Track Lead: Sherri Mitchell, Land Peace Foundation

The City As A Commons 

Session A: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Room 208)

A new type of citizen economy is emerging – the City as a Commons.  This is not a tech platform or economic strategy as such, but a bold re-imagining of the city as a living social organism that invites everyone to co-create, open-source style.  The resulting urban commons such as FabLabs, data sharing, platform co-operatives and participatory budgeting are transforming how cities flourish and grow.

Facilitator: Sherri Mitchell, Land Peace Foundation

Presenter: David Bollier, Author

Reaching Back & Moving Forward: Creating An Energy System That Works For Everyone - Two Part Session

Part I: Reaching Back

Session B: 1:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Room 208)

We will look at the traditional and cultural practices, philosophies, and values that guide Native American stewardship of the Earth and learn how we can incorporate these into our current work. Participants are strongly encouraged to participate in both Part I and Part II of this two-part session.

Presenter: Sherri Mitchell, Land Peace Foundation

Part II: Moving Forward

Session C: 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Room 208)

We will take what we've learned in part one and apply it to the actual work being done today. Participants will be given tools that will help them to develop a strategic plan for moving their work forward in tangible and practical ways. Participants are strongly encouraged to participate in both Part I and Part II of this two-part session.

Presenter: Sherri Mitchell, Land Peace Foundation