Salo, M. (2024). “Embracing the New Palette: Integrating AI into Visual Arts Education.” Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference: Shaping Future Classrooms, Ontario Tech University (approved).

Salo, M. (2024). "Indigenous Brilliance in the Classroom: STEM for a New Generation." Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, University of Regina & First Nations University, May 21-24 (approved).

Salo, M., & Neepin, R. (2021). "Indigenizing an Urban Middle School During In-Person and Remote Learning Contexts." Unleashing Digital Learning Conference, Toronto District School Board, May 12, 2021.

Salo, M., and Neepin, R. (2021). “Sharing a Journey of Indigenizing a Middle School.” Parents and Caregivers as Partners Conference, Toronto District School Board, Toronto, October 16, 2021. 

Salo, M. (2018). “Goodbye Paper. Hello Apps!: Tools for School Administrators.” Google Camp 6.0 Conference, Toronto District School Board, November 3, 2018.

Salo, M. (2018). “Transforming Teaching in Tkaronto.” Presentation at the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Conference, Laurentian University, Sudbury.

Salo, M. (2018). “Urban Indigenous Education Centre.” Presentation at the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Conference, Laurentian University, Sudbury.

Salo, M., & Senk, T. (2017). “The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action; Two Years Later... Urban Indigenous Education in the TDSB.” Presented at the Toronto School Administrators Association (TSAA) 19th Annual Conference, Vaughan, ON, November 22-23, 2017.

Salo, M. (2017). “Tools for the Evolving Principal.” Google Camp 5.0, Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON. November 4, 2017.

Salo, M. (2017). “Sharing our Future: Towards indigenizing an urban middle school.” National Aboriginal Physical Activity & Wellness Conference, Truth & Reconciliation and Youth Development: Community & Cultural Development strand, Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario, University of Guelph, May 10, 2017.

Salo, M., & Shih, E. (2017). “Closing the Gap: Using Google Apps for Education with Special Education Students.” Google Camp 3.0 Conference, Toronto District School Board, Toronto, ON, February 20, 2017. 

Salo, M. (2013). “Digital storytelling: A video narrative documenting one journey in Indigenous Education.” Equity for All Conference, York University, Toronto, ON.

Salo, M. (2013). "Do Aboriginal issues matter to you?" Students as Researchers (StAR) Conference, October 24-25, 2013.

Salo, M. (2011). “Empowering Artistic Expression: Take Part Art.” Matter of the Arts Conference. York University, Toronto, ON. April 13, 2011. 

Salo, M. (2010). “Webcasts for Educators as Online Demonstration Classrooms: Vision for Arts Education.” United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 2nd World Congress on Arts Education, Core Competencies of Art Education Practitioners strand, Seoul, Korea.

Salo, M. (2010). “Once Upon a Time This was True: Re/claiming Indigenous (Her)stories using Arts-Based Narratives.” TRACES: Sustainable Art Education European Conference. International Art Society, University of Lapland, Finland. 

Salo, M. (2010). “Vision for Arts Education: Methodology behind the Revision of the Ontario Elementary Arts Curriculum Policy." TRACES: Sustainable Art Education European Conference. International Art Society, University of Lapland, Finland. 

Salo, M. (2010). “Reclaiming Histories using Arts-Based Narratives.” Presentation at Finn Forum IX, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON. May 4, 2010. 

Salo, M. (2010). “Shared Vision: Building Cross-cultural Understanding with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Students through the Arts.” TRACES: Sustainable Art Education European Conference. International Art Society, University of Lapland, Finland. 

Salo, M. (2010). “Redesigning the Arts Curriculum: Embracing Equity and Inclusion in Policy Reform.” Arts with a Social Justice Lens Conference. National Art Education Association (NAEA): Baltimore. April 17, 2010.

Salo, M. (2010). Enacting Equity, Social Justice and Inclusivity through Arts Education: Policy Change and a Province. Paper presented at the Arts for Social and Environmental Justice (ASEJ) Symposium, Laurier University Centre for Music in the Community, Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. May 2010.

Salo, M. (2010). “Introduction to Native Plants and Why They're Important.” Isogaisa 2010 Symposium and Festival: Indigenous Culture and Spirituality, Istindportalen Center, Sápmi (Norway). September 3-5, 2010.

Salo, M. (2010). Power of Literacy Through Arts. Presented at the Artspark: Igniting Creativity and Passion in Leading Through the Arts, Vaughn, City Playhouse Theatre, January 27.

