AFOA BC 30th Anniversary Gala
Thirty years is more than a milestone — it is a story built by people.
AFOA BC invites you to join us on December 3, 2026, at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver as we celebrate 30 years of building capacity and strengthening Indigenous leadership in British Columbia.
Guided by our theme, Honouring our Legacy – Celebrating our Present – Inspiring our Future, the evening will recognize the people, relationships, and contributions that have shaped AFOA BC over the past three decades, celebrate the work being carried forward today, and look toward the future of Indigenous leadership and capacity development.
Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, storytelling, entertainment, and connection as we mark this special chapter in AFOA BC’s history.
Reception: 5:30 PM
Opening Comments: Approximately 6:00 PM (TBC)
Tickets are now available. We look forward to celebrating 30 years of AFOA BC with you!
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Westin Bayshore Vancouver is now sold out for Dec 3, 2026.
We have secured an overflow room block at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5) for delegates attending the 2026 Indigenous Financial Management Conference.
Group Rate: $339 per night
Rooms are available for the nights of December 1, 2, and 3, 2026, subject to availability.
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Gala Venue: The Westin BAYSHORE VANCOUVER
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G2V4
Getting to the Hotel from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The Westin Bayshore does not provide airport shuttle service.
Taxi/Rideshare: Taxis and rideshare services are available at YVR. The hotel is approximately 15 km from the airport, with a typical drive time of 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
SkyTrain: Take the Canada Line from YVR–Airport Station toward Waterfront Station. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. From Waterfront Station, guests can take a short taxi/rideshare to the hotel or continue by public transit.