Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: TBC
Description: A gathering for leaders of Art Service Organizations.
By invitation only.
Questions? Contact Executive Director Brad, bradl@pact.ca
Schedule
Whitehorse, YT
The schedule is subject to enhancement, additions and change. Please check back for more updates.
All times are local to Whitehorse (GMT).
This page was last updated on Thursday, March 18, 2026.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pre-Conference Events & Gatherings
More Pre-Conference events to be announced.
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: TBC
Description: This is an all-day specialized training session that offers a deeper understanding of mastering the necessary skill in negotiations.
There are limited spots and registration & an additional fee is required.
Application deadline is: Friday, February 6, 2026.
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Lobby, Sternwheeler Hotel
Description: The welcome table is open to pick up your PACTcon 2026 conference badge.
PACT looks forward to welcoming you and saying hello!
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: starting at 7:30pm
Description: An opportunity for First Timers to gather and connect before the start of the conference. Join to connect with PACT Board Members prior to the Kareoke event at The Old Fire Hall.
Light refreshments & bar will be open.
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Hosted at Yukon Arts Centre (Whitehorse).
All day from 9:00am to 6:30pm including:
- Welcome & Opening Session
- Keynote Address
- Region Meetings
- Caucus Meetings
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 8:30am
Location: Sternwheeler Hotel - Front Lobby
Description: Bus load in begins at 8:30am at the Sternwheeler Hotel.
Note: The bus ride from the Sternwheeler Hotel to the Yukon Arts Centre is 9 minutes. Yellow buses will be utilized. For private transportation options can be found here: Getting Around
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Location: Main Theatre
Description: PACTcon 2026 kicks off with the PACT Board Welcome, a Welcome to the Yukon with John Fingland, a speech from Minister Jen Gehmir, and a Keynote speech from Reneltta Arluk.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30am.
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 11:00am
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Main Gallery
Description: A gathering for participants in the Buddies Program. Meet in the Main Gallery for 'Buddies Bites' to meet with your Buddy in a space for a casual opportunity to connect. Light bites will be provided.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30am.
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 11:00am
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Lobby
Description: Lunch will be provided for attendees.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30AM.
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Various Rooms & Univeristy of Yukon, Various Rooms
- Region 1 (BC): Studio Theatre
- Region 2 (AB, YT, NT): Green Room
- Region 3 (MB, SK): YAC Upstairs Lobby
- Region 4 (ON, outside of Toronto): University of Yukon, Room A2204
- Region 5 (Toronto): Mainstage Theatre
- Region 6 (QC): Main Gallery
- Region 7 (NB, NS, PEI) & Region 8 (NL): Main Lobby
Description: An opportunity for delegates in respective regions to gather for 60-minutes during the conference.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30AM.
Questions: Contact Program Associate Panthea, pantheav@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Mini Gallery
Description: Coffee will be provided for delegates.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30AM.
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 2:00-3:15pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Various Spaces
- Regional Theatre Caucus: Main Gallery
- New Works Architects Caucus: Main Theatre
- Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Caucus: Studio Theatre
- Summer Theatre Caucus & Rural Theatre Caucus: Green Room
Description: An opportunity for delegates in respective caucuses to gather for 75-minutes during the conference.
Note: Transportation will be provided from the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30am.
Questions: Contact Program Associate Panthea, pantheav@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: University of Yukon, Room A2202
Description: A gathering for members of The Rising Tides Program during the conference.
Note: Transportation will be provided from the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30am.
Transportation will be provided from the Yukon Arts Centre. Bus load in begins at 5:00pm.
Questions: Contact Program Coordinator Andrea, andread@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 3:15-3:45pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Mini Gallery
Description: Coffee will be provided for delegates.
Note: Transportation will be provided from Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30AM.
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 3:45-5:00pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Various Spaces
- Category A Caucus: Main Theatre
- Creator Centric Caucus: Studio Theatre
Description: An opportunity for delegates in respective caucuses to gather for 75-minutes during the conference.
