The final Breaking the Silence conference was held in March of 2017. Insert Historical Info Here

The Peter Corren Award

A Legacy

Six of the seven recipients of the Peter Corren Award were present at the 18th Annual Breaking the Silence Conference on March 21, 2015.


Peter Corran Award Winners
(From left to right) Don Cochrane (2014), Patti Rowley (2013), Neil Richards (2011), Pat Atkinson (2015), Kay Williams (2012), and Jim Komar (2013).   

peter corren winners
(From left to right) Gens Hellquist (2010), Tony Bidulka & Herb McFaul (2017), Fran Forsberg (2017), Alex Wilson (2016)

Criteria:

  1. This award may be given annually at the Breaking the Silence conference.
  2. The award should be granted to that person, persons, or organization whose efforts have had a long-term impact on social justice for sexual minorities. It could be granted posthumously.
  3. The award should be granted to those whose service/work was performed in Saskatchewan, or to those who have had a close relationship with communities in this province. The service/work may have been done outside of our province but would have affected us in Saskatchewan directly.
  4. The work undertaken by a nominee should be done in a field of education.

Previous Recipients of the Award:

2017 - Tony Bidulka & Herb McFaul - Recognizing that many LGBT youth in our province live in very unsupportive environments, Herb and Tony resolved to establish Camp fYrefly Saskatchewan, an urban camp designed to help youth develop the skills and resiliency necessary for them to become change agents in their schools, families, and communities. The challenges were formidable among them raising financial support, developing program, appointing staff, and finding a suitable site. The camp is now planning for Year Nine of this annual leadership retreat for about 40 sexual and gender minority and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 24.

In addition, Herb and Tony have assisted Breaking the Silence by supporting high school students so that they could attend the conference free of charge. 40-50 students have benefitted from their generosity each year for the past five years. We are all deeply indebted to them for their generosity.

2017 - Fran Forsberg - Fran has changed the world at her doorstep by her work for and with children. Foster parent to over 150 children, Fran and her spouse have adopted ten of them, two of which are gender variant. Seeing the discrimination these children meet daily, Fran has taken up this cause. She has met with and educated parents, medical staff, teachers, school boards, MLAs, and Ministers of Education and Justice. Enlisting her local church and the United Church nationally, Fran started Camp Caterpillar (an all gender annual summer camp for trans and gender creative campers and their siblings, ages 7-12) in 2016. She has facilitated a family-support group and, with others, has filed a complaint with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over the government’s policies on issuing “gender markers” on provincial legal documents. The case is currently being heard. At so many levels, Fran leads the way and inspires those around her to strive for justice for all.

2016 - Alex Wilson - Alex's ground-breaking work on the identity development of two-spirit people is recognized internationally and has become a touchstone for many LGBTQI Indigenous people. Her scholarship has greatly contributed to building and sharing knowledge about two-spirit identity, history, and teachings; Indigenous research methodologies; and the prevention of violence in the lives of Indigenous peoples. Her current projects include research into two-spirit and Indigenous feminisms, two-spirit identity development, "Coming In" theory that impacts pedagogy and educational policy, and working with the Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program.

2015 – Pat Atkinson - When an undergraduate student in the College of Education, she was an active member of the 1975 Committee to Defend Doug Wilson. As a member of the provincial cabinet in 1993, she was a vigorous advocate for revisions to Saskatchewan Human Rights Code that made it illegal to discriminate against a person on grounds of “sexual orientation.”  As Minister of Education, she addressed the first Breaking the Silence conference in 1998 decrying discrimination in schools based on sexual orientation.

2014 - Don Cochrane - Developed the undergraduate course Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education in 1995 - the first course in the history of the university to be devoted exclusively to sexual orientation issues. Don founded the Breaking the Silence Conference in 1998 and has been its chief organizer since that date.

2013 - Patti Rowley - The teacher-liaison for the first Gay-Straight Alliance in a Saskatchewan high school and has led vibrant groups for thirteen consecutive years in Saskatoon.

2013 - Jim Komar - A long-time activist for sexual minority rights including being a charter member of Affirm United at Grosvenor Park United Church and Integrity, an Anglican Church support group--both in Saskatoon. As well, he was an official complainant to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission more than ten years ago regarding hate speech, a case that led to the landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2013.

2012 - Kay Williams - An activist in many progressive causes, member of the national board of directors for PFLAG beginning in 2004, co-founder of the PFLAG-Saskatoon, and member of the Breaking the Silence advisory board since 1997.

2011 - Neil Richards - A Librarian, Member of the Committee to Defend Doug Wilson, and Archivist of materials that document the gay, lesbian, and trans communities in Saskatchewan.

2010 - Gens Hellquist (October 12, 1946-September 28, 2013) - Community activist, Executive Director of the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition, and for many years Director of the Gay and Lesbian Health Centre in Saskatoon.

Keynote Speakers

Past Programs

More Info to Come

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan

Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Edwards School of Business (Commerce) 18,
University of Saskatchewan Campus

FRIDAY NIGHT—7:30-9:30 p.m.

“Gen Silent”—This documentary follows the lives of six LGBT seniors living in the Boston area who must choose whether or not to hide their sexuality in order to survive in the long-term health-care system.

Our Panel: Moderated by Elly-Jean Nielsen

Our participants:  

  • Cheryl Loadman, Senior Author of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults and Residential Care Environments – Final Report (2016) which examines the challenges faced by LGBT older adults within residential care environment within Saskatoon facilities;
  • Ashley Heaslip, Family doctor in Vancouver and PhD student at UBC where she is working on a project titled ‘LGTBQ Elders and Residential Care: Experiences of Isolation and Resilience Explored through Art and Dialogue’

SATURDAY MORNING—9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Gathering Time

  • Greet old friends, make new friends, browse through the Display Room (#3)
  • Coffee, tea, juice, and pastries

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Introductions and orientation to the day

“Love has no labels”—A video

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Transitioning...Society and Ourselves! Stories from Camp Caterpillar and BeyondFran Forsberg and Caterpillars

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Presentation of the 2016 Peter Corren Award

10:30 -- 11:00 a.m. Coffee, meeting time, check out the displays

11:00 -- 12:00 As part of “Good News,” Huskies Athletics will launch its “You Can Play” video!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Two sessions: 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.

Among our workshops:

  • Creating safe spaces: A panel discussion on positive changes in Saskatoon schools—Amanda Guthrie
  • What teachers need to know—Marla Daigneault
  • Starting a GSA in a rural school division—Mark Perry and Sarah Gerrard
  • A conversation with Cheryl Loadman and Ashley Heaslip
  • Telling our stories: What I have learned and what I want to learn—Kay Williams
  • Medical transitions 101: Dr. Leane Bettin talks hormones and blockers
  • Keeping trans communities healthy: A social approach—Maaya Hitomi
  • Surviving to thriving: The hard conversations a workshop from the point of view of a suicide survivor and transgender lesbian—Laura Budd

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Our Slam Poets will be back!

Closing and evaluations

5:00 p.m. High-school students are invited to the Pride Centre for pizza!

The 18th Annual Breaking the Silence Conference 
University of Saskatchewan College of Education
Saturday, March 21, 2015

“Vision without action is just a dream!”

                                                 Li Yinhe

Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Edwards School of Business (Commerce) 18,
University of Saskatchewan Campus
Moderator: Patti Rowley, Teacher and GSA liaison, Walter Murray Collegiate

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
  Gathering Time
  • Greet old friends, make new friends, browse through the Display Room (#3)
  • Coffee, tea, juice, and pastries
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
  Introductions and orientation to the day 
“Love has no labels” - A video
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
  Presentation by seven Vancouver high-school activists:
  • "Updating LGBTQ School Policies: Lessons from Vancouver"
  • Kate Fry, Roisin O'Dwyer, Violet Read, Cory Oskam, 
    Meghan French-Smith, Andy Legge, and Jacky Jiang
  • Introduced by Lindsay Herriot and Mimi Mahovlich
  • We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Corren Foundation 
    for making the presentation possible.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
  The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement
Presentation by Don Cochrane and Dave Little
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
  Time to meet people – Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  The persecution of LGBT people around the world
Helen Smith-McIntyre and Bill Rafoss, Amnesty International
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
  Lunch and social time
1:30 – 2:20 p.m. - First Breakout Session

 

Lower Level

Room 12  - Trans families and their challenges, Fran Forsberg
Navigating the obstacles: When do we go over, through, or around the mountains of the medical, educational, and social systems? Chair: Joe Wickenhauser

Room 16 - avender pilgrims: Turning the tide in churches, Jim Komar, Marc Trottier, and Barb Clay.  
Three Christians, lesbian and gay, find faith and live the Gospel in their churches. Faith without love and justice is lip-service. Chair: Marnie Deighton

Room 18 (Goodspeed) Meet some of our Vancouver high school activists
  Upper Level

Room 112 - Thinking beyond LGB: Understanding asexuality, Maaya Kuri Hitomi
We all know about sexual orientation, but what happens when it orients away from sex? What does that mean for romantic relationships? And how does sexual behaviour factor in? In learning about asexuality, you will learn about all of these concepts and the complications around them. Chair: Craig Friesen

