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Welcome to the 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, and from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 9.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors. Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! Here is the list of our sponsors:
  1. Platinum Level: Library Bound Inc. and Regina Public Library
  2. Gold Level: Saskatoon Public Library
  3. Silver Level: CVS Midwest Tape, University of Saskatchewan - University Library, and United Library Services
  4. Bronze Level: Bravo Tango, Britannica Digital Learning, Clarivate, OverDrive, Palliser Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library, University of Regina, Wheatland Regional Library, and Wintergreen Learning Materials

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery A! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the Exhibitor Social to follow from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the social for appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about our exhibitors!

Here is the list of our exhibitors:
  • Carr McLean Ltd.
  • Creative Kids Saskatchewan
  • CVS Midwest Tape
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Resources
  • Lung Saskatchewan
  • Prison Library Sub-committee
  • Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists Inc.
  • Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
  • SaskBooks
  • Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
  • Shadowpaw Press
  • Turning the Tide Bookstore
  • United Library Services
  • University of Regina Press
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Cree Language Kits Introduction
Friday May 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm MDT
Gallery Suite 1
Presented by Samara Jackson & Wendy Sinclair

Introducing the Cree Language Kits available at the public libraries of Saskatchewan. These kits are available to be borrowed from your public library and include many books and tools to build a strong Cree vocabulary! We have kits in three dialects of Cree including Plains Cree (Y-dialect), Woodland Cree (TH-dialect) and Swampy Cree (N-dialect). In each of these kits are books varying on different topics grouped by language keepers in collaboration with the Regina Public Library. These kits are designed to help libraries create programming around Cree languages, or for individual learners to build their language skills. Learn more about these kits, what is available in the kits and how you can get your hands on them yourself!
Speakers
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Samara Jackson

Indigenous Library Services Coordinator, Public Library Planning, Ministry of Education
As a member of Cowessess First Nation, Samara Jackson has always felt a need to share her knowledge and experience with people around her. As a teacher at Regina Public Schools for seven years, with a focus on art and music. Samara would spend her time bringing Indigenous art and... Read More →
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Wendy Sinclair

Indigenous Services Advisor, Regin Public Library (RPL)
Wendy Sinclair is of Cree descent and a member of the George Gordon First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory. Wendy has worked for Regina Public Library for over 38 years. Most of this time, she has focused on library services for Indigenous peoples on a local and provincial level. As RPL’s... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:20pm MDT
Gallery Suite 1
  20-Minute Sessions

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