Sustainable Communities Conference Online in your Community Feb 25-26, 2010
Join by Video Conference to participate in the event February 25-26, 2010. To register your video conference site please contact Mark.Kakegamic@knet.ca 877.737.5638 X 1266. Or WesleyMcKay@knet.ca.
Online Agenda
February 25, 2010
8:30AM - 11:00AM
Dr. Mirella Stroink: Community resilience and behavioral psych. Join Dr. Stroink in learning about behavioral barriers to moving toward more resilient communities.
NORDIK: Sustainable Innovations for Businesses and Communities. Northern Ontario examples of improving community resilience in the areas of food security, environmental conservation and culture.
BREAK
1PM- 3:00 Hunter Lovins- Natural Capitalism.
Alternative Energy Solutions For Remote Communities- Mike Fox. Join Mr. Fox as he discusses the challenges and opportunities for remote communities through alternative energy- a solution to oil dependence and pollution.
8AM- 12PM Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki foundation- KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Christy Radbourne- A How to on Influencing Public Policy. Learn ins and outs of policy and how to get inside and made meaningful change in your community.
Wellness and Sustainability - Food Security, business and community.
1:30- 4PM Gardening In Cold Climates- Graham Saunders- Learn the tricks to successful food production in short growing seasons!
Vision Building- Where do we want to take Northern Ontario in the Next 20 years? Introduced by Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, Michael Gravelle.
Information: The Sustainable Communities in the North Conference will be hosted online through K-Net and at Confederation College and Lakehead University on the 25th and 26th of February, 2010. Video conferencing is available to increase access to presenters and participants throughout the north. The focus of the conference is to create a forum for communities in Northern Ontario to come together to address the challenges to creating healthy, resilient communities that are particular to Northern Ontario. The planning committee would be pleased to have First Nation communities share and contribute throughout the planning and delivery of the conference.