Room 116  - A Queer 101 and a discussion on the need for gender inclusive washrooms, Amanda Guthrie
This session will include an introduction to the many terms and identities that make up the queer community. We will also have a discussion on why gender inclusive washrooms are a necessary step towards building safe and inclusive environments! Chair: Elly-Jean Nielsen
2:30 – 3:20 p.m. - Second Breakout Session
  Lower Level

Room 12 - Picture books: Our community, our children—A guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Tobi-Dawne Smith
Learn how to talk about important gender and sexual identity issues with children, and celebrate our differences using some amazing picture books as references.  Then hear about how you can get involved in a revolutionary book project that reflects our LOCAL queer community. Chair: Brenda Kelly

Room 16  - Intersex identities, Leo Keiser Chair: Laura Negraeff
 
Upper Level

Room 103 - How to be an activist, Nicole White and Amanda Guthrie
When the personal is political: connecting your heart to your community work. Join Amanda and Nicole for this interactive discussion on activism. Chair: Elly-Jean Nielsen

Room 112 - Hidden histories: Gender & sexual diversity in Saskatchewan, Joe Wickenhauser
You’ve never seen this history in a high-school textbook! Saskatoon has long been one of Canada’s leading centres for activism around gender and sexual diversity. Hear these public and personal stories come to life in this engaging presentation. Ask your questions, share your experiences, and open your eyes to the rich history of diversity, right here in Saskatoon! Chair: Fran Forsberg

Room 116 - How to start a GSA, Leanne Kadyschuk
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre (Room 18)
3:30 – 4:10 p.m.
  Spoken word poetry—Introduced by Elly-Jean Nielsen and Amanda Guthrie and featuring Ryan Bradshaw, Meg Land, and Chance Briere
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
  “Because it wouldn't have been the same"—We’ll be visited by four mystery guests! No hints!
4:30 – 4:45 p.m.
 

Evaluation and closing, Kay Williams

Join Karen Drucker in singing “Who cares who you love?”
5:00 p.m.
 

Pride Centre Event  
High school students are invited to the University Pride Centre for pizza.

7:30 p.m.
 

Saturday Evening – Informal Social at the Avenue Community Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity, Room 201–320 21st Street WestSaskatoon

Room 3: Displays, coffee, and dessert throughout the day!

  • Integrity Saskatoon: Jim Komar 
  • Reconciling in Christ, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada: Jim Komar
  • PFLAG Canada-Saskatoon:  Tobi-Dawne Smith   
  • Saskatchewan NDP Rainbow Pride: Nicole White
  • Avenue Community Centre: Liz Senecal
  • Saskatoon Public Library:  Barbara Wurzer-Cey, Lise Fortier & Deirdre O'Reilly          
  • Camp fYrefly: David Culleton
  • Saskatoon Affirming Ministries: Marnie Deighton & Fran Forsberg
  • University of Saskatchewan Pride Centre: Craig Friesen
  • University of Saskatchewan Library: Special Collections: Neil Richards
  • Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport: Michelle Dezell
  • Saskatoon Health Region: Services for LGBT Youth: Emily Coates 
  • TransSask Support Services: Mikayla Schultz
  • Camp Caterpillar: Fran Forsberg
  We are very grateful for the technical support provided by Noah Kelleher.

Upcoming event of interest: 
A showing of "Two 4 One" (a transgender romantic comedy) at The Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon on Wednesday, April 1 at 7pm. Voted the Best Canadian Film at the Victoria Film Festival. Rated: 14A. Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students.
View a delightful trailer.

SPEAKING OUT: PERFORMING SOLIDARITY

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 21 - 23, 2014
Program and Locations:   
Broadway Theatre
Guest Speaker
: Elvira Kurt
7:30 p.m
Friday, March 21, 2014
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18
Movie: My Prairie Home
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
University of Saskatchewan Campus
Edwards School of Business (Commerce)
Conference Sessions:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Parking Map for Saturday

St. Andrew’s College Chapel
Worship Gathering
10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2014

Friday Night

Elvira Kurt

Broadway Theatre
Guest Speaker: Elvira Kurt

7:30 p.m  
Friday, March 21, 2014

Speaking Out: Performing Solidarity!

MC: Jeff Rogstad, Co-Host of the Noon News and CTV Saskatoon's Weatherman

Welcome to Treaty Six Land: Dion L. J. Tootoosis, Aboriginal Languages and Cultural Coordinator, Indian Teacher Education Program, University of Saskatchewan

  • Greetings from U of S: Dave Hannah, Associate V-P Student Affairs
  • Greetings from David Forbes, LGBT advocate and Saskatoon Centre MLA
  • Special mystery greetings from a friend of the conference!
  • Introducing Elvira Kurt:  Marcel Petite, visual artist

Elvira Kurt

  • Thank You:  Rachel Loewen Walker, Avenue Community Centre Executive Director

Saturday, March 22th – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18, U of S Campus

Conference Parking Map

Moderator: Marie LovrodInterdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity/Women and Gender Studies, University of Saskatchewan 

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Gathering Time

  • Greet old friends, make new friends, browse through the Display Room #3
  • Coffee, tea, juice and pastries courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Introductions and Orientation to the Day

The play Stop Kiss by Diana Son will be performed at The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre from March 27 to April 06 ( www.embracetheatre.ca ).Meet the director Charlie Peters—a Breaking the Silence and an Aden Bowman GSA Alumni—and Chris Donlevy, one of the performers.

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Inclusion: Creating Safe, Caring, and Accepting Schools

Where are we now? Where do we need to be? How do we get there?

Panel:

  • The voices of high school students
  • Jennifer Campeau, MLA, Saskatoon Fairview and Legislative Secretary to the Minister of  Education for the Anti-Bullying Initiative (2013)
  • Kyla Christiansen, Comprehensive School Community Health Consultant, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
  • Pam Goulden-McLeod, Safe and Caring Schools Consultant, Saskatoon Public Schools
  • Chandra McIvor, Youth Development and Education, Avenue Community Centre, Saskatoon
  • Fran Forsberg, a parent

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement—Presentation by Don Cochrane and Kay Williams

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Time to Meet People – Coffee Break courtesy of SIAST Student Services

11:25 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. First Breakout Session

  • Two-spiritness—Students from Sakewew High School GSA, North Battleford Room 116
    The Sakewew Gay-Straight-Alliance is a student-led and organized, non-curricular school group that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for ALL youth and staff regardless of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The presenters will include teacher facilitators from the group, a parent of one of the student members, and three student members. Members will share their reflections and strategies on how the GSA creates a positive school climate for their school and community. There will be time for a Q&A . 
    Facilitator: Fran Forsberg
  • Understanding asexuality—Bailey Lindsay, Chance Briere, and Liz Senecal Room 103
    This workshop covers the topic of asexuality by exploring the basic concepts of what asexuality is, how to be an asexual ally, and how to create and maintain respectful relationships.
    Facilitator: Tobi-Dawne Smith
  • Gender and sexual diversity 101—Chandra McIvor Room 112
    Are you new to the world of gender and sexual diversity? Would you like to learn some basics? Join us for the opportunity to expand your understanding of gender, and move from an understanding of gender from a binary to a fluid continuum. From there, you will be encouraged to unlearn our societally-engrained linear assumptions of human identity and undergo a cognitive shift to understanding the separate, distinct components which comprise human complexity. The complex human recognizes gender identity, gender expression, biological sex, romantic/sexual orientation and sexual behaviour to be separate components unto themselves. If time allows, participants will expand their knowledge about the various terminologies associated with the LGBPTTQQAI2 community and how this insight helps us to communicate effectively with youth.
    Facilitator: Margie Corbett
  • Trans issues—Sean Hellquist and Jai Richards Room 12
    We will introduce you to basic terminology and some of the issues trans* people face. The format will be a Q&A type of workshop: if you have questions about trans* people or just want to expand your knowledge, this is a session you won’t want to miss!
    Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle

12:15 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Social Time (Room 16)

Camp fYrefly Reunion (Room 18)

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Second Breakout Session

  • Breaking the silence within churches—Carla Blakley Room 116  
    By challenging heteronormative privilege within churches, space is opened so all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender diversity, can experience inclusion and acceptance. By "Qu(e)eer(y)ing the Image of God", we can break open the texts, challenge resistance, and move churches to become inclusive, welcoming communities.
    Facilitator: Dave Little
  • A Camp fYrefly retrospective—Andre Grace Room 18
    As we move into Year 6 for Camp fYrefly Saskatchewan, we will look back and look forward in this time together. We will celebrate our accomplishments and think about sustainability to keep the camp strong as we move into the future.
    Facilitator: Fran Forsberg
  • How to become better activists—Nicole White and Amanda Guthrie Room 103
    When the personal is political: Connecting your heart to your community work.  Join Amanda and Nicole for this interactive discussion on activism.  
    Facilitator: Myrna Briggs
  • Greystone Secrets: A queerstorical campus scavenger hunt—Joe Wickenhauser (meet in the lobby)
    Discover the hidden histories of gender andsexual diversity on campus through this choose-your-own-adventure scavenger hunt. With a map in hand and a set of clues, uncover the secret struggles for love and acceptance at the University of Saskatchewan.
  • Trans issues—Sean Hellquist and Jai Richards Room 12
    We will introduce you to basic terminology and some of the issues trans* people face. The format will be a Q&A type of workshop: if you have questions about trans* people or just want to expand your knowledge, this is a session you won’t want to miss!
    Facilitator: Ryan Jimmy

