BCSSTA Fall Conference 2010

Hello and welcome to the British Columbia Social Studies Teachers Association 2010 conference web site.

This year's conference theme, "Building a More Civil Society; Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities in the 21st Century" addresses the central themes of the Social Studies curriculum; democracy, human rights and cultural diversity.

Sir Wilfred Laurier suggested that the 20th Century would be "Canada's Century". Has his prediction come true or is it still a work in progress? As the first decade of the 21st Century draws to a close we need to stop and reflect on what our nation has achieved and what is still left undone. What have we accomplished? What still needs to be done? Will we be the leaders of the 21st Century or will our path be determine by others?

This year's conference sets out to explore these issues as well as assess and evaluate our role as Social Studies Educators in the new milenum.


When:	Friday, Oct.22, 2010 with optional activities on Sat. Oct 23, 2010
Where:	Burnaby North Secondary School 751 Hammarskjold Drive Burnaby, BC V5B 4A1 Click Here for Map
Presenters	List of Workshop Presenters
Schedule:	Conference Schedule
Workshops:	Conference Workshop List (Please note that all workshops are offered on a "First Come - First Served" basis. Attendees can not preregister)
Conference Fees:	• BCTF Member: $115.00 • Non-BCTF Member: $135.00 • Retired/TOC's: $40.00 • Students: $40.00
More Information:	BCSSTA.Conference@gmail.com

Vendor Information:	Vendor information and registration form

This year's keynote speaker is Shauna Sylvester, Fellow at the Simon Fraser University, Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and past Director of Canada's World - a national citizens' dialogue on Canadian international policy.

Currently, Ms Sylvester is the Director of Carbon Talks which will focus on the role of business in increasing Canada's global competitiveness by shifting to a low carbon economy. Shauna has written and edited several publications related to foreign policy, social and environmental issues and has provided policy advice to governments and foundations on subjects as varied as peacebuilding, human rights, media, forestry and AIDS.

Prior to developing Canada's World, Shauna co-founded and served as the first Executive Director of IMPACS - the Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society, a charitable organization devoted to strengthening democracy by increasing the voice and profile of civil society and advancing media freedom internationally. Shauna was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 in the Globe and Mail after receiving a similar award from Business in Vancouver Magazine.