Please join us for the 67th annual meeting of the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers (WDCAG) on traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, from Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7!

This year’s theme is ‘Place, Power, Processes.’ Engage it how you wish. ‘Power and Place’ could suggest research exists within fraught histories and contested futures. ‘Place and Process’ might suggest to someone that landscape processes are not always best understood as universal abstractions, but in some profound sense unfold differently depending on the context of place. Other interpretations are encouraged. As always, the theme is meant to inspire thought and dialogue, not to exclude; whatever your interests in geographical inquiry, your participation is very much welcome!

Conference Overview

The conference opens Thursday evening, March 5, with a casual reception and early registration. Field trips will take place throughout the day on Friday, so take to the water for an urban geography boat tour of False Creek with Prof. Elvin Wyly, or visit the world class Hydrology Flume Lab of Prof. Marwan Hassan, or participate in one of the other excursions on offer! After a day exploring, join us Friday evening for an evening reception and keynote presentation: an international premiere of the new documentary film, “The Icicle Calls us Back”, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and Indigenous film participants. On Saturday, paper sessions, workshops, and poster presentations will take place throughout the day in the Geography Building, followed by a keynote address: A conversation with Naomi Klein. Saturday night will be dedicated to festivities, ending the conference with a shindig filled with food, drinks, music, awards and great conversation.

Conference Deadlines

Questions?

Any questions for the conference organizers can be directed to wdcag2026@geog.ubc.ca