2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Third Breakout Session

  • How to become a strong parent advocate—Fran Forsberg Room 112
    As parents, we advocate for our children every day. If your children express their gender differently from how others expect, you might need a little extra support. We will discuss your worries and concerns.
    Facilitator: Tobi-Dawne Smith
  • A GSA exchange on best practices—Leanne Kadyschuk (Bedford Road), Patti Rowley (Walter Murray), Travis Myrol (Walter Murray), and Vicki Summerfeldt, Evan Hardy Room 18 
    These four teacher liaisons will share materials and activities that have worked well in their GSAs as a catalyst for brainstorming ideas with others. 
    Facilitator: Chandra McIvor
  • Breaking the silence within churches—Carla Blakley Room 116
    By challenging heteronormative privilege within churches, space is opened so all people,regardless of sexual orientation or gender diversity, can experience inclusion and acceptance. By "Qu(e)eer(y)ing the Image of God", we can break open the texts, challenge resistance, and move churches to become inclusive, welcoming communities.
    Facilitator: Kay Williams
  • How to become better activists—Nicole White and Amanda Guthrie Room 103
    When the personal is political: Connecting your heart to your community work.  Join Amanda and Nicole for this interactive discussion on activism. 
    Facilitator: Lisa Jewell

3:30 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Spoken Word Poetry—Introduced by Danielle Altrogge Room 18

  • featuring Meg Land, Caragana Ennis, and Khodi Dill and accompanied by jazz pianist Ray Stephanson 

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Evaluation and Closing

5:00 p.m. Pride Centre Event  

  • High school students invited to the University Pride Centre for pizza

7:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Movie—"My Prairie Home" followed by discussion Room 18
Moderator: Jack Saddleback. Commentators: Todd Morrison and Marcel Petit

  • Award-winning filmmaker Chelsea McMullan takes audiences on a poetic journey through landscapes both real and emotional in My Prairie Home, an intimate portrait of transgender singer Rae Spoon. Neither a concert film nor a conventional biographical doc, this documentary-musical occupies a beautiful space in between. My Prairie Home is as bracingly personal and reflective as the songs of this acclaimed musician, who was born in Alberta and raised in a troubled and deeply religious home.

Room 3 Displays, coffee, and dessert throughout the day!

  • Integrity Saskatoon:  Jim Komar 
  • PFLAG Canada-Saskatoon:  Fran Forsberg and Kay Williams
  • PFLAG Canada-Regina:  Kenneth Bos
  • Saskatchewan NDP Rainbow Pride:  Nicole White
  • Avenue Community Centre:  Liz Senecal
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore:  Peter Garden
  • Saskatoon Public Library:  Barbara Wurzer-Cey and Lise Fortier
  • Camp fYrefly:  Russell Mitchell-Walker
  • Provost Advisory Committee:  Jack Saddleback
  • Saskatoon Affirming Ministries: Marnie Deighton and Fran Forsberg
  • University of Saskatchewan Pride Centre:  Jack Saddleback
  • University of Saskatchewan Library: Special Collections:  Neil Richards 
  • Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport:  Michelle Dezell
  • Transask Support Service
  • Sask Party:  Jennifer Campeau
  • Saskatoon Health Region: Services for LGBT Youth:  Emily Coates 

Sunday, March 23th – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service, St. Andrew's College Chapel
University of Saskachewan Campus

  • Organized by the young adults of Sanctuary Saskatoon—a Christian-based support group for the GLBTQ community in Saskatoon.

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CLEARING IT OUT!
REMOVING HOMOPHOBIA FROM THE LOCKER ROOM AND BEYOND

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 22 & 23, 2013
Program and Locations:   
Broadway Theatre
Guest Speaker
: Jon Cornish
7:30 p.m
Friday, March 22, 2013
Neatby-Timlin Lecture Theatre, 241 Arts
Movie, Training Rules
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
University of Saskatchewan Campus
Edwards School of Business (Commerce)
Conference Sessions:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Parking Map for Saturday

St. Andrew’s College Chapel
Worship Gathering
10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Friday Night

Jon Cornish
  • MC: Linda Walker, Huskie sports announcer
  • Greetings from Dr. Ilene Busch-Vishniac, President, University of Saskatchewan
  • Greetings from Avon Whittle, Director of Education, Saskatoon Public Board of Education
  • Introducing Jon Cornish: Jim Hopson, Chief Executive Officer, Saskatchewan Roughriders
  • Thank you by Candace Bloomquist, Quarterback, Saskatoon Valkyries
  • Autograph signing after Jon’s presentation

Saturday, March 23th – 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18

Some exciting highlights from our Saturday and Sunday program:

An edgy morning panel: What would it take for high school, Huskie, and professional teams to become openly inclusive? What are the obstacles? What are the first steps in overcoming the barriers? Who should/will take them? When?

Panelists: Amy Dyck (wrestling),  Jacqueline Lavallee (basketball), and Jon Cornish (professional sports).

Some of the possibilities you can choose from in our break-out sessions:

  • Sheelah Maclean, and Alex Wilson, “A Teach-In: How to Encourage Queer Allies”
  • Andre Grace, “Sexuality, Gender, and the State of Public Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth”
  • Don Cochrane, “Athletes Standing Up for Sexual Minorities in Sports—A selection of powerful videos”
  • Margaret Cornish, “Conversations with Margaret Cornish”
·      Angela Reid, Edmonton, roller derby player for Edmonton's Oil City Derby Girls, will explore issues around coming out, sexuality, how to deal with dressing rooms with variously bodied teammates, and more!

Also, the Peter Corren Award, the Bridge City Chorus, pizza at the University Pride Centre for high school students, and more!

Saturday, March 23th – 7:30 p.m. 
Movie Night: “Training Rules”

Neatby-Timlin Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, U of S

Coach Rene Portland’s three rules at Penn State: No Drinking, No Drugs, and No Lesbians. 

Comment by Jill Humbert and Jacquie Lavallee (both former Huskie basketball players) and Candace Bloomquist (former player with the Creighton University NCAA basketball Bluejays). Followed by an open discussion.

Sunday, March 24th – 10:30 a.m.  
Worship Service, St. Andrew's College Chapel

Join Michael Maclean, Emily Carr, and special guest Rev. Margaret Cornish for an informal worship service held for the Breaking the Silence conference.  

TELLING OUR STORIES – MAKING LIVES BETTER

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 16 & 17, 2012
Program and Locations:   
Broadway Theatre
Guest Speaker
: 7:00 p.m
Friday, March 16, 2012 
On the University of Saskatchewan Campus
Edwards School of Business (Commerce)
Conference Sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012
   
Roxy Theatre
Movie, Tomboy: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 

St. Andrew’s College Chapel
Worship Gathering: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 18, 2012 

At The Broadway Theatre:

Ivan Coyote

Moderator: Elizabeth Cooney

  • Greetings from Richard Florizone, Vice-President of Finance and Resources, U of S
  • Greetings from Saskatoon City Councillor, Charlie Clark
  • Introducing Ivan Coyote: Keegan Epp, Pride Centre Co-ordinator, USSU
  • Thank You: Sarah Houghtaling, High School Activist, Swift Current

Book signing to follow at Peter Garden’s bookstore, turning the tide, 511 11th St. E.


Saturday, March 17th – 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18

Moderator: Elizabeth Cooney  

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Gathering Time

  • Greet old friends, make new friends, browse through the Display Room #3
  • Coffee, tea, juice and pastries courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. A Two-Spirit Panel with Dr. Alex Wilson and panelists: Ryan Jimmy, Jack Saddleback, and Marjorie Beaucage. The panelists will share their own stories and discuss their ideas for “making it better “such as taking your place, making room for everyone in the Circle, and creating safe places to talk about sexuality. 

