Building a Shared Vision of Outdoor Recreation in BC
Northern BC Tourism / Marty Clemens photo
We are sharing an important engagement opportunity from the Province of BC, which was received via email and shared here in its entirety:
Please join us in building a shared vision of outdoor recreation!
British Columbia is uniquely positioned to be an exceptional place for outdoor recreation. With diverse geography, a notable and respected parks and protected area program, an extensive and unique forest recreation program, and the outstanding contributions of volunteers and organizations, the province is an internationally recognized jurisdiction for outdoor recreation.
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.
I would like to invite your organization to participate in 1 of 4 sessions in the coming months to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in the province. We recognize how busy everyone is and have scheduled flexible options in consideration of travel time commitments and costs. All sessions will have the same objectives including 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
We have engaged Elevate Consulting to support this initiative and to facilitate the sessions which will be used to inform our shared vision. We encourage you to register early as we anticipate the sessions will attract great interest.
1. In-Person - Hosted by Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Amandeep Singh
Date: June 28, 2023
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)
Register here by June 20, 2023
2. Virtual Session
Date: July 13, 2023
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
Where: Hosted on MS Teams
Register here by July 6, 2023
3. Virtual Session
Date: August 2, 2023
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm PST
Where: Hosted on MS Teams
Register here by July 26, 2023
4. In-Person
Date: September 14, 2023
Time: 9 am to 2:30 pm PST.
Where: Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
Register here.
Your expertise, knowledge and passion for outdoor recreation will be essential in building a shared vision of outdoor recreation in British Columbia. Should you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact me at any time. I encourage you to share this invitation with your teams, members and affiliate organizations that have a shared interest in outdoor recreation in British Columbia.
Thank you,
John Hawkings
Executive Lead, Recreation Strategy & Service Transformation
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Media:
B.C. developing new outdoor recreation strategy (Pique News Magazine, July 31, 2023)
