Indigenous Resource Opportunities

Group rates are available for IROC 2026 at hotels within walking distance of the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. Availability is limited, so be sure to book early to secure your stay: bciroc.ca/venueandaccomm…

The IROC 2026 Partnership Showcase highlights real collaboration success stories between Indigenous communities, governments, entrepreneurs, and the resource sector. Know a partnership that should be shared? Submit your suggestion: bciroc.ca/speakersuggest….

Reach a diverse audience spanning Forestry, Mining, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Energy and Commerce. Connect with Indigenous leaders, build meaningful partnerships, and demonstrate your commitment to community engagement. Contact info@bciroc.ca to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Register today to celebrate IROC's 10ᵗʰ anniversary! Connect with Indigenous leaders, government, industry representatives and business leaders celebrating collaboration and success in Canada's resource sector. Register now: bciroc.ca/registration/

We're looking for speaker and panel suggestions that highlight Indigenous leadership, successful partnerships, and collaboration in Canada's resource sector. Submit suggestions here: bciroc.ca/speakersuggest…

“This is forest management. This isn’t just us taking wood—this is about us managing cultural, economic, and human resources.” Listen here: YouTube ow.ly/UHiH50R8XIr Apple ow.ly/wE3c50R8XIq Spotify ow.ly/qzOx50R8XIm Amazon ow.ly/1abW50R8XIt

In our latest episode of Rez Dog Walkers, we dive deep into the realities of First Nations reconciliation and the ongoing impact of residential schools. Join us for an honest discussion that needs to be heard! @Dallas4BC Watch the full recording: youtu.be/QClQv3wjEaM

This week at IROC, Steven Stark, President and CEO of TSI – Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc., shares his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of Indigenous-led transportation services in Metro Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week. The conversations do not end here.

The 2025 Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference is off to a powerful start. From yesterday’s moving opening reception to a full day of meaningful conversations and powerful panels, Indigenous leadership is front and centre. We’re grateful to everyone who has joined us!

Keynote Dinner – David Walkem We’re proud to welcome Chief David Walkem, former Chief of Cook’s Ferry Indian Band and Sr. Manager of Strategic Partnerships with the Invasive Species Council, as the keynote speaker for Thursday’s dinner.

Thanks to our Registration Sponsor, DP World DP World is a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions. Wherever they operate, they are committed to building strong relationships with communities, including their successful collaboration with Snuneymuxw First Nation.

We’re proud to have Woodfibre LNG as a key supporter of our event. Woodfibre LNG is dedicated to reconciliation and actively collaborates with Squamish Nation to realize shared goals of cultural and environmental preservation as they advance the Woodfibre LNG Project.

Á'a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake and House Leader with the BC Conservative Caucus, will take the stage as our Friday Luncheon keynote speaker. We’re looking forward to her powerful voice and leadership in the closing session.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsors We’re proud to recognize Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC), Domtar, and Western Forest Products for their generous support of IROC 2025.

Booker Cornea, Market Lead (National), Commercial Banking at First Nations Bank of Canada, and Kris Smith, Lead, Community Banking – Lending Solutions at Business Development Bank of Canada, will discuss Indigenous financial solutions on Friday.

Thanks to our Keynote Luncheon Sponsors Learn more: unbc.ca Mosaic Forest Management is proud to be part of IROC. Learn more: mosaicforests.com

Dallas Smith, President of Nanwakolas Council, moderates a discussion on building stronger forestry partnerships. Panelists include Hon. Ravi Parmar (Minister of Forests, BC), Kim Haakstad (President and CEO, COFI), and Chief Councillor John Jack (Huu-ay-aht First Nations).

We’re almost there - the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference kicks off in just two days. Join us for meaningful conversations, new connections, and exciting opportunities. We can’t wait to welcome you! 📍 Vancouver Island Conference Centre 📅 June 18-20, 2025

We are pleased to recognize the Honorable Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests as he outlines his vision for the future of forestry in British Columbia during Friday’s keynote address.