Correction

Jillian Maguire

04 Feb 2026

I sent a recent update suggesting that you can register for the February 17 7 pm mini-assembly by replying to the email – this is incorrect. You have to send an email to assemblevancouver@proton.me. Once I receive your registration email, I will send you the address. Sorry for the extra step – the last assembly had more people than we were expecting (nice problem to have) so we will need to keep an eye on capacity!

Sorry for the multiple emails. I am in a deep learning process!

Jillian

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