was held on September 18th, 19th, and 20th in Yorkton, SK. Over eight hundred students and student advisors attended this conference which had for its theme “YOUTH OF TODAY – LEADERS OF TOMORROW.” Not only did the people come from all across Canada, but there were also strong delegations from five states south of the border and one delegate from Mexico City. Among the keynote speakers were Mark Scharenbroich, Pamela Wallin, Laurie Skreslet, Jack Donahue and a host of others from within and outside Canada. The advisors at the Yorkton conference voted unanimously to support the idea of an annual leadership conference across the nation. Provinces and Territories would be invited to host these conferences. Through the interest, effort, and commitment of these advisors, the Canadian Association of Student (Government) Advisors, now known as the Canadian Student Leadership Association, was born. En 1983, les élèves et le personnel enseignant de Yorkton Regional High School ont été invités à organiser le congrès de leadership provincial annuel de 1985. Un an plus tard, le premier ministre de la Saskatchewan, l’honorable Grant Devine, a mis les élèves au défi de faire de celui-ci un congrès national. Ce serait là une des contributions de la Saskatchewan à l’Année internationale de la jeunesse de 1985. Le défi a été accepté par les élèves et le personnel enseignant de l’école et le congrès de 1985 a eu lieu à Yorkton les 18, 19 et 20 septembre. Il avait pour thème « Jeunes d’aujourd’hui, leaders de demain » et plus de huit cents élèves et conseillers étudiants y ont participé. Non seulement les gens sont venus de partout au Canada, mais il y avait des délégations importantes de cinq États américains et un délégué de Mexico. Parmi les conférenciers principaux se trouvaient Mark Scharenbroich, Pamela Wallin, Laurie Skreslet, Jack Donahue et d’autres en grand nombre venus du Canada et d’ailleurs. Au congrès de Yorkton, les conseillers ont voté de manière unanime en faveur d’un congrès de leadership annuel pour tout le pays. Les provinces et les territoires du Yukon et du Nord-Ouest seraient invités à en être les hôtes. Grâce à l’intérêt, aux efforts et à l’engagement de ces conseillers, l’Association canadienne des conseillers ( l’Association canadienne de leadership étudiant) en gestion étudiante a vu le jour.
HISTORY OF CSLC HISTOIRE DE CCLÉ 1st (1985) Yorkton, SK Youth Leadership in Action/ Leadership Jeunesse en Action 2nd (1986) Sherwood Park, AB Success Through Involvement/ Le Succès grâce à l’implication 3rd (1987) London, ON Youth Leadership in Action/ Leadership Jeunesse en action 4th (1988) Lower Sackville, NS Youth Can Make a Difference/ Les Jeunes peuvent faire une différence 5th (1989) Pointe Claire, QC The Challenge of Leadership Le défi du leadership 6th (1990) Burnaby, BC Creating Tomorrow’s Needs, Leading Today/ Créer les besoins de demain en dirigeant aujourd’hui 7th (1991) Brandon, MB T.N.T. – Tomorrow’s Needs Today/ DBA: Demain a besoin d’aujourd’hui 8th (1992) Kitchener, ON The Future Starts Today/ L’avenir commence maintenant 9th (1993) Bishop’s Falls, NL Youth Today Leading the Way/ Les jeunes d’aujourd’hui nous dirigent 10th (1994) Yorkton, SK Tip Your Hats to Our Leaders/ Chapeau-Bas à nos Leaders 11th (1995) Bathurst, NB Set Sail for New Horizons/ À Pleines Voiles vers l’Avenir Bouge 12th (1996) Edmonton, AB Leadership in Motion / Le Leadership—ça 13th (1997) Montreal, QC Take Flight / Prends ton envol 14th (1998) Kamloops, BC One Nation-One Dream Une Nation-Un Rêve
15th (1999) Waterloo, ON Making It Work!/À l’Oeuvre! 16th (2000) Winnipeg, MB Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow...Forever/ Hier, Aujourd’hui, Demain...et Toujours 17th (2001) Lower Sackville, NS Charting the Course 2001: A Leadership Odyssey/ Traçons le parcours Odyssee de Leadership 18th (2002) Saskatoon, SK SPIRIT Students Putting Imagination, Resources & Ideas Together/ ESPIRIT Éléves stimulant participations, ressources et idées tous ensemble 19th (2003) St. John’s, NL Unlock the Future/ Ouvrez les portes à l’avenir 20th (2004) Mission/Abbotsford, BC A River Runs Through It/ Une rivière qui traverse 21st (2005) Lloydminster, AB Plant a New Seed/ Semez une nouvelle graine 22nd (2006) Fredericton, NB Ordinary Youth Doing Extraordinary Things/ La jeunesse ordinaire accomplissant des choses extraordinaires 23rd (2007) London, ON Lead On! Lead with Enthusiasm, Acceptance, Diversity and Optimism Now!/LEADER: Leadership avec Enthousiasme, Activisme, Diversité et Responsabilité 24th (2008) Summerside, PEI It All Starts Here!/ça commence ici! 25th (2009) Cochrane and Olds, AB Lead the Stampede!/La jeunesse canadienne, plus haut plus loin! 26th (2010) Pierrefonds, PQ Canadian Youth Performing Above and Beyond!/ La Jeunesse Canadienne, Plus Haut Plus loin!
