2026 Folk Canada Conference: Peer Sessions

October 15-17, in Hamilton, Ontario: 2026 Folk Canada Conference – Peer Sessions.

As part of Folk Canada’s  ongoing commitment to strengthening an inclusive Canadian folk music ecosystem. The 2026 Folk Canada Conference includes a full schedule of keynotes, panels, workshops, roundtable discussions, and peer-to-peer sessions.

Thursday, October 15, 2026:

9:30am – 11:00am: Festival Organizers with Valerie Shantz

11:00am – 12:30pm: Neurodiverse Delegates with Jaymie Karn

11:00am – 2:30pm: Bimiwizh Indigenous Community Gathering with Nimkish Younging & Amanda Rheaume

12:00pm – 1:30pm: 55+ Delegates with Jenny Allen

1:00pm – 2:30pm: Agents with Carolina G’ala

1:00pm – 2:30pm: 2SLGBTQIA+ Delegates with Mitra Shreeram

Friday, October 16, 2026:

10:00am – 11:30am: Concert Series and Venue Presenters with Suze Casey

12:00pm – 1:30pm: Managers with Mark Watson

12:00pm – 1:30pm: Rassemblement de délégué(e)s francophones with Cecile Doo Kingue

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Black Delegates with Naledi Sunstrum

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Pan-Asian Delegates with Janice Jo Lee

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Delegates under 30 with Paula Sofia Morales

2:30pm – 4:00pm: Parents and Caregivers with Laura Spink

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Family Musicians with Tiiu Strutt

Saturday, October 17, 2026:

10:00am – 11:30am: House Concert Hosts with Leonard Podolak

10:30am – 12:00pm: Latiné Delegates with Luisa Maria Gonzales

12:30pm – 2:00pm: Delegates with Disabilities with Rachel Marks

12:30pm – 2:00pm: Sobriety Support Circle with Mike T Kerr

1:30pm – 3:00pm: Conference of Conferences with Jennifer Roe

View the full 2026 Folk Canada Conference schedule here