2026 NSATEE - Community-Building to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Conference Location
Kings County Academy, Kentville NS
Accommodations & Hotel
| Hotel | Greensboro Inn and Motel |
| Address | 9016 Commercial St., New Minas NS B4N 3E2 |
| Reservation Code | Ask for NSATEE Conference |
Catered Lunch
| Details | Lunch will be catered for all members who choose to stay; vegan and gluten-free options will be available |
Dietary Needs
Vegan and gluten-free options will be available
Keynote Speaker
See Keynote session for schedule details.
FULL AGENDA
8:15 – 8:55 – Registration and Community-building
8:55 – 9:05 – Land Acknowledgment, ANS Acknowledgment, Introductions and Housekeeping (inc. accessibility spaces)
9:05 – 9:10 – Explanation of Morning Activity
9:10 – 9:20 – Presenter #1 (Anchor?)
9:20 – 9:30 – Presenter #2 (Maggie’s Place?)
9:30 – 9:40 – Q & A with Presenters
9:40 – 10:05 – “World Café” Activity
10:05 – 10:10 – Anything arising from World Café (questions, comments, etc.)
10:10 – 10:15 – Vote on Budget & Prize Draw #1
10:15 – 10:45 – Nutrition Break
10:45 – 11:45 – Session 1/Full Day Session Part A
11:45 – 12:00 – AGM Announcements and Business (through PA); Nominees for open positions announced (on website prior to conf.); Prize Draw #2
12:00 – 1:00 – LUNCH
1:00 – 2:00 – Session 2/Full Day Session Part B
2:00 – 3:00 – Session 3/Full Day Session Part C
3:00 – 3:15 – Voting and Evaluation (in-person and online options available);
Prize Draw #3
***Note all materials will be available online prior to Conference date and will be linked by QR code in Registration Package (incl. President’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Budget for Approval, Nominees for open positions, information regarding the Benton Gallagher Memorial Equity Grant, and information on recent donations)
Conference Dates
October 23, 2026 8:50 AM — October 23, 2026 3:15 PM
Registration
Opens: September 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Closes: October 9, 2026 11:59 PM
Limit: 125 registrants
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| NSTU Members | $90.00 |
| Substitutes | $50.00 |
| Pre-Service Teachers | $15.00 |
| Retirees | $50.00 |
| Affiliate/Other | $90.00 |
Payment Methods: Online
Sessions and Workshops
Professional Association Executive and Volunteer Conference Day Tasks
October 23, 2026 8:00 AM — October 23, 2026 4:00 PM
This session is intended for the tasks of ONLY the planning and hosting team(s) of the Professional Association.
Creating Safer Spaces
October 23, 2026 9:05 AM — October 23, 2026 10:05 AM
Full-Day Session--Introduction to GuysWork
October 23, 2026 10:45 AM — October 23, 2026 3:00 PM
Morning Session - A
October 23, 2026 10:45 AM — October 23, 2026 11:45 AM
Afternoon Session - B
October 23, 2026 1:00 PM — October 23, 2026 2:00 PM
Afternoon Session - C
October 23, 2026 2:00 PM — October 23, 2026 3:00 PM