Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
When is the event?
Pre-conference events are scheduled for July 10 & 11, 2022. The conference, from Opening to Closing Ceremony, is scheduled from July 12 to 15, 2022.
What is the exact location?
The host hotel is the Sheraton Wall Vancouver Centre at 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC. Please refer to the Schedule-at-a-Glance on our PRIDoC program page for other locations.
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
Please refer to the From the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) section of our PRIDoC travel page.
What is the easiest way to travel around Vancouver?
Please refer to the Within Greater Vancouver section of our PRIDoC travel page
If I still wish to rent a vehicle, what are the parking arrangements at the host hotel?
Overnight parking is CA$20/day for registered delegates.
Are there any organized shuttles?
On July 11, 2022, Indigenous medical learners who are registered for the Student and Resident Track will be provided transportation from the hotel to each venue including to the Welcome Reception at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.
On July 13, 2022, PRIDoC delegates will be provided transportation from the hotel to Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates) Park where our Day of Wellness is happening. For IPAC members attending the AGM after the Day of Wellness, a bus will be held back to ensure you will be transported back to the hotel.
What is the dress code for the conference?
Indigenous fashion, whether traditional or contemporary, is optional, encouraged, welcomed, and admired throughout the whole conference.
Business/cocktail - Banquet and Cultural Sharing Night
Business casual - Welcome Reception, Opening/Closing Ceremony, Academic Programming, etc.
Casual - Day of Wellness
Will this be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event?
PRIDoC will remain an in-person event; the only sessions that will be pre-recorded are those keynotes and panelists who, due to global events, could not present in-person. Presenters who find themselves not being able to present in-person, will be given the option to submit a poster.
Where can I get a COVID-19 test in Vancouver?
The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) website has information regarding COVID-19 testing upon arrival, and, after PRIDoC, information about pre-departure testing. Please note that the COVID-19 testing upon arrival process will be faster if you pre-register for testing through the link provided.
While in Vancouver, the BC Centre for Disease Control has gathered information on some local private clinics that offer testing for a fee.
What kind of hotel rooms are available at the special event rate?
You can book a traditional room for $239.00 via the link provided in Accommodations section of the PRIDoC travel page.
If you would like to reserve a non-traditional room, please contact the hotel directly at reservations@wallcentre.com or call direct at (604)331-1000 for in-house room reservations to check for the group suite rate and availability.
REGISTRATION
Who is a Delegate?
A PRIDoC delegate is someone who is registered for the full event; these include the five types of tickets – Indigenous Physician, Indigenous Resident, Indigenous Medical Student, Associates, and Elders.
Who is an Associate?
An Associate is someone who is not an Indigenous physician, resident, or medical student.
Who is an Elder in the context of registration?
The Elder registration rate is meant for Elders and Knowledge Keepers that are attending PRIDoC alongside Indigenous Physicians, Indigenous Residents, Indigenous Medical Students, and Associates.
What is included in the cost of my registration?
Academic programming on July 12, 14, and 15
Day of Wellness events on July 13
CPD credits
Registration fees also cover the following meals and events:
July 11 - Evening refreshments provided at Welcome Reception
July 12 - Breakfast, lunch, and 'Banquet' dinner
July 13 - Breakfast, lunch
July 14 - Breakfast, lunch, and 'Cultural Sharing Night' dinner
July 15 - Breakfast, lunch
Is there a registration deadline?
June 24, 2022 at midnight PT.
Can I cancel my registration?
Requests for refunds will be honoured, less a 10% processing fee, only if received in writing by June 10, 2022. No refunds will be made after June 10, 2022.
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my registration?
Requests for transfers will be honoured in addition to a 10% administrative fee only if received in writing by June 24, 2022.
How can I register on behalf of someone else?
Please follow the instructions here this page or find this same link by scrolling to the bottom of our PRIDoC registration page.
How can I attend pre-conference workshops?
Delegates will be prompted to sign up for pre-conference workshops when they register.
How can I add pre-conference workshops to my registration after having already registered?
We invite you to re-visit our PRIDoC registration page, select the amount of tickets you’d wish to purchase for the pre-conference event, fill out the same info as before, and click ‘Continue’ if Glue Up states that your email has already been used. From there, you are welcome to continue with your payment details.
Who is a registered guest?
A registered guest is someone with a purchased guest ticket, adult or child, who is accompanying a PRIDoC Delegate. Guests cannot attend any academic sessions; however, guests are welcome at the following events:
July 11 - Welcome Reception
July 12 - Breakfast, Opening Ceremony, lunch, and 'Banquet' Dinner
July 13 - Breakfast, lunch, and Day of Wellness
July 14 - Breakfast, lunch, and 'Cultural Sharing Night' Dinner
July 15 - Breakfast, lunch, and Closing Ceremony
Which events can registered guests attend?
Registered guests are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Banquet, Day of Wellness, and Cultural Sharing Night. Meals provided include refreshments at the Welcome Reception, breakfast and lunch July 12 through 15, and the dinners provided at the Banquet and Cultural Sharing Night. Please refer to the Schedule-at-a-Glance on our PRIDoC program page for a visual representation.
Is there a discount for registration for families?
The price of each guest ticket covers the cost of the meals and events that the guest would be welcome to attend; therefore, there are no family/group discounts.
What can my registered guest be doing whilst I am in academic sessions?
Please refer to the Things to do section at the bottom of our PRIDoC travel page.
Will there be child-care/minding provided at PRIDoC?
While child-care/minding will not be provided at PRIDoC, delegates are welcome to organize their own child-care that fits their needs. Examples include having a babysitter hired to your hotel suite or sharing babysitters with other families. Helpful links:
https://canadiannanny.ca/
https://www.nanniesoncall.com/
EVENTS
Can I purchase a-la-carte tickets for specific events?
We are not offering a-la-carte tickets for specific events. We hope that Delegates will appreciate the Indigenous-led experience for the entire week.
Can I see what sessions will be presented before I arrive on site? Or when someone is scheduled to present?

Please download the “My Glue” Glue Up app from your mobile device’s app store. Session information can be accessed through this app. Please note, sessions are subject to change due to various global events.
Will speaker presentations be available after the event?
The keynotes will be recorded and made available after the event. Panels and breakout sessions will not be recorded.
OTHER
As an ally, how can I prepare for attending PRIDoC?
We recommend reading the following documents to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of healthcare for Indigenous people in Canada before attending PRIDoC:
In Plain Sight Report: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action