October 29 & 30, 2025
In Partnership Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops will host this joint conference to celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Location: Delta Hotels Kamloops
Join us on the ancestral and unceded territory of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemcúl’ecw for two days of dialogue, learning, and action that centre equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and reconciliation. This gathering brings together community leaders, organizations, and changemakers to explore what it means to build inclusive and welcoming communities where every voice is valued.
Stay Informed! Program and registration details will be posted as they become available. Please check back for updates.
Land and Territory
This conference is held within Secwépemcúl’ecw, on the ancestral and unceded territory of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. We invite participants to enter this space with respect, openness, and a commitment to listening and learning together.
What to Expect
- A co‑led, two‑day gathering that fosters inclusion, healing, and stronger communities
- Powerful breakout sessions focused on lived experience, belonging, and systems change
- Two keynote speakers sharing insight and inspiration
- Action‑focused dialogue with strategies for inclusion and reconciliation
- Community‑led solutions that move from reflection to meaningful change
- Facilitated networking with changemakers from across BC and beyond
Programming themes include
Lived Experience and Storytelling; Reconciliation in the Workplace; Belonging and Inclusive Cultures; Systems Change and Anti‑Racism; Intersectionality and Equity in Wellness; Microaggressions and Unconscious Bias; Community‑Led Solutions and Safer Spaces; Technology and Bias; Community Engagement and Cultural Competency; Leadership and Advocacy.
Featured Keynotes
Master of Ceremony
Volunteer Opportunities
Register here to volunteer at the conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a province‑wide conversation on inclusion and reconciliation while reaching community leaders and decision‑makers.
Available Packages
- Presenting Sponsor 20,000 dollars
- Platinum 15,000 dollars
- Gold 10,000 dollars
- Silver 5,000 dollars
- Bronze 3,000 dollars
Activation options include registrations, recognition across conference materials and channels, on‑site signage, app visibility, speaking introductions, and opportunities to include materials in delegate bags. Lunch, session, break, and lanyard sponsorships are also available.
Become a Sponsor
Contact: Michelle Amaral, HR Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, City of Kamloops, mamaral@kamloops.ca
Media and Inquiries
For media inquiries or general questions, please contact:
City of Kamloops
Michelle Amaral, Human Resources Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
250‑828‑3396
mamaral@kamloops.ca
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir
250‑819‑2255
Kukpi7.rosanne@ttes.ca