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We Make Progress

  • The Camp fYrefly Video – Herb McFaull and Tony Bidulka
  • Emily Carr and Shawn Sanford Beck – “One Year Later”
  • The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement – Presented by Don Cochrane
  • Sarah York and Marie Lovrod – Creating a work based on the Neil Richards collections
  • The Good News Wall – Andre Grace followed by all participants

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A Time to Meet People – Coffee Break courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. First Breakout Session

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m. First Breakout Session

  1. Russell Mitchell-Walker – Camp fYrefly: Year Four (Room 18) 
    Come and find out about the Camp fYrefly experience. Maybe it’s for you. For past campers, here is an opportunity to see fellow campers again and catch up on each other’s lives.
  2. Tonya Callaghan – “Law and Disorder: Sexual minority rights in Canadian Catholic schools” (Room 12) 
    Clashes between Catholic canonical law and Canadian common law regarding sexual minorities continue to be played out in Canadian Catholic schools. Drawing upon my recent five-year study that examines the causes and effects of the long-standing disconnect between Canadian Catholic schools and the Charter, this interactive session will engage participants in activities designed to encourage an appreciation for the particular challenges facing anti-homophobia education in Catholic schools. 
    Facilitator: George Georget
  3. Gens Hellquist – “Homophobia Is Killing Us: How our institutions are failing queer people” (Room 112) 
    This workshop will look at the range of preventable health issues that are endemic to the queer community. It will examine how homophobia is rife in our education and health care systems resulting in numerous serious health issues. We will look at ways to help bring about changes to those institutions that will allow queer people to live a healthy life. 
    Facilitator: Cathy Korte 3
  4. Jim Drake – “Only You Can Tell Your Story" (Room 116)
    “Personal narrative is just that — a story shaped with care and crafting; a story with a beginning, middle and end, and a dramatic arc; a story with something at its heart to hold it all together. Personal narrative is not therapy. It is not a mere recounting of events.” (Quote from Jan Andrews, storyteller, author, and fabulous lunch date.) 50 minute storytelling workshop. Come prepared. 
    Facilitator: Kay Williams
  5. Kyle Schwartz – “ Coming Out and Staying Healthy” (Room 24) 
    Silence Your Difference: The story of “Alex”, an in-the-closet youth trying to find his place in the world. Alex describes the struggles with bullying, depression, perfectionism, stigmatization, and his desperate fear of having to give up the fight to be anybody but himself. Writing this secret paper aided Alex (Kyle Schwartz) to celebrate his sexual orientation and come out. 
    Facilitator: Fran Forsberg

12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Social Time (Room 16)

1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Second Breakout Session

  1. Tonya Callaghan – “Law and Disorder: Sexual minority rights in Canadian Catholic schools” (Room 12) 
    Clashes between Catholic canonical law and Canadian common law regarding sexual minorities continue to be played out in Canadian Catholic schools. Drawing upon my recent five-year study that examines the causes and effects of the long-standing disconnect between Canadian Catholic schools and the Charter, this interactive session will engage participants in activities designed to encourage an appreciation for the particular challenges facing anti-homophobia education in Catholic schools. 
    Facilitator: Ryan Dingwall
  2. Jai Richards and Sean Hellquist – “Trans101 – An Introduction and Conversation” (Room 112) 
    Transgender, Transsexual, Gender Variant, Genderqueer, MTF/FTM. Ever wonder what all those words mean? This is an introduction to all things transgender. Meet a panel of trans people willing to talk about their experiences and share their stories. 
    Facilitator: Dave Little
  3. Moderator: Lynn Caldwell with Panelists: Nicole White, Gens Hellquist and Paul McDermid – “It's In You to Give?” (Room 116)
    This panel discussion explores the ramifications and effects of the Canadian Blood Services Blood Ban. 
    Facilitator: Keegan Epp
  4. Moderator: Margi Corbett – “Fallout and the Follow-up of Sexual Diversity” (Room 16) 
    Three personal stories: A queer youth, Sara; a parent of queer youth, Fran; and a queer parent, Valerie. 
    Facilitator: Peggy Schmeiser
  5. Moderators: Jenna Blahay and Kyle Schwartz – “ A Roundtable Discussion on Starting and Sustaining a Vital and Exciting GSA” (Room 24)
    Building a GSA can be challenging, but there is the potential to break oppression, create a voice, and help individuals to find and express their identity. Those who have been involved with GSAs will bring to light their perspectives on the dynamic nature of starting and maintaining a GSA in the past and today. 
    Facilitator: Jenna Blahay

2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Third Breakout Session

  1. Kyle Schwartz – “Coming Out and Staying Healthy” (Room 12)
    Silence Your Difference: The story of “Alex”: an in-the- closet youth trying to find his place in the world. Alex describes the struggles with bullying, depression, perfectionism, stigmatization, and his desperate fear of having to give up the fight to be anybody but himself. Writing this secret paper aided Alex (Kyle Schwartz) to celebrate his sexual orientation and come out.
    Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle
  2. Rebekah Bennetch – “Out(side) Spirituality for Secular Humanists” (Room 112) 
    In our lives there are many milestones that call for ceremonies – birth, marriage, divorce, and death – and recognition of these is a time for families and communities to come together. For many in the LGBT community, rejection has turned them away from church and faith practices. If you're not a member of a congregation, to whom can you turn to help you celebrate life’s joys and mourn life’s sorrows? Join this breakout session, learn about options and brainstorm new possibilities for the nonreligious. 
    Facilitator: Elizabeth Cooney
  3. Tobi-Dawne Smith – “Sex, Gender, and How the Heck Do I Fit Into It All?” (Room 24)
    Not sure on the differences between sex, gender, orientation, and expression? Know some of them, but not sure how it all translates to finding where you fit? Get together for some discussion on how it all works, and how you can find your place within it all. Learn why labels can be both a help and a hindrance in discovering yourself. 
    Facilitator: George Georget
  4. Moderator: Margi Corbett – “Fallout and the Follow-up of Sexual Diversity” (Room 16) 
    Three personal stories: A queer youth, Sara; a parent of queer youth, Fran; and a queer parent, Valerie. 
    Facilitator: Jane Wollenberg
  5. Shawn Sanford Beck and Emily Carr – “Spirituality Sharing Circle ” (Room 116)
    Christianity is a powerful social force which has been toxic for many in the LGBTT community. For others though, it has been a source of hope and strength in the process of coming out and staying true. Facilitated by two ministers in the Christian tradition, this sharing circle will be a space to reflect on and explore one's own experience of spirituality,inside and/or outside the walls of the church. 
    Facilitator: Dave Little

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closing (Room 18)

  1. Evaluating Together – Planning for 2013
  2. A Rant!
  3. Bridge City Chorus
  • Hard Times Come Again No More (Traditional) Participants, please join in on the chorus
    • Tis the song, the sigh of the weary. 
      Hardtimes, hardtimes come again no more 
      Many days you have lingered 
      Outside my cabin door 
      Oh hardtimes come again no more
  • Gay vs. Straight Composers (Eric Lane Barnes)
  • Halleluia (Leonard Cohen) Participants, please join in on the final chorus of Halleluia

5:00 p.m. Pride Centre Event

High school students are invited to the University Pride Centre for pizza!

7:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Movie : Tomboy at the Roxy

Sunday Morning: Christian Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Come Celebrate who you are at a casual worship service being held for the Breaking the Silence conference. Join with Shawn Sandford Beck and Emily Carr. The service will take place at St. Andrew's College chapel (across from Royal University Hospital) on Sunday March 18 at 10:30 am. Come as you are.

Throughout the day in Room 3, visit the wonderful displays from the following exhibitors:

  • Integrity Saskatoon
  • PFLAG Canada - Saskatoon
  • Avenue Community Centre
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore
  • Saskatoon Public Library
  • Camp fYrefly
  • NDP Rainbow Pride
  • International Day Against Homophobia – May 17
  • Grosvenor United – An Affirming Church
  • U of S Pride Centre
  • Neil Richards’ Collection of Sexual Diversity and Gender Diversity

CONFRONTING THE POWER AND POLITICS OF EXCLUSION

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 18 & 19, 2011

Goodspeed Lecture Theatre
Conference site: Edwards School of Business (Commerce) Room 18


Friday, March 18th - 7:30-9:30pm

An Evening with Marci McDonald

  • Introduction: Nicole White, Conference Moderator
  • Greetings from the University: Dr. Cecilia Reynolds, Dean, College of Education
  • Greetings from Saskatoon Councillor Darren Hill
  • Introducing Marci McDonald: Dennis Gruending
  • Response and Thanks to Marci: Peggy Schmeiser

Reception to follow


Saturday, March 19th – 9:00am-4:30pm 
Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18

Moderator: Nicole White

Displays: Room #3

Morning Sessions

8:30am Networking time: Coffee, tea, and juice courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs

9:00-9:30am Tribute to a former student, Lisa Fedorowich—Presented by Don Cochrane and Jane Wollenberg

9:30-10:30am Emily Carr and Shawn Sanford Beck share their story

10:30-11:00am Networking time: Coffee Break courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs

11:00-11:30am Hate and Bias Crimes, Constable Hal Lam (Cultural Resource Officer), Saskatoon Police Service.
 This session will explore how to recognize, deal with, and report hate and bias crimes.

