Sacred Waters, Living Lands: Indigenous Pathways for Marine and Land Use Planning

We’re excited to invite you to the Sacred Waters, Living Lands: Indigenous Pathways for Marine and Land Use Planning, hosted at the Musqueam First Nation Cultural Centre (4000 Musqueam Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 3S2), taking place December 3–5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

The session is open to ALL First Nations under any land regime including ISC, RLEMP, land code, and self-government, and staff or community members working in Lands related positions – Lands, Education, Natural Resources, Planning, Economic Development, Environmental Management, Forestry, Public Works and Waste Management, and more!!

Registration is FREE for BCALMA members, Elders, Community Members and students.

Session Summary

This three-day workshop provides Land Managers, leadership, and staff with practical knowledge in Comprehensive Community Planning, Land Use Planning, and Marine Spatial Planning. Participants will gain tools and strategies to guide planning processes grounded in Indigenous laws, values, and community priorities. Through interactive sessions and guest presentations, attendees will strengthen their understanding of community engagement methods, and access to spatial data and funding opportunities.

Workshop Highlights (Full Agenda to follow):

• 🌊 Marine Spatial & Land Use Planning – Sustainable use of coastal areas
• 🧭 Comprehensive Community Planning – Long-term visioning for thriving communities
• 📖 Storytelling with Land Use Planning – Weaving cultural narratives into planning
• 🏗️ Capital Infrastructure Planning – Building for community priorities and sustainability

📍 Location: Musqueam First Nation Cultural Centre (4000 Musqueam Ave, Vancouver, BC V6N 3S2)
📅 Dates: December 3–5, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily

🔗 Register Now: BCALMA Marine Spatial & Land Use Planning workshop – Registration form – Fill out form

Sponsorship of up to $3,000 per BCALMA member is available. Please note that space is limited, with one representative per First Nation accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information on the event registration, please contact: admin@bcalma.ca

Travel & Accommodation Information: Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodations. BCALMA has secured a group rate for participants to book their accommodations at The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport

*Note the hotel is located a short drive from the venue.

• Booking Deadline: November 28, 2025
• Hotel Address: 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4K3

Event Dates:

• Start: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (check-in on Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
• End: Friday, December 5, 2025

Hotel reservations can be booked through the link below to book. Please ensure that you are selecting the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, when you make your reservation and NOT the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel as the link provides options for both hotels :

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1736196505801&key=CORP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink

If you have any questions or need assistance with the booking process, please don’t hesitate to contact the hotel directly, or email admin@bcalma.ca