Funding and resources update: October 2024

Each month, we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events, and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations.

More Funding

UBCIC Calling on local governments

to stand with survivors

At the Province-wide Community to Community Forum on September 16, UBCM members learned about the facts and findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the impacts of residential schools and the missing children and unmarked burials. The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is urging local governments to uphold the experiences of survivors and the TRC’s findings, to implement the TRC’s Calls to Action and support survivors. To learn more about UBCIC’s resolution, please find their letter to municipalities and resolution. The resolution can also be found on the UBCIC website.

Opportunities for input

Webinar: Cyber security & local governments

As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement team will hold a cyber security webinar for BC local governments. Elected officials and staff members are welcome and encouraged to register for this webinar: Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 8:30am – noon.