Events Calendar

ALL-CHIEFS MEETING ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
PLEASE BOOK BY AUGUST 20 TO GET GROUP RATE

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 & Thursday, September 10, 2026

Westin Wall Centre, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory

This two-day All-Chiefs Meeting will bring First Nations leaders from across B.C. together to support the exercise of First Nations jurisdiction over the care of their children and families. The meeting will provide an opportunity to share lessons learned that will help inform Canada’s five-year review of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. It will also provide a space to strengthen collective approaches and discuss other priorities that support the well-being and self-determination of First Nations children, families, and communities across B.C.

WHO:                    One Chief and one technician per First Nation in B.C. may attend in person. Those who do not meet the in-person criteria for this event will have the option to attend virtually.

YOUTH:                There are limited seats available for Nations who would like to bring a youth representative to participate in the gathering. Travel and hotel notes below apply to youth.

One (1) BC Chief and one (1) Technician per First Nation will be eligible to have their travel costs covered. Participants are asked to make their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations using one of the designated booking links below. Participants should retain all eligible travel and hotel receipts for reimbursement.

Westin Wall Centre – Booking Link

3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4K3

or

Versante Hotel – Booking Link
8499 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 1R7

Book by Thursday, August 20, 2026, to guarantee the group room rate.

REGISTER:     Register by Friday, September 4, 2026: Registration Link

If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Any cancellation must be submitted to kdm.4events@gmail.com by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 4, 2026.

The First Nations Leadership Council is hosting a virtual All-Chiefs Forum with the First Nations Emergency Services Society on September 15, 2026.

This forum will provide Chiefs and Councillors with an opportunity to hear directly from FNESS about its mandate, governance, programs and current role in emergency management. Chiefs will also be invited to share their experiences with emergency management supports and identify service gaps, community needs and priorities.

To Register: Click Here

Website: https://events.bcafn.ca/fness-all-chiefs-forum/

Poster: Save the Date Poster

For questions: Please contact Dawn Russell, FNLC EM Coordinator & Policy Analyst (drussell@fns.bc.ca)

ALL-CHIEFS MEETING ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
PLEASE BOOK BY AUGUST 20 TO GET GROUP RATE

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 & Thursday, September 10, 2026

Westin Wall Centre, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory

This two-day All-Chiefs Meeting will bring First Nations leaders from across B.C. together to support the exercise of First Nations jurisdiction over the care of their children and families. The meeting will provide an opportunity to share lessons learned that will help inform Canada’s five-year review of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. It will also provide a space to strengthen collective approaches and discuss other priorities that support the well-being and self-determination of First Nations children, families, and communities across B.C.

WHO:                    One Chief and one technician per First Nation in B.C. may attend in person. Those who do not meet the in-person criteria for this event will have the option to attend virtually.

YOUTH:                There are limited seats available for Nations who would like to bring a youth representative to participate in the gathering. Travel and hotel notes below apply to youth.

One (1) BC Chief and one (1) Technician per First Nation will be eligible to have their travel costs covered. Participants are asked to make their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations using one of the designated booking links below. Participants should retain all eligible travel and hotel receipts for reimbursement.

Westin Wall Centre – Booking Link

3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4K3

or

Versante Hotel – Booking Link
8499 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 1R7

Book by Thursday, August 20, 2026, to guarantee the group room rate.

REGISTER:     Register by Friday, September 4, 2026: Registration Link

If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Any cancellation must be submitted to kdm.4events@gmail.com by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 4, 2026.

The First Nations Leadership Council is hosting a virtual All-Chiefs Forum with the First Nations Emergency Services Society on September 15, 2026.

This forum will provide Chiefs and Councillors with an opportunity to hear directly from FNESS about its mandate, governance, programs and current role in emergency management. Chiefs will also be invited to share their experiences with emergency management supports and identify service gaps, community needs and priorities.

To Register: Click Here

Website: https://events.bcafn.ca/fness-all-chiefs-forum/

Poster: Save the Date Poster

For questions: Please contact Dawn Russell, FNLC EM Coordinator & Policy Analyst (drussell@fns.bc.ca)

ALL-CHIEFS MEETING ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
PLEASE BOOK BY AUGUST 20 TO GET GROUP RATE

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 & Thursday, September 10, 2026

Westin Wall Centre, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory

This two-day All-Chiefs Meeting will bring First Nations leaders from across B.C. together to support the exercise of First Nations jurisdiction over the care of their children and families. The meeting will provide an opportunity to share lessons learned that will help inform Canada’s five-year review of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families. It will also provide a space to strengthen collective approaches and discuss other priorities that support the well-being and self-determination of First Nations children, families, and communities across B.C.

WHO:                    One Chief and one technician per First Nation in B.C. may attend in person. Those who do not meet the in-person criteria for this event will have the option to attend virtually.

YOUTH:                There are limited seats available for Nations who would like to bring a youth representative to participate in the gathering. Travel and hotel notes below apply to youth.

One (1) BC Chief and one (1) Technician per First Nation will be eligible to have their travel costs covered. Participants are asked to make their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations using one of the designated booking links below. Participants should retain all eligible travel and hotel receipts for reimbursement.

Westin Wall Centre – Booking Link

3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 4K3

or

Versante Hotel – Booking Link
8499 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 1R7

Book by Thursday, August 20, 2026, to guarantee the group room rate.

REGISTER:     Register by Friday, September 4, 2026: Registration Link

If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Any cancellation must be submitted to kdm.4events@gmail.com by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, September 4, 2026.

The First Nations Leadership Council is hosting a virtual All-Chiefs Forum with the First Nations Emergency Services Society on September 15, 2026.

This forum will provide Chiefs and Councillors with an opportunity to hear directly from FNESS about its mandate, governance, programs and current role in emergency management. Chiefs will also be invited to share their experiences with emergency management supports and identify service gaps, community needs and priorities.

To Register: Click Here

Website: https://events.bcafn.ca/fness-all-chiefs-forum/

Poster: Save the Date Poster

For questions: Please contact Dawn Russell, FNLC EM Coordinator & Policy Analyst (drussell@fns.bc.ca)