27th (2011) Corner Brook, NL New Found Energy!/L’énergie retrouvée 28th (2012) Weyburn, SK Flat Out Leadership!/Rien que du leadership 29th (2013) Montague, PE Light the Way!/Éclairer le chemin 30th (2014) Kelowna, BC Destination Leadership – Your Ticket to Inspiration/Destination Leadership – votre billet à l’inspiration 31st (2015) Halifax, NS Leadership 360º: When Giving is Receiving/Leadership 360˚ – Donner, c’est recevoir 32nd (2016) Edmundston, NB Natural Leader/Leader Naturel 33rd (2017) Waterloo, ON Startup Leadership: Ignite Your Innovative Spirit/Startup Leadership: Enflammer Votre Esprit D’innovation 34th (2018) Edmonton, AB Leadership Through the Looking Glass/De l’autre côté du miroir 35th (2019) Abbotsford, BC Empowering Inner Resources/ Développment des Ressources Intérieures 36th (2021) Virtual Unmuting Generation Z / Réactiver Génération Z 37th (2022) Virtual Emerging Leaders / Leaders Émergents 38th (2023) Saint John, NB Harbouring Leadership / Havrer le Leadership
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The Doves In 1985, the United Nations decreed that that year be the “International Year of Youth.” This was also the year that the first Canadian Student Leadership Conference was held in Yorkton, Saskatchewan where Raymond Smuk, a Yorkton Regional High School student, designed and carved The Doves to represent Youth, Participation, Development and Peace in the year of Youth. The Doves sculpture has been passed on from conference to conference becoming an enduring symbol of mentoring, cooperation and leadership. The Doves are the common thread that connects the past, present, and future Canadian Student Leadership Conferences. In 2016, work was completed on the Doves, which included refurbishments and the addition of a second base. This work was completed by Beurnald Doiron, a teacher from Cités des Jeunes, A.M. Sormany (CSLC-CCLÉ 2016 host school). The addition of the second base is a testament to the enduring leadership legacy of CSLC to schools and communities across the country. A new refurbishment was completed in 2023 by the Harbouring Leadership Committee.
Les colombes En 1985, les Nations Unies ont décrété que cette année serait « l’Année internationale de la jeunesse ». C'est également l'année où la première Conférence canadienne sur le leadership étudiant a eu lieu à Yorkton, en Saskatchewan, où Raymond Smuk, un élève de l'école secondaire régionale de Yorkton, a conçu et sculpté les colombes pour représenter la jeunesse, la participation, le développement et la paix au cours de l'année de la jeunesse. La sculpture a été transmise de conférence en conférence, devenant ainsi un symbole durable de mentorat, de coopération et de leadership. Les Colombes sont le fil conducteur qui relie les conférences canadiennes sur le leadership étudiant passées, présentes et futures. En 2016, les travaux ont été achevés sur les colombes, qui comprenaient des rénovations et l'ajout d'une deuxième base. Ce travail a été réalisé par Beurnald Doiron, enseignant de Cités des Jeunes, A.M. Sormany (école hôte CSLC-CCLÉ 2016). L'ajout de la deuxième base témoigne de l'héritage durable du CSLC en matière de leadership dans les écoles et les communautés de tout le pays. Une nouvelle rénovation a été achevée en 2023 par le Havrer le Leadership Comité.
Barry Sharpe Award This award was instituted in April of 1995 at the Board of Directors’ meeting held in Toronto. It is to be presented to CSLA members who have given outstanding service to the organization. Upon creation, it was identified that this award should be given out “sparingly” as it holds special meaning. Barry Sharpe was an activity director at Yorkton Regional High School, and Barry, along with his students and staff, ran the very first Canadian Student Leadership Conference. It was Barry’s vision and efforts that inspired other advisors from across the country to formalize student leadership. This award is the highest recognition that an advisor can receive in the realm of student leadership and activities. It is given in recognition of exemplary effort and inspiration to a person who has furthered the cause of student leadership and activities in Canada. Ce prix a été institué en avril 1995 lors de la réunion du conseil d'administration tenue à Toronto. Il est présenté aux membres de la ACLÉ qui ont rendu un service exceptionnel à l'organisation. Lors de sa création, il a été identifié que ce prix devrait être décerné « avec parcimonie » car il a une signification particulière. Barry Sharpe était directeur des activités à l'école secondaire régionale de Yorkton, et Barry, avec ses élèves et son personnel, a dirigé la toute première conférence canadienne sur le leadership étudiant. Ce sont la vision et les efforts de Barry qui ont inspiré d'autres conseillers de tout le pays à formaliser le leadership étudiant. Ce prix est la plus haute reconnaissance qu'un conseiller puisse recevoir dans le domaine du leadership et des activités des étudiants. Il est donné en reconnaissance de l'effort exemplaire et de l'inspiration à une personne qui a fait avancer la cause du leadership et des activités des étudiants au Canada.
