ACCOLEDS 2019
ACCOLEDS 2019 was hosted by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.
Program
Day 1 — Tuesday, November 26
Rm 102, Murray Building, 3 Campus Drive
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15–8:45 | Registration | |
| 8:45–9:00 | Housekeeping & Welcome | Hosts |
| 9:00–9:30 | Icebreaker Activity | Hosts |
| 9:30–10:30 | DLI Update | DLI Staff |
| 10:30–10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45–12:00 | 2016 Census PUMF | Sri Kanagarajah, Statistics Canada |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00–2:00 | Immigration Data Portal | Lori Wilkinson (University of Manitoba) and Jason Disano (University of Saskatchewan) |
| 2:00–2:30 | Historical Census Data | Leanne Trimble, University of Toronto |
| 2:30–3:00 | From the coast to the prairies with NetCDF files | Daniel Brendle-Moczuk, University of Victoria |
| 3:00–3:15 | Break | |
| 3:15–4:30 | Lightning Talks | Luc Fagnan (U of A SLIS), Winnie Li (UBC SLAIS), Eugene Barsky (UBC) |
| 5:30–7:30pm | Reception — University Club, 101 Administration Place |
Day 2 — Wednesday, November 27
Rm 102, Murray Building, 3 Campus Drive
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00–12:00 | Introduction to Basic Statistics | Statistics Canada |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:00–4:00 | Introduction to Basic Statistics, continued | Statistics Canada |
| 6:00 | DLI Dinner, Odla Restaurant, 801C Broadway Ave. ($40/person) |
Day 3 — Thursday, November 28
Rm 102, Murray Building, 3 Campus Drive
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45–10:00 | Table Talks | everyone |
| 10:00–10:15 | Break | |
| 10:15–11:30 | Health Indicators | Amy McLay Paterson (material provided by Julie Marcoux) |
| 11:30–12:30 | PCCF and PCCF+ | Alexandra Cooper, Queen’s University |
| 12:30–2:00pm | ACCOLEDS AGM & Lunch (provided) | |
| 2:00–2:30pm | Wrap-up |
Local Information
We look forward to having you in Saskatoon, where November can be very, very cold! Check the forecast and pack appropriate winter clothing.
Areas of interest: downtown (shopping, restaurants, bars, and the Remai Modern art museum), Broadway, and 20th Street.
Getting there: Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is served by Air Canada, WestJet, and TransWest Air, with rideshare, shuttle, city bus, and taxi options from the airport. Saskatoon’s public transit is buses-only; plan routes with Google Transit (fares & passes). Taxis: Comfort Cabs 306-664-6464, United Cabs 306-652-2222; Uber and Riide also operate. Access Transit provides accessible public transit.
On campus (University of Saskatchewan): dining options include the Place Riel Student Centre food court, Arts Café, Louis, Louis Loft, the Marquis Culinary Centre, and Alexanders across from campus.
Accommodation
Conference hotel — Holiday Inn Express & Suites East – University, 1838 College Drive, Saskatoon. Group name ACCOLEDS, group code ACC; booking deadline November 4, 2019 (stay dates Nov 25–29). Reserve online. Rates: two queen beds $139/night; one king with double sofa bed $149/night. Includes hot breakfast, parking, pool, hot tub, and fitness centre.
Other downtown hotels: Parktown Hotel · James Hotel · Sheraton Cavalier · Delta Bessborough · Hotel Senator · Hilton Garden Inn Downtown · Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown · Alt Hotel
Budget options: The Inn on College · Greenland Hotel Express (Netty’s Nest) · Laura’s Lodge
Session Handouts
- Health Indicators — Handout. Download (PDF)
- Health Indicators — Exercises. Download (PDF)