Climate Hub Webinar: Weaving together people and place - creating a climate of regeneration

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We look forward to exploring the concept of bioregionalism within our own community for our March webinar. Jan Inglis will share examples of on-the-ground regenerative projects and discuss how we can deepen ecological connections.

Bioregionalism is a term used for recognizing and respecting the unique geological, ecological and cultural features of the place we are in. It means orienting ourselves to living within ancient boundaries of watersheds and our bioregional commons instead of just orienting ourselves to recent political and civic boundaries. 

This orientation can attempt to repair much of the deep and pervasive assumption of separation of humans from the earth, and of individuals from each other that has justified commodification, extraction and colonization.

We will also hear from Ramona Faust about the importance of preserving healthy watersheds and our relationship with them.

Jan’s work has been motivated by questions regarding how people faced challenges and potentially evolved ways to transform the seemingly overwhelming situations they find themselves in. This inquiry has led her through a background as a Somatic Psychotherapist, grassroots environmental educator and public engagement practitioner, weaving in studies in complexity science, cultural evolution, commons based economics, community art and bioregionalism.

Ramona, now a director of the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative, has contributed in many positive ways in our community for many years. She has worked in forestry, education, social services and community forestry, and spent 14 years as an RDCK Director. Among her volunteer activities Ramona advocated for the West Arm Park, was a co- founder of the West Kootenay EcoSociety and was on the board or advisory of non-profits and local and provincial funding organizations.