About this Event
About the Event
This one-time, in-person event brings together Indigenous leaders, climate professionals, and sector stakeholders to explore how relational intelligence, grounded in Indigenous values of accountability, reciprocity, and long-term stewardship, can strengthen inclusive leadership and advance progress toward net zero.
The program combines panel discussions with a facilitated learning session focused on collaboration across sectors, worldviews, and knowledge systems.
Program Highlights
Indigenous Women in Leadership
A moderated panel highlighting leadership rooted in relational accountability and community-centred approaches.
Relational Intelligence Learning Session
This interactive session introduces practical relational intelligence approaches to inclusive leadership, collaboration, and values-based decision-making in climate action.
Net Zero and Climate Change
Moderated by ECO Canada, exploring practical pathways to net zero and the role of collaboration and leadership in climate strategies.
Who Should Attend
- Environmental and climate professionals
- Indigenous leaders and community partners
- Policy makers and program managers
- Industry and sector stakeholders
- Individuals interested in leadership, collaboration, and climate action
Registration
- Free to attend
- Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
- Includes coffee and light refreshments
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel - Indigenous women in leadership
Host: Crystal Dixon
Info: A moderated panel highlighting leadership rooted in relational accountability and community-centred approaches. Speakers include Crystal Dixon (Heiltsuk Nation), Program Specialist with The BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council; Naomi Nicholson (Tseshaht Nation), Business owner and award winning entrepreneur of Chims Guest House; and Tabitha Eneas (Penticton Indian Band), Board of Director, First Nations Housing Professionals. Moderated by Sarah Ozog, SFU Grad Student.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Workshop - Relational Intelligence
Host: Tricia Thomas, Laxelewetstnaat
Info: This interactive session introduces practical relational intelligence approaches to inclusive leadership, collaboration, and values-based decision-making in climate action.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee and Networking Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Panel - Net Zero and Climate Change
Host: Nelson Lee
Info: Moderated by ECO Canada, exploring practical pathways to net zero and the role of collaboration and leadership in climate strategies. Panelists include Nelson Lee, President of Green Sky Sustainability Consulting; Tyler Bryant, Director of Decarbonization and Sustainability with FortisBC; and Koushik Ram Balasubramanian, Climate Analyst with West Fraser. The session will be moderated by Geni Peters with ECO Canada.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada
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