
WELCOME TO THE 2024 SPPI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
We are pleased to host this years conference at the Dakota Dunes Resort located on traditional Whitecap Dakota Territory. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers and volunteers for supporting this year’s conference!
Bannock and Bonfire – National Truth and Reconciliation
To welcome our delegates and commemorate this important day, please join SPPI members on Monday, September 30 for a pre-conference Bannock & Bonfire event from 7 – 9 pm at the Dakota Dunes Resort. The evening will include a how-to on making traditional bannock and tea around an outdoor bonfire, along with hearing about the riveting history of the Dakota people.
Please email info@sppi.ca by Thursday, September 26 to confirm your attendance. This event is free for SPPI members. Limited same day sign-up in at the SPPI conference check-in desk may be provided depending on capacity.

Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and are grateful that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Whitecap Dakota Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and future, and to all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. We recognize the enduring connection to this land and the importance of respecting its history and culture.
PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKERS
Lesley Cabott & Vicky Reaney
InfoFlood Plain Study &
Modelling the South Sask. River Flood Plain in Corman Park
Ryan Jones
InfoThe Road to Registered Professional Planner &
Mentorship: Guiding Candidates Toward Certification
Lori Whiteman & EDI Committee
InfoDialogue on Indigenous Protocols and Processes in Professional Planning
Ana Hidalgo & Oscar Zapata
InfoValue of Native Gardens
CMHC and municipal guests
InfoPanel:Municipal Initiatives in Increasing Housing Supply
Lucky Man Cree Nation & Urban Systems
Info100 Year Community Plan
Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Urban Systems
InfoCommunity Energy Planning
Jennifer Fix - Ahne Studio
InfoThe City (and Town) as Story
Planning Students from the University of Saskatchewan
InfoPlanning Stories from Amsterdam: Lessons for Saskatoon - USASK Students
MOBILE TOURS
All mobile tours have limited capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up sheets will be available at the registration desk.
Beaver Creek ‘Naughty by Nature’ Walking Tour
In this light-hearted exploration of the risqué side of nature, you’ll learn about the mating and courtship strategies of the wildlife at the Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Conservation areas like Beaver Creek, are designated to protect and enhance natural ecosystems and unique cultural resources.
This guided mobile tour includes exclusive after-hours entry for a hiking tour and visit with Meewasin’s storyteller and conservationist, Jamie Harder and experiences coordinator Sam Cowan. At Beaver Creek, you will also enjoy a refreshing make-your-own cocktail/mocktail kit including a selection of local plant ingredients. Additional beverages will be available for participant purchase, credit card or cash only, no debit cards.
This is an outdoor experience, dress for the weather, and good footwear is a must! Please bring a full water bottle; there is no potable water at Beaver Creek. Due to the natural features of the trail network, this experience is not considered accessible for guests with limited mobility. Special binoculars and magnifying glass to view plants up close, seating and blankets will be available on-site to keep you comfortable during this activity.
CPL Units: 3.0
Grasswood Junction & Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Grasswood Junction is a 134+ acre English River First Nation reserve property located at the junction of Highway 11 and Grasswood Road, one of the province’s busiest intersections. Grasswood Junction is home to retail, post-secondary, government, community organizations, and other service companies including the new Des Nedhe Utilities’ wastewater treatment facility.
This guided mobile tour includes a trip to the English River First Nation to learn more about the English River First Nation and the Grasswood Junction development area, including a tour inside the new wastewater treatment facility.
CPL Units: 1.5
Ukrainian Museum of Canada Tour & Cultural Experience
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada is North America’s oldest Ukrainian museum, founded in 1936 by the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada to encourage the exploration of the diverse, rich, and influential culture, history, and heritage of Ukrainian people in Canada, Ukraine, and the global diaspora. The Saskatoon museum serves as the headquarters for a network of museums across Canada, including branches in Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.
This guided mobile tour will include the museum’s current exhibitions, an introduction to Ukrainian immigration to Canada and a description of how the museum continues to raise awareness regarding the war in Ukraine. The tour will conclude with taste testing kolach (braided bread) and sharing in some Ukrainian traditions.
CPL Units: 2.5

THANK YOU 2024 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS!
The 2024 Annual Conference, would not be possible without the dedicated effort and time from our amazing group of volunteers!
Elisabeth Miller, RPP, MCIP
Derek Vangool, Candidate
Brett Kitchen, RPP, MCIP
Oliver Butler-Siemens, Candidate
Rebecca Row, RPP, MCIP
Jace Ryan, Candidate
Paige Hundt, Pre-Candidate
MacKenzie Bauml, Pre-Candidate
Kloey Bells, Student
Robyn Rechenmacher, RPP, MCIP
Scott Assie, RPP, MCIP
Brittney Beckie, RPP, MCIP