SHARING DAY: Music Without Borders (April 18, 2026)
Description
Celebrate the power of music to connect cultures and build community in the elementary classroom. This full-day event features three dynamic workshops. In the Métis Kitchen Party, educators Nicole and Tenielle share Métis culture through music, storytelling, and movement, offering strategies to respectfully integrate Indigenous perspectives. In Music, Dance, & Traditions of the Philippines, Hazel and Katrina bring Filipino folk songs, games, and dances to life through Kodály and Orff approaches, highlighting the impact of representation and inclusivity. The day concludes with Melissa sharing, The Music in Me, an interdisciplinary unit that blends music, literature, poetry, and visual art to empower students to explore identity, belonging, and self-expression. Participants will leave with resources, confidence, and inspiration to create vibrant, inclusive music programs where every child’s voice is celebrated.