The Intersections of People and the Planet: A Climate Justice Workshop

The Intersection of People and the Planet: A Climate Justice Workshop

This workshop is hosted by EDI.I Office in the Faculties of Applied Science, Forestry and Land and Food Systems and in collaboration with the Centre of Climate Justice at UBC. 

We are thrilled to invite you to our first Climate Justice Workshop rooted in intersectionality, decolonization and community resilience! This workshop is part of the IDEAL and Cascades of Change educational programs and is open to all members of the UBC community interested in climate justice from a racialized and decolonial perspective.

Workshop Overview

The session consists of two components:

Part 1: Ecological Kinship Exercise
Participants will engage in a facilitated Ecological Kinship Exercise designed to develop a personal and tangible relationship with the land. This experiential component is followed by a reflective share-back. The exercise is intended to support emotional grounding, offer a space to address hopelessness rooted in climate change, and reconnect participants with traditional knowledge systems.

Part 2: Panel Discussion
A moderated conversation featuring UBC researchers working in the areas of climate justice, community and land-based resilience. The panel will explore the intersections of climate justice and equity, with a focus on the experiences and voices of IBPOC communities. The session will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with our speakers. 

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