Award Winners Wayne MacCullough, Burnaby Josephine Budgell, Bishop’s Falls Dave Conlon, Guelph George Takashima, Lethbridge John Thompson, Cambridge Gane Olsen, Edmonton Tam Fawcett, Halifax Bill Conconi, Victoria
CSLC 1996 CSLC 1997 CSLC 1998 CSLC 1999 CSLC 2000 CSLC 2001 CSLC 2003 CSLC 2006
Al LaFontaine, Mission Don Wheler, Lashburn Don McKay, Bathurst Brent Allan, Wainright Don Homan, Prince George Nicole Haire, Summerside Stu Saunders, Orillia To Be announced To Be Announced
CSLC 2008 CSLC 2009 CSLC 2010 CSLC 2011 CSLC 2013 CSLC 2015 CSLC 2018 CSLC 2023 CSLC 2023
CSLA Award Winners 2023
Ariel Alleyne
Tyrell Beckham
Kaitlyn Blehm
Hannah Gerbert
Cheyenne Jans
Tyra Martin Blackville High School
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate Institution
Matthew Pichoki
Conner Reath
Claire Schoenherr
Kassandra Vail
Hampton High School
Clayton Heights Secondary School
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Springs Christian Academy
Elrose Composite School
Harrison Trimble High School
Centennial High School
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate Institution
Kate Doan
Fleetwood Park Secondary School
Regan McCorkindale
Charles P. Allen High School
CSLA is pleased to offer twelve $500.00 annual student awards to exemplary student leaders from across Canada. The aim of these awards is to recognize outstanding achievement and contribution to student leadership in secondary schools and communities across Canada.
The F.W. (Bill) Conconi ‘Above and Beyond’ Leadership Award This award acknowledges an emerging student leader who demonstrates exemplary leadership, positive impact and influence on their peers and community, and a selfless contribution to improve the world around them. The Above and Beyond Award will help to secure the legacy of dedicated leadership that Bill Conconi has shown over his tenure with CSLA. Bill Conconi led the Canadian Student Leadership Association from a well-intentioned group of volunteer advisors to an official, registered not for profit organization. He has mentored dozens of advisors, contributed thousands of hours of his time, secured literally millions of dollars of sponsorship funding and, along with his wife, Ellie, hosted hundreds of student leaders on the Oriole tall ship experience. Bill led by doing; by working; by providing opportunities and the support for others to lead. He invites others to make their greatest leadership contribution using their unique skillset. This award is an extension of the CSLA Award Program, choosing from the top award submissions for the annual Canadian Student Leader Awards. In addition to the attributes identified by the award selection committee, sustainable impact or change influence are crucial in the decision making process. The winner receives a $1000 award in recognition of their achievements.
2022-2023 Davina Merritt
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Kim’s Korean Food
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SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 11th
1:00pm - 4:00pM Trade Show & Registration - Delta Hotel
Don’t forget to get your cslc 2023 swag!
Until 5:30PM Dinner with own group using uptown dollars uptown saint John 5:30pm-6:30pm Provincial/Territorial Rooms 6:30pm - 8:00pm Opening Ceremonies + Keynote - Orlando Bowen SJHS Theatre 8:00pm-9:30pm Spirit Groups, Advisor Meeting
Lights Out 11:00pm
SCHEDULE Thursday, October 12th
7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast and arrive to SJHS 8:30am - Spirit Groups & Advisor Lounge
Don’t forget to get your cslc 2023 swag!
9:00am-11:00am Morning energizer, cultural moment - Jordan Hart, Keynote - Drew Dudley 11:15AM / 1:30PM / 2:15pm Workshop Sessions 12:15 pm - Lunch & Spirit Groups
4:30pm-6:15pm Dinner at SJHS + Explore saint john 6:15pm-9:30pm ERAS THEMED FUN FEST at AREA 506 Ft. Swiftkicks
Lights Out 10:45pm
SCHEDULE Friday, October 13th
7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast and arrive to SJHS 8:30am - Spirit Groups & Advisor Lounge
Don’t forget to get your cslc 2023 swag!
