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
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Fluffy scrambled eggs, need we say more!
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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day One
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Day One MC - Neil Belanger - CEO, IDC/BCANDS
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Language of Love – A Short Film
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speaker
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Stephen Lytton - Actor, Activist, & Board President, IDC/BCANDS
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
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Themed Snack Station:
10:30 – 12:00 PM: TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
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It'll be good!
1:00 – 2:30 PM: TBD
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2:30 – 3:00 PM: TBD
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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
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Yes, there will be bacon!
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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day Two
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Day Two MC - TBD
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Traditional Welcoming - TBD
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speaker - TBD
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10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
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Something awesome!
10:30– 12:00 PM: TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
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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
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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!
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Evening MC: TBD
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Traditional Performance: TBD
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Mix and mingle, recognition of sponsors and vendors, buffet and refreshments
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Presentation of the Indigenous Disability Canada Partnership Award
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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
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No, no, not microwaved cornflakes.
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9:00 – 9:30 AM: Welcome to Day Three
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Day Three MC: TBD
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Traditional Welcoming - TBD
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Key Note Speakers - TBD
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10:00 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
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Themed Snack Station:
10:30 – 12:00 PM: - TBD
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12:00 – 1:00 PM: Buffet Lunch & Networking Break
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Tasty Tidbits!
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Fireside Chat w/ Panel - TBD
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2:30 – 3:00 PM: Networking Break & Refreshments
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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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