Nurturing Our Roots
 2024 Women's Conference 
Friday April 12, 2024
Hope Community Covenant Church
Thank you to all of our participants, sessions hosts, exhibitors and volunteers who made the Women's Conference 2024 a success. We could not have done it without you! 

We are already looking forward to the next one in 2026!!!!
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Session information
Keynote Speaker- Billi J Miller 
Billi J Miller is an author, photographer, speaker, and writer from
east-central Alberta, Canada.
Previously a city living 9-5 government worker, Billi moved to the
country to marry the man of her dreams in 2010 and traded
concrete and traffic for life on a 100-year old prairie farm. 

Harnessing her entrepreneurial spirit, Billi created a successful business
as a photographer and writer. Since 2016, she has published four books candidly exploring life on Canadian family farms and has been
recognized on CBC, Global TV, City TV and countless newspapers
​and magazines both in Canada and in the US. 

Known for "telling stories from the
heart and telling stories that matter with her work, she operates
a successful business as an author, freelance writer and speaker". 
Session 1 
​​The Truth About Women's CASH
  Hosted by: Joanne Kirk
Planning a solid financial future is more complex than ever, and Joanne will leave you with numerous ways to navigate your way through the "what if's." You will learn how to claim more  (C) confidence with your money, Gain more (A)  autonomy with your money, build more (S) sustainability with your money, and embrace more (H) hope with your money. 
Session 2
What Lies Beneath? Underwear secrets of a 16th Century Lady.
Hosted by: Jett Brown
During the 16th century, noble women wore some of the most elaborate, expensive, and exaggeratedly-shaped fashions ever created. What lay beneath all those layers? Reproduction costumes will be modelled and examples available for examination. Satisfy your curiosity and learn the underwear secrets of a 16th century lady.
Session 3
Emotional Eating
​​Why am I in the Kitchen?
Hosted by Kimberly Gordon-Krushell 
​We are going to look at different types of hunger and how to identify them. We will then brainstorm ideas on how to treat these hungers. We will focus on "why" we eat vs. what we are eating. 
Session 4
Honoring Roots in Your New Home 
Hosted by: Emily Pye
"Honoring roots in your new home", by delving into the challenges, triumphs, and complexities faced by newcomers. We can gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of cultural integration. 
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Session 5
Prairie Hardy Plants:
What Grows and What are No's 
Hosted by: Danielle Hall
Growing in Alberta is challenging. From chinooks, to heavy winds, to unpredictable summers and winters, we never quite know what to expect. Join Danielle Hall from Eagle Lake Nurseries, as she outlines the most prairie friendly selections of trees, shrubs, and perennials. These plants will be best suited for any residential yard or acreage property. Learn how to create a bulletproof outdoor space with helpful tips and tricks for battling our tricky climate.  
Session 6
Unwind With Me
​Hosted by: Natasha Kavanaugh
"Self care is important" 
"Take time for yourself"
"You can't pour from an empty cup" 
All well-intentioned phrases but how do we do it? And when do we do it? 
Come along for an engaging self-care conversation with connection, sharing, laughter and a little pampering as you Unwind with Me.
Session 7
Putting Your Thoughts to Page
​Hosted by: Author Christina Hatton-Fearnley
Join author Christina Hatton-Fearnley as she guides us into a journal writing workshop, "Putting Your Thoughts to Page." You will learn tips to begin writing everyday, making journal writing easy, and how to be vulnerable. Christina will also walk through writing activities to help our thoughts get moving. 
Session 8
Building Resilience in Agriculture 
Hosted by:  Katie Songer from Ag Know 
Join us for an insightful session introducing AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network, and shedding light on the preliminary research findings on stress and coping in Alberta farmers. Expect practical tips and actionable strategies to boost resilience during stressful periods and effectively manage your mental well-being through transitions on the farm. 
Session 9
Keeping Traditions Alive
Hosted by: Pacey Strangling Wolf
In this presentation you will learn about the steps on how to keep traditions alive. Traditions are important to everyone, no matter where you come from. Come and learn about traditions, specifically Indigenous traditions, to learn and understand how traditions are valued. 
Ticket information


Ticket numbers are limited and pre-registration is required.
Tickets are not available on the day of the event at the door.

Each ticket allows you to attend our Keynote session with
Billi J Miller, 3 sessions throughout the day, a chance to shop
local vendors, and enjoy a light lunch. 


Prices:
$25 per ticket 
~~~All tickets are final sale! No refunds~~~
Ticket sale options are now closed.
If you purchased a ticket you can pick it up at the
​door when checking in on the day of the event. 
Exhibitor Information


Exhibitor booths are $40.00 and includes: one chair and one lunch ticket. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased for a cost of $15.
**Tables are not supplied, you must supply your own table. 

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Payment must be received by March 15, 2024.  
Payments can be made by cash, cheque, e-transfer, or credit card. 
​Please forward cheques to:
     Wheatland FCSS 
     242006 Range RD 243 
      Wheatland County,     T1P 2C4

Please email your registration form to [email protected], or click on the link below to complete an online registration.

***Completed forms and payment must be received to hold exhibitor spot. 

Please note that only the first representative of any product line
will be able to register; thereby, eliminating duplicating services.
Access to the building will be from 7:30 am on the morning of
​the event, until 3:30pm when all displays must be down. 
A few of our 2022 exhibitors!