THE CANADIAN FRESHWATER ALLIANCE PRESENTS:

THE THIRD BIENNIAL

LIVING WATERS RALLYA NATIONAL GATHERING OF CANADA’S NON-PROFIT FRESHWATER COMMUNITY

September 27th - 30th, 2016Simon Fraser University, Downtown CampusVancouver, BC

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Extra special thanks to our LWR16 advisory committee:

• Anastasia Lintner, Lintner Law• Dana McDonald, Evergreen Canada• Danika Billie Littlechild, Ermineskin Cree Nation• David Minkow, Canadian Freshwater Alliance• Lina Azeez, Watershed Watch Salmon Society• Tony Maas, Freshwater Future and Forum for

Leadership on Water

Welcome to the 3rd Biennial Living Waters RallyNearly 5 years ago, we opened our virtual doors to the Canadian Freshwater Alliance, announcing our strategic interest in building, supporting and strengthening the constituency base that supports freshwater protection across Canada. Our first priority as the Freshwater Alliance was organizing the first biennial Living Waters Rally. My friend and colleague Tony Maas best summarized the legacy of that first gathering in his statement “I walked in the room and realized I knew only a handful of the faces.” It was time for the grassroots Canadian freshwater community to come together in networking, lesson sharing and strategic thinking.

Two years later, the aura at the 2nd Biennial Living Waters Rally was one of camaraderie and familiar faces. Taking strides beyond networking and sharing, delegates advanced strategic discussions by agreeing to our collective goal as a movement that ALL Canada’s waters need to be in good health. Aligning that goal with the timelines identified in the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, by 2030, gives us focus and urgency.

At this year’s gathering, we are setting ambitions high in hopes that we can collectively identify top priorities that we need to achieve to progress towards our goal of ‘all waters in good health by 2030.’ If agreed to by delegates, these priorities would create our 2016 Living Waters Rally Declaration and statement on Canada’s freshwater priorities.

In addition to the amazing keynotes and concurrent sessions we have lined up for you, this year, we are launching a new (and pretty exciting) component with the Living Waters Challenge. This challenge will see delegates grouped to create out-of-the-box solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing our grassroots freshwater community.

A huge thank you to our event sponsors and supporters. Speical thanks to: Patagonia for coming in first and early with their support allowing us to get going with our support for delegates; MEC through their support of the Freshwater Alliance in their 2015 #HomeWaters campaign; and LUSH for supporting the Living Waters Challenge idea and for their additional support to the gathering.

Thank you so much for joining with us,

Lindsay TelferNational Project Director, Canadian Freshwater Alliance.

Bus pick up at Delta Hotel for Fraser River Canoe Trip (550 W. Hastings St.)

Fraser River Canoe Trip departs from Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park (Fraser River Park Dr. and Byrne Rd. Burnaby)Note: Canoe Trip required separate registration

Bus pick up at Delta Hotel for Musqueam Cultural Centre Opening Ceremony (550 W. Hastings St.)

Living Waters Rally 2016 Opening Ceremony (Musqueam Cultural Centre. 4000 Musqueam Avenue).

Dinner and Reception (Musqueam Cultural Centre. 4000 Musqueam Avenue)

Keynote Address. Josephine Mandamin(Musqueam Cultural Centre. 4000 Musqueam Avenue)

Bus pick up at Musqueam Cultural Centre returning to Delta Hotel

Living Waters Rally 2016Tuesday Sept. 27 Wednesday Sept. 28

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5:30pm Dinner and Evening Break

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Registration Opens at Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 W Hastings St. access off Seymour)

Opening Comments with Lindsay Telfer, Tony Maas, the Honourable John Wilkinson (Parliamentary Secretary for MOECC) and Fin Donnelly (NDP Fisheries Critic and Riversheds Society of BC)

Freshwater Dialogue #1 - Revitalizing Canada’s Freshwater Rules

Freshwater Dialogue #2 - Knowledge, science and decision-making

Freshwater Dialogue #3 - Regional priorities for Living with Water

Concurrent Discussions #1 - Canada’s Freshwater Priorities

Concurrent Discussions #2 - Canada’s Freshwater Priorities

Freshwater Dialogue #4 - Uniting our Freshwater Movement

Dinner on your own to explore Vancouver

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11:20am Break 11:30am

12:30pm Lunch

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AGENDAThursday Sept. 29 Friday Sept. 30

Registration Opens at Harbour Centre (In front of 1400)

Morning Keynote: Dr. Karen Bakker

Concurrent Sessions #1

Concurrent Sessions #2

Regional Breakouts

Lunch Keynote: Caleb Behn

Living Waters Challenge

Plenary Discussion - The Future of Freshwater Philanthropy

Freshwater community cafe and documentary film screeningsCome join your colleagues in informal conversation. Check out documentary footage from “What lies beneath”. This will be a licensed event.

Morning Keynote: Bob Sandford

Concurrent Sessions #3

Living Waters Challenge Pitch-off

Final Plenary and LWR16 Declaration

Closing Ceremony

12:30pm Adjournment

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12:30pm Watersheds 2016 Field Trips (advanced registration required)

6:30pm Watersheds 2016 Opening Event. (advanced registration required)

We have 10 tickets for rally delegates to attend Maude Barlow’s “Boiling Point” book launch event with David Suzuki on Thursday Sept 29th at 7pm.

