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2026

Gathering Our Voices

March 17-20, 2026
Vancouver, B.C.

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The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is honoured to be hosting GOV 2026 on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people.

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✨ December 5 is International Volunteer Day! ✨

✨ December 5 is International Volunteer Day! ✨

Each year, our incredible volunteers bring their energy, skills, and heart to GOV, and we truly could not do this event without them. Every volunteer helps make GOV the unforgettable experience it is for thousands of Indigenous youth.

A special shoutout to @UrsaCreate, the brilliant team behind our GOV app, who return each year to support our registration process and keep everything running smoothly.

And to @kamloopsafs, who brought their youth and jumped right into helping with set-up before enjoying their week at GOV — thank you!

To everyone who has ever volunteered at GOV: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your time, generosity, and commitment uplift our communities.

💚 Applications are now open for GOV 2026 volunteers in Vancouver!
We’re looking for volunteers both before and during the event, from March 15–20, 2026.
Learn more & apply: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/volunteers/

Our latest GOV 2026 Volunteer Newsletter is out! 🙌
Catch up on key dates, opportunities, and ways to get involved.
Read it at the link in our bio.

We’re looking for passionate facilitators to joi

We’re looking for passionate facilitators to join us in Vancouver, B.C. on March 18 and/or 19, 2026 and help inspire Indigenous youth delegates ages 14 to 24 at Gathering Our Voices 2026.

We welcome workshops in areas such as:
• Financial Health & Planning
• Environmental Stewardship
• Sport & Recreation
• Cultural Teachings & Practices
• Art & Music
• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Education & Career Development
• Personal Leadership
• Health & Wellness

If you or your organization has knowledge to share, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more & apply: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/facilitators/

📣Don’t forget! GOV 2026 invoices are due Dec

Volunteers make GOV possible — and applications

Volunteers make GOV possible — and applications for 2026 are now open! 📋

Share your skills, passion, and time to support Indigenous youth at Canada’s largest Indigenous youth leadership conference. Corporate volunteer opportunities available.💚

Learn more: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/volunteers/

🌟 Together with a national network of universit

🌟 Together with a national network of universities and colleges, @actua_canada
engages youth from across the country in transformational STEM learning experiences that build critical employability skills and confidence.

They joined us as an exhibitor at #GOV2025 to help broaden their reach to Indigenous youth across B.C. 💡✨

Interested in connecting with Indigenous youth at #GOV2026?
🧡 Exhibitor, Workshop Host, and Artisan applications are open until November 14!

🔗 Learn more and apply: gatheringourvoices.ca

Chaperone Orientation Sessions are coming up! 👋

Chaperone Orientation Sessions are coming up! 👋
This is your opportunity to get the lay of the land for #GOV2026. We hope you’ll join us for one of our upcoming sessions:

📅 November 4 — 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST
📅 November 5 — 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST

Access the links at 🔗 gatheringourvoices.ca/delegates-and-chaperones

➡️ Click “Chaperone Orientation Sessions” in the Table of Contents for a shortcut to the links.

🎟️ Wondering if you have #GOV2026 tickets? T

🎟️ Wondering if you have #GOV2026 tickets?

Ticket confirmation emails were sent on October 2, with payment reminders sent periodically through Square. Please check your inbox — and don’t forget to check your spam folder!

📬 If you were offered tickets:
✅ Claim them by completing your payment by December 2, 2025.

📬 If you were not offered tickets (i.e. did not receive a confirmation email from us):
✅ Check your email again on December 8, 2025 — any unclaimed tickets will be re-offered then!

For more info, visit gatheringourvoices.ca/delegates-and-chaperones

@tosum.strong brought the energy to #GOV2025! 💪

@tosum.strong brought the energy to #GOV2025! 💪🏽 Youth delegates got hands-on in the gym and learned how to safely use equipment.

Got a great workshop idea? Apply to join us in Vancouver for #GOV2026 before Nov 14 👉 gatheringourvoices.ca/facilitators

Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have @Re

Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have @RedCrossCanada as a valued sponsor at #GOV! Thank you for your continued support in empowering Indigenous youth across B.C. and beyond!❤️

Learn how you can be a sponsor or donor at #GOV2026: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/sponsors/

@OceanWise made a splash at GOV 2025! Delegates do

@OceanWise made a splash at GOV 2025! Delegates dove under the sea for an unforgettable experience inside the interactive Sea Dome. 🐠🌊

📋Do you have a cool workshop idea to share? Applications for workshop hosts are open in the GOV app until November 14: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/facilitators/

Oh, the places you'll stay! 🛏️ We are pleas

Oh, the places you'll stay! 🛏️

We are pleased to offer discount codes to our partner hotels for #GOV2026. Check them out here: https://gatheringourvoices.ca/accommodation/

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