About this Event
Prairie Child Welfare Consortium 2026 Symposium
Theme: Opportunities within Shifting and Caring Landscapes
The field of child welfare is rarely static. Today, we find ourselves navigating a landscape that is shifting beneath our feet. This change is driven by legislative shifts, a deeper commitment to reconciliation, and evolving community needs.
At this gathering, we are focusing on the opportunities found within these transitions. By centering our work on caring landscapes, we aim to explore how we can build systems that are deeply rooted in compassion, cultural safety, relational practice, and love.
May 19 Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Welcome to the Conference
Info: Location: Triffo Theatre, Allard Hall, MacEwan University. 11110 - 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jody Carrington
Host: Dr. Jody Carrington
Info: Location: Triffo Theatre, Allard Hall, MacEwan University. 11110 - 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome reception
Info: Location: Allard Hall, MacEwan University. 11110 - 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
iHuman Performance
Info: Location: Betty Andrews Recital Hall, Allard Hall, MacEwan University. 11110 - 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
May 20 Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker: Amber Dion
Host: Amber Dion
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Presentations
Info: Location: Various breakout rooms. MacEwan University. 10700 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Presentations
Info: Location: Various breakout rooms. MacEwan University. 10700 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Plenary address: Dr. Hadley Friedland
Host: Dr. Hadley Friedland
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
May 21 Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Plenary Address: Braiding Sovereignty and Care. Panel discussion.
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Info: Location: Various breakout rooms. MacEwan University. 10700 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout sessions
Info: Location: Various breakout rooms. MacEwan University. 10700 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Keynote panel: Youth Council, Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
Info: Location: Paul Byrne Hall, Robbins Health Centre, MacEwan University. 10910 - 104 Ave NW. Edmonton, AB
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MacEwan University, 10700 104 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 52.50 to CAD 262.50
