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After five years as the Executive Director of SEDA, Fiseko, will be stepping down this June. Her tenure has been marked by vision, creativity, and integrity, guiding SEDA through challenges and milestones. During the pandemic, Fiseko ensured that SEDA's programming remained relevant, engaging, and accessible online. As restrictions eased, she successfully led the transition back to in-person programming. Under her leadership, Speech and Debate Academy grew to serve over 50 students each term in Saskatoon, Regina, and online. Her dedication to expanding French language debate created valuable partnerships with francophone organizations and clubs. Fiseko consistently aligned SEDA’s work with the strategic direction of the board, resulting in stronger programs and a noticeable increase in grant funding. Most recently, she oversaw the planning and hosting of the 2025 Senior National Championship, which was a major success that brought together 96 students and 50 adults from across Canada. We thank her for her passionate service and wish her success in her next chapter. The Board of Directors will be sharing updates on the search for a new Executive Director in the coming weeks. |
After five years as the Executive Director of SEDA, Fiseko, will be stepping down this June. Her tenure has been marked by vision, creativity, and integrity, guiding SEDA through challenges and milestones. During the pandemic, Fiseko ensured that SEDA's programming remained relevant, engaging, and accessible online. As restrictions eased, she successfully led the transition back to in-person programming. Under her leadership, Speech and Debate Academy grew to serve over 50 students each term in Saskatoon, Regina, and online. Her dedication to expanding French language debate created valuable partnerships with francophone organizations and clubs. Fiseko consistently aligned SEDA’s work with the strategic direction of the board, resulting in stronger programs and a noticeable increase in grant funding. Most recently, she oversaw the planning and hosting of the 2025 Senior National Championship, which was a major success that brought together 96 students and 50 adults from across Canada. We thank her for her passionate service and wish her success in her next chapter. The Board of Directors will be sharing updates on the search for a new Executive Director in the coming weeks. |
Junior National Championship |
Junior National Championship |
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The Junior National Debate Championship is held annually for students in grades 7 to 9. Four Saskatchewan teams attended the 2025 Championship hosted at Selwyn House in Westmount, Quebec, May 9 to 11. Ellen Q. & Durga A. Sylvia Fedoruk School Yusef S. & Hudson D. Greystone Heights School Anna S. & Emily S. Dr. John G. Egnatoff School 17th place team Abraham M. & Kaitlyn H. Caswell Community School 23rd and 9th place speakers Junior National Champions |
The Junior National Debate Championship is held annually for students in grades 7 to 9. Four Saskatchewan teams attended the 2025 Championship hosted at Selwyn House in Westmount, Quebec, May 9 to 11. Ellen Q. & Durga A. Sylvia Fedoruk School Yusef S. & Hudson D. Greystone Heights School Anna S. & Emily S. Dr. John G. Egnatoff School 17th place team Abraham M. & Kaitlyn H. Caswell Community School 23rd and 9th place speakers Junior National Champions |
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Abraham and Kaitlyn broke 6th and made it to the grand final, competing against the top seeded team from British Columbia. The final motion was THBT Ukraine should accept a ceasefire deal with Russia, even if it means conceding all territory currently under Russian control. Abraham and Kaitlyn were victorious and are now the 2025 Junior National Debate Champions! We would like to thank our volunteers: - Ambika C. for chaperoning
- Muhammad M. for chaperoning and judging
- Sahasro B. for chaperoning, judging, and coaching
- Mueez R. for coaching
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Abraham and Kaitlyn broke 6th and made it to the grand final, competing against the top seeded team from British Columbia. The final motion was THBT Ukraine should accept a ceasefire deal with Russia, even if it means conceding all territory currently under Russian control. Abraham and Kaitlyn were victorious and are now the 2025 Junior National Debate Champions! We would like to thank our volunteers: - Ambika C. for chaperoning
- Muhammad M. for chaperoning and judging
- Sahasro B. for chaperoning, judging, and coaching
- Mueez R. for coaching
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Senior National Championship |
Senior National Championship |
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We were proud to host the 2025 Canadian Senior National Debate Championship on May 16th to 18th. We welcomed students from 7 provinces and 1 territory to compete in 6 rounds of debate at the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. We would like to thank the College of Law for their support, as well at the Crown Investments Corporation. |
