WAVLI upcoming events

Interpreters’ Cafe (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

To kick off the fall season, our topic for discussion is “Interpreter Contracting: Working for agencies and contracting independently”.

Is it different, and if so, how?

Your questions or concerns, if any, are welcome.

The Interpreters’ Café hosts believe that sharing standard practices and creating new knowledge is essential to a community of practice.

Active RSLIs, Student Members, and Associate Members in good standing welcome.

Board Meeting (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Western Canada Interpreting Conference (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Refresh & Reframe: Reconnect to the Heart of Interpreting

Western Canadian Interpreting Conference

October 16-18 2026

Calgary AB

The three provincial ASL/English interpreting organizations in Western Canada – ASLIA, MAVLI, and WAVLI – are pleased to announce that they are working together to organize a regional conference for interpreters working with sign languages.

The objective of this conference is to allow interpreters, both Deaf and hearing, to refresh their passion for the profession, reframe on how their work has contributed to the heart of interpreting, and reconnect with each other in this exciting profession.

Click the link below to view the conference website:

https://sites.google.com/aslia.ca/westcanada-terpconference-2026/home

Click the link below for early bird tickets. Pricing available until August 15th (tickets are limited, so act fast if you'd like to attend)

https://www.showpass.com/western-canada-interpreting-conference-refresh-reframe-and-reconnect/

Board Meeting (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting (Monday, November 30, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 02:00:00 GMT