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2009 Conference Report

Workshops

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Opening Keynote Speaker - Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson is a writer and broadcaster. He has contributed to CBC Radio since 1984, and has been the host of a number of programmes, both on CBC Radio One and CBC Radio 2. They include Crosswords, As You Like It, Richardson’s Roundup, Canada Reads, and Bunny Watson. He is currently the host of Saturday Afternoon at the Opera and Sunday Afternoon in Concert, CBC Radio 2’s new forum for classical concerts recorded across the country. His books include Bachelor Brothers’ Bed & Breakfast, which won the Stephen Leacock medal for humour, and After Hamelin, a novel for children and winner of the Silver Birch award. He has also been the recipient of a Vancouver Arts Award, and a gold medal for fiction in the National Magazine Awards. He lives in Vancouver.

Saturday Afternoon at the Opera

Sunday Afternoon in Concert

Closing Keynote Speaker - Fred Penner

At a recent keynote address to an early childhood education conference, acclaimed family entertainer, singer/songwriter, composer, actor, writer, author, TV host and keynote speaker Fred Penner delivered a simple, yet powerful message. “Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child.”

The two-time Juno award recipient and the guy who crawled magically out of that hollow log for 12 seasons and nearly 1000 episodes in the hit CBC TV show Fred Penner’s Place, Fred receives fan mail to this day from his fans across Canada, the US and the world.

Like the precious ingredients in your favourite feel-good soup, his combination of warmth, ease, enthusiasm and grace bring nourishment too often lacking in these turbulent times.

His visibility has allowed him the privilege and joy of using his voice to “bring something of value” as a spokesperson for organizations like UNESCO, World Vision, UNICEF and the National Conference on Down Syndrome.

A humanitarian always conscious of the “delicate balance required to create a positive influence that fosters healthy self-esteem in the life of a child”, his work is infused with a steadfast commitment to communicating with children and families in a clear, non-condescending way. This multi-talented artist has the wisdom and humility to know that the importance and the meaning of what he does can reach deeply into the lives of others.

With the launch of fredpenner.com, a totally new concept in websites and the release of his 13th CD ’Where in the World’, with “strong songs and messages for the family and child” Fred carries his commitment into the 21st century.

www.fredpenner.com

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Morning - 10:00 - 11:45

A. Essential Skills: Why Should I Care? with Lindsay Laidlaw and Jonathon Cote, sponsored and presented by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Assiniboine Room

B. Blogging & Podcasting as Marketing Tools with Lloyd Hanneson, sponsored by New Media Manitoba

Manitoba Ballroom East

C. Night and Day: Expanding the Footprint of the Performing Arts on Community with Debbie Peters from Whitehorse, sponsored by MARIA

Manitoba Ballroom West

D. The 7 Aspects of Resiliency with Erin Stewart, presented and sponsored by the University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education

Prairie Room North

E. Facing Realities of Change for the Arts: Responsible Leadership and Policy Direction - Proactive or Reactive? with Pat Bovey, sponsored by the Manitoba Arts & Cultural Management Program (MACMP)

Crocus Room

F. Staff Orientation - The Training Starts Here, Part 1 with Melenie Olfert, sponsored and presented by the Manitoba Tourism Education Council (MTEC)

Prairie Room South

Afternoon - 1:15 - 3:00

G. Copyright Workshop for Visual and Media Artists (and other interested parties) with Janice Seline of the Canadian Artists’ Representation Copyright Collective (CARCC) from Ottawa, sponsored by the Canadian Artists’ Representation (CARFAC) and CARCC.

Prairie Room North

H. Fundamental Funding Facts for Winnipeg and Manitoba Arts Councils with tamara biebrich and Kristen Pauch-Nolin, co-presented and co-sponsored by the Winnipeg Arts Council (WAC) and the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)

Manitoba Ballroom East

I. Contracting with Independent Contractors -presenter TBA, sponsored by the Cultural Human Resource Council (CHRC)

Manitoba Ballroom West

J. Speed Networking - Time is of the Essence with Jaimie Isaac, presented by ACI Aboriginal Programs