March
25
Wednesday

VICCAN Quarterly (March 25, 2026)

Meeting Objective: To reflect on building relationships with Indigenous communities, discuss navigating an election year for local governments, and identify priorities, partnerships, and collective direction for 2026 and beyond. 

  • Future of LGCAP: No additional funding is planned, prompting concern from local governments and discussion on next steps for advocacy. 
  • Indigenous engagement learnings shared: Reflections from the Trajectory of Awesomeness workshop emphasized readiness, ethical space, and building non‑transactional, long‑term relationships. 
  • Election‑year navigation: Guidance was provided on timing, messaging, and strategic planning, with participants requesting more peer discussion on election‑year challenges in upcoming meetings. 
  • Future focus areas identified: Members prioritized adaptation partnerships and climate communications, and CEA highlighted opportunities such as upcoming adaptation cohorts and a feedback process to support advocacy for LGCAP. 

About the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Climate Action Network

Supporting climate mitigation and adaptation on Vancouver Island and along BC’s West Coast.

 Wednesday Mar. 25, 2026
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