Join Us at the 2025 Indigenous Tourism BC Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Indigenous Tourism Gathering

Press Release

2025 ITBC AGM Registration Now Open

The Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) Annual AGM and Indigenous Tourism Gathering is a key industry event that brings together ITBC Stakeholders/members, First Nations community leaders, and industry partners to share updates, exchange knowledge, and strengthen strategies that advance Indigenous tourism in British Columbia.

In 2024, 102 participants joined us for two days of dialogue, presentations, and meaningful networking. Together, we explored the progress and opportunities shaping Indigenous tourism while strengthening relationships across the industry.

Watch last year’s highlights here.

This year, we look forward to building on that momentum, welcoming back familiar faces, and inviting new voices to shape the path ahead.

Event Details:

• Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025
• Coast Coal Harbour, Downtown Vancouver

What to Expect:

• Day 1: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025
  – First Nations and Indigenous Tourism Socials – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Day 2: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025
  – Annual General Meeting – 9:00am – 12:00pm
  – Workshops & Dialogue – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  – Industry Night – 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• Day 3: Friday, Nov 14, 2025
  – Workshop Sessions – 9:00am – 12:00pm

Important Information:

• Please register under one category only (ITBC Board of Directors, ITBC Stakeholder or Member, Friends of ITBC & Industry Partners, First Nations Community Leader)
• For voting ITBC members travelling from outside the Lower Mainland: Room request closes tomorrow. Please register as soon as possible to reserve a room.
• Questions? Contact us at Events@Indigenousbc.com

Keynote Speaker:

Shayla Oulette Stonechild from Muscowpetung First Nation

Global Yoga Ambassador, Lululemon | Founder & Host, Matriarch Movement

Shayla Stonechild is dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth and women through advocacy, wellness, and storytelling. An award-winning TV host and yoga instructor, Shayla bridges Indigenous teachings with holistic wellness to promote healing and cultural reclamation. She made history as the first Indigenous person on the cover of Yoga Journal, paving the way for greater representation in the wellness industry. Through her voice and leadership, Shayla embodies the spirit of “The Future is Indigenous,” a future rooted in identity, balance, and collective empowerment.

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