We'll kick off the day with a light breakfast and an opportunity to connect with other participants. Please check in upon arrival and enjoy some time to mingle before the day’s activities begin.

Breakfast Menu

Continental Buffet

Assortment of Mini Muffins, Danish, and Butter Croissants

Unsweetened Greek Yogurt

Fresh Diced Fruit (GF / DF)

Selection of Cereals, Chilled Skim and Whole Milk

Butter and Fruit Preserves

Toaster Station with Bagels and Assorted Breads

Assorted Juices

Starbucks Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tazo Teas

Opening remarks, followed by a brief overview of the day’s schedule, logistics and important information.

Led by Donna Augustine. 

Participants can choose from three workshops: 

Option 1: Youth Voices, Community Change: Advancing Social Inclusion Through Youth Leadership in Moncton

Facilitator: Christin Allain, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Ellen Jeffries, Community Development Officer – Seniors and Youth, City of Moncton
• Mercy Ashogbon, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
• Felix Robichaud, Open Sky Co-operative 
• Summer Primrose, Integrated Youth Services, YMCA

Option 2: Building an Inclusive Community Through Mental Health Collaboration and Support

Facilitator: Josee Cormier, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Melanie LeBlanc Sturgeon, Atlantic Wellness
• Amy O’Keefe, Horizon Health Network
• Dale Hicks, Rising Tide
• Joël Pelletier, CMHA

Option 3: Advancing Social Inclusion Through Indigenous Partnership, Voice, and Reconciliation

Facilitator: Diani Blanco, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Angelique Reddy, Inclusion and Employee Engagement Advisor, City of Moncton
• Maha Imazitene, MAGMA
• Ali Ettarnichi, Muslim Association
• Ketan Raval, Moncton Cares 

Take a break, enjoy a coffee and connect with fellow participants.

Keynote speaker to be announced soon. 

During lunch, we’ll celebrate community members through recognition presentations, followed by a live performance.

Lunch Menu

Fresh rolls and butter

Egusi Soup (Thick Soup from melon seeds, spinach, vegetables, served with fufu)
Nigeria

Tabbouleh (Salad with Bulgur wheat, tomatoes, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil)
Syria

Mapo Tofu (Soft Tofu in spicy sauce)
China

Adobo (Pork marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, with white rice)
Philippines

Biryani (Fragan Rice with spices, saffron, chicken)
India

Starbucks Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Tazo Teas

Participants can choose from three workshops:  

Option 1: Aging with Dignity and Connection: Strengthening Senior-Led Social Inclusion in Moncton

Facilitator: Caroline Korytko, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Mike Richard, Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee
• Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, UdeM, Nursing Homes Without Walls
• Cicely Samuel, Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee

Option 2: Welcoming Talent, Building Opportunity: Advancing Newcomer Inclusion Through Business and Economic Collaboration

Facilitator: Maruf Hassan, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Michelle Ménard, Southeast Regional Service Commission
• Lise LeBlanc, PETL
• Kim Wilson, Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce
• Rachel Slipp, Immigration Strategy Officer City of Moncton 
• Patrick Richard, DMCI

Option 3: From Policy to Place: Advancing Affordable Housing Through Partnership, Planning, and Community Action

Facilitator: Yves Belliveau, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists:

• Peter Corbyn, New Brunswick Nonprofit Housing Association
• Sarah Anderson, Director, Planning and Development, City of Moncton
• Cory Herc, Human Development Council 
• Dale Hicks, Rising Tide

Take a break, enjoy a coffee and connect with fellow participants.

Participants can choose from three workshops:  

Option 1: Naming Racism, Creating Change: Local Action for a More Inclusive Moncton

Facilitator: Diani Blanco, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists

• Angelique Reddy, Inclusion and Employee Engagement Advisor, City of Moncton
• Maha Imazitene, MAGMA
• Ali Ettarnichi, Muslim Association
• Ketan Raval, Moncton Cares 

Option 2: From Access to Dignity: Strengthening Food Security Through Community Partnership and Inclusive Systems

Facilitator: Josee Cormier, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists

• Nikki Dancause, Peter McKee Centre
• Stephane Sirois, FeedNB
• Leon Baker, Harvest House
• Jill Van Horne, Food For All NB
• Marie-Eve Brideau, NB Public Health

Option 3: From Engagement to Belonging: Strengthening Civic Participation Through Volunteerism, Community Leadership, and City Collaboration  

Facilitator: Councillor Felix LeBlanc, Moncton Social Inclusion Committee

Panelists

• Debbi LeBlanc, Greater Moncton Volunteer Centre
• Shelley Morton, Moncton City Clerk
• Pamela O’Brien, Volunteer
• Heather Fraser, Moncton Cares

We'll wrap up the day with closing remarks, a live performance and an opportunity to connect and network with fellow participants.