Recorded Wednesday January 19th, 7:00 PM The first of our four Round Tables focused on empowering the community to become engaged at the local level. Topics included lobbying, relationship building with like-minded groups and individuals, and understanding how to work with council members and staff.

With presenters:

• Alex Lidstone (Climate Caucus)
• Ben Geselbracht (Councillor, Nanaimo City Council)
• Sebastian Sajda (Force of Nature)

The session was be moderated by Deb Morrison who is a climate and anti-oppression activist, scientist, learning scientist, educator, mother, locally elected official, and many other things besides.