NCDC Schedules
Your At A Glance Schedule
Friday, November 21, 2025
5:00 PM | Registration and Event Exploration
6:15 PM | Conference Welcome
6:30 PM | Keynote A:
Nick Terrones: Supporting Children’s Right To Inquiry
7:30 PM | Meet the Authors and Networking
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30 AM | Breakfast and Networking
8:30AM | Opening Remarks + Welcome
8:45 AM | Feature Presentation/ Performance
9:15 AM | Keynote B
Carol Garboden Murray: 7 Lamps of Care
10:15 AM | Wellness Break
10:30 AM | “A” Breakout Sessions
12 N Lunch
1 :15 PM | “B” Breakout Sessions
2:30 PM | Wellness Break
2:45 PM | “C” Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM | Wellness Break
4 :15 PM | Keynote C
Tara M. Collins: How Can We Act in Children’s Best Interests? Centring Young Children in Our Professional Practices
Your Detailed Schedule
Friday, November 21, 2025
5:00 PM | Registration
- Appetizers and Drinks
- Event Exploration
- mARCQEtplace
- Creation Stations
- Networking
6:15 PM | Conference Welcome
6:30 PM | Keynote A
Nick Terrones: Supporting Children’s Right To Inquiry
7:30 PM | Meet the Authors
- Nick Terrones
- Carol Garboden Murray
- Dr. Patrick Makokoro
- Tara M. Collins
7:30-9 PM | Event Exploration
- mARCQEtplace
- Networking
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30 AM | Breakfast and Networking
8:30AM | Opening Remarks + Welcome
8:45 AM | Feature Performance
9:15 AM | Keynote B
Carol Garboden Murray: 7 Lamps of Care
10:15 AM | Wellness Break
10:30 AM | “A” Breakout Sessions
- A1: Astrid Kendrick, EdD
Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and a Way Forward - A2: Angel Tuttle and Jackie Carson
Métis Identity in Early Learning: In the Best Interests of All Children - A3: Amaka Amadike and Daisy Iyeh
Culturally Responsive Play: Where Play Meets Identity in the Best Interest of Every Child - A4: Nick Terrones:
A Place to Fight: Supporting Rough ‘n Tumble Play
12 N Lunch
1 :15 PM | “B” Breakout Sessions
- B1: Wendy Lee
The Quiet Revolution of Deep Curiosity (Part 1) - B2: Don Giesbrecht and Christopher J. Smith
In The Best Interests of the Child: Opportunities for ELCC System Building Under the Next Round of the Canada-Wide Agreement - B3: Carol Garboden Murray
Reclaiming Love: The Heart of our Work - B4: Dr. Patrick Makokoro
Centring Community, Culture, and Context in Children’s Best Interests (Part 1)
2:30 PM | Wellness Break
2:45 PM | “C” Breakout Sessions
- C1: Wendy Lee
The Quiet Revolution of Deep Curiosity (Part 2) - C2: Christina Pickles
Intentionally Planning for Outdoor Play and Nature Connection - C3: Therese Wiart Jenkinson
Curriculum as Kaleidoscope: How Educators Co-Create Meaningful Moments with Toddlers - C4: Dr. Patrick Makokoro
Centring Community, Culture, and Context in Children’s Best Interests (Part 2)
4:00 PM | Wellness Break
4 :15 PM | Keynote C
Tara M. Collins: How Can We Act in Children’s Best Interests? Centring Young Children in Our Professional Practices