WELCOME TO PLANNING IN THE PRAIRIES SPPI 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
We are pleased to host this years conference in Saskatoon, SK on Treaty 6 Territory and The Homeland of the Métis.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers and volunteers for supporting this year’s conference! Please see below for program and speaker information.
PROGRAM
Message from SPPI President, Maggie Schwab, RPP, MCIP
Welcome to this year’s annual conference of the Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute. Building on the success of the 2022 conference in Regina, I am once again excited to be able to see you all in person. This year’s conference, Planning in the Prairies, offers a multitude of interesting sessions, mobile tours, and social events.
This year’s conference would not be a success without the hard work and dedication of our conference co-chairs, organizing committee, and executive director. In my five years on SPPI Council, I have always been amazed by the extraordinary work these people commit to making every conference a success.
Our many dedicated volunteers continue to support planning within Saskatchewan, and across the country as well as with our national partners. Volunteers are vital to the success of SPPI, and I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your contributions over the years.
We are continuing to live in unprecedented times with misinformation and disrespect being foisted on our profession. Together with CIP we are looking into providing better support, tools, and techniques to help our members manage these emerging situations. Please take care of yourselves and look out for each other.
Message from the 2023 Conference Planning Co-Chairs
Welcome to the 2023 SPPI Conference in Saskatoon, SK, on Treaty 6 Territory and The Homeland of the Métis. Thank you for attending!
This year’s theme, Planning in the Prairies, reflects our goal of incorporating content that is relevant to all of our membership throughout the prairies, and in the communities and lands we work with and plan for.
Planning is multi-faceted and we are pleased to provide our members with a variety of program themes and content that will appeal to a variety of specialities and interests. Our focus for 2023 was to share opportunities for members to share practical skills and strategies for planning in the prairies. We hope SPPI members are able to generate new ideas and hone skills to use in your daily work and throughout your career.
We would like to share a special thank you to all of the volunteers on the 2023 Conference Planning Committee! As well as the SPPI Council and Executive Director, our generous sponsors, and the various talented speakers willing to share their knowledge with us. This event would not be possible without everyone’s contribution. We look forward to the program and networking events – and can’t wait to see you all there!
We hope everyone enjoys their stay in Saskatoon!
Your SPPI Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs
Robyn Rechenmacher, RPP, MCIP
Janna Kerr, RPP, MCIP
Yvonne Prusak, RPP, MCIP
More Information on Presentations & Speaker Bios
Ian Williamson & Brent McAdam
InfoMobile Tour - Historic and Future Downtown Saskatoon
Martino Verhaeghe
InfoWorkforce Mobility for Professional Planners in the Prairies
Jonathan Pradinuk & James R. McKnight
InfoLa Ronge Downtown Revitalization Plan
Jacq Brasseur
InfoRe-thinking Community Engagement
Nick Sackville, Laura Pfifer, Josh Campbell, Sarah King, & Robert LaFontaine
InfoPerspectives on Affordable Housing in Saskatchewan: Rising to the Challenge
THANK YOU 2023 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS!
The 2023 Annual Conference, Planning in the Prairies, would not be possible without the dedicated effort and time from our amazing group of volunteers! Thank you everyone!
Ashley Kramer, Student Member
Blaire Prima, RPP, MCIP
Carey Baker, RPP, MCIP
Chrissie Gutmann, RPP, MCIP
David Ferrone, Candidate
Derek Vangool, Candidate
Jacob Ryan
Oliver Butler, Candidate
Paula Kotasek-Toth, RPP, MCIP
Rachel Alabi, RPP, MCIP
Ross Zimmerman, RPP, MCIP
Sarah Petersen, Student Member
Tyson McShane, RPP, MCIP
Veronica Blair, RPP, MCIP