{"id":791449,"date":"2023-04-17T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forests.org\/?p=791449"},"modified":"2023-04-19T15:07:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T19:07:49","slug":"indigenous-learning-and-leadership-at-the-sfi-pefc-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forests.org\/fr\/indigenous-learning-and-leadership-at-the-sfi-pefc-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous Learning and Leadership at the SFI\/PEFC Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/b> \u2014 The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is teaming up with PEFC International to host the\u202f2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week\u202fin beautiful VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, from May 14-18, 2023.<\/p>\n

The conference is an opportunity to network and build relationships with a diverse group of participants, including local and global community members, Indigenous representatives, government officials, students, researchers, conservation groups, customers, investors, and more.
\nThis year\u2019s conference offers exciting opportunities to hear from prominent Indigenous leaders, engage in essential conversations about Indigenous rights, recognition and relationship building, and experience local culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>

REGISTER NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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SFI is committed to including Indigenous Peoples and perspectives in every conference session. Additional speakers will be added as they are confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>

View current list of speakers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Be part of the conversation<\/h4>\n

The conference will be a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous leaders in the forest sector and learn about important topics, including:<\/p>\n

Relationship Building and Reconciliation<\/h5>\n

This panel highlights forest-focused collaborations rooted in recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples\u2019 rights, traditional knowledge, and self-determined priorities for the future. Hear from Indigenous communities and their forest sector partners about what makes their partnership work, and what you can do to advance your own relationships.<\/p>\n

Respecting Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Rights: UNDRIP and FPIC<\/h5>\n

This panel will offer compelling thought leadership around the important topic of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), as an essential nation-to-nation conversation and foundational principle of sustainable forest management.<\/p>\n<\/div>

VIEW ALL SESSIONS<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Experience local culture<\/h4>\n

Conference attendees are invited to join us on Indigenous-led tours, including:<\/p>\n

TALKING TREES TOUR<\/h5>\n

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 10:20 AM \u2013 11:50 AM <\/strong>
\nExplore Vancouver\u2019s Stanley Park with a local Indigenous guide and cultural ambassador who will highlight how the local trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest have been harvested by Indigenous Peoples for food, medicine and technology for thousands of years. Layered clothing, good walking shoes with traction, and a water bottle are recommended. The meeting point is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Westin Bayshore and a 27-minute walk from the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.<\/p>\n

BILL REID GALLERY<\/h5>\n

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 1:30 PM \u2013 2:30 PM<\/strong>
\nThe Bill Reid Gallery is home to special exhibitions of contemporary Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast of North America and was established in 2008. The gallery was named after the acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920 \u2013 1998) who was a master goldsmith, carver, sculptor, writer, broadcaster and spokesman. It is Canada’s only public gallery dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast. The Bill Reid Gallery is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Westin Bayshore and a 10-minute walk from the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.<\/p>\n<\/div>

REGISTER FOR TOURS<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Sponsor Indigenous participation at the SFI\/PEFC Annual Conference<\/h4>\n

SFI is pleased to offer at least 25 complimentary registrations to Indigenous community representatives, to support broad and diverse Indigenous community participation in the SFI\/PEFC Annual Conference.<\/p>\n

We are grateful to our sponsors who have enabled this participation. If your organization is interested in supporting these efforts, become a conference sponsor<\/strong><\/a> and request that your contributions support Indigenous participation and programming.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Thank you to those who have already committed to supporting Indigenous participation!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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