IAHLA Annual General Meeting and Conference
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.
With the theme of Honouring Our Land Through Higher Learning, the Conference will highlight the significance and impact of higher education grounded in land-based learning.
Registration
Staff, faculty and students of IAHLA member institutes are invited to register free of charge.Space permitting, IAHLA member institutes will be welcome to invite up to one representative from their partner public post-secondary institution for a registration fee of $400 to cover the cost of their attendance.
Travel & Accommodation
IAHLA will reimburse eligible travel and accommodation expenses up to $1,250 for the Authorized Representative or their proxy for each member institute.
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
- Single/Double rooms available from $299 + tax
- Book by Monday, September 21, 2026, for the negotiated rate. Rooms are limited.
- Booking Method:
- Reserve using this Booking Link
- Phone: 1 844-697-2869 or 604-689-9211
- Email: vancouver.reservations@pinnaclehotels.ca
Underground public parking is available. Self-parking is $34.70 CAD + tax per night with in-out privileges when you register your vehicle at the time of check-in.
Call for Workshops
The Call for Workshop Proposals is now open. This year’s conference theme is Honouring Our Land Through Higher Learning. IAHLA welcomes workshop applications that demonstrate the work being done by First Nations adult and post-secondary institutes to implement land-based learning in higher education.The workshops’ duration will be 1 hour and will be presented once.
Please see this document for more information about the Call for Workshops including the workshop application form.
You can also access the form using the button below.
Call For Workshops and Application Form
Please note that the due date for workshop applications has been extended to August 31, 2026.
Annual General Meeting
Administrators and educators from IAHLA member institutes are welcome to attend the AGM and Conference. 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 October 15, 2026.For IAHLA membership and proxy enquiries, please contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca.
More Information
Meals
Buffet breakfasts and lunches with a variety of food options will be offered. Please indicate any dietary needs or severe allergies on your registration form.Sharing Table
IAHLA member institutes are invited to bring flyers/brochures about their institutes or resources of interest to IAHLA members for our Sharing Table. Please drop off your items at the Information and Directions station in the foyer when you arrive at the conference.Photography
This is a public event where photography and video recording may take place. The images and recordings may be used by IAHLA and the First Nations Education Steering Committee for promotional purposes. In case of questions, please contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca.Health Protocols
Only registered participants are eligible to attend. As per our health and safety processes, we ask that you stay home if you are feeling unwell.Recording
Audio recording, video recording, AI transcription, and use of other AI tools to record at the event is not permitted.Draft Agenda (subject to change)
Day 1 | Thursday, October 22
8:00 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am Traditional Welcome
9:15 am Opening Remarks, Tracey Kim Bonneau, Chair, IAHLA
9:30 am Remarks
10:00 am Presentation, BC First Nations Tripartite
Post-Secondary Education Model
10:45 am Refreshment Break
11:00 am Workshop/Plenary Session
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Workshop/Plenary Session
2:00 pm Presentation, IAHLA Activities and Achievements
2:30 pm Refreshment Break and AGM Registration
3:00 pm IAHLA Annual General Meeting
4:00 pm Culture and Connection Activity
5:30 pm End of the Day
Day 2 | Friday, October 23
8:00 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am Opening Remarks
9:15 am Keynote Address
9:30 am Workshop/Plenary Session
10:30 am Refreshment Break
10:45 am Workshop/Plenary Session
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Learners Panel
2:15 pm Closing and Door Prizes
2:45 pm End of the Day
Contact
For event questions, please contact pseadmin@fnesc.ca or 1-877-422-3672.