Good Shepherd RC Church 1125 Saskatchewan Ave EPortage la Prairie, MB Start: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM End: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM Time Zone: Central Time Add to my calendar Outlook Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar iCal Calendar Remind Me
Join us for our 2025 Conference: Reconnect: Building BridgesOctober 4, 20259:30 am - 3:00 pm1125 Saskatchewan Ave E (Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church)Portage la Prairie, MBHear from Anna-Marie Janzen of Reclaim Mending presenting Threads of Change: Sustainable Development and the Impact of Overconsumption in the Garment IndustryParticipate in either:a tour of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada (learn more at nirsmuseum.ca) ORAlternate: 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 AwardHelp 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 driveLearn about the Canadian Home Economics Foundation/CHEF activities in 2024-25 and their plans for the upcoming year at their AGMRegistration includes parking, tour fees, light lunch and breaksSpecial 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/CHEFTimeEvent9:30 – 10:00 amRegistration & Morning RefreshmentsCollection of new or gently used winter gear for United Way’s Koats For Kids10:00 – 10:30 amWelcome and overview of the day’s plan and timelines MAHE Updates10:30 – 11:00 amBREAK and Travel time to National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada, 5000 Crescent Rd W, Portage la Prairie11:00 am – 12:15 pmTour of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada12:30 – 1:00 pmLunch and networking at church hall1:00 – 1:20 pmCanadian Home Economics Foundation AGM1:30 – 2:30 pmThreads of Change: Sustainable Development and the Impact of Overconsumption in the Garment IndustryAnna-Marie Janzen - Reclaim Mending2:30– 2:45 pmPresentation of the MAHE Distinguished Home Economics Award2:45 – 3:00 pmTake aways and Wrap Up3:00 pmHead for home