Welcome to Surrey Schools’ Summer Institute 2024! Our institute is a dynamic space that explores the art of nurturing thriving communities.

Join us on August 27, 28 and 29 as we dive into the theme of Cultivating Thriving Communities with three keynote speakers and both virtual and in-person sessions that will inspire, challenge, and ignite conversations that shape our collective journey toward thriving environments.

KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

• Aug. 27: Dr. Verna St. Denis, Professor of Education, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression; Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation
• Aug. 28: sɬə́məxʷ (Rain Pierre), Owner/Artist/Motivational Speaker; Katzie First Nation
• Aug. 29: Noelle Saemerow, Indigenous Cultural Safety Consultant; Len Pierre Consulting

DAILY SCHEDULE (AUG. 27-29, 2024)

8:30am - 8:40am Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:40am - 9:25am Keynote Speaker
9:30am - 10:45am Learning Session
10:45am - 11:00am Break
11:00am - 12:15pm Learning Session
12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm School-Based Conversation