11:30am-12:30pm Good News: Hope We Can Believe In! ----- Facilitator: Elizabeth Cooney

  • James McNinch and the Co-ordinator for 2011—"Camp fYrefly—2010 and 2011”
  • The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement—Presented by Don Cochrane

12:00-1:30pm Lunch: Major Networking Time

Camp fYrefly reunion and information session

SSAGA  Annual Meeting:

First Afternoon Session 1:30-2:20pm

  1. Peggy Schmeiser, “A Conversation with Marci McDonald”
  2. Jai Richards, “Giving Voice to the Trans Community: A Saskatchewan Perspective”
  3. Andre Grace, “Helping Sexual Minority and Gender Variant Youth to Grow into Resilience”
  4. Jen Green, “The Experiences of Lesbian Teachers in Saskatchewan Schools”
  5. Deanne McKenney (professional educator), Eric Twa (university student), and Sarah (high school student), “Three Different Stories About How It Got Better: Opening a Conversation”

Second Afternoon Session 2:30-3:20pm

  1. Carla Blakley, “Que(e)r(y)ing the Image of God”
  2. Zakaery Gudmundson, OneSong Transgender Support Services, "Human Rights and the Transgender Individual"
  3. Sheelah McLean, “The Hetero-Patriarchal Gaze: A CapitalistStory”
  4. Kit Loewen, “Habits of the Heart:Teacher Advocacy for Social Justice”

Closing: 3:30-5:00pm Room #18

  1. Mysterious Theatre Event!
  2. Cantor Neil Schwartz will introduce us to new Jewish GLBT prayers
  3. Bridge City Chorus

5:00pm Pride Centre Event—High school students are invited to the University Pride Centre for pizza!

Throughout the day in Room 3, visit the wonderful displays from the following exhibitors:

  • Integrity
  • PFLAG
  • United Church Bookstores
  • Saskatchewan NDP Rainbow Pride
  • Avenue Community Centre
  • Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore
  • Saskatoon Public Library
  • CUPE
  • Day of Pink
  • Camp fYrefly

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 5 & 6, 2010

Friday, March 5th - 7:30-9:30pm

The Honourable Scott Brison, M.P.

  • Introduction: Margi Corbett, Conference Moderator
  • Greetings from the City of Saskatoon: Darren Hill, Saskatoon City Council
  • The Peter Corren Award for Outstanding Achievement presented by Don Cochrane
  • Welcome to Scott from Svend Robinson.
  • Introducing The Honourable Scott Brison: Peggy Schmeiser, University of Saskatchewan, Inter-Governmental Relations Office
  • Thanks to Scott: Erica McFadden

Reception to follow


Saturday, March 6th - 9:00am-4:30pm - Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18

Moderator: Margi Corbett

Displays Room: #3

Morning Sessions

8:30am Coffee, tea, and juice courtesy of SIAST Student Affairs

9:00-9:30am Anthony Santaro and James McNinch, "Camp fYrefly—2009 and 2010”

9:30-10:30am Panel on Courage, Integrity, and Authenticity in Public Leadership

  • Wayne Clements (Elementary school vice-principal)
  • Pat Atkinson (MLA, Saskatoon Nutana)
  • Camp fYrefly Student Erica McFadden
  • Rev. Shawn Sanford-Beck

10:30-11:00am Coffee Break - Sponsored by the SIAST Student Affairs

11:00-11:30am Hate and Bias Crimes, Constable Hal Lam (Cultural Resource Officer), Saskatoon Police Service. This session will explore how to recognize, deal with, and report hate and bias crimes.

11:30am-12:00pm Good News: Hope We Can Believe In! Facilitator: Elizabeth Cooney

Lunch: 12:00-1:30pm

Camp fYrefly reunion: Facilitator: Anthony Santoro: Room #18 (Goodspeed)

SSAGA Annual Meeting: Room #12

First Afternoon Session 1:30-2:20pm

(1) Mona Holmlund

Women Together Women Together was published in 1999 by Running Press of Philadelphia. For three years, the authors traveled North America finding couples with the courage to come out in the pages of a coffee-table book celebrating lesbian couples. Pursuing integrity and authenticity was a challenge. Working together as a gay/straight team, the photographer and writer discovered the politics of publishing, the behind-the-scenes diplomacy involved in approaching various celebrity participants, and ultimately the compromises and triumphs in producing a book like this for the mass-market. Facilitator: Don Cochrane, Room #103

(2) Cindie Neudorf, RespectED Trainer, Beyond the Hurt Workshop

The Canadian Red Cross program called “RespectED: Violence and Abuse Prevention” has been promoting safe, supportive relationships and healthy communities since 1984. The RespectED mandate is to educate children, youth and adults on the effects of abuse, neglect, violence, bullying and harassment and to identify helping resources. This workshop explores bullying and harassment; personal, sexual and abuse of power and authority. It is based on interactive youth activities including infoFriday, March 5th - 7:30-9:30pm

(3) Sheelah McLean, Sexy You!(th): 'Buying in' to Raunch Culture.

This session will expose various media that sell a particular form of youth sexual identity. Products such as 'Girls Gone Wild' and 'Striptease' fashion are fast being sold as an indication of progress and sexual freedom. In particular, our culture has come to accept a specific form of girl-on-girl lesbianism that is controlled by men and created for male consumption, while other sexual expressions are shunned. What can youth do to disrupt the 'pornification' of our sexual identity? Facilitator: Jennifer Acton, Room #116

(4) Lisa Jewell, Subtle Discrimination Directed Toward Gay Men and Lesbian Women: What It Consists Of and How We Can Address It

Subtle discriminatory behaviours refer to actions that are not explicitly directed toward gay men and lesbian women, but nevertheless serve to indirectly disparage or harm members of these social groups. In this session, information will be shared about the various forms of subtle discrimination that may be perpetrated, heterosexuals’ reasons for engaging in subtle anti-gay/lesbian behaviours, and the impact of subtle discrimination on gay and lesbian individuals. In addition, strategies that can address this subtle discrimination will be presented. Facilitator: Jen Green , Room #12

Second Afternoon Session 2:30-3:20pm (Workshop descriptions are the same as for Session One)

(1) Mona Holmlund, Women Together Women Together (Philadelphia: Running Press, 1999). Facilitator: Kris Wall, Room #103

(2) Cindie Neudorf, RespectED Trainer, Beyond the Hurt Workshop. Facilitator: Don Cochrane, Room #112

(3) Sheelah McLean, Sexy You!(th): 'Buying in' to Raunch Culture. Facilitator: Jen Green, Room #116

(4) Lisa Jewell, Subtle Discrimination Directed Toward Gay Men and Lesbian Women: What It Consists Of and How We Can Address It. Facilitator: Dave Little, Room #12

Closing: 3:30-4:30pm

Bridge City Chorus

5:00pm Pride Centre Event

Wellcome to the twelfth annual conference

WELLNESS FOR ALL

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 13 & 14, 2009

We gratefully acknowledge support from the SIAST Student Affairs, USSU Pride Centre, U of S Department of Women and Gender Studies, PFLAG Canada—Saskatoon, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon, Avenue Community Centre, AIDS Saskatoon, Turning the Tide Bookstore, Saskatchewan New Democrats Rainbow Pride Committee, USSU Women's Centre, USSU Victim Advocate, U of S President's Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and Women's Studies Research Unit


Friday, March 13th - 7:30 - 9:30pm

  • A welcome from the University: Dr. Vivian Hajnal, Acting Dean, College of Education
  • Greetings from the Government of Saskatchewan: Dr. Helen Horsman, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Introducing Kate Bornstein: Tracy Mitchell, Education Officer, Saskatoon Council for International Co-operation


Saturday, March 14th - 9:00am-4:30pm - Goodspeed Lecture Theatre, Commerce 18
Moderator: Kit Loewen, STF

Morning Sessions

9:00-9:30am Andre Grace and Kris Wells (U of A), "Camp fYrefly: Where we've been! Where we're going!"

9:30-10:30am Panel: Made Unwell by Homophobia - Working Towards Wellness

Julie, Nicole, Mike, and Eric
Facilitator: Elizabeth Cooney

10:30-11:00am Coffee Break - Sponsored by the SIAST Student Affairs

11:00-11:30am Hate and Bias Crimes, Constable Hal Lam (Cultural Resource Officer), Saskatoon Police Service. This session will explore how to recognize, deal with, and report hate and bias crimes.

11:30am-12:00pm Good News: Hope We Can Believe In! Facilitator: Elizabeth Cooney

Lunch: 12:00-1:30pm

First Afternoon Session 1:30-2:20pm

(1) International Festival Flicks Film Festival Producer Renée Penney screens three short films profiling the lives and realities of queer youth from different countries.

(2) “Unchaining Sex and Gender, and Providing Awareness on Transgender Issues” presented by “Gender Revolution” from the U of S Pride Centre

(3) Tonya Callaghan, “How Homophobia Hurts: Psychological and Emotional Harm to Non-heterosexual Students and Teachers in Canadian Catholic Schools”

(4) Dr. Alex Wilson, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, “Coming In: Aboriginal Two-spirit People”

Second Afternoon Session 2:30-3:20pm

(1) International Festival Flicks Film Festival Producer Renée Penney screens three short films profiling the lives and realities of queer youth from different countries.

