Land-Based Peer Mentorship Retreat

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for BCALMA’s Land-Based Peer Mentorship Retreat, taking place March 18–20, 2026 at Fraser River Lodge in Agassiz, BC.

Hosted in Cheam First Nation (Xwchiyo:m), this three-day, family-friendly land-based learning experience will bring together emerging and experienced First Nations Land and Environment staff and their families for connection, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Emerging: less than 2 years experience

Experienced: more than 2 years experience

Participants will:

• Strengthen foundational land governance knowledge
• Explore environmental stewardship practices
• Build a community of practice through peer mentorship and knowledge transfer
• Participate in an ecological restoration tour
• Engage in Indigenous storytelling
• Take part in campfire sharing circles and a family scavenger hunt
• Tour local initiatives and community-led work

This retreat is designed to create space for intergenerational learning, relationship-building, and shared leadership in a supportive and family-friendly environment.

To register, please use the following link:
BCALMA Peer Mentorship Retreat Event Dates: March 18-20, 2026 – Fill out form

If you your family is joining, please include their names and ages.

Location: Fraser River Lodge, 7984 McDonald Road South, Agassiz, BC
Dates: March 18–20, 2026

Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations by calling the venue directly. The Fraser River Lodge can be reached at (604) 796-1210

They do not take bookings online.

Travel Support:
Travel sponsorship is available for BCALMA members upon request.

**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 admin@bcalma.ca.

**Additional participants may be subject to a registration fee.