PACTcon 2026 Overview
PACTcon 2026 - Whitehorse, YT
The schedule is subject to enhancement, additions and change. All times are local to Whitehorse (GMT).
This page was last updated on December 1, 2025.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pre-Conference Events & Gatherings
- Arts Service Organizations Gathering
- Registration and Welcome Table
- Welcome events
Gwaandak Theatre presents The Awaken Festival
Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G9, Canada
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!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions about the community gatherings above? Please contact Program Manager Patricia, patriciac@pact.ca
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Hosted at Yukon Arts Centre (Whitehorse).
All day from 9:00am to 6:15pm
- Welcome & Opening Session
- Region Meetings
- Caucus Meetings
Tuesday April 21-Saturday April 26, 2026
Gwaandak Theatre presents The Awaken Festival
Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G9, Canada
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!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions? Please contact Patricia Cerra, patriciac@pact.ca
Thursday, April 23, 2026
All day from 9:30am to 5:30pm
- Annual General Meeting: Part 1/2
- Professional Development sessions
Gwaandak Theatre presents The Awaken Festival
Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G9, Canada
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!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions? Please contact Patricia Cerra, patriciac@pact.ca
Friday, April 24, 2026
All day from 9:00am to 5:30pm
- Annual General Meeting: Part 2/2
- Professional Development sessions
Gwaandak Theatre presents The Awaken Festival
Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G9, Canada
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!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions? Please contact Patricia Cerra, patriciac@pact.ca
Saturday, April 25, 2026
All day
- This final conference day currently 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. To purchase this Out of Town Excusrion and Closing conference Dinner click here.
Gwaandak Theatre presents The Awaken Festival
Kwanlin Dunn Cultural Centre - 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0G9, Canada
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!
For more information, please follow Gwaandak Theatre on social media (Facebook and Instagram) or check out their website at gwaandaktheatre.ca.
Questions? Please contact Patricia Cerra, patriciac@pact.ca
Questions about PACTcon 2026? Contact Program Manager Patricia at patriciac@pact.ca
We look forward to having you at PACTcon 2026!