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Session & WorkshopsWed. September 28th

Simon Fraser University WOSK Centre for Dialogue

8:00-6:00pm - Asia Pacific HallFreshwater Dialogue DayDay 1 of the Living Waters Rally will invite all delegates to participate in a day of dialogue where we, as a community, will identify core Canada-wide priorities for Freshwater health. Through a series of facilitated full group conversations followed by smaller group discussions we will collectively develop a set of immediate priorities necessary for the achievement of fresshwater health across Canada. These conversations will inform the 2016 Living Waters Rally delegates declaration.

2:45-3:45pm - WCC ConcoursePooling Water Knowledge: Realizing the Potential of Community Based Water Monitoring.Elizabeth Hendriks of WWF-Canada and Kat Hartwig with Living Lakes Canada (with Tyler Carlson with Simon Fraser University)Over the course of the week, three sessions will cover the challenges and opportunities for community based water monitoring and its potential to inform policies governing Canada’s freshwater ecosystems. The first session invites discussion on the key challenges faced by communities and citizen scientists engaged in water monitoring and how we can work to overcome those challenges.

Thurs. September 29thSimon Fraser University Harbour Centre

9:00 - 10:00am - Concurrent Workshops #1

Building community collaboration for water protection. 1400-DMargaret Birch with the City of Coquitlam and Jack Minard from the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy Community PartnershipsMunicipalities are constantly faced with challenges of addressing the immediate needs of people, while sustaining a healthy environment and future well-being. Through the formation of collaborative partnerships

with other sectors of interest in a watershed, and by aligning efforts with others allows progress on important watershed issues to be addressed. By forming collaborative partnerships and guided by an agreed-to mission will make a healthy watershed ecosystem possible for the community. This session will explore three successful case studies in building community collaboration for freshwater health.

Case Studies in freshwater recruitment. 1400Kate LeSouef with Vancouver Aquarium, Lawrence Gunther with Blue Fish Canada and Ayla Bennett with the Elk River AllianceReaching new audiences and connecting new people to initiatives of freshwater health is a goal for many of us in the non-profit water world. Join this examination of case studies in strategies for reaching new audiences. From river clean-ups, aquariums to the utilization of community based monitoring programs, this session is guaranteed to spark ideas on how you can improve your recruitment efforts!

Nation-to-Nation collaboration for freshwater health. 1520Kirsten Earl McCorrister with Lake Winnipeg Foundation and Gordon Bluesky of the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous CollectiveIncreasingly, freshwater issues are bringing groups together to act for positive change. Despite shared concerns, these partnerships can still struggle with the cultural and historical tension that commonly defines Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships in Canada. Over the past two years the newly formed Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective has been working closely with the Lake Winnipeg Foundation to build a strong nation-to-nation partnership focused on solutions for our great prairie lake. This session will share lessons learned from the LWIC/LWF journey with other groups seeking to undertake respectful and productive nation-to-nation projects.

A renaissance in aquatic restoration. 1600Jule Asterisk with Keepers of the Athabasca and Theresa Johnston with Petitcodiac Watershed AllianceNon-governmental organizations are increasingly becoming community experts in watershed restoration initiatives building boots on the ground, or in the

Session & Workshopswater, initiatives that directly support the health and revitalization of our waters each exploring opportunities of scaling up restoration efforts across watersheds. This session explores two initiatives of on-the ground projects that restore local waters by addressing oil spill contamination and habitat fragmentation.

From flat to fabulous: Creating dynamic maps that tell the story of our watersheds. 7000Korice Moir with ConfluviumGone are the days of flat, static maps. We yearn to engage and interact with data. The next generation of open data and open source platforms provides the water community with an opportunity to create powerful, dynamic maps that help peel back the layers of a river’s story. We will discuss the role maps and other visualization tools can play in facilitating watershed advocacy. We will explore story mapping tools, trends, and challenges, share data visualization tips, and discuss ways to get started in your own work. This session seeks to connect more deeply with our watersheds by creating and interacting with fabulous maps and visuals.

10:15 - 11:15am Concurrent Workshops #2

Organizing for a future of water wins. 1600Robert Case from Wellington Water Watchers, Ian Stephen with the Waterwealth Project and Lina Azeez from Watershed Watch Salmon SocietyJoin with three of Canada’s leading grassroots engagement organizations as they engage delegates in an important conversation on how organizing strategies in our communities can connect residents to the important threats that face local freshwater health. With input from

Unlikely partnerships. 1400Barbara King with Watersheds Canada and Rémi Donelle Shediac Bay Watershed Association (Association du bassin versant de la baie de Shediac)Watershed groups act as a catalysts for unlikely partnerships, especially when money is scarce. This session will detail success stories of how unlikely partnerships can drive impact freshwater health and detail experiences of how small non-profit organizations can successfully partner with “giants” and how

partnerships can make the difference especially in the case of underfunded projects. Blue Flag and deposit return programs: celebrating success, but pushing for more. 1520Including Ashley Wallis from Environmental Defence Learn about Environmental Defence’s work engaging diverse communities in water-related programs and initiatives. Specifically:Celebrating success - the Blue Flag program is an international eco-certification for beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators who have demonstrated excellence in environmental management, environmental education, water quality, and safety and services. Hear examples of specific challenges, and how Environmental Defence worked with municipalities to achieve the prestigious and holistic designation.Campaigning for change - did you know Ontario is one of only two provinces without a deposit return program? Learn how Environmental Defence is working with farmers, and engaging Ontarians in a campaign to put a price on plastic and ensure sustainable funding for Great Lakes initiatives.

