Learning from Place: Connecting Curriculum, Community & Environment - October 2026

Educator Professional Development Retreat in Tofino & Ucluelet

Learning from Place: Connecting Curriculum, Community & Environment 

Join us for an immersive, hands-on professional learning retreat in Tofino and Ucluelet, the traditional territories of ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations) and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation). 

Take inspiration, ideas, and practical tools back to your classroom: 

• Fresh ideas from innovative place-based practitioners  

• Hands-on experiences you can replicate or adapt locally  

• Ready-to-use lesson plans and resources aligned with the BC curriculum 

• New connections with educators  

• A deeper understanding of Indigenous and local knowledge systems  

• Greater confidence bringing experiential learning to life 

Schedule: 

Thursday, October 22nd evening – registration 

Friday, October 23rd workshops, field experiences, networking dinner 

Saturday, October 24th morning – workshops & field experiences & wrap-up 

Saturday afternoon is yours to spend further exploring the region. 

Coming soon! Sign-up for our interest list to receive notification once registration is available. 

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