Embracing the Pathways of Learning: Full Schedule

11:00am CDT

Working with Data

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Speakers

Ashley Pennington

An Indigenous educator with over a decade of experience, including seven years as a classroom teacher, three years as a special education teacher in Alberta, and additional leadership roles as a Student Services Teacher and Principal. With a strong background in inclusive education... Read More →

Sarah Longman

Director of Education, FHQ Education

Passionate life long learner committed to First Nation Education.

Alana Starr

Supervisor of Student Achievement, FHQ Education

Alana Starr is from the Muscowpetung First Nation and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the area of First Nations Education. Along with her post-secondary education, Alana has worked in a variety of capacities in First Nations Education ranging from Classroom Teacher to... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 1

Breakout Session, Session 1

1:30pm CDT

Language Learning in Everyday Moments: Supporting Basic Concepts Through Meaningful Experiences

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Meeting Room 1

Language grows through connection. In this session, speech-language pathologists Winter Bengert Siman and Barbara Wilson will share practical ways to support the development of basic concepts and vocabulary through play, routines, storytelling, shared experiences, and everyday conversations. Grounded in a strengths-based approach and informed by their work alongside educators, families, and communities across Saskatchewan, this presentation will offer simple strategies for embedding language learning into the moments that already exist throughout the day. Participants will leave with ideas they can use immediately to foster communication, participation, and learning in natural, meaningful ways.

Speakers

Winter Bengert-Siman

I am a speech-language pathologist with 16 years of experience supporting young children and their families in schools, private practice, and in partnership with First Nations communities throughout Saskatchewan. I earned my Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina in 2007... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Meeting Room 1

Breakout Session, Session 2