Advancing Prevention Through Evidence and Practice Conference
This conference explores how prevention work continues to evolve and how evidence, experience, and community knowledge can inform stronger approaches. Bringing together prevention practitioners, leaders, and community partners, the conference creates space to learn from the past, explore effective practices, share community successes and challenges, and strengthen the work being done to support children, families, and communities.
Conference Highlights
- The History of Prevention: Reflect on how prevention work has evolved and the lessons that continue to shape practice.
- Program Evaluation Tools & Strategies: Explore ways to measure outcomes, demonstrate impact, and use findings to strengthen programs.
- Motivational Interviewing: Build practical communication skills that support engagement, behaviour change, and stronger relationships.
- Evidence-Informed Parenting Programs: Explore approaches that support families and healthy child and youth development.
- Prevention in Practice: Learn from prevention departments as they share community initiatives, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.’
Location:
Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre
2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6M4
Key Takeaways
Participants will leave with:
- Practical strategies to strengthen prevention programs.
- Greater confidence applying evidence to practice.
- New ideas and perspectives from other communities.
- Tools to strengthen engagement with children and families.
- Connections with others working in prevention.
Hotel Booking
Hotel booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/6876?RatePlanId=10336563
Agenda
Day One – November 18th
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast - 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Opening Prayer and Kick-off - 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome
With Mathew Cey, CEO of Morris Interactive - 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Learning from the Past: Where Does Prevention Go From Here
With Tanis Shanks - 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break - 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Community Prevention
With Stephanie Uqualla, Onion Lake Cree Nation Prevention - 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch - 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Energizer - 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Motivational Interviewing
With Connie Herman - 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Break - 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Parenting Programs in Prevention
With “Granny Willow” Kelleen Blouin - 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Recap and Wrap Up - 4:15 PM
End of Day One
Day Two – November 19th
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast - 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Icebreaker - 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Lego Facilitation
With Connie Herman - 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break - 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Evaluation & Reporting
With Tanis Shanks - 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch - 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Energizer - 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Community Prevention
With Heather Davidson, Piapot First Nation Prevention - 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Conference Wrap Up, Closing Comments, Sending Off Prayer - 2:45 PM
End of Conference
Notice: Morris Interactive takes photos and records this event. By registering, you give Morris Interactive permission to use any images taken during the conference in which you appear.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the conference be taking place?
At the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre in Saskatoon, SK
Will breakfast be served?
Yes
Will lunch be served?
Yes
Do we need to book our own hotel rooms?
Yes – we recommend booking right at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre and mention you’re attending the conference for an exclusive rate!
Do we have to pay for parking?
No, parking is free at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre.
What do I need to bring?
Yourself! All materials will be provided.
Can someone else attend on my behalf?
Yes, but we will require 2 weeks notice for this. Please email tanner@morrisinteractive.ca / info@morrisinteractive.ca to inquire.
Can I attend one day and have someone else attend the second?
Sorry, your seat and materials are for one participant only.
If I don’t attend, will I get a refund?
To offer a more streamlined experience for all participants, we do not offer refunds.
Can I bring a friend or colleague with me?
Of course! As long as they have been registered at least 2 weeks prior and paid for their seat. (Unless the conference is at capacity).
Can I pay for my seat after attending the conference?
Sorry, your seat is only confirmed once payment has been received.
Can I pay by cheque or invoice?
To provide a streamlined registration experience, conference registrations are paid by credit card. If your organization requires supporting documentation or has specific payment conditions, please Contact us. We’d be happy to provide an approval package, including an estimate and conference agenda, and discuss your options.