Note: Transportation will be provided from the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30AM.
The first round of buses will be departing the Yukon Arts Centre back to the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 5:00pm.
Questions: Contact Program Associate Panthea, pantheav@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre
Description: Bus load in begins at 5:00pm at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Note: The bus ride from the Yukon Arts Centre to the Sternwheeler Hotel is 9 minutes. Yellow buses will be utilized. For private transportation, options can be found here: Getting Around
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre, Various Spaces
- Indigenous Caucus: Main Theatre
- Affiliates & Non-members Caucus: Studio Theatre
Description: An opportunity for delegates in respective caucuses to gather for 75-minutes during the conference.
Note: Transportation will be provided from the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 8:30am.
The last round of buses will be departing the Yukon Arts Centre back to the Sternwheeler Hotel. Bus load in begins at 6:30pm.
Questions: Contact Program Associate Panthea, pantheav@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Yukon Arts Centre
Description: Bus load in begins at 6:30pm at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Note: The bus ride from the Yukon Arts Centre to the Sternwheeler Hotel is 9 minutes. Yellow buses will be utilized. For private transportation, options can be found here: Getting Around
Questions: Contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: TBA
Description: The Alliance of Asian Canadians in the Performing Arts is gathering! A continuation of Stop Asian Hate meetings held at PACTCon in Montreal and Halifax, Asian Canadian Leadership will meet up for a session of dumpling making and lively conversations about arts leadership, and how we are navigating the challenging landscape in our communities across the country. It's time to dig in and also celebrate these dynamic times.
Note: Due to the nature of the meeting and activity, (dumpling making and eating!), the evening will be currently held in an intimate space (Gloria Mok's house!) and will have limited capacity. Rides will also be coordinated so please RSVP as soon as possible. Please mention if you have any dietary concerns and we can do our best to accommodate.
RSVP deadline: April 1, 2026.
Questions & to RSVP: Contact Matthew, producer@bocadellupo.com
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 8:00-9:30pm
Location: The Old Fire Hall, Downtown Whitehorse
Description: A curated evening of short performances with Yukon artists hosted by Pivot Theatre. Free with your conference registration! Donations will be accepted. Line up to be announced closer to, but reserve your spot now!
Note: Short Works for PACT Nights will also be playing on Thursday, April 23. It will be the same show on both nights.
RSVP here: PACT Nights — Pivot Theatre
Questions: Contact Pivot Theatre Artistic Director, Jacob, jacob@pivotyukon.ca
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
All day from 9:30am to 5:00pm including:
- Annual General Meeting: Part 1/2. AGM Materials.
- Professional Development Sessions
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Friday, April 24, 2026
All day from 9:00am to 5:30pm including:
- Annual General Meeting: Part 2/2. AGM Materials.
- Professional Development sessions
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
All day
- Additional sessions
- This final conference day also features:
- Travel to Haa Shagóon Hídi Carcross in the early afternoon
- An Awards & Closing Reception & Closing Conference Dinner**
- Travel back to the hotel
*More information about this day will be released at a later date.
**Please Note: The final day will be an opt-in add on to purchase alongside your conference registration.
Purchase Out of Town Excursion and Closing conference Dinner
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
There is no conference programming today. Below is additional opportunities to enjoy in Whitehorse.
Date: Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 26
Time: multiple times
Location: Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St
Description: The Awaken Festival features events throughout the week.
Some in-person events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre will include three national Performance Showcases (taking place Friday April 24 at 7:00pm and Saturday April 25 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm) as well as the one-day Awaken Theatre Gathering on Sunday April 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
A limited number of discounted ticket/registration packages for the Showcases and Awaken Theatre Gathering will be made available to PACTcon attendees!
Links: For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions about PACTcon? Contact Program Manager Patricia at patriciac@pact.ca
We look forward to having you at PACTcon 2026!