Interpretation Canada 2025
Making Meaning, Making Change | National Online Workshop:
September 23 to 25, 2025, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm EDT (online)
Interpretation is about more than sharing facts—it’s about making meaning that moves people. Join us for Making Meaning, Making Change, a dynamic three-day online workshop where we’ll dive into how interpretation can inspire relevance, connection, and real-world action.
Day One: We’ll unpack what meaning making is and explore practical techniques—from thematic interpretation to participatory and dialogic approaches—including how these ideas apply in non-personal interpretation.
Day Two: Discover powerful case studies that reflect the richness of diverse audiences, topics, and settings, and see how meaning making could bridge differences and foster deeper understanding.
Day Three: Learn from recent research, look ahead with Interpretation Canada’s vision for the future, and celebrate the achievements of fellow interpreters. We’ll wrap up with a thoughtful discussion on the impacts of meaning making—and help you craft a plan to apply these insights in your own work.
Whether you work in natural or cultural interpretation, and whether you're just starting out or bring years of experience, this workshop offers fresh inspiration, practical tools, and a welcoming community. Come be part of the conversation—let’s make meaning and make change together!
Registrants will receive additional details about our 2025 National Online Workshop closer to the start date. This will include login information and your digital workbook. A detailed agenda will be sent once all presenters are confirmed. For updates, please visit our workshop page.
Your workshop fees provide:
- Access to three days of interactive, hands-on learning — taking place September 23, 24, and 25 — with sessions led by approximately 22 interpreters from across Canada.
- Opportunities to connect and network with fellow interpreters throughout the workshop. Networking Room discussions will be hosted to encourage inclusive, easy-flowing conversations for all participants.
- Access to workshop materials, including notes shared via Menti and/or Miro slides. (Please note: the workshop will not be recorded.)
- A digital, fillable copy of the Workshop Workbook, designed to guide you through all three days. This will be sent to you by email a few days before the workshop.
Cancellation Policies
National Online Workshop (Sept. 23-25, 2025)
Registration for online events is non-refundable.
A registration name change is permitted prior to the conference by submitting a written request to info@interpretationcanada.ca. Administrative fees will apply.
In extenuating circumstances only (e.g., death, extreme weather event, serious illness), requests for a partial refund may be considered. Such requests must be submitted in writing with appropriate documentation and will be considered post-conference, when volunteer capacity allows.
Volunteer
Our workshop is mainly run by volunteers. If you would like to get involved with this workshop or future conferences, or assist Interpretation Canada in other ways, please contact us.
2026 National Conference—Save the Date!
Our 2026 National Conference will be in person in Kingston, Ontario from Sept 14-18, 2026.
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