Celebrating Canadian Diversity
Building Bridges in Arts and Learning
The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning (Le Réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage) proudly announces our National Conference "Celebrating Canadian Diversity" taking place on October 18-20, 2017 in the stunning, cultural gathering space of the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health in Ottawa. Participants will have the rare opportunity to discuss key issues in arts and learning, be inspired by celebrated speakers and community leaders, and contribute to the future of arts and learning, as well as the growth of the Network.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday October 18
6:00 – 8:00: Reception
Join us at the beautiful Wabano Centre for a time of networking and cultural appreciation. Take part in a tour of the Wabano Centre to learn more about the rich history of the region, while enjoying music spotlighting the diverse cultures represented throughout the population of Canada. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
Thursday October 19
8:00 am - Registration
9:00 am - Welcome and opening remarks
9:30 am - Key Note Address by Susan Aglukark
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Artistic performance
11:00 am - Building Bridges in Arts and Learning through Mapping (Presentation and Panel Discussion)
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:30 pm - Building Bridges in Arts and Learning through Partnerships (Presentation and Panel Discussion)
2:30 pm - Artistic performance
2:45 pm - Break
3:00 pm - Building Bridges in a pluralistic society through Best Practices in Arts and Learning (Panel Discussion)
4:00 pm - Artistic Performance
4:15 pm - Rapporteur Summary
Tribute Dinner
6:30 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:00 – 9:30pm - Awards and artistic performances
Friday October 20
9:00 am - Opening remarks
9:10 am - Poster Session
10:00 am - Parallel Sessions
11:00 am - Parallel Sessions
12:00 pm - Rapporteur Summary
12:30 pm - Conference closes
Registration
Individual Member - $245 / $195 early bird pricing (until June 30)
Student / Artist - $190 / $140 early bird
Individual non-Member - $295 / $245 early bird (includes one-year membership)
Student / Artist non-member - $215 / $165 early bird (includes one-year membership)
Group (10 people with a group membership) - $1960 / $1560 early bird
Group non-member - $2110 / $1710 early bird (includes one-year arts organization membership)