2009 Session Presentations

Presentations and handouts from Convention forums, workshops and clinics are linked for download, where available.

Monday Pre-conference Sessions

A Discussion on First Nations Reconciliation
Policing in BC - Affordability & Accountability
Green Communities
Championing Community Challenges
Tourism: Finding Your Niche
Community Champions Prepare for the Olympics

Tuesday Morning Clinics

Championing Sustainable Transportation in Small & Mid-sized Communities
Inclusive Governance: Model Accessibility Bylaws
Sustainable Brownfields: Practices for Today & Resources for Tomorrow
Supporting Community Cultural Industry Development
Plug-in Electric Vehicles & Local Government Leadership
Transmission 2040 - Planning for the Future

Tuesday Forums

Regional District & Electoral Area Forum
Small Talk Forum
Mid-sized Communities Forum
Large Urban Forum

Tuesday Afternoon Sessions

Industrial Taxation
Living Water Smart - Modernizing our Bylaws
BC's Champions in Climate Change Preparation
Practical Pointers on Partnering with First Nations
Regional District Task Force Report
New Delegate Orientation

Wednesday Morning Clinics

Communicating Weather: Decision Making & Emergency Preparedness
Championing Green Building: Lessons for Local Government
Farmland & Futures: Local Government Toolkit for Agriculture
Community Gardens & Food Security

Thursday Morning Clinics

Resource Roads & Communities
Being Champions for Children & Youth
Nutrition for You
Skill Builder: An Aboriginal Training Initiative

Thursday Workshops

Wildfire Preparedness & Response
Rural Development - Dialogue with Ministry of Community & Rural Development
Integrating Energy Systems in Your Communities
Building a Transportation Supportive Culture
Mental Health & Addictions: Approaches That Work

Friday Morning Clinics

Wood First
Electronics Stewardship
Championing Natural Justice: Fair Play in Local Government
Farmers' Markets Grow Communities