Planning Institute of British Columbia PIBC

Today June 21, 2026, is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. takes place on the summer solstice and, for generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, this is a time of cultural significance for spirituality, renewal, connection and celebration.

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- Find events in your area that celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities on

- Learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures and contributions throughout June, recognized as National Indigenous History Month in Canada

About the image:
The three symbols - a feather, a narwhal, and a fiddle - represent the distinct cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, brought together in a circular flowing composition to reflect the connection between the groups.
(Source: Government of Canada)

Join us next Tues June 23 online for our final webinar in the PIBC Peer Learning Network series!

Sign up for free and you'll hear and learn from Tamara White with Small Housing who will sharing insights and findings from the recent joint PIBC project on Regional Support of Small-Scale Housing Delivery.

Sign up for free at pibc.bc.ca/pln

Check out these summer events with PIBC South Coast Chapter!

July 22 - Sketch Club School at Trout Lake

Aug 20 - Sketch Club Meet Up at VGH

Register for free and do it soon - space for these popular events fills up quick!

Thank you to all our attendees, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors and special guests for joining us at !

We also want to especially thank our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS for their tremendous help throughout the entire conference. Thank you!

Enjoy a wonderful weekend and safe travels to everyone! Thank you again for joining us at !

Congrats to the Bingo winners!

And we're off to our final sessions & mobile workshops!

Thank you again to Conference Supporter City of Penticton for sponsoring MW-07: Kettle Valley Rail Trail heading out later this afternoon.

Be sure to check your schedule for session and mobile meet up times.

What a stunning view to start our final day of & THE PIBC 2026 AGM! For a digital copy of this year's annual report, the AGM agenda and related documents, visit:
https://www.pibc.bc.ca/event/pibc-2026-agm

Professional Governance - What's Next? Find out in CS-12 in Salon A!

Thanks to speakers Claire Negrin RPP, MCIP, David C. Block, RPP, MCIP , Mark Holland RPP, FCIP, Guy Patterson RPP, MCIP & Patricia Maloney RPP, FCIP

Take a short break and let's head into our Thursday morning sessions!

Thank you to Conference Supporter Greyback Construction for sponsoring CS-12: Industrial Lands - Planning Places & Building Spaces for Economic Growth.