We were proud to host the 2025 Canadian Senior National Debate Championship on May 16th to 18th. We welcomed students from 7 provinces and 1 territory to compete in 6 rounds of debate at the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. We would like to thank the College of Law for their support, as well at the Crown Investments Corporation. |
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Adero H. & Alexander D. Centennial Collegiate Talha M. & Adeeb R. Centennial Collegiate Avery M. & Peyton M. SHED Abhinav M. & Bilal A. Centennial Collegiate Rishabh M. & Amelia S. Bedford Road Collegiate & SHED |
Adero H. & Alexander D. Centennial Collegiate Talha M. & Adeeb R. Centennial Collegiate Avery M. & Peyton M. SHED Abhinav M. & Bilal A. Centennial Collegiate Rishabh M. & Amelia S. Bedford Road Collegiate & SHED |
| Afrukhta S. & Lucas L. Walter Murray Collegiate Quarter finalists Joyce X. & Ibrahim H. Walter Murray Collegiate Quarter finalists Samuel W. & Joti G. Walter Murray Collegiate National Champions |
Afrukhta S. & Lucas L. Walter Murray Collegiate Quarter finalists Joyce X. & Ibrahim H. Walter Murray Collegiate Quarter finalists Samuel W. & Joti G. Walter Murray Collegiate National Champions |
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| Break rounds were held at the Delta Hotels Downtown Saskatoon. 8 Saskatchewan teams competed at the event, with three making it to the quarterfinals. Lucas and Afrukhta (pictured) met Joti and Samuel in the quarterfinals. These were the same teams that met in our own provincial championship final. |
Break rounds were held at the Delta Hotels Downtown Saskatoon. 8 Saskatchewan teams competed at the event, with three making it to the quarterfinals. Lucas and Afrukhta (pictured) met Joti and Samuel in the quarterfinals. These were the same teams that met in our own provincial championship final. |
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| Samuel and Joti went undefeated, winning 6 out rounds and all break rounds, to become the 2025 Senior National Debate Champions. The finals motions was "This House Would reveal evidence that the universe is deterministic." Saskatehwan is now back-to-back Senior National Debate Champions! |
Samuel and Joti went undefeated, winning 6 out rounds and all break rounds, to become the 2025 Senior National Debate Champions. The finals motions was "This House Would reveal evidence that the universe is deterministic." Saskatehwan is now back-to-back Senior National Debate Champions! |
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The John Baty Shield is awarded to the top province at the Senior National Debate Championship. The winner is determined by looking at the wins and average score of the top 3 teams in each province, before the break. The winner of this award was Saskatchewan. Our top three teams were all from Walter Murray Collegiate. - Samuel & Joti
- Afruktha & Lucas
- Joyce & Ibrahim
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The John Baty Shield is awarded to the top province at the Senior National Debate Championship. The winner is determined by looking at the wins and average score of the top 3 teams in each province, before the break. The winner of this award was Saskatchewan. Our top three teams were all from Walter Murray Collegiate. - Samuel & Joti
- Afruktha & Lucas
- Joyce & Ibrahim
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We would like to thank our volunteers: - Elyn A.H. for volunteering as our Chief Adjudicator
- Anwyn D. for providing coaching
- Jenn P. for providing coaching and chaperoning
- Elementary and high school SEDA members who moderated debate on Saturday
Thank you to the volunteers on our motions committee for selecting the motions. - Elyn A.H.
- Micheal W.
- Mueez R.
- Dylan H.
- Will S.
- Isabelle M.
- Jennifer P.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped with behind the scenes logistics. - Isabelle M.
- Sahasro B.
- Tajwar N.
- Alex H.
Thank you to our staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. - Lindsay K.
- Sanjana B.
- Hamza S.
- Fiseko M.
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We would like to thank our volunteers: - Elyn A.H. for volunteering as our Chief Adjudicator
- Anwyn D. for providing coaching
- Jenn P. for providing coaching and chaperoning
- Elementary and high school SEDA members who moderated debate on Saturday
Thank you to the volunteers on our motions committee for selecting the motions. - Elyn A.H.
- Micheal W.
- Mueez R.
- Dylan H.
- Will S.
- Isabelle M.
- Jennifer P.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped with behind the scenes logistics. - Isabelle M.
- Sahasro B.
- Tajwar N.
- Alex H.
Thank you to our staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. - Lindsay K.
- Sanjana B.
- Hamza S.
- Fiseko M.
