Open to: All. You must have a BCIA account to register for this event. Exclusively Limited to 20 Participants
Please note: Due to the highly interactive format, only one participant per registration is permitted.

This inspiring session is designed to support those who are ready to move from learning to meaningful action. Whether you’ve taken Land Acknowledgements: Performative or Powerful?, Decolonizing Personal and Professional Practice, or are joining this session independently, Pathways of Progression offers a thoughtful and empowering space to chart your next steps.

Through a blend of strategic guidance, reflection, and guided workshop time, participants will explore where they feel called, ready, or responsible to begin—or continue—their work in reconciliation and decolonization. This session is not about having all the answers; it’s about discovering your own starting point and building the confidence and clarity to take aligned, respectful action.

Participants will:
•   Identify common barriers to action and reflect on how to move through them
•   Explore potential areas of focus for reconciliation or decolonization within their role or sector
•   Begin shaping a personalized starting point, such as a draft statement, plan concept, or reflection framework
•   Receive feedback, tools, and encouragement to continue their journey beyond the session
Whether taken as a continuation of previous sessions or as a powerful standalone experience, this session will leave you more grounded, motivated, and equipped to take meaningful action—wherever you are in your learning journey.

About Your Instructor:
Janis Brooks, founder and principal of Salishan Solutions, brings 20 years of experience in Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and inclusive professional practice. Many BCIA registrants will recognize Janis from her impactful workshops, including Land Acknowledgements, Critical Self-Location, and Decolonization and Decolonizing Your Approach to Agrology. Known for her thoughtful, grounded approach, Janis creates safe, engaging learning environments that encourage open dialogue and personal reflection. Her work with BCIA has been instrumental in supporting our Indigenous Education requirements and advancing our commitment to cultural safety. With a professional background that includes roles at Indigenuity Consulting and course delivery at Royal Roads University, Janis offers a powerful blend of lived experience and professional insight that continues to inspire meaningful change in land-based professions.
Spaces are limited to 20 to ensure an intimate, supportive, and collaborative environment. Early registration is recommended.