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After the Summer break, Fall always brings renewed energy with the promise of new beginnings. This year, SEDA is no different.
We’re grateful to Lindsay Kiesman for her leadership as Interim Executive Director over the summer period. As she transitions back to her role as Operations Director, we welcome Peter Hedley as our new permanent Executive Director. With 25 years’ experience in education, healthcare, and community development in both Europe and North America, Peter brings a passion for helping people use their voices to help their communities grow and thrive. You’ll have the chance to get to know him at upcoming events.
We also welcome Chelsea Holt as SEDA’s first-ever Mentor Program Coordinator thanks to generous support from the Community Initiatives Fund. Chelsea - an experienced educator and debate coach - will be focused on strengthening SEDA's relationship with schools and wider community supported by our new mentor network which she'll be developing.
Finally, we’re excited to welcome (back) both new and familiar faces to our Instructor and Tournament teams, including Aamina, Ishita, Samuel, Ibrahim, Siddhi, Hayley, Muhammad, Adero, Bilal, Talha, Hamdia, and Sanjana. We’re grateful to all of them for their ongoing support and dedication to delivering high-quality SEDA programs and events.
As we always say, ‘words are powerful' so please help us by raising your voice on your network and spread the word as we look to grow our SEDA community to welcome new members, families, and partners.
Thank you for making our work part of your journey. We look forward to seeing you very soon. |
After the Summer break, Fall always brings renewed energy with the promise of new beginnings. This year, SEDA is no different.
We’re grateful to Lindsay Kiesman for her leadership as Interim Executive Director over the summer period. As she transitions back to her role as Operations Director, we welcome Peter Hedley as our new permanent Executive Director. With 25 years’ experience in education, healthcare, and community development in both Europe and North America, Peter brings a passion for helping people use their voices to help their communities grow and thrive. You’ll have the chance to get to know him at upcoming events.
We also welcome Chelsea Holt as SEDA’s first-ever Mentor Program Coordinator thanks to generous support from the Community Initiatives Fund. Chelsea - an experienced educator and debate coach - will be focused on strengthening SEDA's relationship with schools and wider community supported by our new mentor network which she'll be developing.
Finally, we’re excited to welcome (back) both new and familiar faces to our Instructor and Tournament teams, including Aamina, Ishita, Samuel, Ibrahim, Siddhi, Hayley, Muhammad, Adero, Bilal, Talha, Hamdia, and Sanjana. We’re grateful to all of them for their ongoing support and dedication to delivering high-quality SEDA programs and events.
As we always say, ‘words are powerful' so please help us by raising your voice on your network and spread the word as we look to grow our SEDA community to welcome new members, families, and partners.
Thank you for making our work part of your journey. We look forward to seeing you very soon. |
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The SEDA Mentorship Program will pair experienced debaters with school debate clubs to help lead workshops and activities. Mentors will receive training and support before being matched with a club to teach critical thinking and debate skills. School clubs gain access to the mentorship program when they register as a club with SEDA. There is no additional cost to clubs. Mentors can be high school students in grades 10 to 12, university students, or SEDA alumni. If you are interested in passing on your skills and supporting school clubs, sign up to be a mentor! |
The SEDA Mentorship Program will pair experienced debaters with school debate clubs to help lead workshops and activities. Mentors will receive training and support before being matched with a club to teach critical thinking and debate skills. School clubs gain access to the mentorship program when they register as a club with SEDA. There is no additional cost to clubs. Mentors can be high school students in grades 10 to 12, university students, or SEDA alumni. If you are interested in passing on your skills and supporting school clubs, sign up to be a mentor! |
Thank you to École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois High School in Saskatoon for providing a venue for our free introductory workshops for students. Did you miss the Saskatoon workshops? No problem. Join us for the online workshops this week! They are designed for students with no experience, or students who would like a refresher on the basics of public speaking and debate. - Introduction to Speech – Wednesday October 1, 6:15 – 7:30 PM
- Introduction to Debate – Friday October 3, 6:15 – 7:30 PM
On Friday, Parents are invited to stay for an Introduction to SEDA for Families session. This is a chance to learn more about who we are and what your child can do with SEDA. Has your child been debating for a few years and doesn’t need the refresher? They should come explore a new debate style in our online Introduction to British Parliamentary Style debate workshop on Friday October 3, 6:15 – 7:45 PM. |
Thank you to École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois High School in Saskatoon for providing a venue for our free introductory workshops for students. Did you miss the Saskatoon workshops? No problem. Join us for the online workshops this week! They are designed for students with no experience, or students who would like a refresher on the basics of public speaking and debate. - Introduction to Speech – Wednesday October 1, 6:15 – 7:30 PM
- Introduction to Debate – Friday October 3, 6:15 – 7:30 PM
On Friday, Parents are invited to stay for an Introduction to SEDA for Families session. This is a chance to learn more about who we are and what your child can do with SEDA. Has your child been debating for a few years and doesn’t need the refresher? They should come explore a new debate style in our online Introduction to British Parliamentary Style debate workshop on Friday October 3, 6:15 – 7:45 PM. |
Speech and Debate Academy |
Speech and Debate Academy |
Speech and Debate Academy (SDA) is a evening program where youth have the opportunity to learn critical thinking, public speaking, and debate skills in a fun and supportive environment. - Classes are available for students in grades 5 to 10.
- Classes are available in Saskatoon, Regina, and Online.
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Speech and Debate Academy (SDA) is a evening program where youth have the opportunity to learn critical thinking, public speaking, and debate skills in a fun and supportive environment. - Classes are available for students in grades 5 to 10.
- Classes are available in Saskatoon, Regina, and Online.
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2025 Competition Schedule |
2025 Competition Schedule |
Tournament registration opens on our website two weeks before the tournament date and closes one week before the tournament date. We are working to finalize the tournament schedule. If a tournament detail is listed as TBD, that means ‘to be determined.’ |
Tournament registration opens on our website two weeks before the tournament date and closes one week before the tournament date. We are working to finalize the tournament schedule. If a tournament detail is listed as TBD, that means ‘to be determined.’ |
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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. |
Your donation helps keep our programs affordable & accessible. |
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