Building Resilience in an Uncertain World
3rd Annual Northwest Climate Gathering
Saturday, October 18 @ Lakehead University, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Learning, sharing, connecting + activities for children under 12 – all free!
Draft Schedule as of October 4th.
Build resilience. Strengthen community. Nurture hope.
How can we support each other to face the unprecedented climate challenges with hope and optimism? How do we join the diverse climate activities that are happening across our region to hone our momentum and create a united movement?
Join us for an engaging two-day event filled with activities focused on building local resilience through climate action and community building. Designed as a local hub, joining together the wide variety of climate organizations and initiatives taking place across the northwestern Ontario region, this event will explore practical strategies, innovative ideas, and collective solutions to empower all of us to make a difference.
Together, we’ll highlight local individuals and organizations to share more on how communities can adapt, thrive, and support one another while addressing the pressing need for sustainable action. You’ll also learn about the many projects that are already taking place in our region, and how you can get involved.
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Special Event
Discuss “Living the 1.5 Degree Liftstyle” with Author, Activist and Architect Lloyd Alter
Friday October 17th @ 19:00 (7:00-8:00 PM) at Entershine Bookshop
As a special kickoff to the Gathering, we’re hosting an intimate evening with Lloyd Alter, renowned climate advocate and author of Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle. Lloyd will share practical insights on how everyday choices can help us stay within the carbon budget needed to limit global warming—and how embracing “radical sufficiency” can lead to a more hopeful, sustainable future.
Both events are free to attend and open to anyone passionate about creating a better world. Whether you’re deeply involved in climate work or just beginning your journey, we hope you’ll join us to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Who is the Gathering for?
The Gathering is for climate-committed and climate-curious people. Held in Thunder Bay, our discussions centre around climate action in Northwest Ontario.
Come with someone of another generation to share the day!
Why should I come?
Come to collaborate in Climate Action to build our local resilience in this Uncertain World. Conversation, knowledge sharing, hands-on activities, a camp for kids and lunch – it’s all free. Come!
How can I support this year’s Gathering?
There are many ways that you can support this year’s Gathering, or climate action in our community year-round.
Contact us @ nwclimategathering@gmail.com
- Come to the Gathering and bring a friend on October 18th. Listen, share, connect, nurture hope.
- Learn more about Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle by joining the book discussion at Entershine Bookshop the evening of October 17th.
- Volunteer! Whether helping out at the Gathering on October 18th or with planning leading up – we’d love extra support.
- Support our fundraising campaign! Choose Option 5, “Northwest Climate Gathering 2025” on the Environment North page. Help us raise $1000 to keep the Gathering free for all.
- Get into the loop on Climate Actions in our community beyond the Gathering!
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