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GEOEC is your resource for teaching in the area of global, environmental, and outdoor education. Become a member, take part in our Conference and Workshops, receive teaching ideas and information, and bring environmental education into your classroom. You can stay involved and be part of our community by following us on social media.
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Solstice Series - 2018 / 2019 Update coming by October 1st, 2018 GEOEC / Social Studies / FNMI Joint Conference Marriot River Cree Inn - Edmonton October 11th - 13th, 2018 See the latest press release below. 
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Press Release
September 27th, 2018
PREMIER AND INDUSTRY CEO TO SPEAK AT TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE
Premier Rachel Notley and a respected voice from Alberta’s oil and gas industry will address teacher delegates at an October conference for social studies, indigenous education and environmental and outdoor education teachers.
Premier Notley will provide a response to an address from environmental activist Tzeporah Berman on the Alberta government’s efforts to work with Indigenous communities and address climate change while continuing to support Alberta’s oil and gas industry and advance the need for market access for Alberta oil.
Chris Slubicki, President and CEO, of Modern Resources will provide an address on the realities of energy and the environment in Canada and around the world. He will discuss how Canada’s unique combination of resources, policy and technology position our nation to continue be a leader in the future low-carbon energy landscape.
The three speakers will speak on Saturday October 13 at the joint conference of the ATA’s Social Studies Council, First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Council and the Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council.
“I appreciate the opportunity to speak to our teachers about energy in our society and Canadian energy leadership” says Slubicki. “I have a passion for the subject of energy and I look forward to sharing my thoughts and observations on energy with the teachers of Alberta.”
ATA President Greg Jeffery is excited about the additions to the program.
“This will be an incredible opportunity for teachers to dig deep into one of the most critical issues facing Alberta at this time,” said Jeffery. “Teachers, as smart and thoughtful professionals, will be able to hear from a range of perspectives and use that discussion to help inform the conversations that occur in their classrooms around these critical issues.”
The Grounded in Truth, Soaring with Knowledge conference will be held from October 11 to 13, 2018 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alberta.
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A limited number of spaces for media will be available at the conference. Interested journalists can contact Laura Harris to be considered for an invitation:
780-447-9476 or laura.harris@ata.ab.ca
SESSION DESCRIPTION AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Canada’s Energy Reality
Canada’s good fortune includes energy abundance, while much of the world lives in energy scarcity. In this talk, Mr. Slubicki will discuss the (at times) uncomfortable reality of energy and the environment in Canada and around the world. Canada’s unique combination of resources, policy and technology position our nation to continue be a leader in the future low-carbon energy landscape; if we have the courage to stand up for our industry and the Canadian standard of performance.
Chris Slubicki is the President, CEO and founder of Modern Resources, founded in late 2012 with a vision to bring a ‘modern’ approach to all aspects of the energy industry. He is a professional Engineer and a member of APEGA. He graduated with a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and an MBA from the University of Calgary. Chris is an avid skier who has coached young ski racers for over 14 years and served on the board of Alpine Canada Alpin.
PREMIER AND INDUSTRY CEO TO SPEAK AT TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE
Premier Rachel Notley and a respected voice from Alberta’s oil and gas industry will address teacher delegates at an October conference for social studies, indigenous education and environmental and outdoor education teachers.
Premier Notley will provide a response to an address from environmental activist Tzeporah Berman on the Alberta government’s efforts to work with Indigenous communities and address climate change while continuing to support Alberta’s oil and gas industry and advance the need for market access for Alberta oil.
Chris Slubicki, President and CEO, of Modern Resources will provide an address on the realities of energy and the environment in Canada and around the world. He will discuss how Canada’s unique combination of resources, policy and technology position our nation to continue be a leader in the future low-carbon energy landscape.
The three speakers will speak on Saturday October 13 at the joint conference of the ATA’s Social Studies Council, First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Council and the Global, Environmental & Outdoor Education Council.
“I appreciate the opportunity to speak to our teachers about energy in our society and Canadian energy leadership” says Slubicki. “I have a passion for the subject of energy and I look forward to sharing my thoughts and observations on energy with the teachers of Alberta.”
ATA President Greg Jeffery is excited about the additions to the program.
“This will be an incredible opportunity for teachers to dig deep into one of the most critical issues facing Alberta at this time,” said Jeffery. “Teachers, as smart and thoughtful professionals, will be able to hear from a range of perspectives and use that discussion to help inform the conversations that occur in their classrooms around these critical issues.”
The Grounded in Truth, Soaring with Knowledge conference will be held from October 11 to 13, 2018 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alberta.
-30-
A limited number of spaces for media will be available at the conference. Interested journalists can contact Laura Harris to be considered for an invitation:
780-447-9476 or laura.harris@ata.ab.ca
SESSION DESCRIPTION AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Canada’s Energy Reality
Canada’s good fortune includes energy abundance, while much of the world lives in energy scarcity. In this talk, Mr. Slubicki will discuss the (at times) uncomfortable reality of energy and the environment in Canada and around the world. Canada’s unique combination of resources, policy and technology position our nation to continue be a leader in the future low-carbon energy landscape; if we have the courage to stand up for our industry and the Canadian standard of performance.
Chris Slubicki is the President, CEO and founder of Modern Resources, founded in late 2012 with a vision to bring a ‘modern’ approach to all aspects of the energy industry. He is a professional Engineer and a member of APEGA. He graduated with a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University and an MBA from the University of Calgary. Chris is an avid skier who has coached young ski racers for over 14 years and served on the board of Alpine Canada Alpin.