Hello [Recipient Name| Falck] |
Hello [Recipient Name| Falck] |
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As we celebrate our 50th year, we wanted to share some memories from the past. |
As we celebrate our 50th year, we wanted to share some memories from the past. |
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| In 2003 we hosted the Junior National Championship in Yorkton with the support of coaches Kathy Morrell and Dennis Nesseth. 44 debaters from 7 provinces took part. |
In 2003 we hosted the Junior National Championship in Yorkton with the support of coaches Kathy Morrell and Dennis Nesseth. 44 debaters from 7 provinces took part. |
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Group photo of the Junior National Students |
Group photo of the Junior National Students |
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Students were billeted with Yorkton residents. The prepared motion was peacekeeping is the most appropriate international roles for the Canadian armed forces. Students enjoyed a trip to Moosejaw’s underground tunnels, a performance by Indigenous drummers The Crowesingers, and a speech by Retired Brigadier General Cliff Walker. |
Students were billeted with Yorkton residents. The prepared motion was peacekeeping is the most appropriate international roles for the Canadian armed forces. Students enjoyed a trip to Moosejaw’s underground tunnels, a performance by Indigenous drummers The Crowesingers, and a speech by Retired Brigadier General Cliff Walker. |
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In 2005, we hosted the National Debate Seminar with events taking place and Walter Murray Collegiate, Evan Hardy Collegiate, and Holy Cross High School. The theme of the seminar was human rights and, using the cross-examination style, students debated the question, "Should Aboriginal sovereignty be a recognized as a human right"? |
In 2005, we hosted the National Debate Seminar with events taking place and Walter Murray Collegiate, Evan Hardy Collegiate, and Holy Cross High School. The theme of the seminar was human rights and, using the cross-examination style, students debated the question, "Should Aboriginal sovereignty be a recognized as a human right"? |
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Delegates went to the Legislative Chamber in Regina to debate historical resolutions and Medicare. Premier Lorne Calvert joined the delegates for lunch. |
Delegates went to the Legislative Chamber in Regina to debate historical resolutions and Medicare. Premier Lorne Calvert joined the delegates for lunch. |
| Saskatchewan delegation to National Seminar. Front Row: Whitney S., Jennifer W., Megan B. Back Row: Cassandra S., Matt L., Kevin H., Jordan R., Ian I., Caroline N., Lorelie D.(SEDA Executive Director), Scott M. |
Saskatchewan delegation to National Seminar. Front Row: Whitney S., Jennifer W., Megan B. Back Row: Cassandra S., Matt L., Kevin H., Jordan R., Ian I., Caroline N., Lorelie D.(SEDA Executive Director), Scott M. |
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Tournament 3 will take place on November 16 at École Warman Elementary School in Warman. Tournament 4 is an all-division event hosted by Luther College High School in Regina on November 23. Our first virtual speech tournament of the season will be on November 30. Registration will open Friday November 15 and is open to students in grades 5 to 12. Tournament 5 is our first virtual all impromptu National Style debate tournament this season. It will be a online event and is open to all divisions. Registration opens on November 29. You can see details for our events on our calendar. The events in the second half of the season are now up on the calendar! |
Tournament 3 will take place on November 16 at École Warman Elementary School in Warman. Tournament 4 is an all-division event hosted by Luther College High School in Regina on November 23. Our first virtual speech tournament of the season will be on November 30. Registration will open Friday November 15 and is open to students in grades 5 to 12. Tournament 5 is our first virtual all impromptu National Style debate tournament this season. It will be a online event and is open to all divisions. Registration opens on November 29. You can see details for our events on our calendar. The events in the second half of the season are now up on the calendar! |
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A successful annual general meeting was hosted October 30, 2024. It was an opportunity to review the business of the past year, approve audited financial statements, appoint auditors and elect new board members. There were four board members with expiring board terms, and therefore four available seats on the board. Two board members Aly Sparks and Brady Knight completed their terms and will not be returning to serve on the board. Thank you for your years of service. We have appreciated your guidance and insight over the years. With four openings on the board, four candidates were accclaimed to the board. Jennifer Peak and John Costa agreed to continue their service, and we welcomed two new additions, Will Shevkenek and Isabelle Monsman. The updated board now comprises: - Mueez Rafiquie - President
- Rafay Ahmed - Vice-president
- Will Shevkenek - Treasurer
- John Costa - Secretary
- Jennifer Peak - Past President
- Ishita Mann
- Isabelle Monsman
- Jason Xiao
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A successful annual general meeting was hosted October 30, 2024. It was an opportunity to review the business of the past year, approve audited financial statements, appoint auditors and elect new board members. There were four board members with expiring board terms, and therefore four available seats on the board. Two board members Aly Sparks and Brady Knight completed their terms and will not be returning to serve on the board. Thank you for your years of service. We have appreciated your guidance and insight over the years. With four openings on the board, four candidates were accclaimed to the board. Jennifer Peak and John Costa agreed to continue their service, and we welcomed two new additions, Will Shevkenek and Isabelle Monsman. The updated board now comprises: - Mueez Rafiquie - President
- Rafay Ahmed - Vice-president
- Will Shevkenek - Treasurer
- John Costa - Secretary
- Jennifer Peak - Past President
- Ishita Mann
- Isabelle Monsman
- Jason Xiao
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British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - Assuming viability, this house would implement a public point-based behavior management system in all public elementary schools.
