Grand Chief of the Dene Nation Gerald Antoine
T Gerald Antoine was born and raised at Gahtthiah, twenty-four miles upriver from the community of Łı́ ́ıdlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ in Denendeh (Northwest Territories). He is one of thirteen children born to Cecile and William Antoine. Both his grandfathers, Ehthelo and Nahkek’o, were present when Treaty 11 was made in 1921.
Minister Shane Thompson
Shane Thompson was re-elected to the 19th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Nahendeh. Mr. Thompson was first elected to the 18th Assembly in November 2015 and served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development. Mr. Thompson was also a member of the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning, the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures, and the Striking Committee.
Beth Hudson
Beth Hudson has worked as a physical literacy coordinator, leadership development coordinator, coach, regional on the land program coordinator, and many more hats in the NWT! Ask her anything 🙂
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 10:15
Presentation’s title: Physical Literacy in the NWT (Best Practices) / Why Physical Activity is Important for Indigenous Youth (Research/Policy).
Veronica Allan, Ph.D.
Veronica Allan, Ph.D., is the Manager, Research and Innovation at SIRC.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 11:15
Presentation’s title: Table tennis training for hockey goalies: An evaluation of a pilot program designed to enhance reaction time and hand-eye coordination.
Jessica VanOverbeek
Jessica was introduced to physical literacy 6 years ago and has since been passionate about understanding and promoting the development of physical literacy personally and professionally.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 11:15
Presentation’s title: Table tennis training for hockey goalies: An evaluation of a pilot program designed to enhance reaction time and hand-eye coordination.
Kyle Kugler
Kyle is the Executive Director for Hockey NWT. He is an advocate for the multi-sport athlete and looks forward to building partnerships in order to create opportunities for youth across the territory.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 11:15
Presentation’s title: Table tennis training for hockey goalies: An evaluation of a pilot program designed to enhance reaction time and hand-eye coordination.
Thorsten Gohl
Thorsten Gohl, who is an Arctic Winter Games and Canada Games coach, has been involved with table tennis in the Northwest Territories for the last eight years. During this time, he has been preparing athletes for multi-sport games nationally and internationally and working with over 15 communities in the Northwest Territories through Table Tennis North’s outreach program. Thorsten participates in the planning for the Hockey & Table Tennis program as well as coaching the sessions with the athletes and taking part in the evaluation.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 11:15
Presentation’s title: Table tennis training for hockey goalies: An evaluation of a pilot program designed to enhance reaction time and hand-eye coordination.
Dr. Leigh Vanderloo
Dr. Vanderloo received her PhD in Health Promotion from Western University in 2016. She currently works as the Knowledge Translation Manager at ParticipACTION.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 12:30
Presentation’s title: Understanding the Grades – Presenting the findings of the ParticipACTION Children and Youth Report Card.
Ken Zolotar
Ken Zolotar is the Manager of Stakeholder Relations at ParticipACTION. Ken works to coordinate cross sectoral efforts to support health equity seeking groups through his involvement with the ParticipACTION Advisory Network, Common Vision Champion Group, and Fall Prevention working group. Ken is a proud father husband and father who enjoys being outdoors teaching his new puppy how to jog alongside him.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 12:30
Presentation’s title: Understanding the Grades – Presenting the findings of the ParticipACTION Children and Youth Report Card.
Scott Bailey
Scott is a Health & Wellness Consultant with Ever Active Schools and has also worked as a middle school teacher. He has supported schools across Alberta with Physical Literacy initiatives.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 13:00
Presentation’s title: Ever Active Schools supports for growing Physical Literacy in School Communities.
Sarah Gallsworthy
Sarah is an educator who works in the recreation and sport space. She teaches physical literacy at Seneca College and works with communities to help create positive and inclusive spaces for everyone.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 13:30
Presentation’s title: Physical Literacy and Inclusion.
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Kelly Kasper
Kelly Kasper is the Director, Sport & Recreation at Abilities Centre with a focus is ensuring that all individuals have equitable access to sport and recreational programming.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 14:45
Presentation’s title: Academy for Student Athlete Development: Creating Equitable Access to Sport Participation.
Dr. Veronique Richard
Veronique Richard completed her Ph.D. in sport sciences (sport psychology) at the University of Montreal and a post-doctoral fellowship at Florida State University.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 15:10
Presentation’s title: The stories of creative movement ideas.
Caroline Sparks
Caroline Sparks (BA Leisure Studies, MA Community Development) works as a Recreation Consultant from her home on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.
Date and Time: Feb. 22nd – 16:00
Presentation’s title: Connecting through Community-Based Learning.
Wren Acorn
Wren is an 18 year old short-track speed skater from Yellowknife, NT, currently living and training in Montreal.
I am a part of Canada’s NextGen Team, but I also grew up playing soccer!
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 9:20
Presentation’s title: Connecting through Community-Based Learning.
Gracie Brennan
I am a female multisport student-athlete from Yellowknife who has attended the Arctic Winter Games and the Canada Games.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 9:20
Presentation’s title: Connecting through Community-Based Learning.
Jen Goeres
Jen is the owner and founder of WordPLAY Consulting Inc. and has been involved in sport, recreation, and education for over 25 years within community, municipal, provincial, and national organizations.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 10:15
Presentation’s title: Making Physical Literacy FUN in Early Childhood Recreation Programs.
Caelan Lloyd
Caelan is a fourth-year student at Mount Royal University. He is currently taking his practicum placement with Jen Goeres and WordPlay to learn and share my knowledge with others.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 10:15
Presentation’s title: Making Physical Literacy FUN in Early Childhood Recreation Programs.
Megan Ferris
Megan Ferris, a community dance specialist with Canada’s National Ballet School, encourages a healthy, active lifestyle through dance programming geared toward people of all ages and abilities.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 11:00
Presentation’s title: Physical Literacy Through Dance: Discover the Joy of Movement!
Erin van Gulik
Erin van Gulik is Ringette Canada’s Safe Sport and Sport Development Manager. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Master of Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sport Management.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 11:20
Presentation’s title: Bringing Ringette Back to the North.
Joshua Hagen
Joshua Hagen is a former international competitor that quickly made the transition into coaching. Josh is the Executive Director and Head Coach of the NWT Judo Association.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 11:40
Presentation’s title: Judo in the DDEC School System.
Lauren Hutchison
Lauren Hutchison is the Regional Coordinator with BOKS for Western Canada.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 12:00
Presentation’s title: Building Resiliency with BOKS.
Drew Mitchell
Drew is the Senior Director of Physical Literacy for Sport for Life and focuses on the development of physical literacy to increase physical activity.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 13:00
Presentation’s title: Developing Physical Literacy as a Community.
Mr. Greg Henhawk
Greg Henhawk is a Mohawk of the Bear Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. Physically active, storyteller, retired teacher, coach, learning facilitator, traveler, lifelong learner.
Date and Time: Feb. 23rd – 14:00
Presentation’s title: A Holistic Approach to Physical Literacy: Developing Allyship in today’s environment of Truth and Reconciliation. Creating a comfort level for stronger cross-cultural engagement.