Pooling Water Knowledge: Is Citizen Science Informing Water Policy in Canada?1400-DTyler Carlson from Simon Fraser University, (Elizabeth Hendriks of WWF-Canada, Kat Hartwig with Living Lakes Canada)Over the course of the week, three sessions will cover the challenges and opportunities for community based water monitoring and its potential to inform policies governing Canada’s freshwater ecosystems. Session two showcases the results of a nation-wide survey evaluating the collection, management, and policy uptake of water data collected by citizen scientists and communities across Canada.

Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science: applying both knowledge systems to infor decision-making. 7000Carolyn Dubois from the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation and Kate Cave with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental ResourcesThere is growing recognition that we can make better decisions and do a better job of protecting our waters

if we draw on both Indigenous Knowledge and western (scientific) data. This is evidenced in part by Canada’s many monitoring programs—some of which collect IK, others collect western scientific data, and still others collect both. Not surprisingly, where all of this information goes and how it is used is the subject of much discussion. The Gordon Foundation’s Mackenzie DataStream offers a tremendous example of what can be accomplished when diverse partners come together and provide open access to information on the state of freshwater health. Combining this type of open access scientific data with Indigenous Knowledge, however, offers significant challenges. Join this interactive session and take on the challenge of applying both knowledge systems to a real-world scenario where both are needed to inform decision-making.

11:30am - 12:30pm - Regional Break-out Groups

Join with your regional colleagues to discuss strategic directions and collaborative opportunities close to home!Atlantic Canada 1400-DGreat Lakes & St. Lawrence 1400Hudson Bay & Gulf 1520Pacific 7000Arctic 1600

Friday September 30thSimon Fraser University Harbour Centre

9:30 - 10:30am Concurrent Workshops #3

Digital media for freshwater engagement. 1600Phillip Djwa from Agentic Digital Media and ZoAnn Morten with Pacific StreamkeepersOrganizations are increasingly turning to social media as a means of identifying and recruiting new supporters. But how (and when) do we use best use social media to advance our freshwater health goals? Explore case studies in social media success and gain tips and tools in building a successful social media campaign and strategy.

Certification in rainwater harvesting. 1520Ken Nentwig from Canadian Association for Rainwater ManagementIncrease your knowledge of on-site rainwater

management as a tool in protecting and conserving freshwater resources. This session overviews current best practices, describes training and accreditation programs, and will involve the audience in several ‘what-if?’ case study scenarios. Crossing over numerous building, planning, landscape, and infrastructure professions and trades, this new area of expertise and specialty requires a fresh look at precipitation, system design, and potential demand uses for rainwater.

Getting started with grassroots fundraising. 1400Lindsay Telfer with the Canadian Freshwater AllianceMake the diversification of your revenue sources a goal for the coming year! In this session, we will layout the foundation of a grassroots fundraising strategy that targets local businesses, institutions and/or individual donors. You will leave with the framework needed to think through, plan and launch a fundraising strategy that will build your revenue base and diversify your funds!

Reconciling water: Truth and reconciliation in Canada’s freshwater community. 7000Raj Gill and Christine Mettler with the Canadian Freshwater Alliance with Danika Littlechild from the Ermineskin Cree NationThis session will initiate a facilitated dialogue about how the freshwater community can begin to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in order to work to achieve greater equity and justice between indigenous and non-indigenous communities working for freshwater protection. Participants will learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, its recommendations and what they mean for Canada’s freshwater community.

Pooling Water Knowledge: Discussion Group1400-DKat Hartwig with Living Lakes Canada, Elizabeth Hendriks of WWF-CanadaOver the course of the week, three sessions will cover the challenges and opportunities for community based water monitoring and its potential to inform policies governin Canada’s freshwater ecosystems. The final session is a café-style dialogue where, as a group of practitioners, we share insights, solutions, and discuss next steps in how we can elevate the importance and strength of community based monitoring in informing water management across Canada.

Session & Workshops

Keynote SpeakersMandamin, Josephine - Anishinaawbekwe Grandmother, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, ON. Tues. September 27th, 7pm.

Josephine Mandamin is an Anishinaawbekwe grandmother from the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, ON. She has resided in Thunder Bay since 1979, is a mother of 5, grandmother to 13 and great grandmother to13. Josephine, who is known as the “water walker,” has walked around all five Great Lakes with her supporters to raise awareness about our responsibility to care for our water. In 2016, Grandmother Josephine awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.

