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SUMMARY:Sharing Wisdom: Indigenous Elders Perspectives on Waste and the Environment | Session 3
DESCRIPTION:– DETAILS –\n\nAnother great Virtual Event Series! \n\nUsing a respectful\, interview-style storytelling format\, CWMA members will hear from Indigenous Elders from across BC as they share their observations and experiences. Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of the land for millennia\, and their perspectives stem from this deep\, continuous connection that we can all learn from. \n\n\nThese unique events intend to raise awareness of Indigenous perspectives on the environment\, waste\, and how it impacts our earth and people. This series is part of CWMA’s own efforts toward reconciliation\, with an invitation to our members to be part of our journey to build knowledge and community. \n\n\n Closing the Circle\, Session 3: Indigenous Leadership in Zero Waste \nFor our final session of 2026\, the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) joins us to share how First Nations across BC are leading on waste: community-designed systems\, the barriers they face\, and what partnership with local governments and industry can look like. The session will also bring in Elder perspectives on stewardship\, connecting this practical work to the deeper knowledge at the heart of this series. We’ll close with open Q&A. \nMore details to follow! \n\n– COST–\n$23.00 +GST\nCWMA’s work is supported entirely by events\, sponsorships\, and membership. We’re grateful you’re here.\nReduced pricing is available for students and non-profit organizations — reach out to learn more. Am I a member? \nGroup Rates\nAttending as a team is a great way to support your organization’s reconciliation journey. Groups of three or more are eligible for a discount — email Sheila for the code. \n\n– AGENDA –\n1:00 PM\nWelcome Everyone / Introductions\nElder Interview\, Listening\, Learning \n1:33 PM\nA special update with the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) \n1:58 PM\nFarewell \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/sharing-wisdom-indigenous-elders-perspectives-on-waste-and-the-environment-session-3/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:British Columbia Event Waste Reduction Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:BC Event Waste Reduction Roundtable\n\n– EVENT –\nEvery year\, BC’s fairs\, festivals\, races\, and community celebrations feed and entertain hundreds of thousands of people. Then they quietly deal with a mountain of cups\, plates\, food scraps\, bottles and whatever else got left behind. \nThe great teams who run these events already do a lot of waste management\, often with volunteers\, tight budgets\, and a field that was a parking lot three days earlier. \nThe Roundtable brings those people together. It is our first step to create a peer network for the planners and operations leads behind BC’s larger public events\, where they can share what works\, what didn’t\, and what they’d do differently next year. \n***Who should attend*** \nEvent directors\, site and operations managers\, vendor coordinators\, volunteer leads who run waste stations\, and sustainability or “green team” leads. Event-greening contractors and service providers who work across multiple events are welcome too. \n***Event types*** \nAgricultural fairs and exhibitions\, music and arts festivals\, food festivals\, cultural and heritage celebrations\, Canada Day and community days\, marathons and large sporting events\, seasonal or night markets\, and more! \n***What we’ll do together*** \n\nSwap practical approaches: vendor packaging rules\, station design and signage\, volunteer training\, compost and recycling hauling\, and deposit containers\nLearn about reusable cup and dishware systems\nLessons learned from events that have been working to reduce their waste\nLearn where event materials go after the gates close\, and what local services exist in each region\nBuild relationships so organizers can call each other before next season\, not just after\n\n***We are just getting started*** \nThis first gathering is where we’ll decide together what kind of forum or ongoing meetings will work best for everyone. We’ll hear short updates on what participants are already doing in this area. Coming just to listen is welcome too! \n\n– COST –\n$ Free for guests who are event directors\, site and operations managers\, vendor coordinators\, volunteer leads who run waste stations\, and sustainability or “green team” leads.\n$10 for CWMA Members and Friends | Your registration helps us subsidize the above group at no cost. Thank you! \n+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these\, dedicated patronage from sponsors\, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits; please be in touch. | Am I a member? \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 10:20 AM Pacific for visiting and a/v check \n10:00 – 10:35 AM | Welcome!\n10:35 – 10:45 AM | Vignette presentation to get the sharing flowing\n10:45 – 11:25 AM | Facilitated Roundtable. Some will come to share\, others to listen; both are warmly welcome.\n11:25 – 11:30 AM | Final thoughts and what comes next. \n\n\n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event.\nPlease reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/british-columbia-event-waste-reduction-roundtable/
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