(2) Gens Hellquist, Addressing the Health and Wellness of Queer Youth

(3)"Our Place in the Circle” - Dale Ahenakew will introduce Lorne Olson, the film’s producer.. Facilitator: Dr. Raven Sinclair

(4) Gennie Saddler, “The Process of Denial and its Effects on Wellness for Those who Vary in Gender Identity, Physical Sex, and Sexual Orientation”

(5) “For the Love of God: Spiritual Wellness and Pastoral Care” - Presenters: U of S Campus Ministry

Closing: 3:30-4:30pm

Bridge City Chorus

“Lesbians’ Picnic
“Dona Nobis”
“Gender Polka”

5:00pm     USSU Pride Centre Pizza party for high-school and university students

7:00pm     Broadway Theatre

Stubblejumper (2008) directed by David Geiss In the fall of 1975, at the University of Saskatchewan, Doug Wilson placed an ‘ad’ in The Sheaf seeking to start a campus gay group. This seemingly benign action was the catalyst for a dramatic unfolding of events, shaping the future of Wilson's life. This biographical docudrama is a tale of activism, poetry, performance, politics, and love.

Cured (2008) directed by Courtney T. Gillen Gay Away, a new pill to solve all of the world's problems, arrives on the market. One couple feels the pressure to get cured.

CELEBRATING COURAGE: PAST AND PRESENT

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 7 & 8, 2008

On the fifteenth anniversary of revisions to Saskatchewan’s Human Rights Code, we honour
Members of the 1975 Committee to Defend Doug Wilson

We gratefully acknowledge support from the University of Saskatchewan Conference Program Fund, the Corren Foundation (Vancouver), the Kelsey Positive Space Committee (SIAST Student Affairs), Nichols Interiors, USSU Pride Centre, and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation


Friday, March 17th - 7:30 - 9:30pm
College of Education
  • A welcome from the University: Acting Associate Dean Sheila Carr-Stewart, College of Education
  • Greetings from the Government of Saskatchewan by Deputy Minister of Education Audrey Roadhouse
  • Recovering our Past: Contributions by members of the Committee to Defend Doug Wilson
  • Chair: Dr. Valerie Korinek, Department of History, University of Saskatchewan
  • Presentation of Awards of Appreciation by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner Dr. Marilou McPhedran and members of high school GSAs

Reception


Saturday, March 7th - 9:00am-4:00pm
Morning Sessions - Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education

9:15-10:30am Spirituality, Worship, and Queer Issues: A panel moderated by Michael MacLean, U of S Campus Ministry

Rev. Anne Marie Nicklin, St. Paul’s Anglican Parish, Biggar
Rev. Michael Poellet, King of Glory Lutheran Church, Saskatoon
Fr. André Poilièvre, Priest Moderator, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Martensville
Laura Fouhse, Diaconal Minister, McClure United Church, Saskatoon

10:30-10:45am Coffee Break - Sponsored by the Kelsey Positive Space Committee (SIAST Student Affairs)

10:45-11:30am Hate and Bias Crimes, Const. Preston Parranto and Const. Mike McLean, Cultural Resources Unit, Saskatoon Police Service. This session will explore how to recognize, deal with, and report hate and bias crimes.

11:30am-12:30pm Sharing the Good News

(A) More Good News - Room 1004 - Facilitated by Margi Corbett, Teacher, Hague High School

(B) High School Good News - Student Lounge - Facilitated by Emily Coates, Coordinator, Out and Proud Youth, Avenue Community Centre

Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm
First Afternoon Session 1:30-2:20pm 

(1) Thom Knutson, Youth Services Coordinator, Saskatoon Public Library (SPL), 
“Out on the shelves: Recent queer fiction for teens”
Room 2010

This session uses book talks to promote of some of the more recent titles for young adults that feature queer characters, themes, and plots. By the end of the session, participants will be more familiar with new titles and authors, and will have gained a sense of the queer materials available through Young Adult Services at Saskatoon Public Library. SPL's booklist, Rainbow Reads, will be available. Participants will also be invited to share their favourite titles. 
Chair: Anthony Santoro

(2) André Grace and Kristopher Wells, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, Faculty of Education, 
“Starting a new GSA, keeping it active, and tips for building an LGBTQ inclusive school” 
Room 1024

This session describes what school administrators need to know and do to help their schools become affirming and inclusive spaces for sexual-minority students and teachers. We will focus on supporting gay-straight student alliances as one tangible way in which school administrators can help to make space for sexual minorities in their schools. We will discuss different types of GSAs, provide tips to help sustain them, and address ways to deal with potential barriers. All workshop participants will receive a free copy of the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s Gay–Straight Student Alliance Handbook. 
Chair: Elizabeth Cooney

(3) Don Cochrane and Melanie Morrison, University of Saskatchewan,
“How safe and welcoming are Saskatchewan secondary schools for LGBQ youth? A research report on student perceptions”
Room 2005

In a 2008 online survey, students were asked about the frequency of homophobic talk in their schools; who intervened and how often; how such talk affected their academic, social, and extra-curricular and athletic involvement; and—were they LGBQ—who in the school community they might turn to for support. In particular, we report on students’ assessment of the importance of GSAs in their lives. 
Chair: Paul Clarke

(4) Clara Lavery, Coordinator, USSU Pride Centre and Pam Ashburn, USSU Pride Centre Volunteer, 
"The Politics of Gender Identity" 
Room 1251

What does gender mean? Who decides what gender is and how gender is performed? What does it mean to be transgender, and what are the intersections of gender and sexuality? This session discusses these questions and explores the politics of gender identity. 
Chair: Nicole White

Clint Jones Tootoosis, Crystal Saulteaux, and Dale Ahenakew,
“The Two-Spirit tradition: Past, present, and the future”
Room 2009

This conversation circle will examine the past historic role, the present corruption of colonization,, and the future reclaiming of our place in the Circle as an imperative part of the healing process. 
Chair: Dave Little

Second Afternoon Session 2:30-3:20pm

(1) André Grace and Kristopher Wells, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, 
“Safer Schools for Sexual Minorities: Tips for School Administrators and Setting Up GSAs 
Room 1024

For a description of this session, see First Afternoon Session (2)
Chair: Don Cochrane

(2) Bill Prentice and Lynda Oliver, Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, 
“Seeing ourselves in the curriculum, in the classroom, and in the school community” 
Room 2005

This session will highlight the curriculum frameworks for language arts and arts education and the supporting resources that promote respect for sexual orientation and gender identity in the Ministry of Education's core curriculum. Both curricula provide a space for students to explore their identity and to develop a voice in a safe environment. We will also present some proposed changes for 2008-2009
Chair: Anthony Santoro

(3) Cantor Neil Schwartz, 
“Gender issues in Jewish clergy” 
Room 2009

This session will explore the struggle that went on among Conservative Jews over the issue of women rabbis, and then move to the issue of gay and lesbian rabbis.
Chair: Michael MacLean

(4) Ali Lake,
“Youth to youth facilitation!” 
Room 2010

How often do you get to discuss LGBT issues in our classroom, lunchroom, church basement, or high-school staff meeting? We queer and ally youth can take it upon ourselves to educate our peers and mentors about gender and sexual diversity. Learn and practice some fun facilitation skills and connect with members of the Respect for Sexual Diversity Youth. 
Chair: Elizabeth Cooney

(5) Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck, Anglican Church of Canada, 
“Tip of the Iceberg”
Room 1251

By and large, churches are still not safe places for LGBTT folks. This session takes a look at some of the underlying issues involved in why the queer community is taking the heat for tensions in faith communities. Underneath it all, what is at stake is the image of God/dess in each human being. 
Chair: Julie Richards

Closing: Quance Lecture Theatre 3:30-4:30pm

Arts Extravaganza: Poetry Fusion—GSAs collaborate and create. 
Organized by Belinda Betker, Bob Birtles, and Cathy Lacey

Bridge City Chorus

Hallelujah
What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor? 
Into the West 
Troika

5:00pm - USSU Pride Centre Pizza Party for high-school and university students

WE ARE AT A WATERSHED: CREATING CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 16 & 7, 2007

Friday, March 16th - 8:00pm
Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education
  • A welcome from the University to the Honourable Pat Atkinson by Dean Cecilia Reynolds, College of Education
  • Greetings from the Honourable Pat Atkinson, Advanced Education and Employment, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Welcome to the Prairie Pride Chorus by Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan, queer activists from Winnipeg

Watershed Stories Part I

Intermission

Watershed Stories Part II

The Prairie Pride Chorus of Regina
Directed by David L. McIntyre


Saturday, March 17 – 9am – 4pm

Morning Sessions—Goodspeed Lecture Theatre (Room 18), College of Commerce

9:00 am “A song about two gay fathers” and conference opening: Margi Corbett

“Our Lives as Social Activists”—A presentation by Murray and Peter Corren
This multi-media presentation will give participants a brief glance into the lives of Murray and Peter Corren, queer advocates for social justice in British Columbia who took on school boards, the social services bureaucracy, and the provincial and the federal governments. They successfully challenged policies and the law and brought about significant changes in adoption, education, and marriage. Through individual, collective, and organizational efforts, this couple achieved advancements in queer education, social services, and Canadian law that will have long-lasting and far-reaching benefits for queers across this country.

