IAHLA Annual General Meeting and Conference, November 14-15, 2024

IAHLA Annual General Meeting and Conference, November 14-15, 2024

November 14-15, 2024 | Vancouver, BC | Sutton Place Hotel

 

The Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference will bring together educators and administrators from IAHLA member institutes across British Columbia.

Our theme this year is Sustaining Strength: Advancing First Nations Higher Learning. This event is an opportunity for IAHLA members to network, discuss common priorities, share best practices, build capacity, learn about relevant developments in community-based post-secondary education and training, and engage in important discussions on the BC First Nations Tripartite Post-Secondary Education Model.

Registration and Travel

Registration
  • Register by November 8, 2024 Registration is free but space is limited.
  • IAHLA will reimburse eligible travel and accommodation expenses up to $1,250 for one representative per member institute.
  • If you have any event questions, please contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca or 1-877-422-3672.

Accommodation and Parking

  • Our venue is the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver.
  • Rooms from $219 single/double + taxes.
  • Quote the Web Group Code IAHLA and book by Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to secure this room rate. Rooms are limited.
  • Reservation methods
  • Hotel parking is available for $38 + taxes per day for self-parking.

Annual General Meeting

All administrators and educators from IAHLA institutes are welcome to attend the AGM. Each IAHLA member institute in good standing has one authorized representative who can vote at the AGM. If the authorized representative cannot attend, they can appoint a proxy by November 8, 2024. For IAHLA membership and proxy enquiries, contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca

Meals

Buffet breakfasts and lunches are provided on November 14 and 15, 2024 with a variety of food options. If you have special dietary requirements or severe allergies, please indicate them on the registration form.

Photography

This is a public event where photography and videorecording will take place. IAHLA and First Nations Education Steering Committee will use the photos for promotional purposes. In case of questions, please contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca.

Sharing Table

The Sharing Table is an exhibit table for sharing information about learning resources, professional development opportunities, and other initiatives related to IAHLA institutes. Drop off your flyers/brochures at the registration desk and they will be put on display. IAHLA reserves the right to choose which items are displayed

Health Protocols

As per our health and safety processes, we ask that you stay home if you are feeling unwell. Only registered participants are eligible to attend.  Family and friends cannot attend the event at any time, including for meals. The decision to attend in-person events is a personal one and it should be made in consideration of your individual risk factors and vulnerabilities.

AGENDA

8:00 am       Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am       Traditional Welcome, Chamiya Janis Campbell, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations
9:15 am        Opening Remarks, Tracey Kim Bonneau, Chair, IAHLA
9:30 am       Remarks
10:00 am     Keynote Address
10:45 am      Refreshment Break
11:00 am      Panel
12:00 pm     Lunch
1:00 pm       Concurrent Workshop Sessions
2:00 pm       Refreshment Break
2:15 pm        IAHLA Annual General Meeting
5:00 pm       End of the Day

8:00 am       Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am       Remarks
9:15 am        Presentation
10:15 am      Refreshment Break
10:30 am     Panel
12:00 pm     Lunch
1:00 pm       Concurrent Workshop Sessions
2:00 pm       Closing and Door Prizes
2:30 pm       End of the Day