Conversation Series #5: Winter Programming For Electeds

Join us for our virtual winter programming for local electeds. Start your year informed and connected with timely lunch & learn discussions. We’ve partnered with an inspiring line-up of organizers, experts, thinkers, and local electeds who are doing transformative work on the issues effecting your communities.

Leaving A Legacy
With the Feminist Campaign School

January 22, 2025 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM PST | Via zoom

This workshop is developed directly from the findings of Phase one of The Barrier Report: Retaining Progressive Women and Gender Minorities in Local Government. Join us to talk about how to be a good ancestor in your elected roles, what the legacy workshop is about and how to book it, and what’s happening in Phase 2 of The Barrier Project and how you can help!

Facilitated by Nadine Nakagawa and Trudi Goels, Co-Founders of The Feminist Campaign School and leads on The Barrier Project.

Climate Change and Insurance in B.C. Municipalities
With Investors for Paris Compliance

February 4, 2025 | 11am – 12pm PST | Via zoom

This webinar will explore how climate change is driving rising insurance costs, uninsurability, and increased risks for municipalities and people living in British Columbia. Attendees will gain insights into the role of municipalities and insurers for climate risks, and solutions for policy and insurance reform.

The Future of Civility in B.C.: Equity-Centered Governance Online and Offline
With Foundation For a Path Forward

February 10th | 11:00AM – 12:30PM PST | Via zoom

The INSPIRE Project (Inclusive Networking & Support for Public Officials in Rural Environments) is a collaborative initiative led by the Foundation for a Path Forward and the Columbia Institute, with support from the Law Foundation of BC. Designed to empower local electeds in British Columbia, the project addresses the systemic barriers and identity-based challenges that impact leadership, including the far-reaching effects of online harms. By fostering equity, resilience, and innovation, the INSPIRE Project seeks to create more inclusive and effective governance practices. This webinar is a space for meaningful and forward-looking conversations about navigating the complexities of modern leadership. Through open dialogue and collaborative exploration, participants will engage with practical strategies and shared insights to support inclusive practices, enhance resilience, and build stronger connections within their communities.

Local Climate Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape
With Climate Caucus 

What do the recent (and future) elections in Canada and the United States mean for local climate governance? Drawing on lessons learned from local climate action during the first Trump presidency, as well as insights from local electeds from Ontario and BC, we’ll unpack what local governments can do to advance progressive climate policy despite a shifting and radicalized political landscape.

If you are having difficulties registering, or if you have any questions, please contact Melissa at mgregerson@columbiainstitute.eco.