McDowell at Annual Meeting of Council

Support McDowell and Win!

Sign up to be a payroll donor to the McDowell Foundation before May 16, 2025 and be entered to win the following: A free night stay in an STF partner Hotel in Prince Albert, Saskatoon or Regina; a $50 gift card for a restaurant of your choice; and two free movie passes. For information on how to become a payroll donor visit the McDowell Foundation booth!

Special Directed Call

The Foundation is inviting PreK-12 teachers and other educators to submit a notice of intent for our latest special directed call! This call for research is in memory of Fred Herron, a long time supporter and friend of the McDowell Foundation. Topics for this special directed call can include mathematics, science, environmental science and/or classroom complexity. More details can be found at www.mcdowellfoundation.ca/grants or by visiting our table.

Visit Our Booth

The Foundation will have a booth set up from Thursday until Saturday. Stop by to learn more about the Foundation, see the latest research and learn how to become a McDowell Supporter!

Research Highlight

Winner of the 2023-24 McDowell Foundation Research Award, Seleste Eftoda's project Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Subsequent Implications on Teacher Well-Being provides insights on the benefits and challenges of engaging in regular physical activity and its impacts on teacher well-being. Physical copies of this report can be found at the McDowell Booth.

Questions?

Any questions? Visit our booth to meet with Nicole, our manager, or contact us at mcdowell@stf.sk.ca

Reports available at the McDowell Booth:

  • Muskrats and Fire by Renée Carrière (Cree and English)
  • Female Leaders and Their Impact on School Culture in Saskatchewan by Amy Korver and Amy Orth
  • A Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Culturally Responsive Teaching by Jessica Madiratta
  • Educators Doing the Deep Unsettling Work of Treaty Education by Raquel Bellefleur and Michael Graham
  • Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Subsequent Implications on Teacher Well-Being by Seleste Eftoda