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Events
Whether it’s a monthly online group, a clinic pop-up, or national awareness efforts, our events create safe spaces to connect, learn, and feel supported.
Our Upcoming Events
Browse our upcoming & ongoing events below.
May HS Support Group
Join us for our May HS Support Group!
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 7:00PM - 8:15PM EST
Location: Virtually on Zoom
#illuminate4HS
#illuminate4HS returns for HS Awareness Week 2026. Landmarks across Canada will be lit purple at sunset in support of HS Awareness Week (June 1 – 7, 2026). For a full listing of participating locations, click here.
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: All Week At Sunset
Location: Various Locations
HS Awareness Week: In-Person Support Group
Join us for a special in-person HS Support Group in the Toronto area. We'll share experiences, participate in self-care activities and build community.
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM EST
Location: S3PACE Event Centre, 205 Placer Ct Main Level, North York, ON M2H 0A9
HS Awareness Week: Awareness Walk
Come out for a community gathering and HS awareness walk in Edmonton, AB.
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 2:00PM MT
Location: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
Edmonton HS Support Group (In-Person) – Q2
Join us for an in-person HS Support Group hosted at Symmetry Dermatology, Laser & Esthetics — a safe space to connect, share, and be surrounded by people who truly get it.
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm MST
Location: Symmetry Dermatology, Edmonton, AB
June HS Support Group
Join us for our June support group featuring a breakout support space for our friends and family.
Date: June 30, 2026
Time: 7:00PM - 8:15PM EST
Location: Virtually on Zoom
Edmonton HS Support Group (In-Person) – Q3
Join us for an in-person HS Support Group hosted at Symmetry Dermatology, Laser & Esthetics — a safe space to connect, share, and be surrounded by people who truly get it.
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm MST
Location: Symmetry Dermatology, Edmonton, AB
Edmonton HS Support Group (In-Person) – Q4
Join us for an in-person HS Support Group hosted at Symmetry Dermatology, Laser & Esthetics — a safe space to connect, share, and be surrounded by people who truly get it.
Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm MST
Location: Symmetry Dermatology, Edmonton, AB
Past Events
Browse our past events below.
June 1 - 7, 2026
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week 2026
Join us in breaking the silence around hidradenitis suppurativa. We're working to educate, support, and reduce stigma across Canada.
Highlights from Our Recent Events
A little sneak peek of what events with HS and Me look like.
If you’d like details about joining a group, hosting a pop-up, or getting involved in Awareness Week, we’re here to help.