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Welcome to the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, and from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 1.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors! Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! We gratefully acknowledge all sponsors in the "Sponsors" Tab.

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery B! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the Exhibitor Social taking place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the Social to visit with the exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, and the chance to win great prizes!!  

Featured Speakers

avatar for Carol Radford-Grant

Carol Radford-Grant

Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan
Provincial Archivist of Saskatchewan
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Danny Ramadan

Syrian-Canadian author & LGBTQ+ refugees’ advocate

Speakers

SA

Sadie Anderson

University of Saskatchewan's Archives & Special Collections
Indigenous Archivist
CB

Caitlin Bakker

University of Regina
Discovery Technologies Librarian
JB

Jeff Barber

Regina Public Library
Library Director & CEO
DS

Dr. Selinda Berg

University of Windsor
Dean of the University Library
NB

Nicole Bergen

Saskatoon Public Library
Welcoming Initiatives Librarian
BB

Brad Bird

Saskatoon Public Library
Director, Reconciliation
AB

Alycia Bockus-Vanin

University of Saskatchewan's Archives & Special Collections
Library Assistant
HB

Haley Bolen, MCM, BA

Praxis Consulting
Vice President
CB

Crista Bradley

University of Regina
University Records & Information Management Archivist, Adjunct...
DB

Darlene Brander

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC)
President
JJ

John (Jock) Buckmaster

Chinook Arch Regional Library System
JB

Julia Byrnes

Lafleche Branch Library
Librarian
KC

Katharine Carter

Carter's Counselling Services
Owner
BC

Beth Côté

Saskatoon Public Library
Director, Public Services
CD

Cassandra Davis

Therapeutic Mediator & Family Therapist
BD

Brad Doerksen

University of Regina
Student Success Librarian
TF

Tiberius Fayant-McLeod

wo-Spirit holistic community researcher & artist
SF

Shelley Fiesel

Office of the King's Printer, Government of Saskatchewan
TF

Tekeyla Friday

Chinook Regional Library
Community Services Librarian
KG

Kathy Gaynor

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC)
Librarian
SG

Sarah Giesbrecth

St. John’s Branch, Winnipeg Public Library
Branch Head Librarian
MG

Michelle Goodridge

Wilfrid Laurier University Library
Liaison Librarian, Game Design & Development
CH

Catherine Hana

Saskatchewan Legislative Library
Director of Support Services
EH

Eli Hartman

Saskatoon Public Library
Programmer
SH

Shana Hay

Saskatchewan Legislative Library
Reference Librarian
SH

Shela Hirani

University of Regina
Professor
SH

Shiza Hirani

Hill School of Business, University of Regina
Student & award-winning youth advocate
KH

Kirsten Hnatow

Lloydminster Public Library
Assistant Director
MH

Madilyn Hollingshead

Esterhazy Branch Library
Public Librarian
CH

Christina Hwang

University of Regina
Associate Dean (Academic)
AH

Alyssa Hyduk

University of Regina
University Archivist
SJ

Samara Jackson

Ministry of Education
Indigenous Library Services Coordinator
NJ

Neil Jones

Saskatoon Public Library
MK

Morgan Kelly

Southeast Regional Library
Community Services Manager
AK

Alan Kilpatrick

Law Society of Saskatchewan
Co-Director & Librarian, Legal Resources
DK

Dana Klapak

Saskatchewan Health Authority, Networks SE 6-9
Public Health Nutritionist
SK

Stephanie Kurmey

Saskatoon Public Library
Senior Manager
ML

Melissa Lander

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC)
Resource Bank Consultant
RL

Riane LaPaire

Braille Coordinator & Library Technician
SL

Sydney Lee

Office of the King's Printer, Government of Saskatchewan
ML

Marilyn Lustig-McEwen

Office of the King's Printer. Government of Saskatchewan
Executive Director
AM

Austin Matheson

Westwood Library
Branch Head Librarian
MM

Meagan McNaney

Peace Library System
Consultant Librarian
SM

Scott Murray

Saskatchewan Information and Library Services (SILS) Consortium
Infrastructure Analyst
LR

Linnea Richards

Dr. John Archer Library & Archives, University of Regina
Library Assessment Coordinator
CS

Carol Shepstone

Saskatoon Public Library
Director of Libraries & CEO
MS

Michael Shires

University of Regina
Community Engagement & Communications Librarian
SV

Sarah Van Sickle

Yorkville University
Resource Management Librarian
CS

Cheryl Sikora

Lloydminster Public Library
Director
NL

Nicole Lavergne Smith

Radio-Canada
Video-journalist
DS

Dale Storie

Dr. John Archer Library & Archives, University of Regina
Associate Dean (Research)
RT

Robert Thomas

University of Regina
Librarian
AT

Andrea Toogood

Saskatchewan Health Authority
Public Health Nutritionist
GV

Gillian van der Ven

University of Regina
Academic Librarian
LR

Lisa Radha Vohra

Toronto Public Library
Director, Collections & Membership Services
BW

Brett Waytuck

University Libraries & Archives at the University of Regina
Dean
JW

Janani Whitfield

CBC Saskatchewan
Community Engagement Producer
CW

Christina Winter

University of Regina
Copyright & Scholarly Communications Librarian
SW

Sarah Wright

Earnscliffe Strategies
Account Director
EZ

Erica Zarazun

Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
Public Awareness Coordinator