Teacher leaders from across the province gathered in Banff this summer for a week of professional learning. The ATA’s annual Summer Conference was held in Banff on August 12–16. During the conference, 341 teacher volunteers attended programs in such areas as bargaining, professional development and local political engagement to help them grow in their local roles.
ATA president Jason Schilling welcomes delegates to Summer Conference. President Schilling addressed the challenges on the horizon for Alberta teachers and the importance of standing united as a profession.
Keynote speaker Dr. Kevin Lamoureux, a renowned faculty member at the University of Winnipeg and an award-winning scholar, addresses delegates at Summer Conference. Dr. Lamoureux spoke passionately about the significance of Truth and Reconciliation in education, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding and inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the classroom.
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