2026 Community of Learning Conference

October 5 to 7, 2026, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Existing Together: Connection, Reflection, Growth & Resilience

This year’s Community of Learning Conference invites participants to join us on the Saskatchewan prairies for two enriching days of connection, reflection, and collective learning. Guided by the theme, Existing Together: Connection, Reflection, Growth & Resilience, we will explore what it means to support individuals, families, and communities in a rapidly changing world while remaining grounded in our shared values and purpose.

Through collaborative learning experiences, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for reflection, we will celebrate the strengths that exist within our national network and examine how connection fosters resilience, growth inspires innovation, and reflection deepens our impact. Together, we will strengthen relationships, share promising practices, and reaffirm our commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities across Canada.

The conference is being hosted collaboratively by Family Service Saskatoon, Navera Community Connections, Family Service Regina, Rooted Connections Regina, and Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords. Scroll through this page for information about registration, pricing, and the Conference Special Event.

Conference Special Event

Art Tour and Dinner at Remai Modern

The Remai Modern Art Museum is located in downtown Saskatoon. It holds a substantial collection, including the world’s most comprehensive collection of Pablo Picasso linocuts, alongside works by Canadian and international contemporary artists. Dinner for the evening will be provided by Hearth Restaurant, which showcases Saskatchewan ingredients along with a pinch of whimsy and a comfortable bar to sit at with a great cocktail.

  • Cost:
    • $120 per person (please purchase the $120 add-on tickets when you’re registering for the conference. Remember to purchase the add-on event ticket for yourself and any other attendees you’re registering who would like to attend the tour and dinner.)
  • Time:
    • Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Location:
    • 102 Spadina Crescent E

Attend the Annual Community of Learning Conference

A Community of Learners is a group of people who share values and beliefs and actively learn from one another.

The Family Service Canada community is interdependent. Each of us is responsible for receiving and sharing resources and points of view while sustaining a mutually respectful environment.

Technology makes it possible to connect across distances and throughout the year, but in-person connection is essential. Our annual Community of Learning Conference provides that connection and supports our development of trust and relationships.

Every year, one member hosts the conference—welcoming conference attendees to their city or town.

The Community of Learning Conference is Different Every Year

We build our conferences around a theme or prevalent issue. Agencies or subject matter experts facilitate learning sessions and lead discussions. In the past, content shared at the conference has included

  • Practical learning around essential non-profit functions like fund development or governance.
  • New initiatives like multi-agency collaborations.
  • Service opportunities like the F&ST program or different approaches to single-session counselling.
  • New research in areas like neuroscience and brain development that impacts how we serve families.

Every conference also includes ample opportunity to connect in smaller groups. Whether you want to discuss a specific issue or relax in your peers’ company, you’ll find it.

Dinner, drinks, and opportunities to experience some of what the host city offers are just some of the other aspects of the conference.