Interior Region Early Years Professional Development In Service: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

BREAKFAST- in Main Conference Room

Wednesday April 12, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

8:30am PDT

Welcome & Opening

Opening:
Hosted by the amazing Kelly Terbasket of Indigeneyez, we will start off the conference with a prayer from our elders, drumming and movement and a bit of Kelly's inspiration.

Speakers

Kelly Terbasket

Founder/Director, IndigenEYEZ

Kelly Terbasket is the Program Director of IndigenEYEZ and KinSHIFT. Kelly has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and an extensive background working in Indigenous community development for over 30 years in regional and provincial positions. Through her community... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

10:00am PDT

BREAK

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

10:00am PDT

Our Gathering Place

Our Gathering Place is a creative and comfortable space, to step away when topics get hard, or just when you need a brain break. There will be art supplies and projects ongoing. There will be sharing sessions where folks will share their creative knowledges. There will also be a quiet comfy sitting area to sit and have a cup of tea and reflect or chat with an elder.

This is your space, a space to take care of yourself and our community.

*No registration is necessary for this, it will be open throughout the conference for folks to come and go*

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Okanagan Room Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

10:30am PDT

FASD – Early Essentials

Based on current research and recommendations, we will provide an introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how it may impact early learning. Using an FASD-Informed Approach, this presentation will highlight the importance of focusing on the building relationships with students and their caregivers as well as using a strength-based approach to support learning and well-being.

Speakers

Stace Kelsh

Program Lead and Teacher Consultant, Provincial Outreach Program Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD)

For more than sixteen years, I have had wonderful opportunities to teach in a variety of diverse public education settings. As a classroom teacher, resource teacher, university sessional instructor, and provincial teacher consultant, I have taught in all levels from elementary to... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

10:30am PDT

Field Trip- The Farm Clubhouse Daycare

This innovative childcare program is a must experience. A mix of pedagogy, outdoor land based learning and progressive thinking will inspire participants to think differently about early years programming.

Check them out here: https://clubhousechildcare.com

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

10:30am PDT

Motivational Interviewing as Burnout Prevention

Motivational Interviewing is an empowering and compassionate approach that positively impacts the well-being of those both offering and receiving support. This session will explore how using an MI approach in conversations can reduce burnout and rekindle hope in day-to-day practice. Participants already integrating MI in their work with others will be invited to share inspirational interactions and help build the collective wisdom of the group.

Speakers

Cristine Urquhart

Change Talk Associates

Cristine Urquhart offers training and coaching in Motivational Interviewing for helping professionals who support engagement and change with individuals and families.

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 2 - Coast Capri Hotel

10:30am PDT

Pre-natal and post-partum supports

The Breastfeeding Systems Change Project and engaging Maternity Care Providers and Patient Voice, program has learned what types of information and services pregnant families are interested in accessing.

Speakers

Joanne Juras

Interior Health

Diverse clinical experience from Prenatal through to the Postpartum period. Joanne is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and will be instrumental in offering virtual breastfeeding service to families across IH.

Nancy Delgado & Amanda Walsh

Interior Health

Nancy: Extensive nursing career in Maternal/ Child and Family Heath. Nancy was instrumental in developing the Healthy From The Start Program and leading the Nurse Family Partnership program within IH.Amanda: Amanda has 11+ years experience in NICU and Public Health, with a passion... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 3 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

10:30am PDT

Rainbow Power: Decolonizing the Gender Binary PART 1

What is the gender binary and why is it important for us all to understand it if we work with children? What do heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia have in common with racism, and how do they harm all children? What would it look like to decolonize the gender binary? In this interactive workshop, we will have anopportunity to share ideas and collective wisdom about the things we are doing to ensure that children have safe and celebratory communities. We will engage with songs, drumming, stories, puppets, and personas to create a joyful and decolonizing approach to gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

**Part one will consist of a sharing circle and part two will be group activities.

Speakers

Anishinaabe Agokwe (Liz Brown)

First Nations Pedagogies Network

Liz is 2S/agokwe/nij manidooag (two-spirit), a member of the Algonquin Nation of Pikwakanagan, and an educator. Liz is a member of the First Nations Pedagogies Network and currently works as a curriculum writer, song writer, content creator, and inquirer/researcher. They also visit... Read More →

Lore McLaren

Lore is a genderqueer white settler, an artist, community organizer, facilitator and counsellor in private practice on Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ. They are are passionate about healing and human rights, and have been facilitating trans and gender affirming training for service providers... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Boardroom - Coast Capri Hotel

10:30am PDT

Real Conversations: Uncovering the Layers on Inclusion

Inclusion is a complex word, and it is filled with different layers and meanings. How do we build a space where we can all feel a sense of belonging and value for each other? The time we spend together will be interactive in nature where we shift our culture of thinking as we move the needle of inclusion forward. It is the hope that participants will develop a sense of appreciation at the complexity of inclusion and a shift in thinking about marginalized communities.

