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-Pre-recorded: 2026 President Schilling’s Convention Address: https://youtu.be/uZmsvjr-pCo

-The main event will occur at RDP (Red Deer Polytechnic)

-The Social will happen on Feb 19 after the last session in the Main Stage Foyer, do sign up by including it in your schedule

-Edcamp sessions all occur on Feb 20 Session 5, watch the following to understand what an Edcamp event is all about
https://youtu.be/uIHonn97TJk

-A few sessions you will need to pre-register and pay a supply fee to attend on the day

-POST RECORDING VIDEOS are availble from Feb 20th at 3:30 PM - May31st at 11:59 PM
-Be Scent Free for the event

-DO YOU HAVE ANY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS AT THE EVENT? e.g.) quiet space, allergies, wheel chair assistance, etc.
Please reach out to [email protected]

-If you need hotel accommodations do use the following link to get a special deal for CATCA members until February 4th: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=5047732

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Joyful Resistance in Times of Pushback
Thursday February 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:20am MST
RDP ROOM AC160 (ARTS Centre) @ 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Join Alissa from ARC Foundation, and Star from the Fyrefly Institute as they discuss Joyful Resistance in Times of Pushback.
Participants will be encouraged to explore their personal gifts and the types of diverse allyship these gifts lend themselves to on an individual basis with the intention of empowering educators to 'do the work, even when scared’.
This knowledge is then grounded in current lived realities for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in Alberta (particularly re Bill 27) from a strength based approach so that folks are able to develop actionable ways in which to offer their personal gifts in joyful acts of resistance, however that looks for them.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Takahashi

Alissa Takahashi

SOGI 123 Lead - Alberta, ARC Foundation
Alissa Takahashi (they/them) is a driven advocate for inclusive public education. They have a background in education with several years’ experience as a junior high teacher with the Edmonton Public School Board. As a mixed race, disabled person, Alissa is passionate about intersectionality... Read More →
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Star Oldring

Rural Fyrefly in Schools Program Coordinator, Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Star Oldring (they/them) is the Rural Program Coordinator at the Fyrefly Institute, a non profit research institute housed within the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The Fyrefly Institute offers evidence based education and advocacy in celebration and support of... Read More →
Thursday February 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:20am MST
RDP ROOM AC160 (ARTS Centre)
  Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Diversity Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Fostering Effective Relationships (TQS/LQS 1), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Health and Wellness (TQS 3), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) |   Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), All Divisions, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)
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