Building Resilience in an Uncertain World
Oct 17 and 18, 2025

The 2025 Gathering featured architect and author Lloyd Alter. Friday, October 17, we packed Entershine Books, and Alter read from Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle. Saturday, he delivered a keynote address to about 100 participants during a full day of Building Resilience.

Lloyd Alter, keynote speaker, addressing a room full of listeners at the 3rd Annual Northwest Climate Gathering, Oct 18, 2026, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Six attendees at the Northwest Climate Gathering sitting in front of a fire, October 18, 2025, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay.
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About Us

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.

Photos: Hongmei Luo.

Photos from Friday October 17, 2025: Book talk at Entershine Books

Community Leaders

Back Row: Ken Moffat, Paul Berger, Helle Møller

Front Row: Graham Saunders, Kirsten Muth

Photo: Luke Ghagra.

Organizers

Back row: Kevin Brooks, Ken Shields.

Front row: Heather McLeod, JoAnne Henderson.

Attendees

A packed house at Entershine Books

Photo: Luke Ghagra.

Lloyd Alter, Friday October 17, 2026 at Entershine Books:
“Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle.

Photo Luke Ghagra