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

Kriti Acharya

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Bridging Cultures

Jim Charlebois, Jessica McCartney,
and Vicky Reaney

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Rural Planners Forum

Darryl Condon

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Keynote: Who is this For? Imperatives for the Future of the Built Environment

Barry Braitman

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Using Intermunicipal Development Agreements

Lesley Cabott & Vicky Reaney

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Flood Plain Study &
Modelling the South Sask. River Flood Plain in Corman Park

Ryan Jones

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The Road to Registered Professional Planner &
Mentorship: Guiding Candidates Toward Certification

Lori Whiteman & EDI Committee

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Dialogue on Indigenous Protocols and Processes in Professional Planning

Ana Hidalgo & Oscar Zapata

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Value of Native Gardens

CMHC and municipal guests

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Panel:Municipal Initiatives in Increasing Housing Supply

Lucky Man Cree Nation & Urban Systems

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100 Year Community Plan

Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Urban Systems

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Community Energy Planning

Jennifer Fix - Ahne Studio

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The City (and Town) as Story

Dominic Tran

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Active Transportation in Industrial Neighbourhoods

Emily Sharma & Donna Chiarelli

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Planning for Nature Workshop with NAI

Ana Hidalgo

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Canadian Industrial Districts

Jonathan Pradinuk & Jason Carlston

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Regina Warehouse Presentation

Brenda Wallace & Brent Lutz

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Candle Lake Sustainability Plan

Planning Students from the University of Saskatchewan

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Planning 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