We invite participants across disciplines including Indigenous leaders, fisheries technicians, guardians, restoration practitioners, academic and technical experts, non-profits, students, and community activists to share their restoration knowledge and experience. If you are a First Nation’s representative, we encourage to register for the Estuary to Old Growth Gathering. Please contact abby@iisaakolam.ca to receive a secure link to the registration page for Estuary to Old Growth.

Tigh-Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort 

https://tigh-na-mara.com/

1(800) 663-7373

1155 Resort Drive 

Parksville, BC

V9P 2E3

The Watershed Forum will take place from November 26th-28th.

The 26th will start with an evening program to integrate participants prior to the full-day program on the 27th. We will finish with a site visit to see an active restoration site.

More information about the schedule can be found by looking at our agenda.

Child care will be offered through through Iisaak Olam's Indigenous Climate Action Program (ICAP). Please indicate your interest in this service during registration to apply. All those who indicate interest will be contacted with next steps to secure your spot. Children under 5 years of age will be required to be accompanied by a chaperone.

If you have any questions about this offering please contact:

Lauren Bernardi

P: 250-884-5526 | E: lauren@iisaakolam.ca

You are also welcome to coordinate your own child care. The gathering venue is located in close proximity to the beach and has a pool, playground and tennis court amenities.

The registration fee for participants is $300. The fee covers all meals and programming for the duration of the conference starting with dinner on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 until breakfast on the morning of Thursday, November 26, 2024.  

Accommodation will be the responsibility of the registrant, and we recommend that registrants stay at the Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort or nearby to benefit from the program.