10:30AM-11:15am Morning energizer, cultural moment 11:30AM Workshop Sessions 12:30 pm - Lunch & Spirit Groups
2:00pm Keynote speaker - JAM GAMBLE 3:15PM - Spirit Groups 4:30pm - 8:00pm CSLC 2023 POP UP RELAY FOR LIFE 8:00pm - Student and Advisor Socials
Advisor Social Presented By:
Lights Out 11:00pm
SCHEDULE Saturday, October 14th
7:30am - 9:00am Breakfast and arrive to SJHS
Don’t forget to get your cslc 2023 swag!
9:00am Morning energizer, Keynote Speaker -Bean Gill 10:45AM Workshop Sessions 11:45AM - Lunch & Spirit Groups
1:30PM Closing Ceremonies, Awards, Celebrations REMINDER! COMPLETE THE CSLC 2023 CANADIAN HERITAGE SURVEY - TAP HERE!
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CALENDRIER mercredi 11 octobre
13h00 - 16h00 Salon professionnel et inscription - Hôtel Delta
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Jusqu'à 17h30 Dîner avec votre propre groupe utilisant des dollars du centre-ville - Uptown Saint John
17h30-18h30 Salles provinciales/territoriales
18h30 - 20h00 Cérémonies d'ouverture + Keynote - Théâtre Orlando Bowen SJHS
20h00-21h30 Groupes spirituels, réunion des conseillers
Couvre-feu 23H00
CALENDRIER jeudi 12 octobre
7h00 - 8h30 Petit-déjeuner et arrivée au SJHS 8h30 - Groupes spirituels et salon des conseillers
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9h00-11h00 Matin énergisant, moment culturel Jordan Hart, Keynote - Drew Dudley
11h15 / 13h30 / 14h15 Séances d'ateliers 12h15 - Groupes déjeuner et spiritueux
16h30-18h15 Dîner au SJHS + Explorez Saint John
18h15-21h30 ERAS THÈME FUN FEST à la ZONE 506 Ft. SwiftKicks
Couvre-feu 22h45
CALENDRIER vendredi 13 octobre
7h00 - 8h30 Petit-déjeuner et arrivée au SJHS 8h30 - Groupes spirituels et salon des conseillers
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10h30-11h15 Matin énergisant, moment culturel 11h30 Séances d'atelier 12h30 - Groupes déjeuner et spiritueux
14h00 Conférencier principal - JAM GAMBLE 15h15 - Groupes spirituels
16h30 - 20h00 CSLC 2023 POP UP RELAIS POUR LA VIE 20h00 - Activités sociales pour étudiants et conseillers
Conseiller Social Présenté Par :
Couvre-feu 23H00
CALENDRIER samedi 14 octobre
7h30 - 9h00 Petit-déjeuner et arrivée au SJHS
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9h00 Énergisant du matin, conférencier principal Bean Gill
10h45 Séances d'ateliers 11h45 - Déjeuner et groupes spirituels
13h30 Cérémonies de clôture, récompenses, célébrations RAPPEL! REMPLISSEZ L'ENQUÊTE DU CSLC 2023 SUR LE PATRIMOINE CANADIEN - APPUYEZ ICI !
Voyagez en toute sécurité !
KEYNOTES
Keynote Speakers Drew Dudley Called one of the most inspirational TED speakers in the world, Drew Dudley is on a mission to redefine leadership. With more than five million views, his TED talk “Everyday Leadership (The Lollipop Moment)” proved that leadership is not a characteristic of an elite few, but one that lives within us all. Through his high-energy talks, Dudley shares practical and actionable insights on creating cultures of leadership that lead to higher levels of pride, productivity, happiness, and retention. He empowers audiences and equips them with the tools needed to make a difference, at home and work.
Jam Gamble A charismatic communicator and “Connecter of People, Ideas and Energy,” Jahmeelah Gamble – affectionately known as Jam – is the ultimate Slayer Of The Mic. Dedicated to empowering others to own, honour, and amplify their unique expression, Jahmeelah is the Founder and CEO of the Slay The Mic Program – a transformative coaching initiative that inspires #FutureMicSlayers to unapologetically tap into their ultimate superpower: their voice. Through corporate training, her Slay The Mic online course, and countless events, Jam has helped over 800 voices learn how to #SlayTheMic.
