Activation Tour

Requires self-organized transportation between the 5 different stops along the Bowker Creek Watershed 12:45-1pm. Meet at summit of Mount Tolmie, umbrellas if inclement 1 – 1:20 An almost birds-eye viewing of the watershed from the source to the Salish Sea. Gerald Harris (Friends of Bowker Creek) to point out key points of the watershed. Trevor Hancock (Conversations For A One Planet Region) to give a watershed overview for the region in the context of the bioregion 1:20 –1:35 Travel to Oak Bay Rec Centre parking lot All Three or four vehicles to bring attendees from Mt Tolmie 1:35 –3:25 Tour of five points along the Creek from beside the tennis bubble to the estuary Gerald will lead the tour with various volunteers sharing insights at the five stopping points Share vehicles to estuary if you find it difficult or too far to walk. Umbrellas in case 3:25 Travel from estuary to Friends House 3:30 –4:30 Tea and cookies at Friends house, opportunity to share issues, Q&A with Joe and others 4:30 Thank you’s and adjournment

Meet at the top of Mt Tolmie, – Land acknowledgement & welcome ceremony, – Orientation to Victoria and the Bowker Creek watershed (Friends of Bowker Creek & Conversations For A one Planet Region)

First Metropolita 932 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada Sunday morning October 22nd With Guests Joe Brewer & John Borrows in dialogue with Mark Green about the intersections between faith, economics, environment, and bioregionalism. This is one of a number of events offered during the Regenerate Cascadia Bioregional Activation Tour Oct 21-24. Joe Brewer is a complexity researcher and transdisciplinary scholar who weaves insights from the scientific study of cultural evolution, human cognition, and earth system science into frameworks for action. John Borrows is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria Law School. He is an internationally recognized scholar in the field of Indigenous Legal Traditions and Aboriginal Rights. He is Anishinabe and a member of the Chippewas of the Nawash First Nation on Georgian Bay. Mark Green is happiest when there is a challenge in front of him and the possibility of leading change is his task. He enjoys the opportunity to work with a variety of people and see the ways the different combinations of people bring unexpected yet amazing results. He places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, creativity and right relationship and seeks to help others find their ability to put their faith into action.

Presentation and discussion: Those from a faith community perspective will join together with Joe Brewer for conversations on living in our bioregion. Even if you are unable to join the service, all are welcome to join this session with Joe.