MANITOBA 2027
19th Canadian Symposium | February 26 - 28, 2027
HYBRID SYMPOSIUM | MANITOBA 2027
Location | Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel, 1715 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Registration opens November 1st!
* Early Bird Registration will close: January 15, 2027.
* Registration will close: February 12, 2027.
* Virtual Registration: February 19, 2027.
Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals is now open
* The deadline for abstracts/ proposals has been extended to Monday, 30 November, 2026.
Symposium Program
The Symposium Program will be available closer to the event date.
Organizers
Dr. Kerry Renwick, Professor, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, The University of British Columbia | Chrissy Smith, Doctoral student, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, The University of British Columbia | Paul Aquino, THESA, Past President | Theresa Aqui, President, OFSHEEA | Lesia Hucal, Vice-President, OFSHEEA | Corinne Morris, Treasurer, OFSHEEA | Jennifer Burke , OFSHEEA, Secretary | Camille Naranjit, OFSHEEA, Past President | Michelyn Gallant, OFSHEEA, Future Directions Director | Verel Thorpe-Taylor, OFSHEEA, Toronto Regional Representative | Jennifer Merkle, OFSHEEA Administrator.
Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following:
Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, UBC | Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) | Ontario Family Studies & Home Economics Educators Association (OFSHEEA) | Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Association (THESA) | Canadian Beef
Winnipeg | Manitoba
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg; the name "Winnipeg" comes from the Western Cree words for "muddy water" – winipīhk.
Winnipeg, is a fascinating Canadian city that combines a rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural surroundings.
Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel
The symposium will be held at the Best Western Plus Winnipeg Airport Hotel, 1715 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Located close to Winnipeg Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, this hotel makes travel simple with a complimentary airport shuttle and easy access to the city’s most popular destinations.
Accomodation
INFORMATION & RATES AVAILABLE SOON
Transportation
GETTING TO THE HOTEL
Located close to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, this hotel makes travel simple with a complimentary airport shuttle and easy access to the city’s most popular destinations.
Contact
If you have questions or require further information contact
Chrissy Smith at canadiansymposium@gmail.com