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Upcoming Events
Notice of 2026 BCALMA Annual General Meeting
January 27, 2027 - January 29, 2027
Hello BCALMA Members,
Registration is now open for the BCALMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Gathering, taking place January 27-29, 2027, from 9:00am to 4:00pm hosted at the The Douglas at Parq Casino in Vancouver.
This year’s theme, “Rooted in Land, Honouring Our Teachings, and Uplifting One Another”, highlights our shared commitment to creating gathering spaces that balance practical land governance tools with Indigenous knowledge systems, land-based learning, peer mentorship, wellness, and Nation-to-Nation collaboration.
Together, we will:
- Review the Annual Report and audited financial statements
- Elect two new Board of Directors to guide our future direction
- Reflect on wellness for self, land, and organizations—recognizing that strong land management begins with healthy leaders and healthy Nations
Call for Presenters – Member & Community Presentations
Attached to this email is an Expression of Interest for those who would like to share the work their community or organization is doing. We encourage presentations, workshops, panels, demonstrations, and land-based sessions that support Indigenous land stewardship and strengthen community capacity.
Advanced Nominations
Attached to this email are the forms for members who wish to submit advanced nominations for the Board of Directors. All Advanced Nomination, Seconder, and Acceptance forms must be submitted to [email protected] by Tuesday, January 19, 2027. The forms included are:
- BCALM Nomination Form 2026
- BCALM Seconder Nomination Form 2026
- BCALM Nomination Acceptance Form 2026
Travel & Accommodation Information: Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodations.
*Travel Sponsorships are available for BCALMA members, maximum $1,500 per First Nation.
**Registration is not limited to one participant per First Nation; however, sponsorship is only available for up to $1,500 per First Nation. If your First Nation would like to register additional participants, please contact us at [email protected]. Additional
participants may be subject to a registration fee.
Not a member? Interested in joining? Contact us at [email protected] to get started. The Annual Membership fee is $300.
Hotel Address: The DOUGLAS at Parq Casino
45 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3, CA
Telephone: 604-676-0889
To book at the group rate, please use this reservation link:
AGM Jan 2027 – Start your reservation
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Guests may reserve accommodations individually through the hotel booking link or by calling 604-676-0889.
Event Dates: January 27-29, 2027
Start: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 (Check-in Tuesday, January 26, 2027)
End: Friday, January 29, 2027 (Check-out Friday, January 29, 2027)
If you have any questions or need assistance with the booking process, please reach out to: [email protected].
Thank you, we are looking forward to gathering with membership and our community partners in the new year.