We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Future City Experience Day Kick-off Event

Welcome to the 2024 Future City Experience Day Kick-off Event! We are excited to have you all involved with this year’s event.

Event Details:

Future Cities Experience Day Kick-off Event | January 31st, 2024 | 1:30PM - 3:00PM

Panelist Bios

Daniel Hoornweg, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Moderator

Dr. Daniel Hoornweg is Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University. For almost 20 years Dan was with the World Bank, including as Lead Advisor overseeing Sustainable Cities and Climate Change programs. Dan was the Chief Safety and Risk Officer for the Province of Ontario from 2012-2020. Dan began his career in waste management working with the City of Guelph and Region of Peel in Ontario and the Government of Bermuda. He has worked with more than 400 governments on waste management and resource issues and published extensively in the sector. Dan is a Fellow with Canada’s Transition Accelerator and the Global Cities Institute at the University of Toronto and he Chairs the Region of Durham’s Roundtable on Climate Change. Dan researches energy and material flows of cities and urban systems.

Connor Scheu

Panelist

Connor Scheu is a Professional Engineer with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability. This interest has taken him to many corners of the earth: be it sand-based water filters in Nepal, sustainable development in Tanzania, climate change research in the Arctic and Antarctic, or just tidal generation in British Columbia. It is his life’s ambition to bring our world one step closer to a sustainable energy future!

Jenessa Doherty

Panelist

Jenessa Doherty is a motivated environmental advocate dedicated to supporting communities to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. With a deep commitment to climate and social justice, Jenessa remains focused on exploring how climate change disproportionately impacts communities across different regions and ensures she uses this knowledge to inform decision-making and support tools. Jenessa’s background in research and engagement, coupled with 15 years of teaching, has given her first-hand experience of the importance of consultation, collaboration, and developing a sense of belonging across and within the water and energy sectors.

Leslie Anne St. Amour

Panelist

Leslie Anne St. Amour (she/her) is a member of the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation, located in Eastern Ontario, and of mixed Algonquin and settler heritage. Leslie Anne completed her BA at McGill University in Political Science and a minor in Indigenous Studies, before spending a year as an Pathy Foundation Fellow working in her home community. A lawyer by training, Leslie Anne completed her JD at the University of Toronto and worked in private practice for two years before moving to Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Territories to join RAVEN as Campaigns Director. When not working Leslie Anne can be found diving, camping, canoeing, or beading and scheming up her next trip.

Emilia Belliveau

Panelist

Emilia Belliveau is the Energy Transition Program Manager for Environmental Defence Canada. She has worked on climate and environmental justice issues as a community organizer, academic researcher, campaigner with environmental non-profits, and a policy analyst in the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Energy where she supported community-led renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Kick-off event and Q&A

Join us at this live stream for the Future City Experience Day Kick-off event. Ask your questions about building a sustainable city that tackles climate change, and get answers live from industry experts!

Participants can ask questions by joining Slido.com with #3456104

Live Stream Link: live stream to be uploaded at 12:00PM the day of the event

2022 Photo Gallery

We are pleased to offer this event with the generous support and collaboration of Future City (DiscoverE), Actua, Engineers of Tomorrow and Engineers Canada.

Actua provides training, resources and support to its national network of members located at universities and colleges across Canada in the delivery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach programming. Each year, these members engage over 350,000 youth in 500 communities nationwide. Please visit Actua at www.actua.ca

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