Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Breakout 2 (2:30 – 3:15)

The ABCDs of Indigenous-Led Climate Resilience

Explore how Indigenous communities lead powerful climate solutions by leveraging local strengths, knowledge, and traditions. Grounded in asset-based community development (ABCD), this session highlights Indigenous resilience, ecological stewardship, and community empowerment.

What to Expect:

  • Real-world examples of Indigenous climate initiatives rooted in ABCD

  • Strategies for supporting Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination

  • Tools to center community assets in climate resilience planning 

Speakers:

Kevin Good, Climate & Sustainability Leader, Member of Snuneymuxw First Nation

Crystal Lewis, Youth Representative for the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, Member of Squamish First Nation

Climate Stories That Work: Sharpening Your Climate Communication Skills

Sharpen your climate communications skills in this hands-on workshop. We’ll cover how to frame messages for different audiences (with examples!), avoid common mistakes, and share your personal climate story to inspire action — whether you’re leading a campaign or talking to friends and family.  

Speaker: Chloë Fraser, Communications Leader, Facilitator and Storytelling Consultant                                                    

Creating (and Caring for) Climate Action Teams: AKA Strategies for Avoiding Burnout

Discover strategies to lead climate action teams that are both impactful and resilient. This interactive session focuses on cultivating collaboration, maintaining momentum, and preventing burnout in fast-paced, high-stakes work.

What to Expect:

  • Practical tools to foster team resilience and psychological safety

  • Methods for sustaining long-term engagement without overextending

  • Real-world stories of successful, balanced climate action teams

Speaker: Dr. Deb Morrison, Learning Scientist Designer and Advisor, CLEAR Environmental