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2026 Chisasibi Residential School Gathering
Quebec

Canada

August 3, 2030 - August 7, 2030

09:00AM - 12:00AM CDT

Agenda Full Agenda At a Glance Agenda
Monday, August 3, 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026
09:30AM - 12:00PM
Mitchuap set-up
01:00PM - 05:00PM
Arrival: Welcoming of guests and registration
Fireplace
03:00PM - 05:00PM
Introduction and Opening George E. Pachano
Fireplace

03:00PM - 03:00PM
Lighting of Sacred Fire and drumming
Fireplace

06:00PM - 07:00PM
Supper (provided)
07:00PM - 09:00PM
Traditional social activity: bring your own crafts, beadwork/sewing
Auditorium

07:00PM - 09:00PM
Note: Museum (open all day) and tourism (9:00 - 5:00) and Bingo night
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Breakfast
Banquet Hall
09:00AM - 09:15AM
Opening Prayer and Drum Group
Fireplace

09:15AM - 09:30AM
Opening Remarks
Banquet Hall

09:30AM - 10:30AM
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Windego – Moving on
Banquet Hall

10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break - Ice breakers
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Speakers: Janie & Roderick Pachanos - Colonization & Residential School Effects
Banquet Hall

12:00PM - 01:00PM
Lunch (provided)
01:00PM - 02:45PM
Ahyaanischataauwinh rites of passage: Emily & Eddie Sam
Banquet Hall

03:00PM - 03:15PM
Break
03:15PM - 05:00PM
Novel Speaker
Banquet Hall

03:15PM - 05:00PM
Drum Making Workshop
Banquet Hall

07:00PM - 09:00PM
Evening Sweat (mix)
Rene's
09:00PM - 09:00PM
Traditional medicine table (Norman Neacappo) available throughout the gathering and community members are welcome to showcase their talents: arts and crafts sales are welcomed!
09:00PM - 09:00PM
NOTE: Chisasibi Elders will be available in the fireplace area to showcase their traditional tools and craft-making throughout the gathering from Wednesday - Thursday. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Fireplace area
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Breakfast
Banquet Hall
09:00AM - 09:30AM
Opening Prayer: Abraham Bearskin
Banquet Hall

09:30AM - 10:30AM
Abraham Bearskin: Unloading your Trauma and moving on with your healing path. Sharing IRS stories and social activity
Banquet Hall

10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Sharing (continued)
Banquet Hall
12:30PM - 01:30PM
Lunch
01:30PM - 03:00PM
Visit Fort George (both sites) RC Mission site (Anglican/Catholic) Traditional Ceremony (Limited space, sign-up sheet will be provided)
01:30PM - 03:00PM
Teachings with Elders (for those who are not going to the Island)
Banquet Hall
03:00PM - 03:15PM
Break
03:15PM - 05:30PM
Open mic for lived experience. Sharing circle: Dennis Windego
Banquet Hall

06:00PM - 07:00PM
Supper
07:00PM - 11:00PM
Traditional social activity: beadwork/sewing and Evening sweat (mix)
Rene's
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Breakfast
Mitchuap
08:00AM - 08:00AM
Fort George Island visit (rain or shine)

09:00AM - 10:25AM
Presentation: Gloria George Community Wellness
Banquet Hall
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Presentation: Gloria George Community Wellness (continued)
Banquet Hall
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Testimonies
Banquet Hall
12:30PM - 01:30PM
Lunch
01:30PM - 02:15PM
Youth Speaker - Intergenerational Trauma - A journey of understanding
Banquet Hall

02:15PM - 03:00PM
James Bobbish - Cree Language Commissioner
Banquet Hall

02:30PM - 05:00PM
Workshop: Dennis Wendigo – Resilience pathways to healing
Banquet Hall

03:00PM - 03:15PM
Break
06:00PM - 07:00PM
Supper: drums and feasting
Banquet Hall
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Breakast
Banquet Hall
09:00AM - 10:30AM
Closing Remarks
Banquet Hall