BC First Nations Forestry Council

Labour Day
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Federal statutory holiday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

2025 CIF-IFC National Conference & 117th Annual General Meeting
2025-10-05 08:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Thunder Bay, ON, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
This multi-day Conference, Finding Opportunity in Complexity, will explore the interconnected dimensions of climate change, forest fire management, biodiversity conservation, Indigenous forest stewardship, socio-economic considerations, and the evolving forest industry.

The Conference will also include many activities where you can experience beautiful Binesii-wiikwedong (Thunder Bay), on the shore of Anishinaabewi-gichigami (Lake Superior) and the surrounding area.

Forests are complex systems that support a wide range of interconnected biotic and abiotic elements, including human settlements. Managing forests sustainably to meet the diversity of human values and interests under a rapidly changing climate and growing human population is a challenge.

The boreal forests of the “Lakehead”, the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, have provided a cultural and spiritual foundation for Indigenous Peoples for generations, along with a diverse suite of ecosystem services. Over time the area’s forests have also become a source of economic prosperity, making the region a hub of forest management, scientific inquiry, and policy development. This provides the ideal setting for exploring the relationships between forests and the communities, economies, and ecosystems they support. Join us as we transform the challenges of complexity into opportunities by considering the history of forest management, celebrating the contributions and diverse perspectives of our peers, and looking toward resilient and healthy future forests.

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Thanksgiving
2025-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

BC First Nations Forestry Forum
2025-10-15 08:00 - 2025-10-16 17:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, V6X 3P8, Canada
The Forestry Forum is an annual gathering exclusively for First Nations from across BC to engage directly with provincial leaders on tenure reform, revenue sharing, wildfire policy, and Forest Landscape Planning. Share your priorities and network with other Nations to exchange knowledge, share challenges, and explore solutions.

Through collaboration, the Forum is your space to strengthen your role in decision-making and ensure forestry reflects First Nations’ rights, values, and knowledge now and for future generations.

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Coastal Currents - Forestry Fibre Flow Forum
2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 | River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, V6X 3P8, Canada
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The Forestry Fibre Flow Forum was created through the Value-added Accelerators initiative, launched in 2023. This initiative brings together the BC First Nations Forestry Council, BC Value-added Wood Coalition, BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), and the Ministry of Forests, including BC Timber Sales.

The Forum focuses on advancing value-added manufacturing on British Columbia’s Coast. Registration will open at the end of August 2025.

First Nations Leaders’ Gathering
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00 | Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

National Indigenous Veterans Day
2025-11-08 00:00 - 23:59 | BC
National Indigenous Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Canada to honour the service and sacrifices of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. The day was first commemorated in 1994.

Japan Trade Mission
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2025-11-13 17:00 | BC

Remembrance Day
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | BC
Remembrance Day in Canada is a day of national commemoration on November 11th to honor those who died in military service and to remember those who have served.

Cariboo Wood Innovation Hub Speaker Series
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | BC
The Cariboo Wood Innovation Training Hub is hosting a Speaker Series with Dr. Harry Nelson of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry.Dr. Nelson will be discussing the impacts of tariffs on the softwood lumber industry and how to create new opportunities in the value-added sector.The event will be hosted on Friday, May 23, from 10 am until noon in City Hall Council Chambers, is free to attend and open to the public.

First Nations Summit Meeting
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00 | BC
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Assembly of First Nations: Special Chiefs Assembly
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-04 17:00 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Canada
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will be held on December 2-4, 2025 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa which is located on Algonquin Territory, the unceded unsurrendered Anishinabe territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe peoples.

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Christmas Day
2025-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

Boxing Day
2025-12-26 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

New Years Eve
2025-12-31 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

New Years Day
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

Natural Resources Forum
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00 | Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC, V2L 5T6, Canada
2026 Conference Theme: Momentum for Continued Growth – Building B.C.’s Resource Future. Save the Date for the 23rd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) at the . The Forum annually hosts a large contingent of Indigenous, federal, provincial, and local government leaders, as well as continuing strong interest, support and attendance by representatives from resource developers and service and supply sectors that are the foundation of our resource economy.

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Western Forestry Contractors Association: 2026 Annual Conference Tradeshow & AGM
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00 | BC
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Forest Professionals British Columbia - Annual Forestry Conference
2026-02-04 08:00 - 2026-02-06 17:00 | Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S3, Canada
Each year, Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) stages a forestry conference focused on providing practising forest professionals with opportunities to hear from speakers and experts on the latest forestry practices, policies, research, and other issues and topics that affect the management of BC’s forest ecosystem and forest land base.

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UBCIC: Chief Councils Meeting
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-12 17:00 | Musqueam Community Centre, 6777 Salish Dr, Vancouver, BC, V6N 4C6, Canada

Family Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 2026 Education Forum
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 | Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Voices for Tomorrow, Lifting our Nations through Lifelong Learning. The forum will feature subthemes including the celebration of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL), First Nations control of First Nations education, integrating First Nations languages into education, and advancing unique initiatives in lifelong learning.

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BCAFN 22nd Annual Special Chiefs Assembly
2026-03-04 09:00 - 2026-03-05 17:00 | BC

Good Friday
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

2026 COFI Convention Forestry is a Solution
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-04-10 17:00 | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0R3, Canada

Interior Logging Association’s 67th AGM & Convention
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1N5, Canada
A forest of possibilities

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BC First Nations Forestry Conference
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 16:00 | KF Centre for Excellence, 5800 Lapointe Dr, Kelowna, BC, V1X 1S1, Canada
Connect | Collaborate | Lead

Join us at the 2026 BC First Nations Forestry Conference! Discover an exciting new expo-style gathering where innovation, leadership, and partnership come together to shape the future of forestry in BC.

Victoria Day
2026-05-24 00:00 - 23:59 | BC

Canada Day
2026-07-01 00:00 - 23:59 | BC
