Outdoor Learning Conference 2026 has ended

Outdoor Learning Conference 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference

3:15pm MDT

Indigenous Mindfulness in the Classroom DeerSherelle Anderson • Launa Purcell La Petite Robe Rouge : écouter, comprendre, agir pour le changement : Découvrez comment le récit, le dialogue et les activités créatives peuvent inspirer la compassion et encourager l’action en faveur de la justice ChickadeeJulie Gagnon • Julie Pellissier-Lush Land Based Education Guide ButterflyNaomi Marchand Math Lives Here: Exploring Shape, Space, and Story on the Land TurtleJeff Cappo • Amanda Brace Traditional Games in the Classroom EagleLamarr Oksasikewiyin Ways of the Bison: learning from tatâga through a two-eyed seeing perspective BeeHeidi Widmer • Tracey Stevens

11:00am MDT

Indigenous Ways of Knowing: connecting traditional harvesting teachings to Indigenous Games delivery in your classroom RaccoonTerry Lakey Learning From the Land: Dene Ways of Knowing SquirrelAshton Janvier • Britney Macdonald Par où commencer: trucs et idées pour enseigner à l’extérieur TurtleKarine Cere • Marie-Pascale Brown Shared Roots, Different Branches: Interconnected Histories of Survival and Resistance CoyoteMelissa Stacey • Bobbie Jo Lovell The Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest, a sacred outdoor space for learning and healing Porcupine The Waivers We Are Not Signing: Risk, Responsibility, and Decolonizing Our Approaches to Outdoor Learning 201 (Indoor Space)Dr. Sarah Brown • Dr. Lindy Henderson Traditional Games in the Classroom Kinnear Patio Firepit 1Lamarr Oksasikewiyin

2:00pm MDT

Indigenous Mindfulness in the Classroom DeerSherelle Anderson • Launa Purcell Indigenous Ways of Knowing: connecting traditional harvesting teachings to Indigenous Games delivery in your classroom BeaverTerry Lakey Swampy Cree Total Physical Response (TPR) Moswa-moose teachings MooseLaura Chaboyer • Mika Carriere The Little Red Dress: Listening, Understanding, Acting for Change - Discover how storytelling, discussion, and creative activities can inspire compassion and action toward justice. (English) PorcupineJulie Gagnon • Julie Pellissier-Lush The Waivers We Are Not Signing: Risk, Responsibility, and Decolonizing Our Approaches to Outdoor Learning BearDr. Lindy Henderson • Dr. Sarah Brown Walking With Story: Integrating Indigenous Literature, Foraging, and Outdoor Science Inquiry Outside Kinnear Centre Front DoorAmy Miller • Stefanie Onieal Ways of the Bison: learning from tatâga through a two-eyed seeing perspective KingfisherHeidi Widmer • Tracey Stevens

3:30pm MDT

Land Based Education Guide CoyoteNaomi Marchand Learning Through the Land: Traditional Métis Games and Movement Pedagogy EagleJen Meikle • Ashley Shaw The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) 203 (Indoor Space)Jacenta Marina Walking With Story: Integrating Indigenous Literature, Foraging, and Outdoor Science Inquiry OtterAmy Miller • Stefanie Onieal We Are All Gifted: Culturally Grounded Strategies for Holistic Learning DeerTammy Cayer-Dokis • Norm Dokis