BC Native Women's Association

03/08/2026

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Join us this International Women’s Day for a powerful online gathering hosted by BC Native Women’s Association.

On March 8 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PT), we will hear from Indigenous women leaders sharing their experiences, leadership, and perspectives.

Featuring:
• Chief Officer Deborah Doss-Cody, Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police
• Youth Sunshine Edwards, Miss Kamloopa
• Grand Kukwpi7 Judy Wilson, Political Leader
• Rebecca Watt, Amazing Race Canada participant

The event includes prayer, speaker reflections, Q&A, prize draws, and closing remarks from BCNWA Youth and President.

Free Zoom event.
Link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87446009334?pwd=OYtfQI0uehbiE5DUG8r2RFPh2jekOy.1

Let’s come together to honour the strength and leadership of Indigenous women and girls.

03/03/2026

Join us this International Women’s Day for a powerful online gathering hosted by BC Native Women’s Association.

On March 8 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PT), we will hear from Indigenous women leaders sharing their experiences, leadership, and perspectives.

Featuring:
• Chief Officer Deborah Doss-Cody, Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police
• Youth Sunshine Edwards, Miss Kamloopa
• Grand Kukwpi7 Judy Wilson, Political Leader
• Rebecca Watt, Amazing Race Canada participant

The event includes prayer, speaker reflections, Q&A, prize draws, and closing remarks from BCNWA Youth and President.

Free Zoom event.
Link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87446009334?pwd=OYtfQI0uehbiE5DUG8r2RFPh2jekOy.1

Let’s come together to honour the strength and leadership of Indigenous women and girls.

03/02/2026

This International Women’s Day, BCNWA is inviting members to nominate an exemplary woman in their life.

We will select four women to receive gift certificates, and the members who nominate them will also receive a gift.

To nominate, send a 3-sentence explanation to [email protected] by Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Nominees and nominators must be members in good standing, with dues paid within the past year.

BCNWA is committed to uplifting and supporting women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Let’s recognize the women who continue to show up for our families and communities.

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

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BC Scholarship Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.

Indigenous Student Awards: $1000-$5000 (renewable annually) for students pursuing trades training, apprenticeship, diploma, certificates, degree or post-degree programs.

Applications for the Indigenous Student Awards are now open. https://www.bcscholarshipsociety.ca/indigenous-awards/about-this-award/

The deadline for applications is 4:30PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be considered.

02/19/2026

Is there a trailblazing Indigenous woman whose leadership deserves national recognition? Could it be you or someone you know?

Nominations are now open for CCIB’s Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Award. This prestigious honour celebrates Indigenous women who are driving change in business and community leadership.

For generations, Indigenous women have led with strength and vision and today their impact continues to grow across communities and economies. We are seeking nominees who demonstrate leadership excellence through integrity and a clear vision that inspires others. They embody collaboration and innovation by building strong partnerships and advancing new ideas. Their work shows measurable results, from business growth to mentorship. Above all, they create lasting community impact that uplifts future generations.

Join past recipients like Ruby Littlechild, Annette Morgan, Rose Paul, Shelly Mandeville, along with many other extraordinary leaders who have made significant contributions across the country.
Individuals may nominate themselves or others by Sunday, March 8, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The IWIL Award will be presented in Calgary on June 4, 2026.

Visit the link to submit your nomination and help celebrate an inspiring Indigenous woman leader.

Submit your nomination today! https://www.ccib.ca/indigenous-women-in-leadership/

02/17/2026

Last week, BCNWA President Gena Edwards attended the National Indigenous–Federal–Provincial–Territorial Meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People.

She raised the continued lack of infrastructure along the Highway of Tears and the systemic racism Indigenous women still face when reporting violence. She also pointed to the 17 federal recommendations brought forward in 2024, including the call for a national Red Dress Alert system, and questioned why these actions are still not in place.

Families and frontline workers have already identified what needs to change. The responsibility now sits with governments to move those commitments into practice.

As communities gathered on February 14 for the 35th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the message remained consistent. The lives honoured and the grief carried in those spaces must shape the decisions being made at government tables.

BCNWA will continue to advocate for the safety and dignity of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse relatives.

02/11/2026

We are thinking of the people and families in Tumbler Ridge following the recent events in their community.

British Columbia can seem large, yet our towns and families are deeply connected. When something happens in one place, it is felt far beyond it. It shows up in conversations, in classrooms and workplaces, and around kitchen tables across the province.

Each person will carry this differently. Some may have strong circles around them, while others may be moving through this more quietly or on their own. A gentle reminder to meet one another with empathy, patience, and care can make a difference.

We hold Tumbler Ridge in our thoughts and stand alongside the community as they move through this together.

Resources are available here:
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BCNWA Board of Directors

02/10/2026

We’re hiring an ISET Coordinator.

35 hours per week
$50,000–$60,000 annually
Remote (BC)
Open until filled

This role supports Indigenous women accessing training, education, and employment opportunities across BC.

It’s about relationships, steady follow-through, and walking alongside clients as they move toward their goals.

If you have experience in case management, community programs, or employment supports, we want to hear from you.

📧 Apply: [email protected]

02/09/2026

Are you a First Nations youth interested in climate action, land stewardship, or environmental justice?

The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is inviting youth to take part in the Uplifting Youth Climate Leaders Project (March–Apr 2026).

What’s involved:
• Virtual learning & sharing sessions
• A full-day, in-person Youth Climate Gathering
• Connecting with other youth, Elders & mentors

Supports provided:
• Participants will receive an honorarium of $100/day for the Youth Climate Gathering and First Nations Summit Climate Gathering and $30 for each prep session.
• Tech support for virtual sessions
• Travel, meals & accommodations covered for the gathering

You don’t need formal experience. If you care about the land and want to learn alongside others, we encourage you to apply. 🌄

📅 Apply by: Submit the form by Feb 17th, 2026

https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FPCNB8F

Questions? Contact:
Alyx Lezard
Indigneous Wellbeing Practitioner
Urban Matters
[email protected]