<div dir="ltr">Hello everyone!<br><br>
<div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a">We're getting very excited for the BCMA’s 2023 gathering which will take place in person from <b>September 26 – 28, 2023</b>! It is an honour to have been invited by our colleagues at Saahlinda Naay Haida Gwaii Museum and the Haida Heritage Centre to join them for three days of learning and connection.<br><br>
<div class="gmail-bcma-col gmail-col-12 gmail-mb-4 gmail-col-lg-12"><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xdj266r gmail-x126k92a">It
is our goal to make this an unforgettable event that builds on
discussions, learnings, and sessions from past BCMA conferences.
Planning is in full swing and we ask for your patience as we dive
further into organizing this event and answering the most important questions as
soon as we can.</div>
</div><div class="gmail-bcma-col gmail-col-12 gmail-mb-4"><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xdj266r gmail-x126k92a"><br>To
ensure that we offer an event that reflects our host community’s
capacity and that our delegates are received and remembered as
respectful guests, we anticipate a <b>limited number of available tickets</b>.
The BCMA plans to offer bursaries, travel assistance, discounted
tickets, and virtual engagement opportunities to make the gathering as
accessible as possible to the widest range of members and delegates.<br><br></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xdj266r gmail-x126k92a">We just launched a call for proposals for two peer-to-peer learning opportunities on two days of the gathering. Please <a href="https://museum.bc.ca/2023-conference-call/"><b>find all details and our call for stories here</b></a>.<br><br></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xdj266r gmail-x126k92a">
<b>Bursary applications and registration are</b> <b>slated to launch in mid-June</b>
as we continue to put together the budget for this gathering. Ticket
prices and information will be announced in advance.
<br><br>Our most frequently asked questions are continuously updated and can be found on our website. Please <b><a href="https://museum.bc.ca/2023-conference-faq/">head to our FAQ page</a></b> and give it a read. If you cannot find an answer there, we are still working on it.
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<p style="margin:0px">Haawa (thank you) for your patience!</p>
</div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xdj266r gmail-x126k92a">Vanessa<br></div>
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