If you're planning on joining us as a guest on Tkemlups te Secwepmec territory for GOV 2025, make sure you book your accommodations as soon as possible. The Best Western Plus has now sold out, with others almost at full capacity as well. gatheringourvoices.ca/accommodation/

📣Our first Chaperone Orientation Session had such a great turn out that we have decided to cancel our session for this afternoon. If you missed the Tuesday session, please check out the slides and watch the recordings here: gatheringourvoices.ca/delegates-and-…

Our GOV 2025 agenda is out! Find a downloadable copy of it here: gatheringourvoices.ca/event/

Please register your group in the app by March 5, 2025. app.gatheringourvoices.ca/landing?redire…

The deadline to book the Sandman Signature Hotel is coming up on Feb. 20! Rooms start at $170 + tax and come with pool and gym access. 🏊🏽 Learn more: gatheringourvoices.ca/accommodation/

💚Happy Valentine's Day! Today is the last day to share some love and apply to volunteer at GOV 2025 in Kamloops! 💚 Learn more: gatheringourvoices.ca/volunteers/

Accent Inns is located 5 minutes’ drive from Thompson Rivers University and 7 minutes’ drive from downtown Kamloops. Our discounted rate of $139 + tax for two queen beds is available until Feb. 24 or until rooms sell out. Learn more: gatheringourvoices.ca/accommodation/

We've blocked off the entire Thompson Hotel just for GOV attendees! This includes, delegates, chaperones, artisans, workshop hosts, and more! The hotel hosts a pool and an arcade room to enjoy when you're not busy at GOV events. Learn more: gatheringourvoices.ca/accommodation/

📕We are so excited about our new coffee table book project! Past and present PIYC members attending GOV 2025 are also encouraged to check out Strong Circle's booth at the Exhibitor Fair!

📣Workshop selection opens tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. PST. 📰 Read our latest newsletter for more important updates: mailchi.mp/bcaafc.com/wor…

Ramada by Wyndham and the Thompson Hotel are our last two available hotels that have our discounted rates. Book the Thompson by March 1st and the Ramada by March 3rd! Pictured: Ramada by Wyndham - Mary Putnam, City of Kamloops

📣The Thompson Hotel has some new openings on the nights of the 17th, 18th and 19th! 🛏️ Find the booking details in the GOV app before they sell out: app.gatheringourvoices.ca Photo credit: Mary Putnam, Tourism Kamloops

🏨Today is your last chance to book a hotel that connects to our free bus shuttle service! Other important updates are available in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/bcaafc.com/acc… Photo credit: City of Kamloops, Natalie Dollman Photography

Your voice matters! We have just a few quick questions to ask that will help us plan future GOVs. Take the survey here: forms.office.com/r/M8j7nRnR1S

Read our last newsletter before GOV 2025 to make sure you're organized and ready to go! We can't wait to see you! mailchi.mp/bcaafc.com/gov…

🌊Come and join @oceanwise under the sea in their Sustainabili-sea workshop! Experience the magic of their sea dome on day two!

It's #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Every year, we are fortunate to have amazing volunteers at Gathering Our Voices and GOV 2025 was no exception. Thank you Ursa Creative, KAFS, and everyone else who volunteered to help make our event a success! We couldn't do GOV without you.

Thank you RCYBC for your recurring support of Gathering Our Voices and the Honouring Feast. Our sponsors and donors make a huge impact to the success of the conference and the offerings we are able to make to the Indigenous youth who attend! gatheringourvoices.ca/sponsors/

The BCAAFC office will be closed on Monday, August 4. Twirling into the long weekend like @madelainemccallum 💃🏽

📣GOV 2026 is coming to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory! Learn more: gatheringourvoices.ca/venue/