BC Council for International Cooperation

06/24/2026

35+ communities across Canada are heading to their local MP offices tomorrow to share their concerns over the proposed route for the West Coast pipeline and to call for elected leaders to sign the People’s MOU — a deal to protect our communities, our climate, and our future.

Head to https://350.org/mou to learn more and find an action close to you

05/21/2026

📣 Canadian small and medium organizations working in international cooperation: 💰 funding is available through Canada LIFTs.

Led by the Inter-Council Network / Réseau de coordination des conseils and funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, Canada LIFTs supports Canadian non-profits and charities working in solidarity with local and international partners through:

• Flexible funding
• Peer learning and connection
• Practical tools and resources
• Capacity strengthening opportunities

Organizations interested in applying for either the Momentum Fund or the Together Fund must register by June 30.

If your organization is exploring ways to strengthen community-led international cooperation and deepen equitable partnerships, this opportunity may be a strong fit.

Learn more and register: https://icn-rcc.ca/programs/lift/

A new funding and learning program supporting transformative, community-led international cooperation by SMOs based in Canada, and their international partners,

05/19/2026

Last week, BCCIC hosted a roundtable with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Representative in Canada, Tracey Maulfair, bringing together organizations and advocates advancing the rights and wellbeing of refugees and newcomers in Canada.

The conversation explored the current challenges affecting refugees and immigrants, insights on UNHCR’s current priorities and future directions, pathways to strengthen refugee protection and settlement in Canada, and opportunities to deepen collaboration.

This was such an engaging discussion and we're so grateful to everyone who participated in and supported the event.

03/25/2026

Last call to apply for the two national manager roles with the Inter-Council Network / Réseau de coordination des conseils!

These bilingual roles include:
ICN Coordination and Government Relations Manager
ICN Communications, Learning and Impact Manager

They are both full-time, remote (with periodic travel for in-person meetings & events) positions, with a salary range of CAD $80,000 – $85,000.

Application Deadline is March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm EST.

Learn more and apply here: https://ocic.on.ca/the-inter-council-network-is-hiring-two-key-national-positions/

03/25/2026

⏰ We have two Calls for Proposals open with approaching deadlines to submit!

The Membership Analyst will carry out an assessment and offer insights, trends, and recommendations on our membership journey.
💰 Budget: $3,500 CAD Maximum.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will lead us in collecting data, reporting on key objectives, and generating insights and learnings as we wrap up a 7-year project and embark on new ones.
💰 Budget: $6,000 CAD Maximum.

Learn more about these calls, and submit your proposal: https://www.bccic.ca/category/whats-new/opportunities/

03/20/2026

Our Second Call for Proposals This Week 🙌 : BCCIC's looking for a Membership Analyst to carry out an assessment and offer insights, trends, and recommendations on our membership journey.

The consultant will work on a short-term contract basis, from April 15 – May 30, 2026. This is a remote contract, open to consultants based in Canada, with preference given to those in BC.

💰 Budget: $3,500 CAD Maximum.

📝 Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final deadline of March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PT.

🔗 Learn more and submit your proposal via the link in our bio.

03/19/2026

https://www.bccic.ca/call-for-proposals-monitoring-and-evaluation/📢 Call for proposals: BCCIC's looking for a consultant to support our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning efforts as we wrap up a 7-year project and embark on new ones.

The consultant will work on a short-term contract basis, from April 13, 2026 – June 12, 2026. This is a remote contract, open to consultants based in Canada, with preference given to those in BC.

💰 Budget: $6,000 CAD Maximum.

📝 Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the final deadline of March 29, 2026 at 11:59 PT.

Learn more: https://www.bccic.ca/call-for-proposals-monitoring-and-evaluation/

03/16/2026

The Inter-Council Network / Réseau de coordination des conseils is hiring two bilingual positions 📢

The ICN is a coalition of the eight Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation, and we're seeking two key national positions for the 'Engage: Global Citizens, Global Impact' Program:

- Coordination and Government Relations Manager
- Communications, Learning and Impact Manager

Location: Remote (with periodic travel for in-person meetings & events)
Salary: CAD $80,000 - 85,000
Apply by March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm EST

Learn more and apply: https://ocic.on.ca/the-inter-council-network-is-hiring-two-key-national-positions/

03/04/2026

Join us for a day of community connection, sustainability, and climate action at the False Creek Community Placemaking Festival this Saturday!

Through interactive booths, community dialogue, and hands-on activities, people of all ages can explore how sustainability and climate justice contribute to vibrant, inclusive spaces in our city. Taking place outside Science World, March 7 from 11am-2pm.

BCCIC will have a booth at the festival, so be sure to come by and say hi!!

Learn more: https://sustain.ubc.ca/events/false-creek-community-placemaking-festival

02/25/2026

Join us this afternoon *FEB 25* on UBC campus (Vancouver) to learn from Indigenous ​poets, artists, ​a​nd storytellers as they explore relationships to land, people, and/or the rights of nature.​ Taking place 4pm-5:30pm.

There's still time to register: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYnEGOPsf8kRZOe

This Indigenous Storytelling Event builds on the Folil Trafun (Joining Roots) Festival in 2023 & 2024. We honour the legacy of Mapuche creators by highlighting the power of art and storytelling to explore Indigenous contested lands and the Rights of Nature.

Led by our partners UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, made possible thanks to funding from Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada