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Mitch Miyagawa

Strongly influenced by his background in the arts, locally-focused and community-minded, Mitch Miyagawa offers an authentic and transformational human-connection approach to his services as an event producer, group facilitator, and communications trainer. His home base is on Gabriola Island.

www.maji.events

Myriam Verzat

Myriam’s goal to empower organizations and individuals to build a more compassionate and sustainable world is reflected throughout her years of experience in event organizing, creative facilitation and mediation - creating meaningful and playful environments for important conversations and learning. She is based in Nanaimo.

www.myriamverzat.com

Lewis Muirhead

With a background in systems change, Lewis looks to diverse viewpoints as a critical lever for solving tough problems. His practice of facilitation, evaluation and reporting helps bring people together in relationship to make lasting change. He is based on Salt Spring Island.

www.lewismuirhead.com

 

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW:
Ben Geselbracht, Nanaimo City Councillor
"Reimagine Nanaimo Adopts Doughnut Economics"

Ben Geselbracht, Nanaimo City Councillor, co-led the effort that resulted in the Nanaimo City Council officially adopting Doughnut Economics as a tool for reimagining the future of the city. Nanaimo is the first Canadian city to adopt doughnut economics as a vision and decision-making framework.

We are excited to bring Ben’s experience to the Forum. He will speak to the City Council's motivation to engage with and adapt the Doughnut model. And how this model can support communities at all levels to be more effective in realizing a local resilient economy that is environmentally sustainable and meets the needs of all community members.  Click here: For more info about doughnut economics

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