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NEW Video - Highlights of the 2025 Annual Conference! The LGMA is excited to share a short video capturing the energy, insights, and some memorable moments from the 2025 LGMA Annual Conference. Whether you joined us in person or want to see what you missed, this recap offers a glimpse into the inspiring sessions, meaningful connections, and more. See highlights from our trade show floor, popular interactive sessions, our keynote speakers The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould and Alfredo C. M. Tan, and our member awards ceremony. Also thank you to Anitra Winje and Jamie McEwan for sharing views of their conference experience. Thank you to everyone who participated, your contributions helped make the conference a success! Watch the recap video now and save the date for our 2026 Annual Conference June 9 – 11 in Penticton.
Meet the Instructors - Cinga’s Expert Facilitators
Meet the new board! Please join us in welcoming the new LGMA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term led by President, Keri-Ann Austin! Multiple nominations were submitted for the one open role of Director at Large. Sheldon Tetreault was elected via electronic vote by the LGMA Members on June 12, 2025. All remaining vacant positions were filled by acclamation. Thank you to Douglas Holmes for his term as the 2024-2025 President and to Curtis Helgesen who completed his term as Past President. A big shout out and thank you to all Board of Directors who serve the LGMA membership and local government.
First Nations and Local Government Land Use Planning Regional Workshop Understanding and Sharing Land Use Frameworks October 21-23, 2025 En'owkin Centre, SnPink’tn (Penticton), BC Registration is reserved for planners, administrators, and land use managers working in First Nations and local governments in the Interior BC region. Since BC’s adoption of the Declaration Act (DRIPA) in 2019, there have never been better opportunities for collaboration and relationship building between First Nations and local government administrators. With the support of the Fraser Basin Council (FBC), the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) and First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) have been jointly developing and delivering a series of land use planning regional workshops – and are now hosting a second regional workshop for the Interior BC region ! Review the workshop brochure and register online by October 7, 2025 . Early Bird registration rate until September 9: $737 + GST Regular registration rate starting September 10: $781 + GST Cancellation Policy : Cancellations and changes are accepted without penalty until October 7. No refunds are provided after this date. In the spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we strongly encourage planners and administrators interested in this workshop to reach out and invite their First Nations/local government counterparts they work with to attend the workshop together.
LGMA Member Award Recipients for 2025 The LGMA is pleased to announce the Member Award Recipients for 2025. We are honoured to highlight the achievements of local government professionals who have contributed extraordinary accomplishments and dedicated service to the local government profession.
LGMA Volunteers Are the Heart of Our Association!
2025 Scholarship applications now open! A wide range of scholarships are available for people pursuing studies in various facets of government and public policy and more. Scholarships include: - BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship - Distinguished Members Legacy Fund Scholarship - Grant Anderson Commemorative Scholarship - Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund Review the 2025 Scholarship Brochure for information and scholarship criteria. Visit LGMA | Scholarships to access all application forms and submit your applications for all scholarships by October 15, 2025.
LGMA Spotlight on Ana Fuller, Senior Program Manager
