Alberta Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy
3:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Break
5:40 p.m. - Meet in Matrix Hotel Lobby
5:45 to 6:00 p.m. - Walk to Queen Elizabeth II Building
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Dinner with Mr. Speaker and Independent Officers
Location: Capital View Room
Topic: How do People Shape a Province?
Presenters: Speaker Ric McIver
11:55 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Group Photo
Location: Legislature Rotunda Grand Staircase
12:00 to 12:15 p.m. - Walk to Queen Elizabeth II Building
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
1:00 to 2:30 p.m. - Business Session #2
Location: Legislature Grounds
Topic: Outdoor Learning Session
Presenters: Natasha Donahue
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 to 3:45 p.m. - Breakout Discussion Session #2
Location: Capital View Room
8:30 a.m. - Meet in Matrix Hotel Lobby
8:45 to 9:00 a.m. - Walk to Queen Elizabeth II Building
9:00 to 9:15 a.m. - Welcome & Program Overview
Location: Capital View Room
Topic: ABTI 2026 Theme – How do People Shape a Province?
Presenters: Visitor Services staff
9:15 to 9:45 a.m. - Breakout Discussion Session #1
Location: Capital View Room
9:45 to 10:00 a.m. - Walk to Legislature Building
10:00 to 10:45 a.m. - Business Session #1
Location: Chamber
Topic: Parliamentary Procedure & Legislature Traditions
Presenters: Dr. Philip Massolin & Nancy Robert
10:45 to 11:00 a.m. - Break
11:00 to 11:55 a.m. - Tour of the Legislature #1
Location: Legislature
Presenters: Visitor Services staff
EVENING ACTIVITIES
4:30 to 5:00 p.m. - Bus to Government House
5:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Reception with Her Honour (Government House)
7:30 to 8:00 p.m. - Bus to Matrix Hotel
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. - Session 101
(School at the Legislature classroom)
1:00 to 1:15 p.m. - Walk to Legislature
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. - View Session (Chamber)
2:15 to 2:30 p.m. - Walk to QEII Building
2:30 to 3:15 p.m. - Breakout Group Discussions (Canadian Shield Room, QEIIB)
3:15 to 4:30 p.m. - Break
MORNING ACTIVITIES
6:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast (Matrix Hotel)
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Walk to Legislature
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Parliamentary Procedure & Legislature Traditions (Chamber Floor)
10:00 to 10:15 a.m. - Walk to QEII Building
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. - MLA Panel (City View Room, QEIIB)
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Luncheon with MLAs (Capital View Room, QEIIB)
5:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Program Conclusion
Location: Government House
Presenters: Visitor Services staff
5:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Bus to Matrix Hotel
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Lunch
12:45 to 1:45 p.m. - Tour of the Visitor Centre
Location: Legislature Visitor Centre
Topic: Pehonan Theatre, Borealis Gallery, Democracy Discovery Centre, Capital Gifts
Presenters: Visitor Services staff
1:45 to 2:15 p.m. - Breakout Discussion Session #3
Location: Capital View Room
2:15 to 2:45 p.m. - Break
2:45 to 3:00 p.m. - Bus to Government House
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Keynote address with Lieutenant Governor
Location: Government House
Topic: How do People Shape a Province?
Presenters: Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor
8:00 a.m. - Meet in Matrix Hotel Lobby
8:15 to 8:30 a.m. - Bus to Edmonton Law Courts
8:30 to 8:45 a.m. - Security Check-in at Edmonton Law Courts
8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Business Session #3
Location: Edmonton Law Courts
Presenters: Justice Dave Hancock
10:15 to 10:30 a.m. - Bus to Queen Elizabeth II Building
10:30 to 10:50 a.m. - Break
10:50 to 11:00 a.m. - Walk to Legislature Building
11:00 to 11:45 a.m. - Tour of the Legislature #2
Location: Legislature Building
Presenters: Visitor Services staff
11:45 to 12:00 p.m. - Walk to Queen Elizabeth II Building
An Inspired Way to Teach Parliamentary Democracy
The Alberta Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy brings together teachers to participate in an intensive professional development opportunity. The program provides participants with unique access to the Legislature, where they explore the traditions and roles of Alberta's parliament and enjoy an opportunity to network with fellow educators from across the province.
The next Alberta Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy will take place at the Legislature April 27-28, 2026.
The 2026 Alberta Teacher’s Institute on Parliamentary Democracy will aim to answer the question, “How can people shape their province?” This two-day program will explore historic and contemporary cases of active citizenship, demonstrating how ordinary people can contribute to their communities. Through presentations, questions and discussions, participants will develop strategies to educate and inspire their students.
2025 Participant Testimonials
"Everything was amazing and super well-organized!"
"The Speaker was friendly, informative, inspiring, and it was an honor to meet him."
"Not many people can say that they have met the Lieutenant Governor! Super cool!"
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
This opportunity is open to educators currently teaching within the field of education or public programming, with a demonstrated interest in citizenship, history, parliamentary democracy or social studies.
Please contact education@assembly.ab.ca for any inquiries about the Alberta Teachers Institute.
Education plays an integral role in strengthening our democracy, institutions, freedoms and liberties. Teachers can instill an understanding of the parliamentary system that inspires life-long participation.