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mentally healthy workplaces.
mentally healthy workplaces.
As Alberta’s workplace mental health conference, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division’s Working Stronger Conference is two days of immersive workshops, empowering keynotes and inspiring stories designed to create and maintain mentally healthy workplaces.
Meet your keynotes
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conference agenda
The Westin Edmonton, AB
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks and Land Acknowledgement Ceremony
9:25 AM - 9:35 AM
Lived Experience Stories
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Frontline Voices: Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Mental Health Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
Mental Health Break
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Afternoon Activity
3:20 PM - 4:25 PM
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Day 1
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks and Land Acknowledgement Ceremony
9:20 AM - 9:25 AM
Lived Experience Stories
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Hosted by: Opening Minds
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Mental Health Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
C4: Reclaiming Harmony: Indigenous Approaches to Workplace Mental Health
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
Mental Health Break
3:10 PM - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Day 2
EXPLORE THE CONFERENCE STREAMS
Learn more about the conference streams that will be covered at the event.
Front-line Staff
Front-line staff will gain insights on navigating work-related stressors, building healthy habits, and developing strategies for self-care. They will discover how to harness the power of pixels – or small practices – to cultivate a positive mindset and effectively manage their mental health in the face of daily demands.
People Leaders
People-leaders, also known as middle managers, will explore the critical role they play in fostering a mentally healthy workplace. Through interactive workshops and engaging discussions, they will learn techniques for promoting work-life balance, supporting their teams’ mental well-being, and creating a culture that values open communication and psychological safety. They will also dive into change management strategies that enable them to lead their teams through organizational transitions with empathy and resilience.
Senior Leaders
Senior leadership staff will discover the strategic significance of mental health and well-being in the organization. They will gain valuable insights on implementing policies, programs, and resources that prioritize mental health at every level. They will explore how to lead by example, champion mental well-being initiatives, and create an organizational environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. Additionally, they will delve into change management principles and the application of nudge theory to drive sustainable positive change in the workplace culture.
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Accommodations & Travel
Accommodations
The Westin Edmonton – The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7
Enjoy comfort at the Westin Edmonton. Situated in the capital city of Alberta, Canada, our hotel in downtown Edmonton connects you with our thrilling Arts District, a few minutes’ stroll to Rogers Arena and Ice District, restaurants and outdoor activities.
Room Block Rate: $201.00 + applicable fees and taxes. Room block available from October 21 to October 24, 2024.
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Event Summary: Working Stronger
Start Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 20, 2024
Travel
By Public Transit:
Central LRT Station (101 Street and Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Alberta) is approximately a 2 minute walk to the conference venue.
By Car:
The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7
Parking:
On-Site Daily Parking: Daily: $38.00
Off-site Parking: Edmonton Public Library Parking – 10172 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J, Canada
Or Impark Parking (0.1 km distance from hotel)
Flying:
Air Canada Working Stronger Discount Code: QPVZT6H1
To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the Promotion Code Box
Applicable Rules:
The booking is to be made to the following city: Edmonton, YEG (CA)
- The travel period begins Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and ends Thursday, October 31, 2024.
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher..
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