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CTS Conference Planning Committee at The Forks in Winnipeg

CTS Conference Planning Committee at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Bursary Information

Bursaries are available on the basis of need with preference given to Aboriginal students.  Contact Dr. Bob Faris at director@ccte.ca for more information.

Agenda – CTS Conference

Saturday, May 14, 2011

2:00 PM Registration begins outside Riddell Hall
Optional activities in Winnipeg for early arrivals
5:00 Lighting Sacred Fire and Opening Ceremongy Conference elders
6:00 Banquet with speaker Carmen Lansdowne
7:30 Gathering activities.  Small groups.  Riddell Hall National Planning Committee (NPC)
8:30 Evening Prayer Conference Elders, NPC

Sunday, May 15, 2011

8:00 Breakfast in Riddell Hall
10:00 Worship in local faith communities
12:00 Bag lunch
Travel to Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre (DJSC)
2 :00 Circle with  DJSC Elders and Staff DJSC Elders and Staff
4 :00 Small Group Discussion NPC
5:30 Supper at DJSC
7:00 Fire.  Stories and drumming.  Closing prayer
8:30 Return to Winnipeg

Monday, May 16, 2011

7:30 Breakfast in Riddell Hall
8:30 Morning Prayer in Riddell Hall
9:00 AM Community Learning Experience
11:00 CTSA Background and Briefing Bob Faris and NPC
12:30 PM Lunch in Regional Groups
1:30 PM CCTE/CTS Joint Conference Opening at Sacred Fire and Riddell Hall Conference Elders
- Welcome, Introductions and Ceremony.
- Small group discussion
4:30 PM Reception in Riddell Hall
5:30 PM Supper in Riddell Hall
7:30 Opening Keynote Address at Winnipeg Art Gallery Auditorium Richard Twiss

Drummers and  Dancers

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

7:30 AM Breakfast at Riddell Hall
8:30 Opening Prayer in Riddell Hall Conference Elders
9:00 Question and Answer Time with Keynote Richard Twiss
10:00 Break
10:30 Workshops A Workshop Leaders
12:30 PM Lunch in Riddell Hall
1:30 Community learning opportunities
3:30 Second keynote Carmen Lansdowne
5:30 Supper in Riddell Hall
7:00 Question and Answer Time with Keynote Carmen Lansdowne
Circle Dance

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

7:30 AM Breakfast in Riddell Hall
8:30 Opening Prayer in Riddell Hall Conference Elders
9:00 Workshops B Workshop Leaders
10:30 Break
11:00 CCTE Conference Closing in Circle , Small Groups and at Sacred Fire
12:30 PM Lunch in Regional Groups
1:30 Free Time.  Optional city tours Planners Plus
Supper out at participants’ expense

Thursday, May 19, 2011

7:30 AM Breakfast in Riddell Hall
8:30 Opening Prayer in Riddell Hall
9:00 Annual Business Meeting of CTSA NPC
10:30 Break
11:00 Small Group Discussion
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 Student Papers A Course Participants
2:30 Break
3:00 Student Papers B Course Participants
4:00 Free time.
6:00 Closing banquet with speaker Richard Twiss
8:00 CTS Conference Closing Prayer at Riddell Hall and Sacred Fire Conference Elders, NPC.

Friday, May 20, 2011

7:30 AM Breakfast at Riddell Hall
Departures