Professional Learning
Learn about our past and upcoming professional learning opportunities across Canada.
Provincial Conferences 23-24
The provincial and territorial member associations and partners of the Social Sciences Education Network of Canada (SSENC) hold their annual conferences at different times of the year. If you would like to see more of the country, network with colleagues from other...
Indigenous Resistance and Resilience Webinar
SSENC and Defining Moments co-hosted a webinar August 31st, 2023 Calls to Action #62 and #63 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada include the need for more learning in schools about the histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. The TRC...
Gatineau Conference July 2023
SSENC / RESSC representatives met July 13-14, 2023 in Gatineau, Quebec for a summer meeting. Having the opportunity to meet in person was vital to plan for the future. The days were spent finalizing the website content, organizing representation at our member...
Canada’s History – National Meeting of History Educators 23
SSENC/RESSC representatives were invited to take part in Canada’s History’s national meeting in Gatineau on July 11-12. Participants and presenters included educators from Kitigan Zibi Cultural Centre, Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum,...
World Congress on the Teaching of the Korean War
Burnaby, BC —The Social Studies Educators Network of Canada (SSENC) and the Korean War Legacy Foundation (KWLF) partnered to put on two days of learning and commemorating about the Korean War for Canadian teachers in Burnaby, BC, August 2 and 3, 2023. Veterans and...
New Brunswick Council Day
On May 5, the New Brunswick Teachers Association hosted three Council Days across the province for elementary, middle years and secondary councils. SSENC representatives Laura McCarron and Kevin Foster shared resources the SSENC resources: Canada's Participation in...
Defining Moments Canada Webinar – All for 9 and 9 for All
The 1872 Nine Hour Movement and Induction of the Trade Unions Act All for 9 showcases the changing nature of work in the late 19th century, and the emerging activism of Canada’s various labour forces, including newspaper printers, railway workers, shipbuilders,...
Association québécoise pour l’enseignement en univers social
SSENC representatives gathered with Quebec teachers in Quebec city to share and learn about new teaching practices.
Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Association (PEITF), Charlottetown
SSENC representatives had a great time sharing our resources to all Prince Edward Island teachers
Nova Scotia Social Studies Teachers’ Association Conference
Social Studies teachers from across Nova Scotia gathered in Halifax to Think About It!