Registration is Open! Join us at the Fed’s Social Policy Forum February 12-14, 2025

Register today and take advantage of the Early Bird fee of $279

Registration: 2025 Social Policy Forum

This year, the Federation, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and Board Voice are joining forces and working in partnership to create a thoughtful and relevant conference program. Members from all three organizations, along with sector partners and government colleagues, will come together to explore the pressing social policy issues our organizations – and, more importantly, our communities – are facing today.

Topic highlights of this year’s conference will include decolonization and anti-racism, cybersecurity, the health of the social services sector, updates and research from CSSHSA, and thoughtful insights about how to be an advocate. Speaker highlights include:

Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth
Karla Verschoor, Executive Director, Inclusion BC
Shane Simpson, Board Chair, Community Living BC
Dr. Paul Kershaw and the Gen Squeeze Team
Richard Watt, vCIO, Total Support Solutions
Suncha Satney, Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Consultant, CSSHSA

And more presenters are still to be announced! Participants can also expect post-election updates from key government officials and ministries, including the Ministry of Children and Family Development. A detailed agenda will be available soon. We encourage you to register today. Please also share this invitation with leadership staff and Board of Directors. We believe this year’s Forum offers an incredible opportunity to learn and work together.

Conference Highlight: Fundraising Dinner – Thursday, February 13, 2024 from 4:30-6:30pm
Connect with your peers in the sector and enjoy a great meal! We will also be fundraising for the Federation’s Youth Education Bursary Fund and the BCAAFC’s Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC). $20 from the cost of each ticket will be donated to these causes in support of provincial youth.

Pricing
Member Early Bird Fee (November 4 – January 13, 2025): $279
Member Regular Fee (January 14 – February 13, 2025): $329
Non-Member Fee $449
Member Dinner Fee $60
Non-Member Dinner Fee $80

Inn at Laurel Point Reservation
Reserve your guest room today starting from $164 per night. This Social Policy Forum rate is available for conference dates only. Please book by January 13, 2025, to receive this rate.
Reserve your hotel room HERE

Please contact the Federation staff team at info@fcssbc.ca if you have any questions. Please note some the important dates below.

Important Dates
Member Early Bird Fee (November 4 – January 13, 2025): $279
Member Regular Fee (January 14 – February 13, 2025): $329
Hotel booking at conference rate (starting at $164/night): discount rate ends January 13, 2025
PARCA Meetings – February 11 & 12, 2025
BCAAFC Member Meeting – February 12, 2025