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IDC’s 2026 National Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering Agenda

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2026

 

6:00 – 8:00 PM:  Pre-Registration / Vendor Set Up

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2026​

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8:00 – 9:00 AM: Doors Open, Registration, and Hot Buffet Breakfast
  • Fluffy scrambled eggs, need we say more! 

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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day One
  • Day One MC - Neil Belanger - CEO, IDC/BCANDS

  • Language of Love – A Short Film

 

9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speaker
  • Stephen Lytton - Actor, Activist, & Board President, IDC/BCANDS

 

10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
  • Themed Snack Station: 

 

10:30 – 12:00 PM: TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
  • It'll be good! 

 

1:00 – 2:30 PM: TBD
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2:30 – 3:00 PM: TBD
  • Themed Snack Station

 

3:00 – 4:30 PM: TBD​
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4:30 – 5:00 PM: Closing Comments for Day One - TBD
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                                                             WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th , 2026                                                                       

 

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Doors Open, Registration, and Hot Buffet Breakfast
  • Yes, there will be bacon! 

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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day Two
  • Day Two MC - TBD

  • Traditional Welcoming - TBD

 

9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speaker - TBD
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10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
  • Something awesome! 

 

10:30– 12:00 PM: TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
  • You'll want more!

 

1:00 – 2:30 PM: Community Living BC Panel
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2:30 – 3:00 PM: Networking Break & Refreshments
  • Themed Snack Station 

 
3:00 – 4:30 PM: TBD
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4:30 – 5:00 PM: Closing Comments for Day Two - TBD
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6:00 – 9:00 PM: Gathering Reception - NO POUTINE GRAVY THING!
  • Evening MC: TBD

  • Traditional Performance: TBD

  • Mix and mingle, recognition of sponsors and vendors, buffet and refreshments

  • Presentation of the Indigenous Disability Canada Partnership Award

  • Paper Airplane Contest (Big Cash Prizes!) 

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

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8:00 – 9:00 AM: Doors Open, Registration, and Hot Buffet Breakfast
  • No, no, not microwaved cornflakes. 

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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day Three
  • Day Three MC: TBD

  • Traditional Welcoming - TBD

 

9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speakers - TBD
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10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
  • Themed Snack Station: 

 

10:30 – 12:00 PM: - TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
  • Tasty Tidbits! 

 

1:00 – 2:30 PM: Fireside Chat w/ Panel - TBD
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2:30 – 3:00 PM: Networking Break & Refreshments
  • Themed Snack Station 

 

3:00 – 4:30 PM: TBD
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4:30 – 5:00 PM: Closing Comments for Day Three - TBD
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2026 Gathering Completion
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  IDC/BCANDS British Columbia Office

  #6 - 1610 Island Highway

  Victoria, British Columbia - V9B 1H8

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  IDC/BCANDS Ontario Office

  130 Albert Street, Suite 1103

  Ottawa, Ontario - K1P 5G4

Toll Free: 1-888-815-5511

Fax: 250-381-7312

gathering@bcands.bc.ca

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