AdvoCamp is CNIB’s annual flagship event that brings together guide dog handlers from across Canada to build advocacy skills, foster community, and inspire change. This year’s AdvoCamp will be offered virtually via Zoom throughout the month of September so that even more guide dog handlers can access this transformative experience from the comfort of their own homes.
Participants will engage in interactive workshops and sessions designed to strengthen their guide dog advocacy knowledge and confidence. Topics include an introduction to guide dog handler rights, a workshop about navigating difficult conversations, social events, and more! A full list of available sessions will be provided upon registration. Join us online to connect, learn, and lead change, together!
Guide Dog AdvoCamp 2025 – Virtual
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. Content will differ from session to session. Recordings will be made available for those unable to attend. ASL and other accommodations are available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact Stephanie Pilon, Manager, Advocacy & Campaigns at stephanie.pilon@cnib.ca or call 705-923-9923
Dates and times for sessions are as follows:
Session 1: Saturday, September 6 – Icebreaker, Social Activities
From 12-1:30 p.m. Pacific, 1-2:30 p.m. Mountain, 2-3:30 p.m. Central, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern, 4-5:30 p.m. Atlantic and 4:30–6 p.m. Nfld.
Session 2: Tuesday, September 9 – Introduction to Guide Dog Handler Rights
From 4-5:30 p.m. Pacific, 5-6:30 p.m. Mountain, 6-7:30 p.m. Central, 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern, 8-9:30 p.m. Atlantic and 8:30–10 p.m. Nfld.
Session 3: Thursday, September 11 – CNIB's Legal Support Offerings
From 10-11:30 a.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mountain, 12-1:30 p.m. Central, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern, 2-3:30 p.m. Atlantic and 2:30–4 p.m. Nfld.
Session 4: Saturday, September 13 – Canine Enrichment Ideas
From 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pacific, 12-1:30 p.m. Mountain, 1-3:30 p.m. Central, 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern, 3-4:30 p.m. Atlantic and 3:30–5 p.m. Nfld.
Session 5: Tuesday, September 16 – How To Read Your Dog's Behaviour
From 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mountain, 12-1:30 p.m. Central, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern, 2-3:30 p.m. Atlantic and 2:30–4 p.m. Nfld.
Session 6: Thursday, September 18 – Training For Useful, Non-Guiding Tasks
From 4-5:30 p.m. Pacific, 5-6:30 p.m. Mountain, 6-7:30 p.m. Central, 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern, 8-9:30 p.m. Atlantic and 8:30–10 p.m. Nfld.
Session 7: Tuesday, September 23 – Assertive Advocacy, Empowerment Not Entitlement
From 4-5:30 p.m. Pacific, 5-6:30 p.m. Mountain, 6-7:30 p.m. Central, 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern, 8-9:30 p.m. Atlantic and 8:30–10 p.m. Nfld.
Session 8: Thursday, September 25 – Mindfulness
From 12-1:30 p.m. Pacific, 1-2:30 p.m. Mountain, 2-3:30 p.m. Central, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern, 4-5:30 p.m. Atlantic and 4:30–6 p.m. Nfld.
Session 9: Saturday, September 27 – Trivia
From 12-1:30 p.m. Pacific, 1-2:30 p.m. Mountain, 2-3:30 p.m. Central, 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern, 4-5:30 p.m. Atlantic and 4:30–6 p.m. Nfld.
Session 10: Tuesday, September 30 – Panel Discussion
From 4-5:30 p.m. Pacific, 5-6:30 p.m. Mountain, 6-7:30 p.m. Central, 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern, 8-9:30 p.m. Atlantic and 8:30–10 p.m. Nfld.