GENERATIONS RISE
WHEN MEN SHOW UP.
Where Are the Fathers:
The Fatherhood and Legacy Summit
Location:
SAW Centre, Ottawa
Date/Time:
June 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HIGHLIGHTS
The Blueprint for Modern Leadership and Family Impact.
Most men don’t need another lecture.
They need a playbook.
Whether you are:
Navigating a major life transition
A single man wanting to grow
Leading a blended family
Mentoring the next generation
This one-day summit equips you with the tactical strategies and community support to level up your leadership.
This Summit Is For
The Evolving Dad:
For fathers navigating major life shifts, career changes, or new family responsibilities who want to stay sharp and grounded.
The Future Father:
For single men who want to build discipline, emotional stability, leadership, and a strong foundation before stepping into marriage, mentorship, or fatherhood.
The Modern Co-Parent:
For single parents, co-parents, and those guiding blended families who are seeking less friction, more clarity, and unbreakable emotional stability for their kids.
The Choice/Circumstance Mentor:
For stepdads, uncles, grandfathers, and male role models who have stepped up by choice or circumstance to guide a youth's life.
The Community Changemaker:
For mentors, teachers, and leaders who recognize that strengthening the presence of healthy men is the fastest way to repair our communities.
Feature Panels
Two Seats, One Driver
Co-parenting, blended family structures, and community building can be exhausting. Stop the friction. This panel offers practical communication tips to help you build a unified front, navigate shared custody, and relationships to create an emotionally secure environment where a child can thrive.
Perfect for: Co-parents, single parents, blended families, single men
Legacy Over Luxury
True wealth isn't about short-term trends; it's about long-term stewardship. Discover the discipline behind smart financial planning, intentional brand development, and modeling the values that will shape your children’s children.
Perfect for: Fathers and mentors focused on building a lasting family foundation.
Fit to Lead
High-demand lives require high-level sustainability. Learn how to manage the intense physical, mental, and emotional pressures of modern fatherhood without burning out. Get practical advice on maintaining your health and wellness so you can show up fully for the people who depend on you.
Perfect for: Busy dads and high-performing leaders.
Panelists
Supporting thousands of fathers and building strong communities across the National Capital Region.
Helping men navigate stress, relationships, and resilience with clarity and emotional strength.
Helping high performers, athletes, and professionals recover, develop strength, and stay injury-free.
Helping families eliminate millions in debt and build lasting financial stability.
Helping brands and leaders build with clarity, purpose, and cultural impact.
Helping men preserve stories, values, and lessons that shape stronger generations.
Our Emcee
Patrick Loiselle
Registered Nurse, wellness educator, and founder of IV Alchemy, blending health, performance, and authentic leadership through live hosting, wellness education, and community impact.
Our Moderator
Myriam Georges-Estigène
Registered Psychotherapist and founder of Thoughtful Therapist, creating accessible conversations around mental health, healing, and community connection.
An Immersive Community Experience
The Spoken Word Opener: Skip the dry introductions. We kick off at 8:00 AM with a powerful, live spoken-word performance capturing the raw complexities, struggles, and undeniable strengths of modern fatherhood.
“For My Dad” Exhibition: Experience an exclusive, moving gallery by BEING Studio featuring artwork created by artists with developmental disabilities, celebrating their unique bonds and memories with their fathers.
The Creation Hub: A FREE family-friendly, interactive space designed for hands-on creative engagement and meaningful connection.
Community Resources
Fatherhood and Men’s Support
Dad Central Canada
Fatherhood resources, parenting support, and programs focused on engaged fathers.
Families Canada
National organization supporting families through community-based programs and partnerships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa
Youth mentorship and positive male role model support.
Mental Health and Caregiver Support
The Royal Mental Health Centre
Mental health care, education, and support services in Ottawa.
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Mental health, crisis, housing, and youth/family support service
PLEO (Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario)
Peer support and system navigation for families supporting children and youth facing mental health challenges.
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Resources, education, and support for caregivers across Ontario.
The City of Ottawa has funded artist-led Stéphane Alexis in support of the Where Are The Fathers event.