Salo, M. (2009). “Take Note!: What's New for Music Educators in the Revised Elementary Arts Curriculum." Con Brio Conference. Ontario Music Educators’ Association and the Canadian Music Industry Education Committee, Toronto, ON. November 6, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009). “Music Links! Music implementation resources for Primary Educators!" Con Brio Conference. Ontario Music Educators’ Association and the Canadian Music Industry Education Committee, Toronto, ON. November 7, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009). “Exploring Innovations: What is new in the secondary Music Curriculum?" Con Brio Conference. Ontario Music Educators’ Association and the Canadian Music Industry Education Committee, Toronto, ON. November 7, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009). “So You’ve Got the Curriculum Blues: Exciting New Music Resources for Intermediate Educators!" Con Brio Conference. Ontario Music Educators’ Association and the Canadian Music Industry Education Committee, Toronto, ON. November 7, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009). “Re-Thinking the Curriculum: An Overview of the Comprehensive Renewal Process of an Arts Policy.” Arts with a Social Justice Lens Conference. National Art Education Association (NAEA): Minneapolis, MN. April 18-19, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009). “The Standards are not Written in Stone.” Arts with a Social Justice Lens Conference. National Art Education Association (NAEA): Minneapolis, MN. April 18-19, 2009.

Salo, M. (2009), “Vision for Arts Education.” Re-Vision Conference. Ontario Society for Education through Art, George Brown College, Toronto. ON.

Salo, M. (2008). “Artistic Evolution: Change in the Revised Arts Curriculum.” Northeastern Ontario Regional Arts Conference (NORAC), Sudbury Secondary School. October 3-4, 2008. 

Salo, M. (2008). “Environmental Education and the Revised Arts Curriculum.” Green Gallery Conference, Ontario Society for Education through Art. York University, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M. (2008). "The Kindergarten Program." Presentation to the Head of International Relations, Helsinki Education Department, and the Mayors of Helsinki-area Departments of Education from Finland. Ontario Ministry of Education, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M. (2007). "Shifts in Drama and Dance Education." Stepping into Character: Developing the Whole Child through Dance and Drama. 37th Annual Conference of the Council of Dance and Drama Educators. Blue Mountain, ON. October 26-28, 2007.

Salo, M., (2006). “Brushes with Success.” Art Trek: Continuing the Studio Journey Conference, Ontario Society for Education through Art, Rosedale Arts School & Gardiner Museum, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M., (2005). “A grab bag of engaging arts ideas.” Arts on Edge. Conference co-hosted by Council of Dance and Drama Educators and the Ontario Society for Education through Art, Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School, Brampton, ON.

Salo, M., (2004). “Early drawing and Literacy.” Art Stories, Our Stories Conference, Ontario Society for Education through Art, Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M. (2004). “Tech Fusion: Integrating Technology Across Art, Math, and Social Studies.” ECOO/2004: The 25th Annual Conference of the Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO). Delta Meadowvale Conference Centre, Mississauga, ON. May 5-7, 2004. 

Salo, M. (2003). “Integrating Indigenous Arts in Education: All Things Are Connected.” Art Without Borders: Global Visions and Cultural Connections Conference. Ontario Society for Education through Art. Sheridan College's Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville, ON. October 25, 2003.

Salo, M. (2002). “Art & Media: Exploring Integration in Creative Expression.” Intermediate Forum 3. Toronto District School Board. June 2002. 

Salo, M. (2002). “Drawing Approaches in the Elementary Classroom.” A Sense of Place Conference, Ontario Society for Education through Art, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON. 

Salo, M. (2001). Digital photo compositing in Adobe Photoshop. Photo Educator’s Forum, Ryerson University. May 2001. 

Salo, M. (2001). “Image compositing and illustration in Photoshop.” Art Reach. Canadian Society for Education through Art and Ontario Society for Education through Art co-hosted the National/Provincial Conference. Claude Watson School of the Arts. Toronto, ON. November 2001. 

Salo, M. (July 2000). “Layout and design with digital images in publishing.” Summer Tapestry Conference, TDSB Academic Services Information Technology, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M. (2000). “Artful Integration: Exploring Technology in the Arts Curriculum.” Intermediate Forum 2. Toronto District School Board. February 2000. 

Salo, M. (2000), “Adaptations to create Success for All.” Odyssey Conference, Ontario Society for Education through Art, Georgian College, Barrie, ON.

Salo, M. (April 2000). “Empowering Teaching with Technology: Strategies for Meeting Curriculum Expectations.” Tapestry Conference, TDSB Academic Services Information Technology, Toronto, ON. 

Salo, M. (August 1999). “Database development in the classroom.” Mentoring Information Technology Conference, Academic Services Information Technology, Toronto, ON.