HSABC Regional Event Series: Okanagan
June 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
HSABC is excited to announce that we are bringing our Regional Event Series to Kelowna in June!
Join sector experts and local knowledge keepers for a full day of insightful workshops, engaging discussions, and valuable community connection.
Event Details:
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Coast Capri Hotel
1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Meals: Continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and refreshments included
Advance Registration now open to HSABC Members: $100 per attendee
General Registration will open April 28, 2026: $150 per attendee.
Event Schedule:
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Sign in and Breakfast |
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Welcome and Land Acknowledgement |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Workshop: Decolonization and Advocacy with Rhiannon Bennett |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch Hour |
| 1:00pm– 2:30pm | Regional Roundtable: Reflections, Challenges, and Successes in Community |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Workshop: Mental Health and Substance Use with Dr Heather Fulton |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Reflections and Closing |
Instructors:
Training highlights:
Decolonization and Advocacy with Rhiannon Bennett: Gain a foundational understanding of decolonization and how you can meaningfully contribute to dismantling colonial systems and rebuilding for Indigenous rights and sovereignty.
Mental Health and Substance Use with Dr Heather Fulton: This 2-hour session focuses on practical, frontline approaches to supporting people experiencing concurrent mental health and substance use challenges. Designed for those working in the homelessness sector, the session explores how mental health and substance use disorders develop and are maintained. Special attention will be focused on common myths and how to respond effectively in complex, real-world situations.
Additional event information:
Onsite mental health, cultural, and peer supports will be available. We hope you have all the in-person support, accessible amenities, useful resources, and clear information you need to keep yourselves safe during your time with us. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Please confirm any allergies, accessibility, and/or additional support needs during the registration process. If you need any assistance or additional support, please email info@hsa-bc.ca.
Important Documents:
Regional Event Series: Terms and Conditions