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Ways to Participate

We would be honoured for you to join us at one of the upcoming in-person events near you. Upcoming event locations appear below; however, if you’re unable, or prefer not to attend in person, Dr. DeGagné would appreciate receiving the input you have to share with him through any of the following:
Submit Online
Email Us
Phone Us Toll-Free
1-833-977-5668 and leave a voicemail. Someone will respond to you promptly.
Write to Us
Indian Hospital Foundation Engagement, PO Box 30068, Gatineau RPO Montclair, QC., J8Y 0B4

Upcoming Engagements

Do you want to participate at an upcoming in-person engagement session? Below is a list of the next few events, which will be updated regularly, so please keep checking back to see the new communities that have been added.
Winnipeg, Manitoba — June 10, 2026
Brandon, Manitoba — June 12, 2026
Sioux Lookout, Ontario — June 23, 2026
Sioux Lookout, Ontario — June 24, 2026
If you do not see an event near your community in the near future, check back later as the list will be regularly updated with new locations. Participation at in-person events is voluntary and no financial compensation will be provided. However, some travel expenses can be supported for registered participants. Participants must register for an engagement session in order to attend in person. Please do not show up without registering as we need to ensure there is space and appropriate services and support for the number of attendees. We will provide you with detailed information about the engagement sessions and what to expect after you register.

Register Here

This is a registration form for in-person engagement sessions for Survivors of Federal Indian Hospitals included in the Settlement Agreement and their families. Each event will be Indigenous-led and Survivor-focused. Please only register for one in-person event. In order to ensure people may participate meaningfully at the meetings, spaces are limited. We want to allow as many people as possible to share their voices and be heard. 

In these facilitated sessions, participants will be asked to provide input on the creation of a Foundation for healing and wellness, education, research, commemoration, the preservation of history, protection of languages, and location of burial sites associated with Federal Indian Hospitals. Each session will respect cultural and health protocols. Culturally-appropriate Elders and mental health support will be available to all participants free of charge.

For those Survivors and family members who cannot or do not wish to attend an in-person session, or if you have further thoughts to share after participating at an event, you can provide your input through our online submission form, by email, regular mail or telephone.

Registration Form for In-Person Engagement Session

Fields marked with * are required.

Are you a Survivor or family member of one of the thirty-three Federal Indian Hospitals listed in the Settlement Agreement? *
This engagement process is focused on seeking input from those individuals directly impacted by the Federal Indian Hospitals. Thank you for respecting Survivors and their families’ space. You can still make your voice heard by providing a submission through the online form.

About Your Experience

Your Information
Please provide at least one way for us to reach you — either an email address or a phone number.

Session Selection
Please register for only one in-person event. In order to make sure people feel supported at the meetings, spaces are limited. We want to allow as many people as possible to share their voices.
This engagement session is full. To ensure the highest level of participation, our sessions have limited capacity. You will be placed on a waitlist or you can register for another session in your region. Alternatively, you can share your input through our online submission form, by email, regular mail, or telephone. Visit our contact page for details.

Accessibility & Support Needs
Such as: mobility or accessibility needs, dietary restrictions, health needs, language interpretation (if yes, please indicate language you are most comfortable speaking).
Please tell us about your needs and how we can best support your full participation.

Additional Information
Limit: 150 characters

Agreements and Waivers
Please read and check any item you agree to.
Would you like your name to be shared with the future Foundation to be contacted about future activities? *
I have just checked that I am giving my consent to have my name and contact information shared with the future Foundation

Acknowledgements
Please read and check each item before submitting. *

Summary of Engagements

Detailed handwritten notes will be taken at every session. While all notes taken will be utilized by Dr. DeGagné to prepare the Foundation Plan or any reports on the engagement sessions, shorter summaries of the feedback received at each session will be shared in this section.

Pre-engagement Process

Prior to beginning the formal engagement process, the Indian Hospitals Foundation Engagement Support Team convened a series of small meetings with Dr. DeGagné and Survivors and their supports who were involved in the litigation and the settlement process. The sessions were designed to inform the broader cross-country engagement process. Sessions were held from December, 2025 to February, 2026 in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Iqaluit, and Vancouver.