Name: Reconnect: Building Bridges - MAHE Conference
Start: 2025-10-04T09:30:00-0500
End: 2025-10-04T15:00:00-0500
Location: Good Shepherd RC Church

Join us for our 2025 Conference: Reconnect: Building Bridges

October 4, 2025

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

1125 Saskatchewan Ave E (Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church)

Portage la Prairie, MB

Hear from Anna-Marie Janzen of Reclaim Mending presenting Threads of Change: Sustainable Development and the Impact of Overconsumption in the Garment Industry
Participate in either:
- a tour of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada (learn more at nirsmuseum.ca) OR
- Alternate: for those who are seeking a different way to engage in discussion of Indigenous Residential Schools and present day Calls to Action (this will take place at the conference venue)
Find out the winner of the 2025 MAHE Distinguished Home Economist Award
Help a child be ready for Manitoba's winter by bringing a donation of a new or gently used coat, hat or mitts for the United Way Koats for Kids drive
Learn about the Canadian Home Economics Foundation/CHEF activities in 2024-25 and their plans for the upcoming year at their AGM
Registration includes parking, tour fees, light lunch and breaks

Special pricing for MAHE members!

Early Bird Registration - register by Friday, September 19th for a chance to win back your registration fee!

Thank you to event sponsor, Canadian Home Economics Foundation/CHEF

Time	Event
9:30 – 10:00 am	Registration & Morning Refreshments Collection of new or gently used winter gear for United Way’s Koats For Kids
10:00 – 10:30 am	Welcome and overview of the day’s plan and timelines
	MAHE Updates
10:30 – 11:00 am	BREAK and Travel time to National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada, 5000 Crescent Rd W, Portage la Prairie
11:00 am – 12:15 pm	Tour of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
12:30 – 1:00 pm	Lunch and networking at church hall
1:00 – 1:20 pm	Canadian Home Economics Foundation AGM
1:30 – 2:30 pm	Threads of Change: Sustainable Development and the Impact of Overconsumption in the Garment Industry Anna-Marie Janzen - Reclaim Mending
2:30– 2:45 pm	Presentation of the MAHE Distinguished Home Economics Award
2:45 – 3:00 pm	Take aways and Wrap Up
3:00 pm	Head for home