May 13, 2025
Diversity: Celebrate the Difference
Below you will find the session titles and a little bit about each session for the 2025 LTCAM Conference
Sharing Stories of Resiliency and Reconciliation
As a sought after speaker, Kevin draws on his humble beginnings as an Indigenous youth in Winnipeg's North End to working alongside business, community, and government leaders. Through sharing personal stories of resiliency, possibility, and hope, he is able to engage diverse crowds into inclusive and healthy conversations about reconciliation.
Opening Key Note
A Dragon's Den-inspired event that showcases ideas from employers, workers, and
volunteers who are passionate about improving workplace safety and health.
Do you have an idea or innovation that helps prevent workplace injuries and
improves the safety and health of long-term care workers?
Finalists will be invited to present a short pitch to a panel of 'Dragons' at
LTCAM's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition on May 14, 2024.
Pitch your safety ideas and win up to$1,000!
Visit ltcam.
Awards of Excellence are awarded each year to recognize individuals, teams, and volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication and service within the long-term care sector. These awards celebrate outstanding contributions in various environments of care. Eg. Personal Care Homes, Supportive Housing residences, Assisted Living, Adult programs, and Community and Seniors resource centres.
The awards are open to all staff, residents, and volunteers involved in providing care and services to seniors throughout Manitoba. Membership in LTCAM is not a requirement. If you know someone who goes above and beyond in their work or volunteer role, use this opportunity to celebrate their contributions. Nominate them today for this prestigious award.
Sharing our Diverse Journey in Foodservice
Explore the vibrant diversity shaping foodservice in Long Term Care across Manitoba and Canada with our panel of experts. This engaging session will share real-life insights into how the diverse needs of seniors influence menu planning, impact food costs, and shape resident satisfaction. We’ll also highlight the diversity within our workforce, discussing the challenges faced, innovative solutions, and how the rich tapestry of backgrounds and cultures among employees enhances the lives of seniors. Join us for an inspiring conversation about embracing diversity to create meaningful and enriched dining experiences in Long Term Care.
Concurrent Session 1
Enhancing Psychological Health and Safety utilizing P.A.R.T strategies
This presentation will explore effective strategies to address violence prevention and promote psychological health and safety in long term care settings. Attendees will gain valuable insights into assessing fit for duty, recognizing societal barriers, and effectively managing personal responses. The session will highlight the importance of identifying responsive behaviors as they emerge and will emphasize practical strategies for fostering a safer and more supportive environment for all. This presentation will introduce and promote the P.A.R.T program MASH has adopted from Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplace in Health (SASWH).
Concurrent Session 3
Step Into Your Greatness
Closing Keynote Session
An international keynote speaker Alvin Law tells stories about growing up without arms, learning to use his feet for hands, demonstrating that resilience is born from struggle, not from a pain-free existence. He believes that no matter what you’re up against, you can still live a life filled with gratitude and hope. Law’s uniquely customized presentations are designed to empower organizations and their people to turn obstacles into possibilities. To remind everyone that success begins with people, their strengths and weaknesses, and how together, we can accomplish anything. This unforgettable, life changing experience will reawaken your belief in yourself and others. In addition to being a professional speaker, Law is a trained broadcaster, fundraiser, award-winning musician and bestselling author. He has earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). In 2009, he was inducted into the Canadian Association of Speakers (CAPS) Hall of Fame and in 2018 The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame welcomed him for his significant role in advocacy for people with special needs. Law has appeared on countless telethons and media features, and has been the subject of two award-winning television documentaries. Since 1976 Alvin has played a direct role in raising over $200 million dollars for charity.