The Symposium will bring together provinces, territories and Indigenous leaders to provide a forum to showcase adaptation efforts across the country; kick off discussions on potential short-term actions under the Strategy; and, provide Canadians with a high-level update on the work to date in the development of the Strategy. Date & Time: May 16, […]
Upcoming Event by the Canadian Climate Institute and the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources Event description: Climate change is disproportionately impacting Indigenous people, communities, and territories—and Indigenous researchers and knowledge keepers are leading the development of land-based and culturally rooted responses. To amplify the crucial work of these researchers and knowledge keepers, the Canadian Climate […]
La version française suit. Natural Infrastructure Fund: Webinars Starting in August! Infrastructure Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Small Projects Stream is accepting applications until September 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm (EDT). The NIF is the first federal program of its kind. Its objectives are to build community awareness of the value and opportunities of […]
Description: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting the 2nd National Climate Gathering: Preserving our Earth, Land and Water for Future Generations from September 27 to 29, 2022, at the Fredericton Convention Centre, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Climate Gathering will again bring together First Nations experts, leadership, youth, women, Knowledge Keepers and other […]
Description: Glacier ice is nature’s savings account for water; but with disappearing glaciers, in conjunction with a warmer future, its availability will fundamentally change. Learn more about the state of water in the Columbia Basin in this presentation about the Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework, an innovative program that supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and […]
The second Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum (ICR Forum) will be taking place virtually from March 1-3, 2023. The ICR Forum is a free, virtual event designed to inform, connect and support Indigenous communities in climate adaptation and resilience. This year’s theme is climate change risk and resilience. This Forum is being hosted by Alderhill Planning […]
The 2023 conference theme is Sharing Knowledge to Take Action and will be held May 29 to 31, 2023 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. The Westin Hotel is located at 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4 and the telephone number is 613-560-7000. Speakers Speakers from coast to coast will share their knowledge on […]
The B.C. Climate Action Secretariat and the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions is pleased to invite you to the fourth annual Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum, which will focus closely on Today, Tomorrow and Beyond – Climate Resilience One Step at a Time, taking place February 18 – 20, 2025. More speakers will be announced […]
TechNations will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario, at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The theme for this year is Empowering Future Generations: 30 Years of Service and Innovation. TechNations is the premier technical services conference for First Nations in Ontario. Since its inception, the Ontario First […]
Webinar: Mapping Social Vulnerability for Climate Action Planning As we see the rise of climate change impacts, extreme weather events such as urban heat islands are disproportionately experienced by communities living in socially vulnerable areas. Climate equity is the goal of recognizing and addressing unequal burdens of climate change, while ensuring that the benefits of […]
Canada is currently undergoing an energy transformation driven by the urgent need to collectively address climate change across all sectors. Achieving net zero requires the clean power sector to grow significantly over the coming years. Indigenous leadership can and should be at the heart of this shift. Indigenous nations are rightsholders to vast territories, and […]
ClimateWest has partnered with NAMS Canada to offer subsidized asset management training opportunities. Register for Expanded Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning to strengthen your asset management expertise while integrating climate resilience, equity, and green infrastructure into your asset management plan. During the course, participants will prepare a draft asset management plan using their own […]