Donnelly, Fin - MP for Port Moody-Coquitlam. Wed. September 28th, 9am.Fin Donnelly has been the MP for Port Moody-Coquitlam since 2009 and is the NDP’s Critic for Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard. He is the founding co-chair of the All-Party Oceans Caucus and the vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. Known for his grassroots, consultative approach, Fin is committed to building sustainable communities and is a strong voice for healthy oceans and fisheries. He has a long history working for a healthy environment, making 14 marathon swims in BC’s rivers, lakes and ocean, including twice swimming the 1,400 km length of the Fraser River. Prior to his election as a federal MP, he served seven years on Coquitlam city council. He is currently campaigning to #SaveWildSalmon with his bill (C-228) that would transition harmful open-net salmon pens to safe closed containment technology.

Bakker, Karen - Professor, Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. Thurs. September 29th, 8:40amKaren Bakker (Ph.D. Oxford, B.A.&Sc. McMaster University) is a Professor in the Department of Geography, a Canada Research Chair, and the Director of the Program on Water Governance at the University of British Columbia. Dr Bakker collaborates with natural, social and medical scientists across a range of disciplines. Her current research focuses on water governance, the political economy of environmental change, and environmental politics. She has published research in geography, urban studies, development studies, and environmental studies, as well as water specialist journals. Dr Bakker also regularly acts as an advisor to governments, NGOs, and international organizations.

Caleb Behn (Eh-cho Dene & Dunne-Za) - Executive Director, Keepers Of The Water. Thurs. September 29th, 1pmCaleb Behn is Eh-cho Dene and Dunne-Za from Treaty No. 8 in Northeastern BC. He is the Executive Director of the ‘Keepers Of The Water’, an indigenous led grassroots organization dedicated to protecting water in the Arctic Basin. Caleb graduated from the University of Victoria Law Program holding a Concentration in Environmental Law and Sustainability. He is the subject of the award winning documentary film “Fractured Land”. His current research focuses upon unconventional energy, indigenous health and water governance.

Bob Sandford - EPCOR Chair for Water and Climate Security. Friday September 30th, 9amBob Sandford is the EPCOR Chair for Water and Climate Security at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health. He is the co-author of the UN Water in the World We Want report on post-2015 global sustainable development goals relating to water. In his work Bob is committed to translating scientific research outcomes into language decision-makers can use to craft timely and meaningful public policy and to bringing international example to bear on local water issues.

Speakers & FacilitatorsAsterisk, Jule - Director, Society of High Prairie Regional Environmental Action CommitteeJule Asterisk is a Director with the Society of High Prairie Regional Environmental Action

Committee since 1999, Keepers of the Athabasca since 2010, and Keepers of the Water since 2014. Jule is involved in best waste management practices, local environmental testing, and renewable energy demonstration projects. She moved to Slave Lake to initiate the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Landfill, Recycling Program, and Compost Facility, and also worked with the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre to initiate the Housing First homelessness reduction initiative. She was instrumental in providing a solar power demonstration site for Northern Lakes College, Slave Lake campus. Jule has been honoured to work with a variety of groups to address environmental, social, and waste management challenges, including municipalities, First Nations, industries, youth groups, citizens’ groups, the Slave Lake Elders’ Wisdom Circle, Northern Lakes College student union, Literacy and Learning Program, and the North Country Fair music festival, for whom she was Enviro Coordinator for 16 years and continues to coordinate the "Bin Trolls". Most recently, Jule is facilitating the Hay River Basin Pollution Investigation for Keepers of the Water in the High Level area, northwestern Alberta, with partners Dene Tha First Nation, Beaver First Nation, North Peace Tribal Council, and Treat 8 Organization.

Azeez, Lina - Engagement Coordinator, Watershed Watch Salmon SocietyLina is an Engagement Coordinator with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, a science-based charity that advocates for B.C.'s wild

salmon and the waters in which they live. She works to build relationships between people and their local watersheds in an effort to encourage change and a shared appreciation for the waters around us. Born in Sri Lanka, raised in the UAE and now living on Canada's west coast, Lina incorporates a unique global perspective into local issues. She enjoys collaborating across diverse interest groups, bringing the concept of ‘water for life’ to the forefront of decision-making in the lower mainland.

Bennett, Ayla - Program Manager, Education and Outreach for the Elk River Alliance Ayla Bennett is a Program Manager – Education and Outreach for the Elk River

Alliance (ERA) in Southeastern BC where she currently runs the community-based water monitoring (CBWM) and education programs. The CBWM project uses Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN), Streamkeepers and Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping (SHIM) protocols to monitor local streams. Ayla empowers her community to understand and care for their watersheds and feels CBWM projects and citizens have an important role to play in guiding municipal decision-making. Ayla also works as an environmental educator for Wildsight, Wild Voices for Kids and Mainstreams Environmental Society. She lives in Fernie with her husband Mike, and daughter Azaray, who is soon to be a big sister.

