Sioux Valley School
In partnership with Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Proudly Presents the
2320 Louise Ave. Brandon, MB
March 21st, 2014
Mission Statement ....................................................................................... 2
Keynote Speaker .......................................................................................... 3
Workshops
Session 1 .......................................................................................... 4
Session 2 .......................................................................................... 6
All Day Sessions ................................................................................ 8
Displays ........................................................................................................ 9
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Our Mission: Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Education Department and Community will provide culturally
relevant education programs. We will develop responsible citizens and lifelong learners, who will be
prepared for the future.
Overview
 Current Grade(s): Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Education Department currently oversees students
starting from Head Start (3yrs of age) to Grade 12. Our school system runs out of 3 locations.
 Head Start and Nursery programs are run from 2 side by side portables located on the west side
of the main school site.
 Kindergarten to Grade 6 programs are run from the main school site.
 Grade 7 to Grade 12 programs are run from the Sioux Valley High School site. This school is
located in Brandon M.B.
Curriculum: Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Education Department adheres to all provincial curriculum
requirements from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Also, we have taken part in the grade 12 provincial
examinations over the past 6 years. Currently we are taking part in our first year of grade 3, 7 and 8
assessments.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Education Department promotes culturally relevant curriculum in all
education areas. History units in all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are a requirement for all
teachers to create and implement. Sioux Valley High School offers a MB education department
recognized grade 11 SIC course entitled “The History of Sioux Valley”. This course is taught using a time
line and runs from pre-contact to the current state.
Planning: Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Education Department is currently on the 3rd year of a 3 year
school plan. We are currently working with Specialists from the Manitoba First Nation Education
Resource Center to assist us in the development of our next 3 year plan. Currently, Sioux Valley
Administration has implemented the curricular based weekly plans from Kindergarten to grade 12.
Teachers are required to submit curricular based weekly plans every Monday morning prior to teaching
occurring. This ensures Manitoba Curriculum outcomes are being met for all students attending the
Sioux valley Schools.
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Qualifications and accomplishments are listed and these are just a few of many.
Mrs. Pratt is known for her dedication to her Dakota Language and the pursuit of its revitalization and
maintenance. Her efforts will ensure that youth have access to the Dakota Language and Culture.
Currently she is involved in the works of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
Accomplishments Include:
Educator: B.T., B.Ed., Specialist Degree
Administrator
Dakota Language Specialist
Translator
Elder / Advisor for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation-Education Dept.
Previous Conference Speaking Engagements include:
University of Winnipeg (2012) How Would You Like To Be Called A Refugee In Your Own Country? (Panel)
The Canadian Bar Association (2011) Treaty Perspectives (Panel)
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ADHD: What is it? How to accommodate the needs of the student with ADHD
Presenter: Shirley McInnis
Room #1
This workshop will relate to the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and strategies for educators and
parents. Much of the presentation will focus on “Lifesavers” – how to best accommodate the
everyday needs of a student with ADHD. Strategies will include presenting information,
completing tasks, organizational skills, test-taking accommodations, and environmental
accommodations. Building bridges with parents and tips on how to maintain key routines with
their child will also be highlighted. Finally, two short videos on individuals living with ADHD will
be part of the presentation.
CAR and Student Engagement
Presenter: Nadine Hart
Room #06
This session will provide an overview of how to navigate through the Provincial host web
application system. Users will become familiar with registering, ensuring up-to-date class lists,
entering student data, saving and utilizing school planning reports, and producing and
communicating parent reports.
Also, this presentation will provide an overview of the Provincial Report on Student Performance
in the classroom. Particular attention will emphasize the grade 7 student engagement
competencies, common strategies and best practices.
Creating A Positive Engaging Climate
Presenter: Sylvia Wastasecoot & Arlene Flatfoot Beaulieau
Room #23
Come alive with activities that appeal to the natural desires of children to move, laugh and have
fun. Movement improves brain function and frees the brain for other tasks such as reading,
writing, memory, problem solving and even confidence. Learn about strategies that will reinforce
pro-social behavior, reduce toxic influences, limit problematic behaviors, and increase
psychological flexibility (not acting on impulse, thoughts and feelings). The strategies used will
also help students develop important life skills such as initiative, attention and concentration,
persistence, frustration tolerance and self-control. These skills have a great bearing on success in
life and mino-pimatiziwin.
