BCAFN is hosting the Women Chiefs and Leaders Caucus Meeting (hybrid) on March 24-25, 2026, in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people, also known as Kelowna, BC. All First Nations Chiefs and Leaders who identify as female are welcome to attend. This caucus will hold space for First Nations Women Chiefs and Leaders to discuss their experiences as leaders, and priorities within their communities.

BCAFN Representatives will provide an update on BCAFN’s advocacy and co-chairs will hold collaborative dialogue on presentations/updates from various levels of government, and interactive plenary sessions with purpose to integrate the voices, experiences, and leadership of First Nations Women Chiefs and Leaders into resource development processes to ensure that safety, equity, and rights are upheld — especially in the context of implementing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (MMIWG2S+) National Action Plan.

Accommodations can be provided for up to three nights (subject to your travel itinerary)
Accommodations are to be booked with Hotel Eldorado at Eldorado Resort, Kelowna. Please secure your room at Manteo or Hotel Eldorado.

Manteo: https://reservations.travelclick.com/12771?groupID=5145933

Hotel Eldorado: https://reservations.travelclick.com/109843?groupID=5145932

If the room block is no longer available or if your itinerary requires you to stay outside of venue or outside Kelowna, BCAFN will reimburse reasonable expenses up to $180 per night.

For any questions regarding registration or any inquiries, please email:
Ada Madam, ada.madam@bcafn.ca
Rochelle King, rochelle.king@bcafn.ca