Indigenous Organ Health Summit IN PERSON

Schedule

Tue Jun 09 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre | Thunder Bay, ON

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Exploring Indigenous kidney & liver health through lived experiences, expert insights and conversations on organ donation and transplant.
About this Event

Join Us at the Indigenous Organ Health Summit!

Get ready for an inspiring in-person and online event focused on organ health within Indigenous communities. Connect with experts, share stories, and explore organ donation and transplant together. Whether you're waiting for an organ transplant, a loved one of someone waiting, living with chronic kidney or liver disease, a healthcare provider, or just curious, this summit offers a great chance to learn and collaborate in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss out on meaningful talks, workshops, and networking opportunities all dedicated to making a difference!
Local shuttles to Valhalla Conference Centre provided- contact [email protected] to learn more.
Lunch provided.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM
Elder Welcome
πŸ•‘: 12:10 PM
Staying Mentally Healthy While Waiting
πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM
Navigating the Healthcare System: North to South
πŸ•‘: 12:50 PM
Finding a Living Organ Donor
πŸ•‘: 01:10 PM
Living Donation: Questions, Concerns & Truths
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM
LUNCH
πŸ•‘: 01:50 PM
Screening of A Sacred Gift & Q&A
πŸ•‘: 02:20 PM
Caregiver Journey
πŸ•‘: 02:40 PM
Indigenous Kidney Health Project
πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM
Honouring the Gift: Perspectives on Organ Donation Round Table
πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM
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Where is it happening?

Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, 1 Valhalla Inn Road, Thunder Bay, Canada

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