50th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
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Day 2
Day 3
Day 1
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@ Manitoba Room
Coffee on Tradeshow Floor.
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@ Salon A
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@ UCT Pavillion
Voting Members (up to 3 appointed by each district) are required to register prior to AGM.
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@ UCT Pavillion
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@ UCT Pavillion
Shannon Pyziak, MAW Board Chair
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@ UCT Pavillion
Lynda Nicol, Executive Director
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Watershed management matters more than ever as we face unprecedented climate variability. Join us for this discussion of the importance of adaptation decision making within watersheds. —
-David Sauchyn, PhD., PGeo; Director, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative; Professor, Geography and Environmental Studies
@UCT Pavilion
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@Salon A
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@Manitoba Room
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Canada Water Agency
-Mark Fisher, President of Canada Water Agency
@ UCT Pavillion
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@ UCT Pavilion
Dan Cox, session facilitator
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@UCT Pavilion
Grassroots programming is at the heart of the Watershed District Program. Join us as 3 watershed districts share their view point on how grassroots have shaped their district. -- Lynda Nicol, Moderator
1. Five years of GROW in Seine Rat Roseau — Joey Pankiw, Manager at SRRWD
2.Erosion Control at local high school in Redboine —-Jennifer Hunnie, Project Manager at RBWD
3.Farmer perspective on grassroots programming — Shannon Pyziak, Farmer from EIWD
4. Grazing Forward Program - Ryan Canart, GM from AWWD
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@Manitoba Room
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This presentation will describe pilot restoration trials in North America's largest freshwater coastal wetland, using biodegradable baffles, targeted plantings, and Indigenous-led wild rice reintroduction. The presentation will highlight the collaborative partnerships behind the work, the ecological benefits for birds, fish, and mammals, as well as research that will guide larger-scale restoration in the future.
—Chris Adams, Project Manager for the Red River Basin Commission.
@ UCT Pavillion
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Prairie Watershed Analytics is a data toolkit designed by IISD for watershed districts in Manitoba. We provide free, customized datasets to support your vision for improving stewardship practices in your watershed. ——
—Speaker: Thomas Saleh
Thomas works for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) as a Water Policy Advisor. He is committed to using data and technology to build trust with communities and drive positive changes for freshwater ecosystems.
@ UCT Pavillion
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@ UCT Pavillion
Lynda Nicol, Executive Director
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@ Salon A
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@ Manitoba Room
Day 2
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@ UCT Pavilion
Jack Cruise, Conference Committee Chair
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@ UCT Pavilion
As our population grows and changes many organizations are struggling with embracing diversity and inclusion. This session will challenge what you know about Manitoba’s current demographics and address how your work culture can actively embrace a spectrum of voices and lived experiences. —— Priti Shah, Praxis Consulting
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@UCT Pavilion
Indigenous engagement is a process of respectful communication and partnership between governments, organizations, and Indigenous peoples, based on mutual recognition, co-operation, and partnership, to foster better informed policies, programs, and projects that consider Indigenous rights, perspectives, and unique circumstances. This panel will showcase three incredible speakers that represent and present these aspects through deep communication and understanding — Priti Shah, Moderator
1. Armand Belanger, Manager at East Interlake
2. Cliff Kirkness, Special Project Director, Fisher River Cree Nation
3. Walter Spence - Peguis First Nation
4. Madeline Dessler, Senior Watershed Planner, Watershed Planning and Programs
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@ Manitoba Room
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@ UCT Pavilion
1. Water Retention Project & Shelterbelt Project — Kathleen Melnychuk, Regen Ag Coordinator at EIWD
2. Opportunities / Challenges of Implementing large scale water retention projects on Crown Lands in SE MB — Chris Randall, Project Supervisor at SRRWD
3. Interpretive Signs: Dos and Donts —Jennifer Hunnie, Project Manager, RBWD
4. 50 Years of Infrastructure in IMWD —Chance Hulley, Project Manager, IMWD
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@Manitoba Room
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@ UCT Pavilion
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@ UCT Pavilion
Join us for a review of MAW-led projects delivered through the watershed districts. Prairie Watersheds Climate Program, Living Lab- Manitoba, and Lake Winnipeg Basin Program will all be discussed. —- Dan Cox, session facilitator
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A respectful workplace is a prerequisite for building a healthy and successful organization. Respectful workplaces not only foster productivity, they also contribute to well-being of the team. Join us for this session tailored to Watershed District board members and managers, focusing on building and maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for all. — Priti Shah
@Pioneer Lounge
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@ Manitoba Room
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@ UTC Pavilion
Learn how to prioritize your wellness and start living for YOU! In this fast-paced world, many individuals are being asked to do more with less. Learn how to slow down and create a work-life balance no matter what surrounds you. —— Allan Kehler
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@ UCT Pavillion
Lynda Nicol, Executive Director
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@ MNP Hall
Open to all Watershed District Staff and Board Members
Day 3
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@ Salon A
Hosted by the Province of Manitoba, this session is for Watershed District staff and board members to attend.