Sympozjum Nauczania Jezyka Polskiego 2025
Teaching Polish Symposium 2025
September 19-21, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta
O Sympozjum
About the Symposium
In September 2025, Edmonton hosted the Teaching Polish Symposium, bringing together 146 delegates from across North America to discuss the future of Polish language education.
The Polonia Foundation in Alberta was proud to serve as Patron of this important event. Foundation President William Chodkiewicz provided a welcome letter included in the official symposium program.
The symposium was chaired by John Szumlas, Honourary Consul of Poland in Edmonton, and featured presentations from educators and experts in Polish language instruction.
146
Delegates
3
Days
3
Partner Schools
2025
Edmonton, AB
Witamy serdecznie wszystkich uczestnikow sympozjum.
“We warmly welcome all symposium participants. The preservation of Polish language and culture is at the heart of our Foundation's mission.”
Szkoly Partnerskie
Partner Schools
Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish School
Edmonton
Maria Chrzanowska Polish School
Edmonton
St. John Paul II Polish School
Calgary
Organizacja Sympozjum
Symposium Leadership
The symposium was organized under the chairmanship of John Szumlas, Honourary Consul of Poland in Edmonton. His leadership brought together educators, community leaders, and language experts from across North America.
The symposium addressed critical topics in Polish language education, including curriculum development, digital resources, and strategies for engaging younger generations with Polish language and culture.
Key Symposium Topics
- Polish language curriculum development
- Digital learning resources
- Engaging diaspora youth
- Heritage language preservation
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