National Arts and Learning Conference 2017

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)