Speakers

Karen Lai

Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant, Karen Lai

Karen Lai works as an independent consultant to increase accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities. She holds a Masters of Arts in Human Kinetics where she examined the theories behind social inclusion of people with disabilities. She works with organizations, businesses... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 4 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

12:00pm PDT

LUNCH- in Main Conference Room

Wednesday April 12, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

1:00pm PDT

KEYNOTE- Finding Hope in New Terrain

The past three years have changed us as helping professionals, as they’ve changed the families we work with, our organizations, and the familiar landscape of our lives. We’ve come through this period of fear, loss, uncertainty, and disconnection, but where are we now, exactly? A “post-Covid” time is still one of transition, where finding hope and confidence in our work may be a challenge.
This keynote presentation is an invitation to take a collective moment to validate our experiences, honour how we’ve coped, and re-ground ourselves in the present, exploring how to keep hope at the centre of our work as we find our path through new terrain.

Speakers

Jodie McDonald

Jodie McDonald is a therapist in private practice on Vancouver Island, BC, specializing in the somatic modality of Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP). As a Registered Social Worker in BC, she has over 20 years experience in the non-profit sector, and has worked in crisis and suicide... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

2:00pm PDT

BREAK

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

2:30pm PDT

Can I Come into Your Bed? When Kids Don’t Sleep

When children don’t sleep they and their loved ones suffer. Sleep disorders are under-recognized. They are linked to development, learning, and mental health disruptions. We are eager to share with you some of our learnings of the past six years; disorders we see, tools to identify the issues, and steps to take to support kids and their families. We will share our novel approach in Kamloops which was inspired by our community partners and hope that some ideas may be helpful in your own practices.

Speakers

Dr. Allyson Davey

Pediatrician

Allyson Davey is a Metis pediatrician. As the physician lead of the TRU pediatric sleep clinic in Kamloops, she supports kids and families to optimize sleep, development, and mental wellness.

Diane Walker

RN,IBCLC, CSC

Diane Walker is a nurse, Lactation Consultant, and Infant Development Specialist. She is co-director of the TRU Pediatric Sleep Clinic in Kamloops and supports families with sleep challenges.

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

2:30pm PDT

Field Trip- Childhood Connections

Childhood Connections, Child Care Resource & Referral Kelowna

Since 1977, Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family & Childcare Society (formerly Kelowna Child Care Society) has been providing services and resources to help children in our community grow and thrive in safe, secure and healthy environments. We help families find the right care environment for their children, and we support those who provide care with valuable training and resources.

Childhood Connections provides leadership in the Early Years in the Central Okanagan - hosting the collaborative early years table, organizing collaborative events celebrating families and children and partnering to provide training in our region.

Their new location (just down the road form the conference location) provides spaces for learning, sharing and a drop in child minding program. The innovation in this centre will inspire educators and support staff to create meaningful experiences for young children.

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

2:30pm PDT

Inspiration and Invitations from a Living Classroom- Magic in the Wild Practice Nature Journaling as a pedagogical tool and building relationships with your places

Participants will learn to identify different art supplies and setups suitable for outdoor from early year learning. What are the must have items and organizations to transform your art program into outdoor. Learn to make your own nature brushes and ink. Basic watercolour techniques will be introduced. No art skillis experience is necessary. Just an open mind to learn and play. Please dress comfortably and be ready to go outside.

Speakers

Maggie Chow

presenter, Arts and Play society

The Chow Studio is a traveling art studio that has been supporting art education from Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast to the South Okanagan Valley since 1990. More than a conventional art studio, we believe that artists of all ages and abilities should never stop learning, and we... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Okanagan Room Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

2:30pm PDT

Motivational Interviewing as Burnout Prevention

Motivational Interviewing is an empowering and compassionate approach that positively impacts the well-being of those both offering and receiving support. This session will explore how using an MI approach in conversations can reduce burnout andrekindle hope in day-to-day practice. Participants already integrating MI in their work with others will be invited to share inspirational interactions and help build the collective wisdom of the group.

