Vancouver Island 3rd AHSOR Gathering Fall 2026

Join us for the 3^rd Vancouver Island Region Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve (AHSOR) Training: This is a two-and-a-half-day learning and sharing event taking place October 27, 28 & 29, at The Beach Club Resort in Parksville. 

Four participants per AHSOR program are welcome to register, e.g. Daycare Managers, Supervisors, Supporting Admin staff (finance), ECE/IT/SN, ECEA, RA, Parents and elders.  This gathering/knowledge sharing will focus on strengthening your toolkit for team building, lateral kindness, healthy conflict resolution and supporting children with neurodivergent and/or challenging behaviours and their families. The conference will have hands-on learning opportunities as well. Each program will create a cultural kit for your center to take away on the afternoon of Day 2. On Day 3, the morning focus is self-care. Participants will also enjoy a hands-on indigenous tea blending activity – with teas to take for enjoyment at home. 

Meals and Refreshments

Breakfast will be available each day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. A nutrition break will be provided each morning and afternoon.   

Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 27 & 28^th. On October 29^th, participants will receive a bagged, takeaway lunch for the trip home. 

All other meals, including dinners, will be the responsibility of the participants. Eligible meal expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of a completed travel claim, in accordance with FNHA travel reimbursement guidelines. 

FNHA will cover accommodation and provide travel reimbursement only for participants who attend the full training and are present for all scheduled training sessions from October 27-29, 2026.

FNHA will cover accommodation for October 26, 27 & 28^th.  Any additional accommodation costs incurred before or after these dates will be the responsibility of the participant's AHSOR program. Please specify if you are bringing your spouse or children. Family members are welcome to join for breakfast and lunch. Travel costs for family members are the responsibility of the participant. This hotel has a NO PETS policy. 

Due to limited hotel parking, carpooling is highly recommended. Any conference attendees who are coming for just the day can park in the lot for “Day Parking”. 

*Accommodation will be booked by FNHA upon your approved registration. A confirmation email will be sent once your registration has been reviewed and approved.

To help reduce waste, we ask that participants bring their own reusable water bottle for refills throughout the training. Please note that this is a scent-free event. We kindly request that participants refrain from wearing scented body products: perfume, cologne, body spray and lotion, to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone throughout the conference.

Registration Deadline: September 17th, 2026

For questions or additional information, please contact Jackie Sinclair at jackie.sinclair@fnha.ca or Mary Hayes at mary.hayes@fnha.ca or HCYD@fnha.ca