Birch, Margaret A. - Environmental Services Coordinator, City of CoquitlamMargaret Birch is a Registered Professional Biologist, and has worked professionally in British Columbia as a biologist for over

35 years. For the first half of her career, Margaret was employed at the Fisheries and Oceans, Canada, Vancouver, Pacific Region office, where she held various biological positions involving salmonid enhancement, project planning, biological services and commercial fisheries management. Margaret is currently employed as the Environmental Services Coordinator for the City of Coquitlam for the past ten years. Her work involves managing a small staff, which completes environmental reviews for development applications; and, provides advice for environmental reviews of municipal, regional and provincial planning development and infrastructure initiatives that will affect the environment, particularly fish and wildlife. She also assists the City with ensuring ongoing community engagement and collaboration among the diverse sectors of interest in the Coquitlam River watershed. It is through role with the City of Coquitlam that brings our attention to her presenting about collaborative partnerships and the success in advancing watershed governance through a group called the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable.

Bluesky, Gord - Lands and Resources Manager, Brokenhead Ojibway NationGord Bluesky has been the Lands and Resources Manager for the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation since 2007. Previous to

this he was working with the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee Inc. of Manitoba and is an Implementation Officer. Gord obtained his certification from the Professional Lands Management Certification Program in 2009, has been the Chair of the Manitoba Uske Regional Lands Association since 2011 and is the current southern basin spokesperson for the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective. He has attended the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development as a member of the NALMA Board to provide insight and perspective related to First Nation land management. Gord is a strong advocate for training and capacity building. His long term goal is achieving self governance of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.

Case, Robert - Board Member, Wellington Water Watchers. Robert Case is an assistant professor in Social Development Studies, at Renison University College (at the University of Waterloo). Rob's teaching, research, and voluntary interests

revolve around community organization in its many forms.In Guelph, where Rob lives, water has emerged as a significant focal point for policy development, technological innovation, and social action over past decade or so. In the early 2000s, as a volunteer with the Guelph International Resource Centre, Rob found himself immersed in a broad and interconnected web of diverse professionals, institutions and citizens' groups that were active on water issues in Guelph and beyond. Returning to academia in 2007 to pursue a PhD, Rob immersed himself further still in Guelph's social networks of water activism, through a dissertation project that explored the dynamics underlying water activism in that context. The "Water Wins" research project builds on this research trajectory, bringing Rob's interests together with his academic pursuits.

Cave, Kate - Project Manager/Research Associate, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER)Kate Cave is passionate about protecting our

environment and is strongly committed to ensuring Indigenous communities have a voice in water stewardship and governance processes. She has a B.A. in Environmental and Native Studies from Trent University and a M.E.S from University of Waterloo. Kate has 12 years of experience working in the environmental field and with Indigenous communities across Canada and

rural, remote communities in developing countries. She has worked with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) since 2014.

Wendy Cooper - Program Lead, Tides Canada.Based in Toronto, Wendy Cooper manages relationships with donors and partners to build bridges, support unique places, and

tackle pressing issues, with a special focus on freshwater nationally and place-based work in Ontario. She has been an active member of the environmental community for more than 15 years, working for a government agency and charitable organizations at a national and community scale, as well as a consultant and a volunteer. Her focus has been on land and water stewardship with a keen and growing interest in the intersections between healthy environments, people, and communities. Wendy also led the Georgian Bay Land Trust, a grassroots charity focused on engaging communities in conservation along the eastern shore of Georgian Bay and North Channel, for eight years as their first Executive Director.

Djwa, Phillip - Creative Technologist and Interactive Strategist, Agentic Digital MediaPhillip Djwa BA, MFA is a creative technologist and interactive strategist with more than

20 years experience in design, interactive and digital media. He runs Agentic Digital Media, an award-winning agency which is focused on social change and progressive organizations. Agentic has worked with many organizations, including the Waterkeeper Alliance, Waterkeeper Canada, Fraser Riverkeepers, as well as campaigns on wild salmon, fresh water, oceans and more. Learn more at Agentic.ca.

Donelle, Rémi - Manager, Shediac Bay Watershed AssociationRémi has worked with many environmental NGOs in Southeastern New Brunswick for the last ten years. He is presently the manager for the Shediac Bay Watershed

Association. He coordinated a variety of projects on water quality, coastal dune restoration, forest health, species at risk and public education. He is also a founder of an environmental consulting COOP – the Aster Group.He is also active on local committees such as Transition Cocagne, Slow Food Cocagne Acadie, the NB community Land Trust and The Southern Gulf of Saint Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability.

DuBois, Carolyn - Water Program Manager, The Gordon FoundationCarolyn DuBois is the Water Program Manager at The Gordon Foundation. In this role, she has worked with partners across

sectors in Canada’s North on improving freshwater stewardship through citizen involvement and the use of the best available evidence. Carolyn is a passionate advocate for open data and has led the development of Mackenzie DataStream (www.mackenziedatastream.ca), an app that provides access to information about water quality.

Gill, Raj - Great Lakes Organizer, Canadian Freshwater AllianceRaj Gill is the Freshwater Alliance’s Great Lakes Organizer, where she assists groups in

the region connect and engage their communities to take action on freshwater issues. Raj brings over a decade in community organizing knowledge and experience, including many years as coordinator of the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group; work on political campaigns, including a run for municipal council; and community coalition building on a range of issues—from race relations to cycling advocacy. It’s hard to say which part of her educational background in environmental studies, theatre and geographic information systems has been most useful.

