2023 Conference: Becoming Agents For Change

Save The Date!

Date: Thursday May 25 – Saturday May 27, 2023

Location: Downtown Chilliwack

Hotels:

1. 1. The Coast Chilliwack is where the majority of conference sessions will take place. We reserved a group block for May 25th to 27th.
      As of March 23rd:
      – There are no group block rooms available for Thursday May 25th, and only 7 rooms left at a regular rate.
      – Friday May 26 and Saturday May 27 both have limited availability for rooms with the group block rate of $155.00 (plus taxes).
      To book the available rooms, you can click here, or call Tatiana Crespo, their booking manager at 604-673-2182.
   2. The Royal Hotel Chilliwack is a 5 minute walk from the Conference hotel. They are holding 8 antique rooms for May 24-27th at $125 per night, per room, plus taxes.
      The only way to book these rooms is to call the hotel at 604-792-1210 and mention the “Heritage BC Conference”.
   3. The Comfort Inn Chilliwack is 4.1km from the Conference hotel, or an 8 minute drive.  They are holding rooms from May 24th-27th at $199.00 per night, per room, plus taxes.  Breakfast and internet included in room rate. You can book online here.

Registration

Prices

Subsidized tickets are supported by our sponsor :

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Conference Dates to Remember

Conference Code of Conduct

Heritage BC aims to promote an environment that is characterised by professionalism, collegiality, respect, dignity, and cooperation. Conference delegates are expected to uphold the commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

If you have questions about our Conference Code of Conduct, please contact us at [email protected]

Harassment Policy
Personal harassment or discriminatory conduct will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness harassment or discriminatory conduct, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] or a person at the conference with a badge that identifies them as a member of the conference planning team. Heritage BC will carefully review all reports and take appropriate action.

Examples of Harassment and Discriminatory Conduct:

• Threats, acts, or the endorsement of violence, specifically:
• Threats, acts, or the endorsement of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc.
• Unwanted physical contact or sexual attention
• Purposefully intimidating, isolating, or destabilizing an individual
• Slander/gossip with the intent of discrediting or embarrassing
• Intentionally devaluing an individual based on their identity
• Intentional outing and/or deliberate disregard for aspects of an individual’s identity. This includes but is not limited to:
• Sustained misgendering
• Use of a rejected or deadname
• Sharing private details of a person’s lived experience without their consent.

Examples that are NOT Harassment and Discriminatory Conduct:

• “Reverse Racism”
• Reasonable levels of stress, conflict, or disagreements that may arise from the exploration of challenging ideas and perspectives
• Having problematic or oppressive behaviours challenged
• Physical contact between consenting individuals
• Communication of boundaries, including but not limited to:
• An individual’s desire to retain a physical distance due to COVID-19.
• An individual’s refusal to hold space for ignorance and/or refusal to educate.

The Government of Canada provides detailed information on harassment and a tool to guide conference delegates here.

Cultural Safety & Support Liaison
Heritage BC will introduce designated and identifiable Cultural Safety & Support Liaisons at the start of the conference. These individuals will be available to hold space and talk with delegates at any point to process sensitive situations and difficult emotions that may arise during the conference. Cultural Safety & Support Liaisons will be introduced to conference attendees and will be included on the conference website with a photo.

What to do if you witness harassment in the workplace
In any given situation involving harassment, bullying, or discrimination, there is a multitude of ways to respond or react. As a bystander, you have the power to create real-deal change. If you report an incident to Heritage BC, we will ask for the following information:

• The name of the perpetrator;
• The date, or approximate dates, that the situation that forms the basis of the complaint occurred;
• A description of the complaint and how the situation breaches the Code of Conduct;
• Any information that might substantiate the complaint;
• Note: Your private information will only be accessible to the designated Heritage BC safety coordinator and won’t be shared without your express permission.

If you would like to discuss an incident directly with a Heritage BC team member, please contact us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 604-417-7243 ext. 103.

What to expect after reporting an incident:
If a conference delegate has been deemed to have violated the Code of Conduct, the following disciplinary action may be taken:

• The delegate may have their conference registration revoked and would not be reimbursed for any registration fees that have already been paid.
• The delegate may be prohibited from participating in Heritage BC online and/or in-person events for a period of time or indefinitely.

FAQ

We looks forward to bringing together our members, partners, and an exciting array of speakers for this conference. Please be patient with us as we figure out a new way to offer valuable and enjoyable events while staying flexible enough to adapt to challenges and unforeseen circumstances. We really appreciate it!

Do you have questions about the 2023 Conference that haven’t been answered here?
Contact Nathalie, Heritage Program Coordinator, at [email protected]

Partners & Sponsors

Host Partners

Heritage Chilliwack Society	Chilliwack Museum and Archives

Sponsors

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