2022

2022 Conference Schedule

Beyond Limits held an in-person conference on October 5, 2022.

October 5

8:30 am – 4:05 pm

8:30 AM Opening Remarks

  • Kristina Kircher, Beyond Limits Conference Chair
  • Debbie Cielen, Elder Blessing
  • Ben Adaman, President and CEO, St.Amant
  • Margo Powell, Executive Director, Abilities Manitoba
  • Rachel Smith, Past President, Family Networking Coordinator, Family Advocacy Network

9:00 AM Morning Keynote: Optimizing Wellness, Innovation, and Self-Motivation

  • Dr. Shimi Kang: Keynote Speaker and Clinical Associate Professor

10:05 AM – 10:35 AM: Wellness Break

10:35 AM to 12:00 PM Panel Discussion: Dealing with Overload

  • Marion Cooper, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association of Winnipeg
  • Andrew Terhoch, Spiritual Care Practitioner, St.Amant
  • Kate Cook, Family Caregiver
  • Kevin Johnson, Self Advocate
  • Rochelle Tabinga, Team Leader, St.Amant
  • Tyson Sylvester, Self-Advocate, Board Member, St.Amant
  • Moderated by: Whitney Hodgins

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break

1:15 PM – 2 PM Ethics Discussion: Balancing Restrictions

  • Katarina Lee-Ameduri, Clinical Ethicist, St. Boniface Hospital and the Reseau Compassion Network

2 PM – 2:30 PM Wellness Break

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Indigenous Perspectives on Wellness

  • Albert Beck, Director of Sixties Scoop, Manitoba Metis Federation

3:20 PM – 4:05 PM Closing Keynote: Self Care for the Caregiver

  • Dr. Jo Ann Unger, C.Psych, President of the Manitoba Psychological Society

4:05 PM Closing Remarks

  • Kristina Kircher, Chair, Beyond Limits Conference
  • Valerie Wolbert, President, People First Manitoba
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