Gunther, Lawrence - President, Blue Fish CanadaLawrence Gunther is the founder and President of Blue Fish Canada, a federally incorporated Canadian charity dedicated to both preserving fish habitat, and the

future of commercial and recreational fishing. While earning his Masters in Environmental Studies from York University, Lawrence worked summers as a commercial fisher off Canada’s east coast and traveled and lived throughout the Arctic lecturing and conducting research. Since graduating with his MES in 1994, Lawrence used his skills as someone who lives without sight to become one of Canada’s top professional anglers. He has now competed in over 100 fishing tournaments. His articles on sustainable fishing can be found in numerous outdoor publications, and his “Blue Fish Radio” podcasts are heard by over 100,000 listeners each week. This fall, a documentary Lawrence researched, wrote and hosted, “What Lies Below”, which explores the state of Canada’s marine and aquatic ecosystems, will be premiered at the 2016 Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival.

Hartwig, Katarina - Executive Director, Living Lakes CanadaKat is the Executive Director for Living Lakes Canada, a joint project of Wildsight, the Lake Winnipeg Fdn

and Global Nature Fund. Kat is an advisor and board director for several water stewardship groups in BC, Canada and in Europe. She grew up on her family ranch in the Southern Rockies of BC and has been involved in international, national and regional environmental advocacy issues since 1983. Kat facilitates cross sector, corporate and NGO partnerships for Living Lakes Canada’s water stewardship work. She lives with her family near the headwaters of the Columbia River in Ktunaxa Nation territory.

Hendriks, Elizabeth - Director, WWF Freshwater ProgramElizabeth Hendriks is a policy expert with over ten years experience working nationally and internationally. It was her work in Ecuador that inspired her to work within

Canada to advocate for the sustainable management of Canada’s communities and resources. Following her undergraduate work at Dalhousie University her graduate work at the University of Waterloo led to several publications including in the book, “Making the Most of the Water We Have: The Soft Path Approach to Water Management” and the industry magazine Water Canada. As a consultant, she led the creation of the first national database for water policy (www.waterpolicy.ca) and was invited by the US State Department to explore in depth, water issues in the United States. Prior to working at WWF – Canada, Elizabeth worked at the POLIS Water Sustainability Project as the Water Policy and Governance Coordinator and as a Waterlution Associate hosting multi-disciplinary workshops on water issues across the country.

Johnston, Theresa - Project Leader, Petitcodiac Watershed AllianceTheresa Johnston lives in the small but lively village of Salisbury, NB with husband Patrick, her son Brayden and their yellow Labrador, Crosby. After completing the Environmental

Technology program offered at NBCC Miramichi in 2012, Theresa was fortunate to establish the foundation for her environmental career at the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance as the leader for the Broken Brooks project. Throughout the watershed, Theresa led a team that assessed culverts as either passable or a barrier to fish passage. Through barrier culvert restorations and removing debris blockages from culvert inlets, the Broken Brooks team has facilitated fish passage to over 50 km of upstream habitat! Outside of work, Theresa enjoys

spending time with her family and occasionally enjoys creates short videos of their outdoor adventures.

King, Barbara - Executive Director, Watersheds CanadaBarbara King has worked with Watersheds Canada and its predecessor organization since 1999 to protect lakes and rivers in Canada. Other positions held during this

time have included environmental consulting with a focus on bioengineering and environmental assessments in addition to working on land stewardship plans and restoration projects. Since becoming executive director of Watersheds Canada in 2012, Barbara has rebuilt the organization from the bottom up beginning with strategic planning, rebranding and board and staff development resulting in the implementation of a “grass roots” approach to delivering shoreline stewardship programs across the Country. Watersheds Canada has grown significantly over the last 4 years through her ability to leverage “small successes” into large, multi-stakeholder transferable programs. Barbara’s passion is in working with lake and river groups on action-oriented stewardship programs that can be launched on a national level. Collaboration, fundraising and strategic partnerships are at the centre of her work. Barbara is currently taking her Master’s in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Carleton University part time. Barbara has been involved in many other non-government organizations as a board member and volunteer. Barbara lives in eastern Ontario on a small lake with her husband and two children.

Le Souef, Kate - Manager, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup - Vancouver AquariumKate Le Souef joined the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in 2014 as the tsunami debris cleanup coordinator. She

coordinated remote cleanups of shorelines on Vancouver Island affected by debris from the Japanese tsunami, which required boats, helicopters and trucks to remove huge volumes of debris. Kate also visited Japan, where she learnt about the ongoing impacts of the devastating 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. This trip showed Kate that there is a human story behind every object on our shorelines, but that the everyday garbage generated by humans around the world is completely preventable. Kate now manages the Shoreline Cleanup across Canada. The nationwide team engages 60,000 registrants every year to take part in more than 2,000 shoreline cleanups, at all types of shorelines including beaches, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. The team continually reaches out to new partners to expand the reach of this program, including municipalities, parks agencies, community groups, schools and youth organisations. Kate has a

Master of Science from UBC in Oceanography and previously worked as a coastal engineer for five years.

