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Connecting Through Care:
Belonging & Community in Action

Join Family Councils Ontario for a series of in-person events across Ontario, bringing together family council members, long-term care partners, and community leaders for days of collaboration, reflection, and connection.

Held in celebration of Family Council Week (June 6–12), the FCO Tour 2026 will explore how we can strengthen care and foster a deeper sense of belonging in long-term care communities.

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Tour Stops

Kingston

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Trillium Care Community 
790 Edgar Street, Kingston, ON (Court Building)

In partnership with the Family Council Network of Kingston and Area, we invite you to a day of learning, connection, and dialogue. The feature presentation will focus on person-centred and inclusive care practices, culture change in long-term care, and strategies to strengthen Family Councils. The day includes community booths, networking, and a Heart Beats Club-inspired movement session led by Kylie Vanderform.

Featured Speakers:
Michelle Fleming & Rachel Lithopoulos (Ontario CLRI at Bruyère Health)
Lindsay Passfield-Leu (Osgoode Care Centre)
Liane Pelissier & Cathleen Edwards (Family Councils Ontario)

 Lunch Included (Please advise of dietary restrictions) 

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Oakville

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Post Inn Village
203 Georgian Drive, Oakville, ON

This featured session will highlight compassionate, community-based approaches to supporting individuals and families navigating grief and life-limiting illness. Participants will also explore practical strategies to build and sustain strong Family Councils. Rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space, the session will explore how people are supported to share concerns, process grief, and navigate difficult life transitions with dignity and care.

Featured Speakers:
Frauke (Anne) Stewart (Holding Space Halton)
Sam Peck (Family Councils Ontario)

 Lunch Included (Please advise of dietary restrictions)  

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Sudbury

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pioneer Manor
960 Notre Dame Ave, Sudbury, ON

Featuring The Relational Approach: A New Way to Care Together, this interactive session led by Deborah Bakti will explore trust, communication, and relationship-building in long-term care. Participants will leave with practical tools and language they can apply right away.

Featured Speakers:
Deborah Bakti
Liane Pelissier & Natacha Dupuis (Family Councils Ontario)

 Lunch Included (Please advise of dietary restrictions)  

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Virtual Event

Thursday, June 11, 2026
This is a Microsoft Teams Event
SAVE THE DATE

Our virtual event on June 11, 2026, will bring the FCO Tour experience online, making it accessible to participants from across the province. In partnership with the Ontario CLRI, this session will feature a presentation focused on advancing knowledge, sharing leading practices, and strengthening connections across long-term care communities. Participants can expect a dynamic and engaging session with practical insights they can apply in their own settings, along with opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect in a virtual space.

Registration Coming Soon