[BCMA] 2026 BCMA Conference: Important Updates

Fri Sep 4 02:26:26 UTC 2026

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2026 BCMA Conference: Join us in Nanaimo!

The BCMA 2026 Conference in Nanaimo moves beyond dialogue to collective impact. Centered on our core values of Bravery, Accountability, and Innovation, we celebrate the  People who power our sector, reconnect with our shared  Purpose to help make sense of the world, and harness the  Power of Gathering to spark transformative change. Join us as we turn  Kind Words<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__url7013.museum.bc.ca_ls_click-3Fupn-3Du001.HVdtiAQqH-2D2BBO4EFdv7-2D2BOcgOg4MXPawxTp-2D2Fruz4vHPG5CaH5ld3klRFOhqv36TONe7JH4haHZ4iYjmAGIds4-2D2FK-2D2FmYY0zG1HbZvYyMPrQcFqw-2D3DVs5h-5FsxC1nYq-2D2FIXVdVTSTewiWqnFmDMyDOcHuiHp9JFtJk-2D2BidbO-2D2FD1LhzTpSSMqBd21wKPllS55rTqUb15kHkZlCChpCvwf8R8-2D2F6lN63fY-2D2BXmkCgiJlAn0vyQri-2D2Fo62YiDW9-2D2FOUga5c0wA6clEUSMKYOmvgfTkWaaYv4CkIlmIP64Uo4yY68I6cZo01-2D2FeS4AsyKlIYil31QbvL33gImgrgGnt6o7TRzL-2D2B16-2D2Bxf6jNlarZKa-2D2FLjdXewBKYqvI5rTWVx8MrgKNMubynRBIp8hIIqtZvt-2D2F8qVOGNYn7la4L1bWB806e1ygW28bY6R3Zl0sdsnL536P0anXdof2Smmi2F68mjLcf4HTu0D9HNYjyi5-2D2B49s0jjmeVbFfSH0iYeFLiuP8eT&d=DwMDaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=UcfW4nXpdpNkKR33FKcS01ATd0b5NZh9KGRDoJ59w9U&m=NQWMZtr4grLpGy3Nje4HsKi1m1fjofViza1P6C87Ixd2TM8DODAYaTMvcw58i7I1&s=YWkdCrLjKpL4mbT5nEbluNPzfjWjZFpcRN7ExYJAE0Y&e=> into brave action for a more just and connected future.

Early Bird tickets have now sold out, but we are happy to announce that single-day tickets are now available. If you've been considering coming to Conference, this is a great way to join us on a budget.

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Book Your Hotel Soon

Our conference hotel room blocks are beginning to fill, so if you are planning to come and haven’t booked your accommodation yet, we strongly encourage you to do so soon.

Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
Located directly across the street from the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
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Group rate available until Friday, October 2, 2026, or while rooms remain available.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Located downtown overlooking Nanaimo’s Inner Harbour.
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Group rate available until Tuesday, September 15, 2026, or while rooms remain available.

The Conference Schedule is Now Live

The 2026 Conference schedule has now been published, so you can  start planning your time in Nanaimo. The schedule is subject to change and we will do our best to communicate that with you in advance.

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CMA Conference Bursaries

In an effort to support the upcoming PTMA conferences, the CMA is extending its conference bursary extension to 4 weeks ahead of the upcoming events.

Conference Professional Development bursaries are given out to assist individuals with the costs of travel, accommodation, per diem and registration fees related to conferences in the culture and heritage sector. Applicants will be expected to commit to sharing their learning knowledge and experience from the conference attended with the CMA.

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