Adaptation Canada is a unique, national conference on climate change adaptation, and Early Bird registration opens on September 9. It’s a must-attend event for people who understand that climate change is impacting the way we live, work and play – and that we need to prepare for a transition. Visit adaptationcanada2020.ca/ to secure your spot and share with your networks! #CanAdapt2020 #climatechange. Bursaries will be available to help fund registration and travel costs for Indigenous individuals who wish to attend Adaptation Canada 2020 (more information on bursaries will be available on the new conference website on September 9). Here is a sneak peak of a few of the Indigenous-focused presentations and workshop sessions that will be held at Adaptation Canada 2020:
- Kikawinaw Askiy: Source water protection planning at Okanese First Nation, Treaty 4, Saskatchewan;
- Ka pimthatek pakthehnamoowin / A journey of hope in St. Theresa Point First Nation;
- Climate change & health in Fort William First Nation: Planning for the future, today;
- Fire with Fire: Braiding Indigenous and scientific knowledge of fire management using a participatory video method to enhance climate change resilience;
- Tłı̨chǫ Dǫtaàts’eedı (Tłı̨chǫ Sharing Food Amongst the People)
- Adaptation to flooding in Mi’kma’ki;
- Pangnirtung youth tackle climate change: On-the-land knowledge exchange, monitoring, and filmmaking promoting adaptation and well-being.
