FHQ Education: Diving into Data: Full Schedule

9:30am CST

Data Sovereignty: Implications for Education with Omid Mirzaei

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST

My research is in regional economics and focuses on spatial distributions of regional economic activity. I use spatial econometric models, geospatial analytics, and input-output models to study spatial externalities and spillover effects between regional economies. Most of my research revolves around economics of Indigenous peoples.
Current research projects are focused on First Nations economic development through investigating First Nations spending patterns, economic leakage, First Nations governments investment strategies, and economic interdependencies between Indigenous communities and their neighbours.

Speakers

Omid Mirzaei

Assistant Professor (Economics), University of Regina

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CST
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Keynote

Audience Administrators, Teachers, Education Assistants, Support Staff

11:00am CST

FHQTC Data Presentation

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

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Speakers

Sarah Longman

Director of Education, File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council

Passionate life long learner committed to First Nation Education.

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
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Session

Audience Teachers, Administrators

12:45pm CST

OurSCHOOL: Data Deep Dive

Thursday February 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST

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The Data Deep Dive session empowers participants to advance data-driven decision-making in their schools. It is designed to meet all levels of data literacy to assist you in using perception data in school improvement planning.

Learn how to examine and share your data. Participants will:
• learn to interpret their OurSCHOOL findings,
• identify how to leverage data to support school growth,
• discover how to create actionable custom content,
• acquire a practical and structured approach to goal setting, and
• gain insight on strategies to share data within the school community.

Speakers

The Learning Bar

Thursday February 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CST
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Session

Audience Administrators, Teachers

1:45pm CST

Internet Child Exploitation

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST

Archives Room

Speakers

Sgt. Cory Patterson

Staff Sergeant Larry Kurtenbach

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CST
Archives Room

Session

Audience Education Assistants, Support Staff, Administrators

3:00pm CST

Shadows in the Classroom: Understanding and Supporting Students with Depression

Thursday February 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST

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Teachers play a vital role in supporting students who face depression. This session equips educators with knowledge and strategies to address the unique challenges these students experience, from managing academic expectations to nurturing emotional resilience. Learn how to foster inclusive, compassionate classrooms that help all students feel seen, supported, and valued.

Speakers

Jolissa Simon

Psychologist, File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council

Jolissa Simon is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and has ten years of experience working in both southern and northern First Nations communities. She grew up on a farm outside of Prince Albert, SK and entered the field of psychology... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Session

Audience Administrators, Teachers, Education Assistants, Support Staff

3:00pm CST

Supporting Students with Anxiety: Practical Strategies for K-12 Educators

Thursday February 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST

Archives Room

Anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by students, impacting their learning, behavior, and social-emotional well-being. In this interactive session, teachers and school support staff will explore the impact of anxiety on student performance and development. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies and tools to recognize anxiety symptoms, create supportive classroom environments, and implement effective interventions tailored to individual student needs.
Through real-world examples, hands-on activities, and evidence-based practices, this session will empower you to confidently guide and teach students with anxiety, fostering a culture of empathy and resilience in your school community.

Speakers

Sheena Missens

Sheena is Cree/Saulteaux from Pasqua First Nation. Sheena received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Regina in 2010. She is working on her Masters of Indigenous Social Work at the First Nations University of Canada. Her completion date is August 2025. The masters... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Archives Room

Session

Audience Administrators, Teachers, Education Assistants, Support Staff

FHQ Education: Diving into Data