Keynote Speakers Bean Gill In her 20s, Gill was working as an X-ray technologist in a cardiac catheterization lab. But, in 2012, when she turned 30, everything changed. She left an abusive relationship, her dad left her family and, during a trip to Las Vegas, a virus paralyzed her from the waist down. While relaxing in a hotel room with close friends, she felt a sudden, stabbing pain in her spine. "The pain lasted only a few minutes, and then I couldn't move my right leg. I was paralyzed within 10 minutes." Multiple neurologists told Gill a virus was likely to blame, and she would regain full use of her legs within weeks. After several months of no progress, Bean was forced to come to grips with her new reality. A once athletic young woman who enjoyed modeling, kickboxing, and weightlifting, she struggled with betrayal by her own body. She couldn't roll over, sit up, or get out of bed without help. She was forced to find her way through an inaccessible society, all the while living with paralysis and learning how to love herself - disability and all. "My life was flipped upside down. I hated everything about me. I hated my life." Bean took her health into her own hands, seeking out the answers and help she needed to confront her challenges head-on. Eventually, Gill found her confidence again. She worked to regain movement in her legs and pushed herself to try sports she never would have attempted before being paralyzed. If it wasn't for the worst year of her life, Gill wouldn't be who she is today.
Orlando Bowen Bowen is a keynote speaker focused on equipping people to get off the sidelines and become difference-makers on their teams and in the lives of those around them. He is a highly sought after speaker and trainer who works with corporations, small businesses and non-profits. When it comes to building teams, creating momentum and employing winning strategies, Orlando is the real deal.He is also passionate about youth leadership. As a result of that passion, he founded One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization to inspire and to teach resilience, leadership and teamwork to youth. Empowering people to overcome adversity, find their passion and to use their gifts to serve is the reason Orlando breathes. This gift has placed Orlando on hundreds of stages, boardrooms and in presentations across North and South America and has garnered him numerous awards
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A School Where Everyone Belongs
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Did you know that Generation Z self reports to be more lonely, less connected, and less happy than previous generations? Be sure to take in Jeff’s practical, interactive workshop which will focus on coming alongside you as student leaders to help you build positive relationships and a sense of belonging in the students you serve. Help make your school a place where everyone has a place.
Jeff Gerber
How Do You Want to Be Remembered? Nick will leave both your student and teacher audiences inspired to take action as he speaks about the journey he and his family are on to create an inclusive environment for his daughter. This message is illustrated through real life stories that will leave the audience laughing as well as thinking about the legacy they are creating. This presentation illustrates that inclusion without bias is what will fundamentally contribute to eradicating hate and building a lasting inclusive culture in your work community. Nick shares with the audience that if ‘your why for doing something is big enough, then the how you do it will always show up.’ He shares practical approaches to fostering the most inclusive work place possible by offering insights and tips on how to propagate a diverse workplace through his years of working in the inclusion and diversity space.
"Silver Lining Prospecting": Leading with Gratitude, Positivity, and Resilience
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Nick Foley
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Through impactful and highly engaging storytelling, veteran speaker and leadership facilitator Ian Tyson takes the audience on a journey towards Positivity and Resilience. From observational humour, to practical strategies and heartfelt moments; this presentation will give you both the tools to be a purposeful and grateful student leader, and live a more optimistic life. Be the best you can be for you and your school, every single day!
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Ian Tyson
Workshop Descriptions Social Media in Your School – Get the message out! Social media is a powerful tool! Let me show you how to use it to keep your school community informed, engaged, and spirited! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to elevate your online presence, I will show you all my tips and tricks. I’ll even share some of my early mistakes so you can avoid them. We’ll discuss branding, marketing, content creation, community engagement, and everything in between. My goal is to empower schools to feel more confident with their online presence, more connected to their students, and more involved in their communities.
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Events Thrift Shopping
Abbey Gingerich
Let me share some of the events and activities that are happening at my school. Take these ideas and make them unique and special for your school community. We'll talk about big events and small events [and everything in between] that will help build school community, create school culture, and elevate your school's spirit.
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Zen and the Art of Leadership Program Balance Do you ever feel your Student Leadership Program is out of balance? Do you feel like something is missing or you aren’t accomplishing the things that matter most? Join Brent as he shares what has brought balance to his Student Leadership program over the last 20 years. You will even discover some Good Clean Fun along the way.
Brent Dickson
Meet the Maestros - Student Edition How would you like to learn directly from students who have run amazing events at their schools? This session allows you to sit for 10 minutes with the maestros of the actual event. You will rotate amongst the many presentations and learn from the best.
60 in 60 for Students 60 Ideas and Resources in 60 minutes Can you keep up with the ideas as they keep coming from our leadership panel. If you miss one idea, don't worry. There's another one coming your way!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Workshop Descriptions
Creating A School Focused on Community In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to brainstorm and share ideas on how to create a strong sense of community within their schools. As we know, building a community is essential for creating a positive learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and engaged. During this session, we will explore various strategies and techniques that have been successfully implemented in schools across the country. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and perspectives, and to learn from their peers. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a toolkit of practical ideas and methods that they can use to help build a stronger sense of community in their own schools. Join us for this exciting and interactive session, and let's work together to create a more connected and supportive learning environment for all students!
he/him/his english
Marc England
Post-Secondary Panel This Panel includes post-secondary students at different levels of their post-secondary journey who were involved in student leadership, like you! This panel will answer questions about life in post-secondary as well as tips on how to use your involvement in student leadership beyond high school. Join this conversation to learn more about post-secondary opportunities and apprenticeships.
