Flourish Wellness Conference 2026
Nurture . Restore . Thrive
A wellness conference created for people who give a lot and are ready to refill.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium | Brandon
Registration: $200
Includes full-day programming, coffee breaks, lunch, and materials.
Early Bird rates available.
Early Bird registration includes a copy of Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s new book, I Hope So.
Discount codes available for eligible participants. If cost is a barrier, please contact us.
For social sector workers, non-profit professionals, caregivers, and educators.
What to Expect at Flourish
Flourish is a one-day wellness conference designed to support people who care for others, offering a balance of learning, reflection, connection, and restoration.
Interactive, human-centred sessions
Workshops designed to be practical, engaging, and grounded in real life.
Tools you can use right away
Strategies that support resilience, boundaries, communication, and wellbeing.
Space to pause and reconnect
Time for reflection, movement, creativity, and rest.
Connection with people who understand your work
A shared space with others who face similar pressures and responsibilities.
A gentle, welcoming pace
Designed to support nervous systems — not overload them.
Program at a Glance
Morning workshops focused on resilience and boundaries
Midday connection, nourishment, and creative play
Afternoon sessions centered on joy, movement, and expression
Closing keynote focused on hope and sustainable wellbeing
Full conference schedule below.
Conference Speakers
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Closing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is an award-winning psychologist and one of the world’s most trusted voices on resilience, stress, and hope. Known for delivering science with heart, she helps people and organizations thrive without sacrificing wellbeing.
Mireille Saurette
Mireille Saurette is a Wellness Advisor at Assiniboine College, where she has supported student and staff wellbeing since 2013. With extensive training in mindfulness, yoga, and somatic practices, she brings a grounded and inclusive approach to wellness.
Cece Tardiff
Cece Tardiff is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and founder of Amani Routes Counselling in Brandon. Her work focuses on trauma, boundaries, burnout, and sustainable care, supporting long-term wellbeing without over-functioning.
Jessica Dumas
Jessica Dumas is an Executive Speaker Coach and Leadership Strategist who helps leaders and teams communicate with confidence and authenticity. A member of Keeseekowenin First Nation, she brings a powerful focus on voice, presence, and empowerment.
Dawn Chartrand
Dawn Marie Chartrand is a visual artist, singer-songwriter, and wellness facilitator from Rolling River First Nation, based in Winnipeg. Through OM-Digenous Yoga and Wellness, she offers yoga, laughter yoga, and creative wellness experiences that invite connection, expression, and joy for people of all ages.
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Full Conference Schedule
Morning
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Light Breakfast
Arrive, settle in, and connect over a light breakfast.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Workshop: Mindful Resilience
Stress Reduction for People Who Care for Others
Mireille Saurette
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Workshop: Boundaries Without Guilt
Protecting Your Energy
Cece Tardiff
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch, Play & Collective Canvas
Nourishment, connection, and creative expression.
Afternoon
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: Expressive Wellness
Gentle Movement and Laughter
Dawn Marie Chartrand
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Workshop: Finding Play
Rediscover Joy & Creativity
Jessica Dumas
3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Keynote
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Closing & Farewell
Schedule subject to change.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Flourish is designed to be a welcoming and inclusive space for all participants.
The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium is wheelchair accessible, and we are committed to reducing barriers to participation wherever possible. If you have accessibility needs, dietary considerations, sensory considerations, or require accommodations to fully participate in the conference, we encourage you to let us know during registration or by contacting us in advance.
We recognize that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Participants are invited to engage in sessions in ways that feel supportive and comfortable for them, including stepping out, resting, or adapting activities as needed.
If you have questions or would like to discuss specific accommodations, please contact us at jamie@uwwcmanitoba.ca