4th National Climate Gathering

The Assembly of First Nations hosts the 4th National Climate Gathering under the theme “Strengthening First Nations Climate Leadership: Braiding Relationships, Knowledge Systems, and Inherent Responsibilities.” First Nations leaders and citizens, environmental specialists, Elders, youth, women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ participants, academics, environmental NGOs and government officials will gather for plenaries, panel presentations, workshops, video screenings and other activities focused on First Nations climate leadership and stewardship.

The draft programme begins Monday, October 5 with a Youth Gathering from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., registration from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and a welcome reception from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday includes registration from 7:30 a.m. and conference sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday’s plenaries, panels, workshops and closing ceremonies run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AFN identifies these programme times as draft.