The fifth annual Jointly Convened Annual Meeting (JCAM) will take place in person from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM on May 9, 2024 at the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel. The purpose of this annual meeting of Superintendents and Chairs of Indigenous Education Councils is to share information and contribute to reconciliation between school districts and First Nations as referenced in Schedule H, 2.6 of the Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA).
Event Details
Event: Jointly Convened Annual Meeting for Superintendents and District Chairs of Indigenous Education Councils
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Coal Harbour Ballroom – Coast Coal Harbour, 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver BC V6E 4R5
- Includes breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and refreshments during the day
- The ministry has set aside a block of rooms starting at $299/night
- Hotel rooms will be held until April 15, 2024.
- Reservations will be made by individuals by phone at 1-800-663-1144 or 604-697- 0202. Please quote “JCAM” or use HMS Group Code 1450406.
- Reservations can also be made online here.
- All guestroom related charges are paid for by the individual guests.
Please note: The Coast Coal Harbour Hotel page posts the hotel check-in date as early as May 7. The event date is on May 9.
We hope that both your Superintendent and Indigenous Education Council Chair will attend.
We strongly encourage all school districts to participate in this opportunity, which is an important step toward building a strong, effective, and inclusive education system that addresses the unique needs of First Nations students.
