Architectural Institute of British Columbia
BC Wood Specialties Group - Specifier Workshops at the Global Buyers Mission 2025 BC Wood will be hosting the 22nd Annual Global Buyer's Mission (GBM) September 4-6, 2025 in Whistler, featuring Specifier Workshops. The event is designed to inform and inspire on the use of wood in design and construction, and to network with BC's… Read more
RAIC - Vancouver Island South presents - Settlement Victoria: The Indigenous Perspective (A Walking Tour) Mark Albany, an elder and knowledge keeper of the Songhees Nation, has graciously offered to lead a 2.5-hour walking tour of his ancestral lands, to understand downtown Victoria from a Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) point of view. The purpose of this walk… Read more
Women in Architecture - Decolonizing the Built Environment This session will explore how colonial systems have shaped the built environment, architectural practices, and how decolonial approaches, rooted in Indigenous knowledge, worldviews, and protocols can lead to more just and informed design. The event will feature a brief presentation followed by a dialogue session focused on… Read more
RJC Engineers - Wearing Our Commitment: Visible Symbols for Reconciliation Attendees are invited to gather in a spirit of reflection, learning, and commitment. This year’s webinar, “Wearing Our Commitment: Visible Symbols for Reconciliation,” will explore the importance of visibility, the ways that small, everyday actions can help move reconciliation forward and deepen our shared responsibility.… Read more
Toward a Relationship-Based Approach to Design in Indigenous Communities is organized by the Architecture Foundation of BC. It is part of the AIBC’s Fall 2025 PD Series and is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement. Have you ever wondered how community-led, emergent process happens? In an Indigenous context, how a project… Read more
Nick Bray Architecture - Working with Indigenous Communities on Architectural Projects Explore Indigenous engagement in architecture with insights on culture, representation, and participation planning. This presentation features Cory Douglas, Coast Salish Cultural Consultant, Artist, Owner, Modern Formline and Erik Hunter, Director, Sioux Projects who will bring unique and valuable perspectives on engaging with Indigenous communities… Read more
Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Indigenous Reconciliation This 2-hour online course provides insights to the architects to have better knowledge about Indigenous Reconciliation. Date: January 8, 2026 Location: Online Cost: $40 Learning Units (LUs): 2 Core Indigenous Peoples Learning Register: Click here
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia - Indigenous Resilience in Architecture The session will be presented by Kelly Edzerza-Bapty Architect AIBC and Scott Kemp Architect AIBC. Topics covered include: 1. Historic & Contemporary Legislation & Legal contexts concerning Indigenous communities and Land Rights since colonization unique to BC. 2. Responsibilities of the Architect and Architectural Practice… Read more
Zak World of Facades - 2026 Conference Zak World of Facades is a global producer of conferences for architects on facade design and engineering, returning to Vancouver for the third time. The day-long symposium features expert speakers on building envelope design and delivery. These industry professionals will share their views on constructing high-performance, safe, sustainable… Read more
Organization Culture Initiatives (OCI) - Indigeneity: An Overview of Canada's Past, Present, and Future Reconciliation as a term is being used more than ever, but alongside frequency comes error and misunderstanding. This virtual live session, facilitated by Métis educator Bryan Hansen, empowers professionals with foundational knowledge to participate in important conversations on Indigenous topics in… Read more