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The B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering is a partnership between the First Nations Leadership Council and the Government of British Columbia. The 2023 Gathering was one of the largest gatherings to date with more than 1,000 delegates participating in plenary and discussion sessions and 850 one-on-one meetings. Thanks to all who joined us.
The next B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering will take place Tuesday, January 21 – Wednesday, January 22, 2025 on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Please visit this page again later this year for more information.
Travel & accommodation
One representative and one youth delegate from each community are eligible for reimbursement for a total of two representatives, one of which is a youth delegate. Youth are generally considered to be between 18-29 years of age. Reimbursement is available to representatives travelling more than 32 km from their home to the Gathering as per below:
Meal Per Diems:
- No meal reimbursements will be provided.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Gathering.
Travel:
- Actual costs for flights (receipts are required).
- Transportation via taxi or public transit to and from the airport (receipts are required).
- Travel using personal vehicle will be reimbursed at $0.63/km.
Accommodation:
- Actual costs for hotel for up to two nights at a maximum rate of $265/night (receipts required).
Making reservations
Participants are asked to book through hotel blocks at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel or Pinnacle Hotel. Please ensure to book early as the hotels have a designated number of rooms reserved. The deadline to book is December 20, 2024. The hotel room blocks are open to First Nations delegates attending.
Hotel: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
Address: 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 4R5
Reservations Phone: 604-697–0202 | toll free: 1-800-716-6199
Hotel: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Address: 1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6E 3T3
Reservations Phone: 604-689–9211 | toll free: 1-844-337-3118
Attendees who choose to stay in private accommodation (for example, with friends or family who live locally) can claim $38.41 per night for up to two nights.
For travel to/from the Gathering from a private residence:
- The most cost-effective method must be used.
- All receipts must be kept for taxi charges and bus fees to be reimbursed.
- Tips paid on taxi receipts are personal costs and cannot be reimbursed.
- Parking fees can be claimed if you keep the receipt.
Submitting a travel reimbursement claim:
- For reimbursement, attendees must submit receipts along with a completed travel expense form to Rhianon Harrison by March 21, 2025.
- Travel expense forms can be downloaded to print here.