Coffee Break

11:15am-12:15pm

(A) More Good News

(B) High School Good News

Lunch: 12:15-1:30
Afternoon Sessions

First Session 1:30-2:20pm - College of Commerce

  1. Kris Wells and Andre Grace, University of Alberta: Readers’ theatre about three high school students becoming activists.  Room 12
  2. Melanie Morrison, University of Saskatchewan: Prejudice and Discrimination Experiences of Gay Men and Lesbian Women in Saskatchewan: Addressing Issues of Safety and Advocacy.  Room 16 
  3. Don Cochrane, Jinjie Wang, and Keith Owre, University of Saskatchewan: Chinese university students’ use of human rights or principled reasons to confront sexual orientation prejudice.  Room 116 
  4. George Georget and Tim Yee, STF: What are the critical actions for effective advocacy in the teaching profession?  Room 103  
  5. Shawn Sanford Beck, Anglican Church of Canada:  Spirit and Sexuality.   Room 112 

Second Session  2:30-3:20pm

  1. Chris Wells and Andre Grace, University of Alberta: Readers’ theatre about three high school students becoming activists.  Room 12 
  2. Melanie Morrison, University of Saskatchewan: Prejudice and Discrimination Experiences of Gay Men and Lesbian Women in Saskatchewan: Addressing Issues of Safety and Advocacy.  Room 116  
  3. Don Cochrane, Jinjie Wang, and Keith Owre, University of Saskatchewan: Chinese university students’ use of human rights or principled reasons to confront sexual orientation prejudice.  Room 116  
  4. George Georget and Tim Yee, STF: What are the critical actions for effective advocacy in the teaching profession?  Room 103   
  5. Nicole White, Director, Tour of the University of Saskatchewan LGBTA Centre (gather beside the “ticker tape board”!)

3:30-4:30pm - Goodspeed Lecture Theatre (Room 18), College of Commerce

“Advancing our advocacy,” led by Margi Corbett

RE-IMAGINING THE POSSIBLE: INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH THE ARTS

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 17 &  18, 2006

Friday, March 17th
Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education

7:30 pm

  • A welcome from the University to Her Honour, the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Dr. Lynda Haverstock and to conference participants—Dr. Lea Pennock, University Secretary, University of Saskatchewan
  • Opening greetings to conference participants from Her Honour Dr. Lynda Haverstock, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
  • Pianist: Ms. Jasmine Machibroda for the Vice Regal Salute
  • Appreciation from the Advisory Board to the College of Education 
    Presented to Dean Cecilia Reynolds, College of Education
  • A welcome to Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan from Ali Lake and Mehta Youngs, members of the “Respect for Sexual Diversity Youth Troupe”

“Piercing the Thin Skin of Normal: Queer Art and Activism”
Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan
Winnipeg, Manitoba

9:00 pm - Reception

March 18, Saturday Morning - Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education, U of S

Plenary Session

9:00am
The Road to Inclusion: LGBTQ Visual Narratives of Education, Community, and Culture in Canada
- A multi media presentation by Kris Wells, University of Alberta

9:20am
The Respect for Sexual Diversity Youth Troupe presents “Q-Theatre: Youth Acting, Youth Activism” - a play and workshop

Coffee Break: 10:20am- 10:40am

10:40am-11:10am
Research Report: “Teachers’ Perceptions of Homophobic Behaviour in Saskatchewan Secondary Schools and their Willingness to Intervene” - presented by Melanie Morrison and Margi Corbett; other researchers include Gillian Strange, Randy Wimmer, David Little, Ann Chinnery, and Don Cochrane

Breakout Sessions
11:10am- 12:20pm

For high school students: Creating More Good News - A GSA coming together: Visioning the ideal school—Education Student Lounge

For others: Sharing the Good News (and there is lots of it!) - Quance Lecture Theatre, facilitated by Jonas Kiedrowski

Lunch: 12:20pm-1:30pm - Education Student Lounge
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
1:30-2:20pm and 2:30-3:20pm

(1) Wes Pearce, University of Regina, Fear and Loathing in Surrey: Homophobia and The Laramie Project

This paper discusses the importance of The Laramie Project as a progressive agent in challenging homophobia and homophobic attitudes in an audience. It contrasts the historic reception of the play to the disturbing events and attitudes surrounding the proposed production at Elgin Park Secondary in Surrey BC and highlights the 'gay panic' defense of several key individuals, the misreading (and homophobic misinterpretation) of the content of the play, and the unfortunate results of this decision which has cast another homophobic pall over the city of Surrey, BC.
Room 1024

(2) André P. Grace and Kristopher Wells, University of Alberta, Camp fYrefly: Building Resilient Youth and Inclusive Communities

The Out Is In queer community education project counters the social exclusion and fallout that many LGBTQ youth endure by utilizing arts-informed educational strategies to engage youth in social learning that assists individual development and peer socialization. Integral to this project is Camp fYrefly, which has emerged as an annual youth leadership retreat where LGBTQ youth learn to deal with life in personal and social contexts. The camp is peer driven and jam-packed with drama, music, writing, visual art, empowerment and reflection exercises, anti-oppression work, personal growth opportunities, healthy socialization, and in-depth learning activities about specific youth topics and social issues. In this presentation, we will explore these elements of the project and discuss how youth use arts-informed educational strategies to raise community consciousness regarding trends that they have identified as impediments to their social learning, development, and inclusion.
Room 1004

(3) Christopher Grignard, playwright, University of Alberta, The Orchard Drive

A look behind the production and process of the Okanagan's very first gay play! Chris will discuss the five-year process of writing the play about his dramatic representation of the gay male youth experience in Kelowna in 1997. The play received its Edmonton world premiere in 2005, and its Kelowna premiere immediately afterwards. There will be a staged dramatic reading from the play.
Quance Lecture Theatre

(4) Hearing and discussing coming-out-stories to friends and parents—(Students only)  Room 1026

(5) Finding a Home—the film!

Watch this 25 minute film about Niki and Julie’s struggle for their love and relationship to be recognized after which Niki, Julie, and members of PFLAG Canada-Saskatoon will be happy to discuss the film with you!
Room 1022

Closing: Quance Lecture Theatre
3:30-4:30pm

The Invisible Son - an NFB video (2005) introduced by the director, Edward Lee.

The struggle of a young man coming to terms with his cultural heritage and his sexuality. A sensitive, truthful letter to his immigrant parents gives voice to his previously unspoken thought, emotions, and experiences.

Our very own Bridge City Chorus will sing us out again!

HELPING SCHOOLS BECOME POSITIVE SPACES

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 18 &  19, 2005

Friday, March 18th
Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education

7:30 pm

  • Greetings from the Minister of Learning, The Honourable Andrew Thomson
    Introduced by Dean Cecilia Reynolds, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
    Response by Kelly Capelette, Student, Evan Hardy Collegiate
  • The "Respect for Sexual Diversity Youth Troupe" presents a play and workshop
  • Facilitator: Kit Loewen, Saskatchewan Teachers Federation

Commentators:
Sam Tait, Student, Aden Bowman Collegiate 
Margi Corbett, High School English Teacher, Hague 
Dr. Jim Jutras, Director, Saskatoon Public Schools

9:00 pm Reception


March 19, Saturday Morning - Education Building, Room 100

Plenary Session

9:00am

The Road to Inclusion: LGBTQ Visual Narratives of Education, Community, and Culture in Canada
- A multi media presentation by Kris Wells, University of Alberta

Greetings from President Peter MacKinnon, University of Saskatchewan

Greetings from Nickolas Koupantsis and Stace Synkiw, actors in the 2004 production of The Laramie Project, introduced by Nich Fraser, Director, Uof S LGBTA Centre

9:20am

"Fighting for equality and justice: An overview of gay and lesbian activism in the Province of Saskatchewan, 1970-the present," Val Korinek, University of Saskatchewan; introduced by Neil Richards

9:40 - 10:30am

"Starting and sustaining GSAs," Kristy Harcourt (Program Coordinator) and Lynn Sutankayo (Education Coordinator), and four students from the Out Is In Project, Edmonton; introduced by Kris Wells and Andre Grace, University of Alberta
Coffee Break: 10:30-11:00am

Parallel Sessions

(A) 11:00am-noon

"Catching up on the Kempling case," Paul Clarke, University of Regina
Preliminary report on current research: "Teacher observations of behaviour affecting GLBT students and staff in Saskatchewan secondary schools," Melanie Morrison, University of Saskatchewan
Several Authors from I Could Not Speak My Heart (Regina: Canadian Plains Research Center/University of Regina, 2004)

(B) 11:00am-noon

Grand student conclave! A GSA coming together Visioning the ideal school
Facilitators: Jay Kennard and Brandi Panasiuk, Education Student Lounge

Lunch and Networking – 12:00-1:30pm
Saturday Afternoon

Workshops: 1:30-2:20pm

 
a.
How to respond to hallway taunts—Youth Launch Room 1004
 
b.
Brainstorming to transform a school into a positive space—Youth Launch Room 1026
 
c.
Publicizing inclusive activities: poster, button, and ribbon making—Candace  Loshack, Aden Bowman Collegiate; Travis Myrol, Mt. Royal Collegiate;  & Brandi Panasiuk, Delisle Composite School Room 1019
 
d.
Hearing and discussing coming-out-stories to friends and parents (university and high school students only)—Youth Launch (counselor in attendance) Room 1022
 
e.
What are the best Internet resource sites?—Don Cochrane Room 1037
 
f.
Breaking another silence: Telling our transgender stories—Kay Williams Room 1024

