# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Come join us for a great day of learning and leave refreshed and inspired.About this EventOcean Kneeland, The Raffi Foundation“Child Honouring”Ocean lives, with gratitude, on the traditional and unceded lands of the Cowichan Tribes, where the Hul’q’umi’num people have lived for thousands of years. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from UBC and has worked for over 13 years as a Professor at Vancouver Island University. She is also a proud Oma to her sweet granddaughter Alaya and a parent to three amazing children (ages 27, 19 and 17). She is passionate about teaching, learning, and working collaboratively with others – particularly in ways that respect and honour both Earth and child. Outside of work, Ocean loves to dance, connect with family and friends, and explore the beautiful and diverse world that sustains us all.Hebah Hussaina, BSc., MSc., PhD Student and Graduate Research AssistantSchool of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia“Supporting Inclusive Practices in Children's Outdoor and Risky Play-Why It's Important Now More Than Ever! “Hebah Hussaina is a PhD student in the School of Population and Public Health at the Outside Play Lab, supervised by Dr. Mariana Brussoni. Hebah holds a BSc. (2021) and MSc. (2024) in pediatric health sciences research, and is passionate about supporting healthy child development and communities. Hebah’s research interests lie in the intersection of pediatric mental health and outdoor & risky play, especially through the lens of health promotion initiatives and knowledge translation. In her spare time, Hebah enjoys baking and cooking for her family and friends, powerlifting at the gym, and spending time in the outdoors with her cat.Karen Lesage, Program Chair, Human Services, Ridge Meadows College“Creating Inclusive Spaces Where Everyone Feels Welcomed, Valued, and Connected”Karen LeSage holds numerous professional credentials and is a neurodivergent educator, advocate, and leader with more than 30 years of experience supporting children and youth from birth to nineteen years of age. Karen is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and connected.In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the field, Karen received the 2023 ChildCareBC Award of Excellence for Child Care Leadership. She is honoured to share her experience and insights as a keynote speaker and advocate for inclusive, responsive, and relationship-based practices in early childhood education and community care. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5dc8e320-9df9-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Registration: Doors open at 8 amParking: There is street parking as well as parking behind the Community Centre. A parking pass will be emailed out before the event and there will be some available at the registration desk. You will need to place them in a visible place on your dashboard. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pitt-meadows/nurturing-and-inspiring-minds-conference/100001992161873792 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, conferences, kids, mental-health, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: South Bonson Community Centre 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.93, max: 43.93, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pitt Meadows - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: South Bonson Community Centre 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows - **lat**: 49.2017537 - **long**: -122.6802355 - **full address**: South Bonson Community Centre 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a251e5c06cf38af2ec3608c238e344308ac4474c9936e4a558f5a4700c21d464-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5a3318-gmir.jpg?v=1781961606 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference being held? - **A:** Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at South Bonson Community Centre 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference? - **A:** Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference is organized by Child Care Resources and Referrals. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nurturing and Inspiring Minds Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pitt Meadows, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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