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Homecoming ’26 – What a Weekend!

CMCC Homecoming ’26 has come and gone – and what an incredible weekend it was!

Held on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, this year’s Homecoming brought our CMCC community together for a weekend filled with learning, laughter, reconnection, celebration, and plenty of memorable moments.

After moving Homecoming from its traditional June date to September, we were excited to welcome alumni back to campus at a time when the CMCC community was in full swing. We were especially thrilled to welcome alumni celebrating milestone anniversaries – whether it had been five years or fifty, Homecoming was a chance to come back, reconnect with classmates, revisit campus, and celebrate the memories and friendships that make CMCC so special.


Highlights from the Weekend:

Continuing Education – 9 CE Hours of Excellence

Homecoming ’26 kicked off with two action-packed days of Continuing Education focused on Modern Rehabilitation, Evidence-Based Care, and Sustainable Practice Growth.

Attendees heard from leading clinicians and healthcare experts and explored practical strategies designed to enhance patient care and support professional growth.

  • Friday: Rehabilitation in Contemporary Chiropractic Practice: Applying the ICF Framework, Rehabilitation 2030, and Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription with Dr. Brett Guist
  • Saturday: Modern Marketing & Practice Growth Strategies for Chiropractors with Dr. Luigi Nalli, followed by Evidence-Based Care Pathways in Chiropractic Practice with Dr. Carol Cancelliere

Across nine hours of programming, attendees gained practical tools, real-world insights, and new perspectives they could bring directly into their practices.

If you attended the CE program and have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ce@cmcc.ca


Friday Night Social – Celebrating Our CMCC Community

Friday evening brought everyone together in CMCC CCPA Hall for an evening of food, drinks, laughter, and celebration.

The Friday Night Social was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with classmates, colleagues, current and retired faculty, students, and friends of CMCC.

Guests enjoyed an endless selection of delicious bites, drinks served by the CMCC Student-Served Bar, and plenty of opportunities to catch up and create new memories at the photo booth.

Throughout the evening, we celebrated some very special moments, including:

  • A warm welcome from CMCC President and the Board Chair
  • A special 50th Anniversary Tribute Video
  • Recognition of our Governors’ Club members
  • Anniversary Class Shoutouts
  • Plenty of opportunities for classmates and friends to reconnect

One of the highlights of the evening was seeing such a wonderful turnout from our 50th Anniversary Class. It was incredibly special to celebrate this milestone with so many members of the class together in the same room – 50 years after beginning their CMCC journey!


Saturday Signature BBQ Feast – Sunshine, Great Food & Even Better Company

Saturday brought everyone back to campus for our Signature BBQ Feast in the Faculty Garden. It was a beautiful, sunny day – absolutely perfect for a BBQ feast and spending an afternoon outside with friends and classmates.

Guests enjoyed an elevated BBQ spread featuring favourites including:

  • Delicious grilled fare – from ribs and chicken to stuffed peppers and vegetable kabobs with all the sides
  • Refreshments were generously provided by the Larry Frey Fund

And, of course, no Homecoming would be complete without a little trip down memory lane. Alumni had the opportunity to take guided campus tours, seeing what has changed, discovering what is new, and revisiting the places that still feel like home.


Giving Back to CMCC

Our alumni community has played an important role in helping CMCC grow and thrive, and that support continues to shape the future of chiropractic education. Homecoming ’26 reminded us just how special this community is.

If you were inspired by the weekend and want to give back, consider contributing to our Annual Giving Program. Through CMCC’s Annual Giving Program, alumni and friends can help support innovation, student success, and the CMCC community for generations to come.

Your CMCC story doesn't end at graduation. Your journey helped build CMCC – now you can help build what comes next.

Click here to learn more and support CMCC’s future.


Thank You!

Homecoming ’26 would not have been possible without everyone who helped make the weekend so special. To our alumni, students, faculty, staff, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, and everyone who travelled near and far to join us – thank you.

Thank you for coming home.

Thank you for sharing your stories, your laughter, and your memories. And thank you for continuing to be such an important part of the CMCC community.

Whether you were celebrating 50 years, five years, or simply returning to reconnect with friends, you helped make Homecoming ’26 a weekend to remember.

Stay connected, stay inspired, and keep the CMCC spirit alive!

Kristin Earle
Manager, Alumni Engagement & Special Events
events@cmcc.ca | 647-265-4186


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