Kectéls-kuc

What they have given us

May 30th & 31st, 2025
Indigenous Languages Conference
at Chief Atahm School

The conference designed by language teachers -
for language teachers

Chief Atahm School’s language conference is finally back! Come join us to learn some new strategies on how to liven up your language classrooms. Learn how the latest methods for teaching can co-exist with traditional teachings. Our conference is where teachers learn how to hone their craft and where beginners get inspired

Countdown to Conference

About the Conference Theme

Kectéls-kuc means "what they have given us"

This conference's focus all of us to honour all that we have learned from our Elders. As language teachers, we become part of the continuum of teachings that have been passed down to us. This spring, let's join together to celebrate the many gifts that have been shared with us as we take up our responsibilities of teaching the younger generations.

Conference Highlights

Conference Schedule

Day One Agenda

Check-in, Coffee & Muffins

Check-in, Coffee & Muffins

Please sign in in front lobby of gymnasium. A light snack and refreshments will be served in the gym.

Conference Welcome
  • 08:45 a.m.
  • Adams Lake Band Gymnasium

Conference Welcome

Chief Atahm School students and staff Welcome Song and Welcome Address by Adams Lake Band Kúkpi7 Lynn Kenoras-Duck Chief.

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Day One Keynote by Dr. Kathryn Michel

TPRS Demonstration
  • 09:45 a.m.
  • Janice E. Billy
  • Adams Lake Gymnasium

TPRS Demonstration

Janice E. Billy will do a whole group demo of TPR-Storytelling.

Lunch
  • 12:00 p,m

Lunch

Pick up your deli lunch and mingle and meet with other language enthusiasts.

Workshop Sessions #1
  • 1:00 p.m.

Workshop Sessions #1

Select your afternoon workshops (form will be emailed to each participant)

Language Panel, Roundtable & Discussion Group
  • 2:30 p.m.

Language Panel, Roundtable & Discussion Group

Youth Panel; Language Teacher Roundtable, and Elder's Discussion Group

Day Two Agenda

Opening Address
  • 09:00 a.m.
  • Seth Armitage
  • Adams Lake Gymnasium

Opening Address

Seth is a former Chief Atahm School student who is currently enrolled in UBC’s Master of Arts in Educational Technology. He currently teaches in Chief Atahm School’s post-secondary partner institute, R Stselxméms r Secwépemc in the Adult Language Fluency Programs through NVIT and UBCO.

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Callie Hill is Turtle Clan, Kanyen’kehà:ka, and is a lifetime resident of Kenhtè:ke. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na Language and Cultural Centre (TTO) since 2004 and has dedicated much of her professional life to revitalizing Kanyen’kéha for the benefit of her community and the Mohawk Nation.

Lunch
  • 12:00 p.m.

Lunch

Pick up your lunch and enjoy gathering and discussing all things language!

Cultural Experiences
  • 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Experiences

3A. Making a Survival Shelter [Robert Matthew and Lawrence Michel]; 3B. Me7 kuk̓uwétmet ell xqe7wellentiye t̓e sk̓wen̓llq ell meláme: Plant/Medicine Walk [Lisa Orton & Denise Sellars]; 3C. Interior Salish Wetland Weaving [Catherine Pierre - Limited to 30 participants]; 3D. Creative Connections: Art and Language Exploration [Robyn Tardif]

Conference Closing

Conference Closing

Closing song and speech and door prizes

Conference Fees

Registration Opens January 6th, 2025

Early Bird - SOLD OUT

$400

125/125

  • Early Bird rate will be applied for completed registrations and payment received by March 31, 2025.
  • Payment by credit card or e-transfers only

Conference SOLD OUT!

$500

50/50

  • Regular conference rate applies to all registrations received after March 31st, 2025.
  • Click link to pay by credit card or e-transfer. Regular registration fee of $500 will apply to all payments by P.O. Contact Kim to enquire: (250)679-8837