Helping All Our Students Succeed in School and in Life
Presenter: Wayne Grafton
Room #07
This workshop invites teachers to explore and share ideas about what might work in schools
where too many kids skip classes, misbehave, and dropout. How can schools help students be
more successful? Teachers will spend some time looking at the results of interviews completed
by kids who have dropped out and what they might tell us about how we can help kids be more
successful in school.
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Language & Culture Program
Presenter: Arlene McKay & Vera Mitchell
Room #34
MFNERC Language & Culture Program supports Language & Culture programs in the First Nation
schools by providing resources, training, and specialists support in the area of Language
instruction and methods for language maintenance. The Dakota Language specialist will share
and showcase programs that are in place in First Nation schools and also share materials and
resources that can be adapted to assist in language planning and programming. Some of these
examples are: Dakota BYKI computer program, Dakota books and lesson plans, culture camp
ideas and training for language instruction. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss
Language & Culture program ideas that can be implemented or adapted to fit each school.
Math Activities/ Games K – 6
Presenter: Virginia Birch & Pam Courchene
Room #05
Games can be a good tool to use as a way to support your math program and a great way to
engage your students. This session participants will engage in activities which are geared towards
K to Grade 8.
Reading Comprehension Strategies in All Subject Areas
Presenter: Chung Ong
Room #21
This workshop In this session we will work with a variety of techniques that will engage the
students and develop and enhance ELA skills and strategies in Math & Science. This is session is
open to all K - 12 teachers.
Running Records
Presenter: Donna Prince
Room #22
The goal of learning Running Records is for teachers to administer Fountas and Pinnell
Benchmark Assessment to find the instructional level of each student in order to drive literacy
instruction.
Words Their Way/ Word Study
Presenter: Cheryl Plaisier
Room #24
Using the Words Their Way program to supplement your current word study program, will allow
you to plan for individual student growth while creating a program that is engaging for all
students. This session will involve an overview of the program including assessment tools and
activities that can be easily incorporated into a balanced literacy program and can be used across
all the curricula.
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Autism- Strategies for Working with Children with Autism
Presenter: Dr. Cam Symons & Julie Gurke
Room #23
This workshop will deal with strategies for teaching students with autism. We will briefly discuss
the various levels of autism and how it affects our classrooms. Presentation will include activities
to increase student engagement and inclusion.
First Nations Astronomy
Presenter: Wilfred Buck
Room GYM
This workshop will consist of a power point presentation approximately 30 min. in duration
followed by a planetarium presentation approximately 45 minutes in duration
Helping Kids Write from K-12
Presenter: Wayne Grafton & Donna Prince
Room #07
This workshop invites teachers to explore and share ideas about how kids develop as writers. We
will look at samples of the continuum of writing from beginners to capable writers and look at
how the provincial writing assessment models and the Writing Process are used by teachers
Integrating Technologies into the Curriculum & Introduction to iPads in the
Classroom
Presenter: Dave Thiessen
Room #01
This workshop will be a combination of information, demonstration and hands-on. IPads and
other tablets are becoming popular in many schools. SMARTboards have been installed in many
classrooms and all students are using computers to some extent. We will be using some of these
technologies and finding how they can support/enhance the learning experience for students and
keep them engaged in learning. It is important that we become facilitators of integrating
technologies into the curriculum.
Play Based Learning in the Nursery / Kindergarten Classroom
Presenter: Mindy Sinclair
Room #06
Participants will learn how young children learn best, through play. They will discuss how play is
the foundation for school success in later years and what play has to do with collaboration,
problem solving and confidence in learning. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and
share how play can be incorporated into their own learning environments.