Lintner, Anastasia M. - Principal, Lintner LawA passionate public interest advocate, Dr. Lintner is Principal of the recently established enterprise focussing on sustainability law and policy – Lintner Law. Prior to moving

to private practice, she was employed as a staff lawyer and economist with Ecojustice Canada for more than a decade. She has taught and researched at numerous post-secondary institutions, including the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Queen’s University. The highlight of her legal career (thus far) was the opportunity to combine economic and legal arguments for the Supreme Court of Canada in two cases: one involving the valuation of sensitive environmental lands and the other involving the intersection of insolvency protection and environmental clean-up obligations. Dr. Lintner specializes in environmental assessment, conservation and water law, and in Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights.

Danika Billie Rose Littlechild - Lawyer, Ermineskin Cree NationBorn and raised in Maskwacis, Danika works with Indigenous Peoples in the province of Alberta, in Canada and internationally. Danika was the recipient

in 2015 of the Esquao Award (a prestigious award in the province of Alberta recognizing Indigenous women), and was also a recipient of the Alberta Aboriginal Role Models Award for Justice in the same year. Danika is currently consulting legal counsel with the International Indian Treaty Council (www.treatycouncil.org), through which she has extensively engaged in various United Nations mechanisms, treaty bodies and special procedures. Danika is currently the Vice President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), the National Commission of Canada for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Danika is the first Indigenous woman to serve in this role at the CCUNESCO. Danika has served in various roles at the CCUNESCO since 2001, including acting as a member of the Pan-Canadian working group that created the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism in 2005. Since that time, Danika has been actively engaged in anti-racism and anti-discrimination initiatives through CCMARD and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Maas, Tony - Director, FLOWTony Maas has been working to protect the health of Canada’s fresh water for over 15 years. He divides his time between roles as Director of the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW) and Manager of Strategy with Freshwater

Future, a bi-national Great Lakes organization. In both roles, he provides strategic direction and policy expertise, and builds partnerships among diverse interests to benefit people, the environment and the economy. Prior to his current roles, Tony spent 6 years at WWF-Canada where he developed and managed the organization’s national freshwater program. He chairs the External Advisory Board of the Water Institute at the University of Waterloo and the Steering Committee of the Canadian Freshwater Alliance.

McCorrister, Kirsten Earl - Programs Director, Lake Winnipeg FoundationKirsten Earl McCorrister is the Programs Director at the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) where she leads the Lake Winnipeg Health Plan, an eight-point action plan to reduce phosphorus loading within

the lake’s vast watershed. With 15 years in the not-for-profit sector under her belt, she uses her experience in program planning, theory of change and facilitation to bring stakeholders together to create collective visions and plans that lead to concrete changes in policy and behaviour. As part of her role with LWF, she also provides administration and facilitation support to the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous Collective. She has been humbled to learn from her Indigenous partners about traditional knowledge and approaches to ecological challenges.

Christine Mettler - Communications Coordinator, Canadian Freshwater Alliance Working out of Kelowna, BC. Christine has a diverse background in community organizing and outreach, communications, policy and research. A

committed interdisciplinarian, Christine is passionate about uniting science, art and storytelling in the pursuit of environmental protection. She recently worked with a team of multiple organizations to coordinate an exhibition called “The Social Life of Water” in her hometown of Kelowna.

Minard, Jack - Comox Valley Watershed CoalitionJack Minard is a consultant specializing in the promotion and advocacy of

proactive, interconnected landscape level ecosystem protection and restoration on a cooperative regional basis with Government, watershed practitioners, community groups, elected officials and municipal and Regional staffs. Jack is the recently retired executive director of the ComoxValley Land Trust (2004 – 2015) and worked as executive director with the Tsolum River Restoration Society from 1997 – 2014. He remains involved as the Past Chair of the Salmon Enhancement and Habitat Advisory Board (SEHAB) serving the 40,000 enhancement and stewardship volunteers in the province. Jack supports volunteerism by volunteering himself on projects and community initiatives. Through his work with the stewardship and enhancement communities Jack believes in bridging people and organizations and finding solutions in partnership, cooperation and collaboration.

Moir,Korice - Consultant, ConfluviumKorice Moir is a water policy researcher. As a consultant, she has conducted research and analysis on river protection mechanisms, water impacts of hydraulic fracturing and agriculture, urban water infrastructure, and river health monitoring. Korice is affiliated with Confluvium, a

co-operative of water experts and mappers that seeks to share river stories using maps and other visualization tools. She has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, and a Master of Environmental Studies from York University.

Morten, ZoAnn - Program Coordinator, Pacific Streamkeepers FederationZoAnn Morten is the Streamkeepers Program Co-ordinator for the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation; through this

role she provides guidance to Streamkeeper groups and to the DFO Streamkeepers Program, throughout BC and the Yukon. In addition to her part time job, ZoAnn volunteers many spare hours towards stream stewardship causes. Her hard work makes her name recognizable throughout the Stewardship Community, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in conference rooms and streams across the Province.

Nentwig, Ken - CANARM Governor for BCKen is a retired landscape architect, involved in rainwater harvesting training, education and consultation. As CANARM

Governor for BC, and as an approved ARCSA AP Instructor, he organizes events and training in the ARCSA Accredited Professional program. In addition, he teaches

'Rainwater Management' and 'SketchUp for Landscape Design' courses online with Gaia College, and is involved with the Society for Organic Urban Land Care programs across Canada, and with Pacific Design Academy in Victoria.

