From break out sessions to lunch table to discussions and from spoken words poetry to meditation session, the 3i Summit on Sustainability: Collaborating on Action was buzzing with energy and inspiration.
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Friday, May 4th
8:00 A.M Registration and Networking
- A Musical Kickoff to 3i
9:00 AM 3i Kick Off Words of Welcome & Introductions
- Words of Welcome
- Victoria Steele, 3i Sumit Co-Convenor
- Chris Henderson, 3i Co-Convenor
In Algonquin Tradition: Honouring Our Elders and Territory
- Kishk Anaquot (Kim Scott), Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg
Introducing The 3i Summit Program
- Laura Leet, Project Coordinator
9: 25 AM 3i Summit Ice Breaker
- Hilary Samuel, Catalyst Mind
9: 50 AM Unlocking Our Creativity & Innovation: An Interactive Exercise
- Manjit Basi, Community Animator & Entrepreneur
10: 00 AM Environmental Sustainability Interactive ‘Catalysts Leaders’ Panel
- Moe Garahan, Director, Just Food Ottawa
- Stuart Hickox, Found and President, One Change
- Tom Heintzman, Co-Founder, Bullfrog Power Toronto
10: 45 AM Break & connecting
11: 15 AM A Snapshot of 3i Infrastructure, Forum & Community Impact Projects
- Rebecca Aird, City of Ottawa & Chris Henderson, 3i Summit Co-Convenor
11: 30 AM Making it Real: 1 Minute Comments from 3i Participants
- Jennifer Shepherd, Living Tapestries
12: 00 PM Introduction of Focus Table Discussion Groups
- Faria Zaman, 3i Communications Coordinator
12: 15 PM Luncheon & Focus Table Discussion Groups
These One Hour Discussion Groups represent excellent opportunities to connect with potential supporters and collaborators for a range of innovative and creative environmental sustainability projects and initiatives that have a significant positive impact potential.
An opportunity to “rotate” tables and mix up participants will be done part way through the luncheon.
- Mobility Ottawa-Outaouais: Systems & Entreprises (MOOSE Inc.), Joseph Potvin
- The Car Free Challenge: Tools for Change, Ted Dhillon & Carbonsolve Team
- Brainstorming on Inter- Generational Environmental Action, Christopher Kelly- One Change
- Electric Car Sharing: Turn on the Switch, Adam Frey ( Kick the Tires on a Vrtucar Electric Car)
- Sustainable Enterprise Alliance Ottawa Gatineau (SEAog), Prasanna Siva & Guy Souliere
- Ottawa Community Currency Network, Tim Inkpen
- Canada’s Gone Organic, Brian Porter
- Making Events in Ottawa Green, Simon Landry
- Clean Energy for Ottawa: OREC & Other Options, Roger Peters & Janice Ashworth
- Sense of Place Initiative, Jim Birtch & Leanne Bing, Ottawa Biosphere Eco- City (OBEC)
- Executive Sustainability Boot Camp, Sarah Dehler & Valerie Collins
1: 15 PM Building Blocks of Ottawa’s Sustainability Infrastructure: Breakouts
Mini Focus Presentations of Sustainability Infrastructure Initiatives: Followed by Action-Oriented Breakout Discussion Groups
Breakout A Resources for the Future: Building on the Ottawa Sustainability Fund, Paul Koch & Mary Hegan
Breakout B Eco-Talent Network: Leveraging Expertise to Support Sustainability, Bill Shields & John Karau
Breakout C An Ecology Ottawa Community Environmental Network, Graham Saul
Breakout D Making the Match: Connecting People with Project- Volunteer Ottawa, Will Coukell
Breakout E Green Enterprise, Cleantech & Economic Development: Taking Innovation to the Next Level, Kristina Inrig
Breakout F Action Ottawa-One Change Tools and Systems for Environmental Sustainability, Stuart Hickox
2: 45 PM Break: Laughter Yoga with Sophie Terrace
3: 00 PM Rolling Up Our Sleeves: Catalyzing Community Impact Projects/Ventures
Remarks from Councillor Maria McRae
Chair, Environment Committee, City of Ottawa
TED Talk style presentations of a set of Community Impact Projects and Ventures making the business case for action- followed by group meetings on each project with proponents, partners and participants
Breakout A Ottawa Centre Eco-District Greening the Core-Advancing the Economy, James McNeil, Cushman Wakefield
Breakout B Community Based Social Marketing, Stuart Hickox, One Change
Breakout C Youth Environmental Education: The Hilson School Outdoor Classroom, Colette Brooks
Breakout D Utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility Conference as an Action Platform for Ottawa, Eli Fathi
Breakout E Trees for Life: A Ottawa Re-Tree Effort & Distributed Orchards, Jason Garlough, Katrina Siks & Trevor Hache
Breakout F Parks for People: Building on the Dundonald Part Initiative, Simone Thibault & Suzanne Harding
3: 45 PM Re-Cap, Re-View, Re-Late
- A Summary of the Day’s Actions & Open Space for Feedback, Input and Other initiative Ideas
Summary of Themes & Highlights from 3i Active Listeners:
- Adam Brown, University of Ottawa: 3i Themes
- Jennifer Shepherd, Living Tapestries: 3i Imagery
- Michael Van Aanhout: Stratos: 3i Highlights
5: 30 PM-7: 30 pm Sustainability Soirée
An Artistic and Cultural Celebration towards a more sustainable, prosperous, vibrant and ecologically holistic Ottawa
Feature Performers and Artists:
- The Otesha Project
- Alise Marlane
- Chris Pilsworth
- Brendon Wint
- The Junkyard Symphony
Saturday May 5th
8: 30 AM Sunrise Meditation, Andrea Prazmowski
9: 00 AM Realizing a Vision: Group Discussions Feedback & Project Actions
9: 30 AM Community Impact Project Groups
Continuing group meetings on each initiative with proponents, partners and participants: This set of discussions is focused on targeted actions
Breakout A Capital Velo-Fest Bike Festival Celebrating Active Transportation, Dick Louch
Breakout B Action Discussion Trees for Life: An Ecology Ottawa Re-Tree Effort & Distributed Orchards
Breakout C Action Discussion Ottawa Centre Eco- District, Eco- District Team
Breakout D Intensify Use of Schools and Sustainable Community Garderning, Tom Marcantonia and Mahmuda Khan
10: 30 AM Break: Chris White, A Sustainability Sing-Along
11:00 AM Ottawa’s Sustainability Forums: Opportunities for Collaboration
Short Presentations on Ways to ‘Continue the Momentum’ through engagement and participation in sustainability forums+ Ottawa’s Sustainability Schedule
Breakout A Ottawa Strategies Circle: Tapping Into Know-How & Expertise, Chris Henderson
Breakout B Capital Ideas: Catalyzing Action on Urban Sustainability, Martin Cannings
Breakout C A Enviro Coming Together: Ecology Ottawa Fall Dinner, Janice Ashworth
Breakout D Connecting into the Algonquin CCSR Conference: Taking the Pulse of Our Action, Hilary Samuel
11: 30 AM Sustainability Signposts: Moving Forward-Talking Actions
- Summary of Actions and Commitments from Project Leads
- Open Stage: Commitments I/We Make
- Reaching Out: Who Do We Need to Engage on Moving Forward
12: 30 PM Closing 3i Luncheon
- Expressions of Appreciation
- Highlighting the Next Opportunities for Re-Connecting
- Wrap Up