Speakers

Cristine Urquhart

Change Talk Associates

Cristine Urquhart offers training and coaching in Motivational Interviewing for helping professionals who support engagement and change with individuals and families.

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 2 - Coast Capri Hotel

2:30pm PDT

Post-Partum Supports for Parents

Post Partum supports and walking alongside a family in early parenting.

Speakers

Nicole Williams & Tanya Garfield

AIDP, Secwepmec

Nicole is the Early Years Team Leader for Secwepemc Families. Nicole has been a practitioner parent and a foster parent for many years. She is a Foster parent to children living with FASD in 2005 and has cared for 3 children living with FASD. Nicole and Tanya have extensive experience... Read More →

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 3 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

2:30pm PDT

Rainbow Power: Decolonizing the Gender Binary PART 2

What is the gender binary and why is it important for us all to understand it if we work with children? What do heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia have in common with racism, and how do they harm all children? What would it look like to decolonize the gender binary? In this interactive workshop, we will have an opportunity to share ideas and collective wisdom about the things we are doing to ensure that children have safe and celebratory communities. We will engage with songs, drumming, stories, puppets, and personas to create a joyful and decolonizing approach to gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

**Part two will be group activities.

Speakers

Anishinaabe Agokwe (Liz Brown)

First Nations Pedagogies Network

Lore McLaren

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Boardroom - Coast Capri Hotel

2:30pm PDT

Somatic Practices for Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation

As families with young children have experienced challenges to their mental health from pandemic-related disruptions to school, child care, family relationships, and finances, practitioners are also reporting higher levels of stress, burnout and caregiver fatigue. How can we provide support to struggling families when we ourselves are in distress? This session will explore supportive tools and practices for somatic regulation and co-regulation, for ourselves and those we serve. We will learn practical, effective strategies beyond "selfcare" to stay connected to ourselves, allowing us to centre the wellbeing of the children and families we work with.

Speakers

Jodie McDonald

Wednesday April 12, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 4 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

4:00pm PDT

Closing: Gathering in Main Conference Room

Wednesday April 12, 2023 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

6:30pm PDT

'Stitch' and 'Bitch'

Join me, Wendy Kenward, Interior Region for IDP & SCDP, for an evening of relaxing and chatting while creating!

Bring your knitting, sewing, needle felting, sketch book, whatever you are playing with!

Wendy will bring some needle felting supplies for those who want to try out something new!

I hope to see you there

*Light Appies and drinks will be provided!*

Wednesday April 12, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Okanagan Room Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

8:00am PDT

BREAKFAST

Thursday April 13, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

9:00am PDT

KEYNOTE- In the face of adversity ~ Keeping our Children at the Centre of our Communities and the hearts of our Nations Future

In the midsts of already challenging times with the pandemic, and the 215, the community of Tl’Kemstin (Lytton) was devastated by the fire on June 30, 2021. Romona share the experience of that fateful day and the days that followed and the strength and perseverance of the people who came together to help and the resiliency of Nzen’man’ to help rebuild a sense of place and peace for our children and families.

Speakers

Romona Baxter

Executive Director, Nzen'man' Child and Family Development Centre Society

Thursday April 13, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

10:00am PDT

BREAK

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

10:30am PDT

An Embodied Approach to Understanding Babies

Our early relationships form the template for how we later navigate social interactions, emotionally regulate, communicate, and manage our stress levels. Come learn principles that support parents and caregivers to come into connection and coregulation with babies, so that babies feel included, seen, and respected.

Speakers

Bonnie Davis

The Family Continuum

Bonnie Davis is a registered therapeutic counsellor in private practice specializing in early developmental trauma. She is a passionate speaker who loves to educate parents, and professionals on the importance of healthy attachment.

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 2 - Coast Capri Hotel

10:30am PDT

Anti-Racist Childcare Toolkit- From Theory to Practice

Stepping into a conversation about racism can be challenging. Anti-Racism work is something that has to be attended to in an on-going way, even if it is challenging. We invite you to join this participatory workshop to discuss practical tools to move our commitments to inclusion from theory to practice. From steps towards self-awareness to age appropriate conversation starters, we’ll share stories, resources and build a collective tool-kit for systemic and social change.

Speakers

Jenica Frisque

Jenica Frisque is a parent of two young children. She is looking forward to bringing her experience in addressing racism in higher education into conversation with early childhood educators and administrators.

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Boardroom - Coast Capri Hotel

10:30am PDT

Pro-D Programs in Autism & Neurodiversity to Improve Inclusion

There is a need for more professional development to increase inclusion of autistic and neurodivergent children, youth, and adults. This presentation will review the new and FREE on-line, self-paced, pro-d programs developed by CIRCA that are available to anyone anywhere. The talk will focus specifically on the program, Autism and Neurodiversity in Early Childcare.

