After hosting three successful events in the Kootenay Resilience Festival’s four event schedule organizers are set to host Sept 7th’s Mobility Motivate.
Audiences who caught the first installments of the Kootenay Resilience Festival, live or via live stream, have been participating with positive feedback and their own ideas on how to positively turn the needle of food security and energy efficiency in the Kootenays.
June 15th’s Food Forum’s key findings called for a collaboration between small producers as crucial for effective regional distribution, seasonal extension through high tunnels and greenhouses to increase local food production, innovative approaches to utilizing waste streams and preserving food, and the need to support young farmers by providing access to land and education as vital for the future of local agriculture.
In July 20th’s Energy Expo, speakers emphasized the importance of community involvement, education, and political support in transitioning to renewable energy. They highlighted the benefits of decentralized power generation, energy efficiency, and a mix of renewable energy sources, including solar and micro-hydro, to create resilient and sustainable communities.
Aug 24th’s Housing Highlight brought together panelists from all corners of the housing spectrum. Innovative local companies like Big Calm Tiny Homesteads, Twente Additive Manufacturing, Spearhead, Cover Architecture, Canadian Tiny Homes, Nelson Tiny Homes, North Mountain Construction, and Geoship Domes discussed best practices and new ideas focused to solve this existential crisis.
To check out live streams of the events, and to find out more about our speakers, key findings, and for more information on the final installment of the festival, Sept 7th’s Mobility Motivate, go to https://kootenaymountainculture.com/kootenay-resilience-festival/
You can even join the conversation yourself and contribute your own ideas to resilient living!
The Kootenay Resilience Festival is produced by Kootenay Lake Innovation Centre, Langham Arts & Culture Centre, and Kootenay Mountain Culture Productions.
For more information please contact: Jean-Marc La Flamme – jam@smartvillage.ca
KMC Productions