Navigating Your Goals We will explore how to follow a path that's right for you. The workshop will be led by Cori Ash, who will share his journey of opening Costcos across Canada and the opportunities he has had through that experience. During this workshop, you will learn how to identify your goals, create a plan to achieve them, and navigate any obstacles that may arise. Cori will share his insights on how to stay focused and motivated while pursuing your dreams, and how to make the most of any opportunities that come your way. Whether you're a student trying to decide on a career path, a professional looking to make a change, or simply someone who wants to live a more fulfilling life, this workshop is for you. Join us for an engaging and informative session that will help you navigate your goals and achieve success on your own terms. We look forward to seeing you there!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Corie Ash
Workshop Descriptions
she/her/hers english
Applying for Scholarships - Tell your Story! Jane Thompson, Executive Director of the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, will demystify how to apply for scholarships. Jane will explain how to approach the whole process, where to find scholarships and resources, and how to get over the barriers that are getting in your way. This session is good for all scholarship applications and not just the TD scholarship.
Jane Thompson
Let’s Talk About Accessibility In 1985, Rick Hansen set out on the Man in Motion World Tour; a 26 month, 34 country, 40,000 km wheelchair marathon. The Tour raised $26 million and changed the way people with disabilities were perceived. The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), established in 1988, is part of its legacy. For over three decades, RHF has raised awareness, changed attitudes and funded spinal cord injury research and care. Today, roughly one in five Canadians identify as having a disability, and that number is growing as our population ages. We’re working on breaking down one of the most fundamental barriers that people with disabilities still face: physical barriers in the places where we live, work, learn and play. Our Mission To create and deliver innovative solutions that lead to a global movement to remove barriers and liberate the potential of people with disabilities. We believe that by encouraging youth to take action on issues that matter to them, they can become leaders in creating an accessible, inclusive world. You can help inspire the next generation of Difference Makers by sharing Rick Hansen’s story and teaching about the importance of inclusion. Start meaningful conversations about disability in your classroom or home by using our educational resources or by inviting one of our Ambassadors to speak. Continue the conversation by celebrating the students, teachers and community leaders who are making an impact with our annual Difference Maker Awards.
EDUCATION
Workshop Descriptions
Decolonizing the Calendar: Creative ways to move reconciliation forward IWhat days are important to you? What makes one day more special than another? As we learn more about reconciliation we are also learning about what it means to decolonize. This word can be scary for some, but there are simple things we can do in our everyday lives to spark conversations and take actions that will create a more inclusive Canada. In the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund’s new Legacy Schools calendar, we removed “colonial” days of significance, and focused only on Indigenous Days of importance. Why would we do this? In this workshop we will delve into days that are important for us, what makes one day important to one person and not another, and why it’s important to ask critical questions in order to see truth and patterns within Canada’s own true history. This will help us move forward on the path to reconciliation. For students, we will make Elder magnets and speak about the special days that are passed down through family, friends and those who come before us, like Elders. Teachers will come away with lesson ideas to do with their own students using the Legacy Schools Toolkits and calendar.
english
Mi’gmaq Culture – Contributing to Understanding and Moving Forward As a Mi’gmaq Elder/Knowledge Keeper, I am humbled to share my Mi’gmaq culture. I share traditional and ancient historical views as well as storytelling, a very old method of transferring customs that apply to practical more contemporary traditional views and practices. I believe “We are all Treaty People” and it is our responsibility to contribute to our country’s Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action plan to assist in Canadians moving forward. I am a life-long learner and appreciate all that life has to offer.
Constance Sewell
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
Workshop Descriptions
Le peuple malécite (Wəlastəkwewiyik) Rejoignez Shawn Francis dans cet atelier culturel avec des enseignements sur le peuple Masileet. Nos enseignements, principes et valeurs sont ancrés dans la sagesse, le courage, l’honnêteté, l’humilité, la bienveillance, le respect et l’acceptation. Le peuple malécite (Wəlastəkwewiyik) est présent ici depuis des temps immémoriaux. Le territoire malécite comprend le bassin versant du fleuve Saint-Jean, qui s'étend du fleuve Saint-Laurent jusqu'à la baie de Fundy.
Shawn Francis français
Intro to Drumming | Introduction à la batterie In this session, we will discuss the importance of drums to indigenous cultures. Students will have an opportunity to use drums to learn a traditional indigenous chant. Au cours de cette séance, nous discuterons de l'importance des tambours pour les cultures autochtones. Les étudiants auront l’occasion d’utiliser des tambours pour apprendre un chant autochtone traditionnel.