School Discipline Policy
Presenter: Ralph Arthurson
Room #21
This workshop goes through the processes, procedures, interpretation and implementation of
policies. The roles and responsibilities of school personal in each step. How to develop a
classroom discipline policy.
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SMARTboard Strategies for Teaching Math
Presenter: Kristin Hack
Room #24
This workshop encourages teachers to utilize smartboard technology to teach math. This is for
multiple grade levels from kindergarten to grade 12. Teachers will receive many ideas for
teaching different topics in mathematics. Teachers will be able to collaborate on what may work
in their classroom for their smartboard and will be encouraged to share resources.
Strategies for Success: Classroom Teacher Educational Assistant Relationship
Presenter: Sylvia Sinclair & Paula Parisien
Room #22
Many educators have received little or no training to assist them in effectively directing the work
of the educational assistant. The purpose of this workshop is to provide basic knowledge and
skills to manage and direct the work of the Educational Assistant. They will develop skills in: 1.
Establish a CT/EA working relationship 2. Use constructive feedback to improve communication.
The CT and EA are working together to meet the diverse needs of the students.
Treaty Education Initiative (TEI) for K-4
Presenter: Dr. Betty Lynxleg
Room #05
Dr. Lynxleg will provide a PowerPoint Presentation on the Treaty Education Initiative (TEI)
Overview; facilitate a hands-on session to introduce the Treaty Education Kit resources for K-6;
and demonstrate a sampling of the K-4 lesson plans. This session will be a combination of
presentation and hand-on group activities and discussion. The Treaty Education Kit teacher
resources for K-6 will be available to review. This session will provide participants with a good
understanding of the TEI and the resources that have been developed to support Treaty
education implementation in schools across the province.
Stress in the Workplace
Presenter: Deloris Daniels
This workshop will discuss stress management.
Room #34
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SAFE, Suicide Awareness for Educators
Presenter: Kevin Kipling
Room #35
This workshop will deliver valuable knowledge to teachers and staff in regards to Suicide
Prevention, Intervention and Post-intervention procedures. This is a very strong subject/topic,
and participants are cautioned before the workshop. The workshop will offer the participants
hands on valuable and useful information to help deal with students that have suicidal behaviors
and Mental Health Promotion. The workshop will share the findings and recommendations of
Provincial and Federal procedures for suicide and Mental Health Strategies in Manitoba.
Treaty Education Initiative (TEI)
This workshop has three separate presenters.
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Presenters: Elder Doris Pratt
Elder Pratt will use the oral tradition as her method for sharing her perspectives on Treaties and the
Dakota experience. Elder Pratt continues to work with the TRCM’s Treaty Education Initiative (TEI) as a
member of the Council of Elders; and as an author of a short story titled The Dakota Oyate that she
developed to support the TEI for grades 4 -6. Elder Pratt often makes presentations on behalf of the
TRCM’s Speakers Bureau. This talk will provide an opportunity for participants to gain insight into the
journey of the Dakota Oyate peoples through time and the unique relationship that they have with the
Crown (Canada).
Presenters: Dennis Whitebird
Mr. White Bird will share his experience as the former Treaty Commissioner of the TRCM and his
knowledge on Treaties and the Treaty relationship in the oral tradition. His presentation will
provide background to the formation of the TRCM and how different interest groups were
approached to become partners in the work of the TRCM. Mr. White Bird will also discuss his
perspectives on Treaties and the Treaty relationship and the importance of educating the
general public and students in schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Presenters: Mary Jane (MJ) McCarron
MJ McCarron’s presentation will provide an overview of the TEI and discuss natural linkages
between Treaty education and Manitoba curriculum. The presentation will include a PowerPoint
Presentation, and small group activities where participants will explore the Treaty Education Kit
resources and consider strategies for lesson plans across the subjects. Hands-on activities may
also include an opportunity to illustrate how team work can support Treaty education
implementation in classrooms.
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MFNERC Display
Presenter: Joy Keeper
Research & Development Display
Presenter: Valerie Bighetty
Seeds of Empathy Display
Presenter: Louise Cameron
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