- This house welcomes the decline of the USA as the sole global superpower.
- This house regrets the glorification of self-sacrifice for the well-being of others.
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British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - Assuming viability, this house would implement a public point-based behavior management system in all public elementary schools.
- This house welcomes the decline of the USA as the sole global superpower.
- This house regrets the glorification of self-sacrifice for the well-being of others.
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Senior Speakers - Adero H., Centennial Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
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Senior Speakers - Adero H., Centennial Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
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| Senior Teams - Adero H. & Kaitlyn H., Centennial and Caswell Schools
- Joti G. & Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Hari L. & Ashar R., Luther College High School
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Senior Teams - Adero H. & Kaitlyn H., Centennial and Caswell Schools
- Joti G. & Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Hari L. & Ashar R., Luther College High School
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Junior Speakers - Leif S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights School
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Junior Speakers - Leif S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights School
- Durga A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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| Junior Teams - Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights School
- Leif S. & Evan C., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Durga A. & Ellen , Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Junior Teams - Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights School
- Leif S. & Evan C., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Durga A. & Ellen , Sylvia Fedoruk School
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British Parliamentary Qualifier Results |
British Parliamentary Qualifier Results |
British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - This house regrets the rise of techno-pessimism
- This house would make the number of votes an individual has inversely proportional to their wealth (i.e. the more wealth an individual has the fewer votes in an election).
- This house opposes the glorification of formal education over vocational education.
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British Parliamentary Style Virtual Motions: - This house regrets the rise of techno-pessimism
- This house would make the number of votes an individual has inversely proportional to their wealth (i.e. the more wealth an individual has the fewer votes in an election).
- This house opposes the glorification of formal education over vocational education.
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Senior Speakers - Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
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Senior Speakers - Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joti G., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
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| Senior Teams - Joti G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Abhinav M. & Bilal A., Aden Bowman & Centennial Collegiate
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Senior Teams - Joti G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Abhinav M. & Bilal A., Aden Bowman & Centennial Collegiate
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Junior Speakers - Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Emily S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Junior Speakers - Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Emily S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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| Junior Teams - Emily S. & Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights
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Junior Teams - Emily S. & Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Yusuf S. & Hudson D., Greystone Heights
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This tournament qualified students to attend the National British Parliamentary Championship November 28 to December 1. Good luck to those attending! - Joti G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Emily S. & Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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This tournament qualified students to attend the National British Parliamentary Championship November 28 to December 1. Good luck to those attending! - Joti G. & Samuel W., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Afrukhta S. & Lucas L., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Emily S. & Anna S., Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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| National Style Debate All Divisions Thank you to coaches Mario Jean and Aletta Luma (pictured) for hosting the event at Centennial Collegiate High School. We were so happy to welcome teams from Saskatoon, Yorkton, Melville, and Estevan! |
National Style Debate All Divisions Thank you to coaches Mario Jean and Aletta Luma (pictured) for hosting the event at Centennial Collegiate High School. We were so happy to welcome teams from Saskatoon, Yorkton, Melville, and Estevan! |
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Elementary Motions - Prepared: This house would lower the voting age to 14.
- Impromptu: This house believes that students should be rewarded for good behavior with extra recess time.
High School Motions - Prepared: This house believes that democracy is the best form of government.
- Impromptu: This house supports having volunteering mandatory for high school students.
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Elementary Motions - Prepared: This house would lower the voting age to 14.