Rick Bourque bilingual
FRANCOPHONE
Workshop Descriptions Comment nos épreuves deviennent nos valeurs et comment nos valeurs nous inspirent? Comment nos épreuves deviennent nos valeurs et comment nos valeurs nous inspirent? Durant cette conférence, Alex va nous parler de comment iel transformé et continuer de transformer quelques épreuves dans sa vie, surtout liées à son identité queer et linguistique, dans certaines valeurs qu’iel tient à cœur et comment ces valeurs l’inspirent et le/la motivent dans tout ce qu’iel fait. Avec des témoignages personnels, des réflexions individuelles et des discussions en groupe, iel espère vous outiller pour transformer vos épreuves en valeurs pour que vous puissiez les utiliser dans votre propre leadership.
they/iel bilingual
How do the obstacles we face become our values and how do our values inspire us?
How do the obstacles we face become our values and how do our values inspire us? During this conference, Alex will discuss how they transformed and continue to transform a few obstacles that they have faced in their life, particularity those that have to do with their queer and linguistic identities, into a few of their values and how these values inspire and motivate them in everything they do. With the help of personal experiences, individual reflections, and group discussions, they hope to provide you with the tools to transform the obstacles you face into values so that you can use them in your own leadership.
Alex Brownstein
Moyenne Rig! Rejoignez Moyenne Rig pour découvrir leur parcours musical en se fixant des objectifs et en les atteignant, mélangé à une performance. Leurs racines sont bien ancrées dans le comté de Kent, où les parents et grands-parents du groupe ont grandi. Même si les garçons sont amis d’enfance, Moyenne Rig a été formé fin 2018, alors que les garçons avaient à peine 11 ans, grâce au programme de musique de leur école : Musimaniacs, au Centre scolaire Samuel-de-Champlain, à Saint John. Ces grands amis auront 17 ans en 2024 lorsqu'ils ajouteront à leur palmarès un quatrième été de festivals et de spectacles, se produisant partout dans les Maritimes et au Québec. Ne vous laissez pas berner par ce nouveau groupe et son jeune âge ! Le répertoire de Moyenne Rig comprend déjà 11 chansons originales, et de nombreuses adaptations empruntées de certains de leurs artistes préférés, avec toujours le bluegrass en tête de liste !
FRANCOPHONE
français
Moyenne Rig
Workshop Descriptions
he/him/his english
Navigating Diversity Equity inclusion and Belonging Being Comfortable With The Skin You're In Is it OK to ask questions when you have chosen to live loud and proud as a queer human? Understanding the dialogue used today in gay mainstream. You will be invited to ask questions and participate in the session with Normand.
Normand Hector
they/them english
Why Drag Story Time - Acceptance or Fear Normand will be reading as Normani Drag performer, presenting a reading around Drag Storytime called "I Like Myself"
Normani
Embrace, Educate, Empower: Fostering Inclusivity in Canadian Schools In Canada, a diverse and multicultural nation, the inclusion of international students is vital for fostering a global perspective and promoting unity. However, welcoming students from other parts of the world comes with its unique challenges, especially in terms of mental health. This workshop aims to address these issues and suggest practical solutions that schools can implement to create an inclusive environment for all students.
he/him/his english
Jose Arias
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Workshop Descriptions
All Means All - Creating inclusive schools that welcome students with disabilities Inclusion means meeting the needs of ALL students. We all have the right to belong. We also have the right to learn and work together. There was a time when many people who had an intellectual disability, or other disabilities, were not welcome in public schools. Persons with an intellectual disability were not valued for their strengths, but merely judged on the basis of their disability. Over the years, we have learned that inclusive education benefits all students. Everyone learns better when there is a sense of belonging and respect. Inclusion helps everyone develop their individual strengths and gifts and helps us to create friendships with a diverse variety of people. As a high school student, you are probably well aware of the realities and the effects of exclusion. You may have felt excluded yourself at some point. It’s not a nice feeling. This workshop will tackle a number of issues around inclusion. Issues like harassment, bullying, and loneliness are getting students, teachers, principals, and other school staff to look for new and creative ways to make their high schools healthy and positive “communities” for everyone.