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Saskatoon's annual camp is open to students who want to learn about speech and debate in a friendly and engaging learning environment. Students will build confidence and develop skills such as critical analysis and persuasive speaking. At camp, we recognize every camper is at a different stage of learning. SEDA is hard at work confirming the location and dates of camp and it will be posted on our website by the end of May. |
Saskatoon's annual camp is open to students who want to learn about speech and debate in a friendly and engaging learning environment. Students will build confidence and develop skills such as critical analysis and persuasive speaking. At camp, we recognize every camper is at a different stage of learning. SEDA is hard at work confirming the location and dates of camp and it will be posted on our website by the end of May. |
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"I enjoyed the SEDA debate camp this year, it not only helped me make new friends, but it also gave me more confidence to do public speaking. I also loved how fun the teacher were, I had so much fun! Thanks for the wonderful exprience!" -Grade 7 Student "I really enjoyed going to the SEDA Summer Camp this year. Despite this being my second year of attending the camp, the stuff I learned didn’t feel repetitive or boring. I learnt communication strategies that enhanced my debating skills and I felt confident while using them." -Grade 9 Student "This was [his] first time attending the debate camp, and he had a fantastic experience. Not only did he make many new friends, but he also learned a lot about debating." -Parent of Camper |
"I enjoyed the SEDA debate camp this year, it not only helped me make new friends, but it also gave me more confidence to do public speaking. I also loved how fun the teacher were, I had so much fun! Thanks for the wonderful exprience!" -Grade 7 Student "I really enjoyed going to the SEDA Summer Camp this year. Despite this being my second year of attending the camp, the stuff I learned didn’t feel repetitive or boring. I learnt communication strategies that enhanced my debating skills and I felt confident while using them." -Grade 9 Student "This was [his] first time attending the debate camp, and he had a fantastic experience. Not only did he make many new friends, but he also learned a lot about debating." -Parent of Camper |
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Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you have a passion for the speech arts? Do you enjoy reasoned discussions and debates? SEDA is looking for an energetic people to fill our summer positions. Click the job titles to see the full job description. |
Are you passionate about empowering young people? Do you have a passion for the speech arts? Do you enjoy reasoned discussions and debates? SEDA is looking for an energetic people to fill our summer positions. Click the job titles to see the full job description. |
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| Develop, improve, and adapt material for speech and debate classes, workshops and tournaments. Apply by June 6th. |
Develop, improve, and adapt material for speech and debate classes, workshops and tournaments. Apply by June 6th. |
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| Design our debate camp and oversee the camp instructors. Apply by June 6th. |
Design our debate camp and oversee the camp instructors. Apply by June 6th. |
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| Lead public speaking and debate programming for students in grades 5 to 10 during our camp. This will be a 3 week term position. The job description and application process for this position will be available once we have selected our camp dates. |
Lead public speaking and debate programming for students in grades 5 to 10 during our camp. This will be a 3 week term position. The job description and application process for this position will be available once we have selected our camp dates. |
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The Team Canada Tryouts are a national competition in the World Schools Style. The competition selects the top debaters in Canada to be on the national debate team. - Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joyce X., Walter Murray School
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
Thank you to Anwyn D. for chaperoning our delegates. Thank you to Will S. and Isabelle M. for providing coaching to our delegates. |
The Team Canada Tryouts are a national competition in the World Schools Style. The competition selects the top debaters in Canada to be on the national debate team. - Afrukhta S., Walter Murray Collegiate
- Joyce X., Walter Murray School
- Ibrahim H., Walter Murray Collegiate
Thank you to Anwyn D. for chaperoning our delegates. Thank you to Will S. and Isabelle M. for providing coaching to our delegates. |
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Annually, the Canadian Student Debating Federation holds the National Debating Seminar. Delegates and chaperones attend thematic workshops and activities. Delegates debate in practice rounds and receive feedback. Seminar is about educational non-competitive debate. Students can attend Seminar as English, French or Bilingual delegates. This year’s theme is “Canada & US Relations: Being a Good Neighbour”. Seminar will be held online from August 11th to 15th. Participants must be in grades 6 to 11 (in the academic year ending in 2025), and have not participated in a national or international event. Students can register as an English, French, or Bilingual participants. This year, the number of participants is not limited. Parents are welcome to register their child by Friday June 27th. Adults are also encouraged to attend if they would like to learn more about debate in order to coach a team in the upcoming school year. |
Annually, the Canadian Student Debating Federation holds the National Debating Seminar. Delegates and chaperones attend thematic workshops and activities. Delegates debate in practice rounds and receive feedback. Seminar is about educational non-competitive debate. Students can attend Seminar as English, French or Bilingual delegates. This year’s theme is “Canada & US Relations: Being a Good Neighbour”. Seminar will be held online from August 11th to 15th. Participants must be in grades 6 to 11 (in the academic year ending in 2025), and have not participated in a national or international event. Students can register as an English, French, or Bilingual participants. This year, the number of participants is not limited. Parents are welcome to register their child by Friday June 27th. Adults are also encouraged to attend if they would like to learn more about debate in order to coach a team in the upcoming school year. |
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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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Your donation helps keep our programs affordable & accessible. |
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