The Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference is committed to celebrating accomplishments and fostering meaningful, equitable partnerships that support Indigenous-led economic participation in BC’s Natural Resource Sector. Our objective is to facilitate building enduring partnerships between Indigenous communities and the resource sector through sustainable and respectful resource development. By building these relationships, IROC seeks to promote inclusivity,...

On March 3, 2026, the BC Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia (OAH) Action Forum, hosted by the Tula Foundation, will be held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.  ​This gathering will unite scientists, government representatives, Indigenous groups, community members, and members of the seafood industry to reflect on progress made through BC’s OAH initiatives. Organizers aim to chart...

The conference will focus on sharing success stories of First Nations, resource developers and the Government working together to advance positive projects.