Government Looking for Help To Evolve Outdoor Recreation Sector
The Government of British Columbia is looking for opinions from businesses and individuals to help build a shared vision for the province’s outdoor recreation industry.
In a recent announcement John Hawkings of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy said, “As land management in British Columbia has become increasingly complex and the role of Indigenous Nations in land governance and co-management evolves to align with our commitment to reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, an opportunity exists to establish a shared vision for outdoor recreation in British Columbia. A shared vision will ensure the province remains an exceptional jurisdiction for outdoor recreation and that the province’s approach is aligned with the commitments to Indigenous reconciliation and environmental stewardship.”
To help consolidate a vision, organizations are being invited to participate in one of four sessions to be held over the course of the summer that will help shape the future of outdoor recreation in the province. The objectives of the sessions are to:
- Hear diverse perspectives on the future of outdoor recreation in BC
- Explore what we are well positioned for and how to situate the province to best support the evolving outdoor recreation sector
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register early as it’s anticipate the sessions will attract great interest.
The sessions will be held on the following dates:
June 28 In-Person Meeting, Richmond
- Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm PST (lunch will be served)
- Where: Radisson Hotel, 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC (Note: preferential room rate available if booked by May 31, 2023)
- Hosted by Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Amandeep Singh
- Register here by June 20, 2023
July 13, 2023 Virtual Meeting
- Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
- Where: Hosted on MS Teams
- Register here by July 6, 2023
August 2, 2023 Virtual Meeting
- Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
- Where: Hosted on MS Teams
- Register here by July 26, 2023
Setember 14, 2023 In-Person Meeting
- Time: 9:30 – 2:30
- Where: Kamloops, 2nd floor, Campus Activity Centre, 1055 University Drive.
- Register here by September 5, 2023
As a member of the Kootenay Outdoor Rec-Tech sector, your expertise, knowledge and passion for outdoor recreation will be essential in building a shared vision of outdoor recreation in British Columbia.