BTC 2026 - Edmonton: Full Schedule

10:15am MDT

Our Shared History, Our Shared Future—A Brief Introduction to Treaties (K-12)

Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This introductory workshop will explore historical and contemporary information and resources relating to numbered treaties within present-day Alberta. Educators will build their understanding of the acknowledgement of land and people, as well as our shared responsibilities to the land and each other. Participants will engage in dialogue and reflect on their professional learning in order to build capacity in treaty education.

Speakers

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

Friday September 25, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)

Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Inclusion, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

12:30pm MDT

The Power of the Science Journal: Reflection, Practice, and Deeper Learning (7-12)

LIMITED

Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT

Beaujolias (Room 10)

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, teachers will explore the structure, purpose, and practical use of science journals in the secondary science classroom. Designed to support Assessment for Learning practices and meaningful FNMI connections, these journals serve as both a guided home study resource and a portfolio of student learning that can be shared with parents and guardians during conferences. Session participants will view student exemplars and leave with practical tools to begin developing science journals for their own classrooms. Teachers will receive ready-to-use templates, handouts, strategies, and ideas that can be implemented immediately in diverse learning environments. While Science 9 and 10 examples will be featured, the resources and approaches shared can be adapted across a variety of secondary subject areas. If you value student organization, accountability, pride in learning, and strong study habits, this session is for you!

Speakers

Erin Montgomery

Secondary Science Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Schools

Erin is a veteran Secondary Science Teacher with Elk Island Catholic Schools in Sherwood Park, AB. She currently teaches Science 9 & 10 but has also taught Gr. 5-8 Science over her 20-year career. She holds a Master's Degree in Secondary Science Education in Assessment and Resource... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT
Beaujolias (Room 10)

Science, Division III, Division IV | Mathematics, Division III, Division IV | Indigenous Education, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Engaging in Numeracy and Connections through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Traditional Games

LIMITED

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Chianti (Room 6)

Limited Capacity seats available

Did you know that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games are great ways to make connections to numeracy? Traditional games can provide entry points to deeper understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and further connections to the land. Get ready to learn about resources for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional games and how to create authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Chianti (Room 6)

Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

2:00pm MDT

Being in Good Relations—An Introduction to Cultural Protocols

LIMITED

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

Cognac (Room 15)

Limited Capacity seats available

Join this introductory workshop to learn more about Cultural Protocols for engaging with Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Rather than a "prescriptive guide" or a "checklist of dos and don'ts", this conversation-based workshop is an opportunity to be introduced to foundational concepts for developing and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous systems of knowledge.

Speakers

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Cognac (Room 15)

Indigenous Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV | Inclusive Education, Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV

9:00am MDT

Walking Together: Collaboration, Reconciliation, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part I)

LIMITED

Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Cognac (Room 15)

Limited Capacity seats available

How can foundational shifts toward reconciliation authentically take root in our daily teaching practice? Join educators Omarla Cooke and Mya Penney for an inspiring, deeply personal session that explores the transformative power of collaboration, mentorship, and genuine friendship. Designed specifically for beginning teachers, this session moves beyond theory and policy. Through the art of storytelling and the sharing of their own lived experiences, Omarla and Mya model how diverse cultural backgrounds can weave together to enrich school leadership and classroom community. Participants will engage in holistic learning by exploring traditional Indigenous medicines and cross-cultural literature. The session concludes with a hands-on, experiential grounding activity: crafting a traditional medicine bag to serve as a meaningful, tangible guide for your future teaching practice.

Speakers

Omarla Cooke

Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)

10:30am MDT

Walking Together: Collaboration, Reconciliation, and Lived Experiences in the Alberta Classroom (Part II)

LIMITED

Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT

Cognac (Room 15)

Limited Capacity seats available

Session attendees will have an interactive note handout and prize incentives to participate. They will also try out different info and digital lit skills as we move through the content (icebreaker style).

Speakers

Omarla Cooke

Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am MDT
Cognac (Room 15)

BTC 2026 - Edmonton

10:15am MDT

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

12:30pm MDT

Erin Montgomery

2:00pm MDT

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

2:00pm MDT

Indigenous Education PD Facilitator

9:00am MDT

Omarla Cooke

10:30am MDT

Omarla Cooke

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