How Indigenous communities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States are taking action to care for North America’s forests and address climate change.
UBC Connects at Robson Square welcomes Indigenous leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States for inspiring conversations on forest stewardship and climate action. Over two days of engaging discussions and thought-provoking presentations, Indigenous leaders from throughout North America will share their deeply-rooted and innovative strategies on forest stewardship that both strengthen community resilience and drive global sustainability.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from Indigenous leaders on the frontlines of global climate action, sharing their wisdom, experience, and vision for the future.
All UBC Connects at Robson Square events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the event site or contact connects.robsonsquare@ubc.ca.
- Monday, April 28 – Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- UBC Robson Square and UBC Point Grey campus
Register today!
Day 1: Panel Discussion and Q&A
UBC Robson Square Theatre (C300) | Monday, April 28, 2025 | 4:30 – 8:30PM
Feature presentations by Indigenous leaders from across North America, followed by Q&A discussions with the audience.
Day 2: Public Workshops
Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, UBC Vancouver | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM
A free, full-day public workshop, Indigenous Strategies for Engaging with Forest-Based Carbon Offsetting, at UBC’s Point Grey campus will explore how North American Indigenous Peoples’ have engaged with carbon offsetting and its challenges, as well as the strategies they employ to adapt programs to their own visions for their forests and communities.
This public workshop is specifically designed for those who have backgrounds or are actively involved in Indigenous-led Forest-Based Offsetting.