On October 15th, 2026, Sprott Shaw College welcomed educators, students, and community partners to our first annual Early Development Symposium – Connections and Conversations at our Downtown Vancouver Campus.
Through engaging workshops, a panel discussion, and community partner displays, attendees explored the theme, “Building Strong Foundations – Promoting Mental Wellness in Early Childhood Settings”, while sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices.
A special thank you to Elder Rebecca Duncan for opening the event and to Samantha Johnstone for sharing the keynote presentation, “What Caregivers Really Need to Thrive: A Path to Wellbeing.”
We extend our gratitude to the attendees, volunteers, staff, community partners, and industry experts who made this event a tremendous success!
Stay tuned for updates on the 2027 Early Development Symposium.
If you have any questions about Sprott Shaw’s annual Early Development Symposium, please email katarina.jovanovic@sprottshaw.com for more information.