he/him/his english
Ben McNamara
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training At PRUDE Inc., we pioneer conversations that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). For over four decades, through our Consulting, Training, and Education programs, we have been providing support to decision-makers on bridging cultural divides, addressing institutional discrimination, and confronting barriers to inclusion. All cultures, like people, have different personalities, and we often modify our behaviors to fit into the comfort zone of a specific cultural setting. Doing so has a direct effect on how we learn, work, and collaborate with others. Our DEI Training focuses on building ‘cultural Intelligence’, i.e. the ability to deal more effectively across cultural differences and enrich your lived experiences in ways that promote accountability and responsibility. Learning objectives: Enhance the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion Cultural competence advocacy Explore cross-cultural communication styles Further self-awareness and behavior identification Explore teambuilding strategies
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Workshop Descriptions Fuel Your Body To Lead - Students As a student today, you're expected to balance multiple responsibilities, especially if you're a student leader in your school. That's why it's crucial to learn how to take care of your body by getting quality sleep, maintaining good nutrition, and taking downtime. This interactive workshop includes meditation and an examination of your current habits, so you can leave with actionable steps to help you achieve your best both in the classroom and in your personal life. I understand that students face daily challenges that affect their mental, emotional, and physical health. That's why it's important to have practical, effective habits that help you lead in your school without feeling overwhelmed or anxious. With simple habits that fuel your body and mind, you can walk out the door every day feeling energized and ready to take on the day. This is an interactive workshop that will include meditation and looking at your current life habits. Teachers often struggle with their own mental, emotional, and physical health on a daily basis. I feel it is imperative they have effective, simple habits to fuel their body and mind to be able to teach in their classrooms without them feeling like they are barely surviving and having to push through until the next break.
she/her english
Fuel Your Body To Lead - Advisors Teaching can be a high-stress job that easily spills over into your home. And as leaders in your school with both staff and students you give extra. Learn to fuel your body better with quality sleep, nutrition, and downtime to come away with actionable steps to reach peak performance both in the classroom and in your personal life. This is an interactive workshop that will include meditation and looking at your current life habits. Teachers often struggle with their own mental, emotional, and physical health on a daily basis. I feel it is imperative they have effective, simple habits to fuel their body and mind to be able to teach in their classrooms without them feeling like they are barely surviving and having to push through until the next break.
WELLNESS
Carman Murray
Workshop Descriptions
Finding Your True Colour Understanding our True Colours and the personality styles of others can shed light on the values, likes, and dislikes that help explain why we are the way we are. Gaining this awareness about ourselves and our peers can help guide decisions, create quicker solutions to problems, and develop better relationships. What does this have to do with Relay For Life? Come and find out!
The 59-Minute Fundraiser We will do an active description of the 59 Minute Fundraiser, and will do some team building activities just to promote the idea of how working together can lead to a successful outcome. This is a workshop about fundraising - I am aware no one "loves" fundraising, so while I will explain our program and process, the workshop will be more of a focus on areas like communication/team building so that it is engaging and fun for the Leaders involved. In our 59 Minute Fundraisers we also have incentives that can be earned, so in this workshop the Leaders who attend will have chances to win prizes.
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs Information regarding the Therapy Dog Program that is run by St. John's Amblulance Society. We will describe what we do, where we go, benefits of the program and how to become involved.
COMMUNITY
Workshop Descriptions Tour of Saint John’s Pulp Mill Irving Pulp & Paper operates a world-class pulp mill in Saint John, New Brunswick. Get the opportunity to tour Saint John’s mill alongside industry experts to learn about the mill’s process and get an up-close view of their new state-of-the-art pulp dryer. Leaders have to understand where sustainable products come from and how they are made.
Principles of Forest Stewardship Join us on a tour of Irving Nature Park. This special part of the Fundy coastline is a place where everyone can experience the 8 unique ecosystems protected by J.D. Irving, Limited. The Irving Nature Park offers hands-on learning in our outdoor classroom. Here, students will learn about local ecosystems and the importance of environmental conservation.
My parent/guardian acknowledge that I will be traveling on a PAL bus to get to an Irving workshop since it is offsite for the conference.
Health and Safety in Leadership In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of workplace health and safety and will learn how they can combine this knowledge with their leadership skills to become health and safety leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss this concept with their peers and will be challenged to brainstorm ways they can demonstrate health and safety leadership at school, at work, and in their personal lives.
ENVIRONMENT
Workshop Descriptions
Walking Tour of Uptown Saint John Informative walking tour of historic Saint John and the many unique, one of a kind, features of this region. You learn so much more about a place by walking the streets and learning the history of what makes this city special.
Leadership Experiences with EF Tours Join the team from EF Tours to learn more about how travel and leadership can happen together while exploring places from your local community to the world.
Leadership Communications Communication is often a buzzword answer to most questions in reflection of interpersonal problems. But what is it? How do we do it? Do it well? And why does it matter so much? Of course, we think it is easy…but when it comes down to having to communicate hard things, not so much, huh? This workshop explores how we give and receive information. The difficulties presented and how we might communicate most effectively for the purpose of being heard and understood.
HISTORY, HERITAGE AND EXPERIENCES
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