Daily Agenda

Friday, June 13, 2025

 

8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
Starting the day in a good way.
9:00 a.m. Opening
Prayer, opening remarks and housekeeping.
9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion led by Stan Wesley
The cancer journey from the various perspectives of cancer patients, caregivers and health supports.
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Cedar Teachings with Sylvia Recollet
Teachings about cedar and cedar baths.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Erin Peltier
Importance of screening and age guidelines for men and women; care plan process following a suspicion of cancer based on screening results; barriers in our health care system.
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Keeping Your Spirit Ignited
With Elder Gloria Oshkabewisens-McGregor and Chop Waindubence
3:30 p.m. End of day one

Saturday, June 14, 2025

 

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Starting the day in a good way.
9:00 a.m. Opening
Prayer, opening remarks and housekeeping.
9:30 a.m. Self-Care Stations
Choose one: Cedar Bath Foot Soaks, Songs with Hand Drum and Shaker, Beaded Cancer Ribbon Lapel Pin, Making Medicine Pouch.
10:45 a.m. Self-Care Stations
Choose a second: Cedar Bath Foot Soaks, Songs with Hand Drum and Shaker, Beaded Cancer Ribbon Lapel Pin, Making Medicine Pouch.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lacey Pitre
Common cancer types treated within our region; what to expect during your first appointment with an oncologist; different types of oncologists; Dr. Pitre’s role as the Lead in Oncology.
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Medicine Talk with Joe Pitawanakwat
Discussion about using medicines throughout the cancer journey.
3:30 p.m. Closing
Closing remarks