- Impromptu: This house believes that students should be rewarded for good behavior with extra recess time.
High School Motions - Prepared: This house believes that democracy is the best form of government.
- Impromptu: This house supports having volunteering mandatory for high school students.
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Beginner Speakers - Emmitt L., Greystone Heights
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary
- Zoey M., Dr. John G Egnatoff
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Beginner Speakers - Emmitt L., Greystone Heights
- Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary
- Zoey M., Dr. John G Egnatoff
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| Intermediate Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell Elementary
- Abraham M., Caswell Elementary
- Shuyan Y., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Intermediate Speakers - Kaitlyn H., Caswell Elementary
- Abraham M., Caswell Elementary
- Shuyan Y., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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| Beginner Teams - Emmitt L. & Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary and Greystone Heights
- Areen M. & Khadija H., Greystone Heights
- Emma H. & Zoey M., Dr. John G Egnatoff
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Beginner Teams - Emmitt L. & Leo W., Willowgrove Elementary and Greystone Heights
- Areen M. & Khadija H., Greystone Heights
- Emma H. & Zoey M., Dr. John G Egnatoff
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Intermediate Teams - Abraham M. & Kaitlyn H., Caswell Elementary
- Sneh R. & Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Intermediate Teams - Abraham M. & Kaitlyn H., Caswell Elementary
- Sneh R. & Aadhya A., Sylvia Fedoruk School
- Durga A. & Ellen Q., Sylvia Fedoruk School
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Novice Speakers - Marion A., Melville Comprehensive
- Delaney A., Melville Comprehensive
- Chaitasi B., Yorkton Debate Academy
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Novice Speakers - Marion A., Melville Comprehensive
- Delaney A., Melville Comprehensive
- Chaitasi B., Yorkton Debate Academy
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| Novice Teams - Sage M. & Marion A., Melville Comprehensive
- David C. & Zaynab AO., Centennial College
- Danica K. & Chaitasi B., Yorkton Debate Academy
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Novice Teams - Sage M. & Marion A., Melville Comprehensive
- David C. & Zaynab AO., Centennial College
- Danica K. & Chaitasi B., Yorkton Debate Academy
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Open Speakers - Avery M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Peyton M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Luke M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
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Open Speakers - Avery M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Peyton M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Luke M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
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| Open Teams - Avery M. & Peyton M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Adero H. & Alexander D., Centennial Collegiate
- Luke M. & Tenley M., SHED debate club (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
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Open Teams - Avery M. & Peyton M., SHED (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
- Adero H. & Alexander D., Centennial Collegiate
- Luke M. & Tenley M., SHED debate club (Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters)
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Dedicated to promoting civil and substantive public debate, Re:Solved is designed for all students aged 13-18 to fuel their interest and participation in global competitive public speaking and debate. Re:Solved asks students to create and upload a six- to eight-minute persuasive speech on a given topic. These are judged by adults from all over the world and the top 32 students will enter the debate phase. The Final Debate Tournament will be held in Toronto on April 26, 2025, and the four finalists will be flown to Toronto to compete, with hotel, airfare and food expenses covered. It is free to enter and the speeches are due December 10. |
Dedicated to promoting civil and substantive public debate, Re:Solved is designed for all students aged 13-18 to fuel their interest and participation in global competitive public speaking and debate. Re:Solved asks students to create and upload a six- to eight-minute persuasive speech on a given topic. These are judged by adults from all over the world and the top 32 students will enter the debate phase. The Final Debate Tournament will be held in Toronto on April 26, 2025, and the four finalists will be flown to Toronto to compete, with hotel, airfare and food expenses covered. It is free to enter and the speeches are due December 10. |
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Team Canada 2024 - 2025 is hosting an online fundraiser tournament on December 7 & 8. Teams of 3 to 5 students can register. You do not have to provide your own judge. The winners of the Open Finals will debate against Team Canada! |
Team Canada 2024 - 2025 is hosting an online fundraiser tournament on December 7 & 8. Teams of 3 to 5 students can register. You do not have to provide your own judge. The winners of the Open Finals will debate against Team Canada! |
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| The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a charity non-profit organization. We envision a world where youth have the confidence and skills to engage in reasoned discourse on complex and difficult issues. info@saskdebate.com |
The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a charity non-profit organization. We envision a world where youth have the confidence and skills to engage in reasoned discourse on complex and difficult issues. info@saskdebate.com |
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