Speakers

Karen Bopp

Dr. Bopp has worked in the disability field for over 28 years. At CIRCA, UBC she led the creation of free, on-line, pro-d programs on how to better support neurodivergent individualsin early childcare, dentistry, family medicine & employment.

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 4 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

10:30am PDT

Promoting Culture & Language in Early Years

Exploring ways to engage Early Childhood Educators to transmit Indigenous language to the children in their programs. With age and health issues facing our fluent speakers, we find the number of resource Teachers that can work face to face with the children in our Center a challenge. In this workshop we will explore ways we can enlist the help of our ECE's and support workers to help deliver our language in creative ways.

Speakers

Rosalind Williams

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn Teaching Center

Co-Facilitators- Aaron Leon, Brianna Leon, Deanna Leon.

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Okanagan Room Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

10:30am PDT

Real Conversations: Uncovering the Layers on Inclusion

Speakers

Karen Lai

Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant, Karen Lai

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Vineyard 3 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

10:30am PDT

Supporting Children with Anger and Aggression

In this workshop, we will provide an understanding of Anger and Aggression from a neurobiological and attachment perspective. We will aim to dismantle the belief that anger and aggression are bad behaviours that need to be corrected and instead view them as normal biological responses. In addition, we will explore opportunities for helping to support children through these emotions that will also promote confidence with interventions and relationship repair strategies.

Speakers

Amy Bob & Lisa Lothian

Little Village Play Therapy & Voice in the Village

Lisa Lothian works in private consultation and facilitation and is also a manager in programming with youth justice, substance use, treatment and homelessness. Lisa’s background in psychology as and as a Mental Health Frist Aid facilitator has supported women and children for over... Read More →

Thursday April 13, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

12:00pm PDT

LUNCH- in Main Conference Room

Thursday April 13, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

12:00pm PDT

Our Gathering Place

Thursday April 13, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Okanagan Room Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

1:00pm PDT

KEYNOTE- Family Voices Panel

Join our parent panel to listen and share in conversation together from families with first hand experiences. A representation of families and caregivers who have walked the journey of caring for and raising amazing little humans who show up with developmental challenges. This moderated panel will provide an opportunity to hear what it is really like for parents and children as the walk the pathways of our services.

Thursday April 13, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

2:00pm PDT

BREAK

Thursday April 13, 2023 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Coast Capri Hotel, Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC

2:30pm PDT

A Playful Approach in Working with Toddlers

Toddlers are unique and wonderful creatures! This presentation will help you understand their behaviour through a developmental and attachment lens. We will explore finding inroads of connection with a toddler using their first language, play! Come prepared to have fun and play while learning.

Speakers

Bonnie Davis

The Family Continuum

Thursday April 13, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 2 - Coast Capri Hotel

2:30pm PDT

Attachment: Building Healthy Connections

Attachment can promote healthy development and relationships for children. When attachment is disrupted or insecure there can be lifelong negative impacts to behaviour, growth and connections with others. In this workshop we will discuss how to recognize opportunities, promote autonomy and mentor positive attachments with children and families.

Speakers

Amy Bob & Lisa Lothian

Little Village Play Therapy & Voice in the Village

Thursday April 13, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

2:30pm PDT

Know your unique place, reviving traditions and reflect on cultural heritage through arts

In the workshop, Maggie will share her projects and time at mem7iman Child Development Centre in Sechlet. Her works has involved from pre and post construction design consulting all the way to curriculum development. Workshop is based on the book, Beautiful Stuff from Nature.

Speakers

Maggie Chow

presenter, Arts and Play society

Thursday April 13, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 3 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

2:30pm PDT

Pro-D Programs in Autism & Neurodiversity to Improve Inclusion

Speakers

Karen Bopp

Thursday April 13, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Vineyard 4 - Coast Capri Hotel Kelowna

4:00pm PDT

Closing: Gathering in Main Conference Room

Thursday April 13, 2023 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

8:30am PDT

BREAKFAST- in Main Conference Room

Friday April 14, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC

9:30am PDT

AIDP, ASCDP, IDP, SCDP Communities of Practice Networking

Join Rona Sterling Collins & Wendy Kenward Interior Regional Advisors for AIDP/ASCDP/IDP/SCDP to take part in some regional networking. Details to come!

Friday April 14, 2023 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Ballroom Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna BC