Stegemann, Andrew - Independent ConsultantAndrew Stegemann is a skilled facilitator who provides strategic planning and capacity building services for mission-driven organizations and collaborative initiatives

like Our Living Waters. With a decade of experience leading environmental and social change, including time leading the grantmaking of both the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Mountain Equipment Co-op, Andrew brings passion, a sense of humour and the necessary tools to support organizations in making the world a better place.

Stephen, Ian - Program Director, WaterWealthThe WaterWealth Project launched in Chilliwack, BC early 2013 and has been active locally, regionally and provincially ranging from streamkeeping

to development & land-use issues, to Water Act modernization from the run-up to the 2013 provincial election to present day implementation phases of the Water Sustainability Act. Core values in all of WaterWealth's work are recognition of Indigenous rights and title, and grassroots participation in decision making processes that affect people's' home waters. Ian Stephen has been Program Director at WaterWealth since mid-2014, drawn to this work out of concern about climate change from a background in mining and construction.

Telfer, Lindsay - Project Director, Canadian Freshwater AllianceLindsay Telfer has two decades of experience working with organizations, institutions and governments in developing policies and processes related

to sustainability and public engagement. Her experience includes designing and participating in multi-stakeholder consultations and negotiations, strategic planning development, and communications and marketing geared towards public engagement in sustainability solutions. Lindsay has built a knowledgeable repertoire of leading edge strategies for effective communications, messaging, and engagement practices. She has worked on a diversity of projects, including: multi-stakeholder public consultation for the Province of Alberta; leading community engagement initiatives for Western

Universities' sustainability strategy development; and most recently developing the Freshwater Alliance's successful grassroots capacity building program, trainings, and public engagement coaching practice. Lindsay has a Masters degree in Environmental Studies from York University.

Wallis, Ashley - Water Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ashley was born and raised on the shores of Lake Ontario. From a young age she was interested in environmental issues – always pestering her friends to switch to reusable mugs, learn about climate change,

and consider alternative modes of transportation. While studying biology at Western University, Ashley realized her passion for sustainability could fuel her career. After completing a master’s of Environment and Sustainability, she spent several years working for one of Canada’s largest national environmental charities, connecting urban dwellers with nature through education and hands-on action. Motivated by what diverse stakeholders and communities can accomplish together, and a love for swim and surf, Ashley has spent the last year with Environmental Defence, as Water Program Manager. She is thrilled to be celebrating the beauty and sustainability of Canada’s beaches and marinas through the Blue Flag program, while ensuring the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem through initiatives focusing on algal blooms, plastic pollution, and other environmental threats.

Vancouver RestaurantsJapanese:Santouka Ramen 1690 Robson Street, Vancouver, BCV6G https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/hokkaido-ramen-santouka-west-end/info

Taishoken Ramen 515 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC6B2L2https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/taishoken-ramen-downtown

Sushi Maumi 1226 Bute Street, Vancouver, BCV6E 1Z8https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/sushi-bar-maumi-west-end-vancouver

Gyu Kaku (Japanese/Korean BBQ) 888 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC6Z2R9https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/gyu-kaku-japanese-bbq-downtown

Western:Ask for Luigi305 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC6A1C4https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/ask-for-luigi-downtown-eastside-vancouver

The Flying Pig 102 Water Street, Vancouver, BCV6B 1B2https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/the-flying-pig-gastown-vancouver

Chambar 568 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC6B2L3https://www.zomato.com/chambar

Hawksworth Restaurant - Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/hawksworth-restaurant-rosewood-hotel-georgia-downtown-vancouver

Forage1300 Robson Street, Vancouver, BCV6E 1C5https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/forage-west-end-vancouver

Joe Fortes 777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BCV6E 3V5https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/joe-fortes-seafood-chop-house-west-end-vancouver

Red Truck Brewing Company295 East 1st Avenue. Vancouver, BC. V5T 1A7http://www.redtruckbeer.com/

Rodney’s Oyster House 1228 Hamilton Street, VancouverV6B 6L2https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/rodneys-oyster-house-yaletown-vancouver

Steamworks Brewing Company375 Water Street. Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6https://www.steamworks.com

Chinese:Kirin 1172 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BCV6G 1B6https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/kirin-mandarin-restaurant-west-end

Maps and Directions

Conference VenuesOur primary LWR16 venues are designated as #1 and #2 in this map.We will be at #2 the WOSK Centre for Dialogue on Wednesday Sept. 28th. We will be at #1 Harbor Centre for Thursday Sept. 29th and Friday Sept. 30th.

Note: all bus shuttle pick ups are scheduled to pick up at the Delta hotel round-about which is shared with #2 the WOSK Centre for Dialogue.

Conference Hotels The Delta designated as #2 above (connected to the WOSK Centre).The Ramada designated as #5 above.The Sandman and the YWCA Hotel designated approximately at #6 above.

Designates the approximate location of Canada Line transit stops.

Directions to SFU Locations.

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