2:30-3:20pm

 
a.
How to respond to hallway taunts—Youth Launch Room 1004
 
b.
Brainstorming to transform a school into a positive space—Youth Launch Room 1026
 
c.
Publicizing inclusive activities: poster, button, and ribbon making—Candace  Loshack, Aden Bowman Collegiate; Travis Myrol, Mt. Royal Collegiate;  & Brandi Panasiuk, Delisle Composite School Room 1019
 
d.
Hearing and discussing coming-out-stories to friends and parents (university and high school students only)—Youth Launch (counselor in attendance) Room 1022
 
e.
What are the best Internet resource sites?—Don Cochrane Room 1037
 
f.
Breaking another silence: Telling our transgender stories—Kay Williams Room 1024

3:30pm — Celebrating eight years of breaking the silence! Quance Lecture Theatre

The Bridge City Chorus

Hymn to Freedom
Some of My Best Friends Are Straight
Both Sides Now
Over the Rainbow

SAFE SCHOOLS FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Wednesday and Saturday, March 17 &  20, 2004

Wednesday, March 17

The Laramie Project
STM Auditorium
8:00 pm


Saturday, March 20, 2004
Morning Plenary Session
9:00am 
  • "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer visual narratives: Education, community, and culture. A multi-media presentation"
    Kris Wells, University of Alberta
  • Greetings from the President–Dean Cecilia Reynolds, College of Education
  • Greetings from Bishop John Shelby Spong
  • Voices from our schools

9:30am

Forming GSAs: Challenges and possibilities
At the university–Carole Pond, Co-ordinator, Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Service, University of Saskatchewan
In the STF–Kit Loewen, Administrative Staff, STF
In schools–Patti Rowley, Teacher, Mount Royal Collegiate

10:00am   

A visit by a few members of The Laramie Project cast

10:30am

Bridge City Chorus - "Some of my Best Friends Are Straight" "Sikuyo (We Are Walking)

10:40-11:00 am    Coffee Break

11:00am

University of Alberta Agape Group
–An overview the status of GSAs in Canada; 
–experience and successes in Alberta; 
–two short skits–meeting to set up a GSA and a GSA visualized a few months later in which students and a teacher moderator work to keep the GSA active and purposeful in their school

12 noon-1:15pm    Lunch
Afternoon Sessions

1:15-1:45pm    Plenary Session:

John Simpson, former principal from Coquitlam, now superintendent in the Burnaby School District; "The formation of the first high-school GSA and the education of an administrator"

1:45-2:45 and 2:45-3:45    Breakout Sessions:

The Agape Group, University of Alberta "GSAs in Canadian Schools: Student Resilience in the Face of Institutional Resistance" (An interactive workshop).

Wes Pearce, "Edward II vs. Romeo and Juliet: The need for pro-gay choices in theatre departments

Warren Linds, Two-hour workshop on how to develop/use interactive theatre, plus a "production" to be performed in the final session

Melanie Morrison– "Homonegativity : Early Research Findings

Jay Kennard, "An STF Initiative: Safe Schools and Uncovering the Stones

3:45pm    Interactive Theatre and Wrap-up

SIXTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Wednesday and Saturday, March 28 &  29, 2003

Friday, March 28 - 7:30pm

 Bishop John S. Spong

"The Christ Who Breaks the Boundaries of Prejudice"

Knox United Church
838 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon

This public lecture is supported by the University of Saskatchewan's Visiting Lecture Fund.


Saturday, March 29, 2003
Morning Plenary Session

9:00am - 4:30 pm

The morning will consist of interactive drama led by Warren Linds, a report on the significance of the Supreme Court decision in the Surrey Book Banning Case by Paul Clarke, and panel on best practices involving G&L issues. Concurrent sessions in the afternoon will include:

  1. Andre P. Grace, Kristopher Wells, and Mark Holcroft, "Queer and Allied Educators as Cultural Workers: Working for Social Change, Building Inclusive Communities."
  2. Michael Hamann, "This Little Light of Mine–-Growing Up Gay in the Lutheran Church"
  3. Martin Cannon, "Reflections on the Regulation of First Nations Sexuality"
  4. Brent Hocking and Kevin Kirkland, "Troubling Topics for Inclusive Education: Becoming Spiritual Warriors/Worriers"
  5. Liz Mooney and Carla Lorer, "When Will It Be Safe? The Need to Go Beyond Lesson Plans"
  6. Noreen O'Haire, "Seeing the Rainbow: Teachers Talk about BLST/TS Realities"
  7. Karen LaPointe and Margi Corbett, "Developing Policy for Safe Schools"

Other items will be added to the program as they are confirmed. 

FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 15 &  16, 2002

Friday, March 15 - 7:30pm
College of Commerce, Georgia Goodspeed Theatre (Room 18)

Mr. Joe Arvay Q.C.


Saturday, March 16, 2002
Physics 103
Morning Program - 9:00am 
  • Welcome from the University: Associate Dean Vivian Hajnal, College of Education
  • Interactive Theatre led by Warren Linds: Act One
  • Saskatchewan Premiere of NFB’s new video "Sticks and Stones" with Director Jan Padgett
     Cultural Diversity LogoNFB Logo  
  • Panel: The Report of the Adhoc Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Issues

The Voices of Students

Chair: Donna Scott, Chief Commissioner, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Panel:Sigrid Hansen, Dave Glaze, and Paul Jacoby

Lunch: 12:00-1:30
Afternoon program - 1:30-2:30 and 2:45-3:45

Concurrent Sessions

  • Andre Grace and Kris Wells, “Getting an Education in Edmonton, Alberta: The Case of Queer Youth”
  • Saskatchewan Premiere of the new NFB video In "Other Words" with Director Jan Padgett
    Cultural Diversity LogoNFB Logo  
  • James McNinch, “It’s a drag doing drag in teacher education”
  • Cheryl Erlandson, introducing two new STF documents: Uncovering the stones: Addressing issues of equity in the staffroom (a practical guide containing workshop ideas for developing awareness, recognition, and appreciation of diversity) and safe schools: Supporting sexual difference (presenting stories of gay, lesbian, and trans-gendered students in Saskatchewan schools with suggestions for creating a supportive school environment for all students).
  • Kim Tadei, “Are you brave enough to put this book in your school library?”
    This session will include round-table discussion, sharing books with a gay and lesbian theme, sharing annotated bibliographies, and showing teacher librarians how to find support for the purchase of these books.

4:00 - Interactive Theatre directed by Warren Linds, – Act Two in Physics 103

FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Sponsored by the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan
Friday and Saturday, March 16 &  17, 2001

Friday, March 16 - 7:30pm
Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education

Dr. Pat Griffin

Author of Strong Women, Deep Closets (1998)

“Changing the Game: Make Sport Safe for LGBT Athletes and Coaches"

Reception to Follow
Saturday, March 17, 2001
Quance Lecture Theatre, College of Education
  • Welcome from the University: Dean Robert Faulkner, Dean, College of Kinnesiology
  • Interactive Theatre led by Warren Linds: "Life in the Locker Room, Reality on the Playing Field - Act 1
  • Legal Update: Dr. Paul Clarke, University of Regina: "A Review of Current Cases"
  • Panel: "Athletes and Coaches Discuss Homophobia in High School and University Sports"
Lunch: 12:00-1:30
Afternoon program
1:30-2:30--Concurrent Sessions

Bob Green, "League of Peaceful Schools: Respecting Diversity and Promoting Inclusion in Caring Schools"
Moderator: Kay Williams            Room 2014

Don Cochrane, U of S, "Conducting an Inventory of our own Attitudes towards Gay and Lesbian Teachers and Students and Measuring the Climate in our own Schools"
Moderator: Margi Corbett           Room 2005

Andre Grace, Fiona Cavanagh, Candice Ennis-Williams, Robert Mizzi, Michelle Tsutsumi, and Kris Wells, "Queer Initiatives in the Faculty of Education, U of A"
Moderator: Angela Ward            Room 2010

Video: It's Elementary
Facilitator: Scott Blythe               Room 1251

2:45-3:45--Concurrent Sessions

James McNinch, U of R, "FAGS in the Locker-room and a DYKE in the Lab: Preventing Homophobic Comments and Name-calling (three activities for teachers)"
Moderator: Andrea Pearce           Room 2014

Don Zeman, U of S, "The Challenge of Being a Competitive Athlete and Being Gay"
Moderator: Tara Bilash              Room 2005

Doug Jaques, "The Doug Wilson Affair: A Preliminary Study"
Moderator: Neil Richards          Room 2010

Video: Out for a Change: Addressing Homophobia in Women's Sports
Facilitator: Shannon Nuttall       Room 1251

4:00

Interactive Theatre directed by Warren Linds, "Life in the Locker Room, Reality on the Playing Field --Act Two

Quance Lecture Theatre