Stop 1: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Campus
Date: June 1, 2026
Cost: Registration is free and everyone is welcome to attend
Schedule: See the online schedule for details of the program
Location
Library Building (305)
Vancouver Island University – Nanaimo (Main Campus), 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
Campus map (PDF)
There is paid parking throughout the campus. Please see the VIU website for parking details.
Meals
Please be advised that catering services will not be provided, except for the social event scheduled on June 1, after sessions conclude. The off-site social venue will be announced soon.
The VIU Nanaimo campus has two cafeterias open for lunch. Please visit the VIU website: Food Services Menus, Hours, and Locations
Hotels
If you are traveling from out of town and require accommodation, we recommend the following options close to the event space:
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible at eventreg@bccampus.ca. This helps us reduce unnecessary costs and waste, and allows us to offer your spot to someone else. There’s no penalty for cancelling, but we appreciate you letting us know.
Land Acknowledgement
The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.