IZWTAG Day 2025

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

This event is a resource for learning how to get started in zero waste, best practices, funding opportunities, and network with other communities to see how they run their recycling programs. We will explore the best practices of First Nations and Product Stewardship, as well as funding options providing by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Province of British Columbia.

Our 4th Annual IZWTAG Day Conference

Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group is pleased to welcome you to IZWTAG Day 2025!

IZWTAG was founded in 2019 with the aim of assisting First Nations in British Columbia to implement Zero Waste programs. IZWTAG continues to develop its training opportunities and raises awareness about recycling programs for First Nations. Our annual conference offers Zero Waste solutions through economic cooperation, fosters inter-community solidarity and support, and bolsters participation in our quarterly training sessions.

Conference Agenda

Time	Function	Presenter
7:00AM	Registration Opens	Tammy & Karen
7:05AM	Breakfast	~
8:00AM	Cultural Opening	Sam George
8:10AM	Welcoming	Dana Moraes & Lucinda Phillips
8:50AM	Community Updates	Wynne Sager & Nancy LaPlante, Ulkatcho; Gwen Davis & Richard Williams, Old Massett; Eddie Brown & Darren Robertson, West Moberly;
9:35AM	Recognition	Emily Chu & Calvin Jameson
9:50AM	IZWTAG Board & Staff Introductions	Calvin Jameson
10:00AM	AM Break	~
10:15AM	Raffle Prizes	Dana Moraes
10:20AM	Provincial Updates	Sonya Sundberg, Ministry of Environment and Parks
10:50AM	Regional District Update	Emily Branch & Corbin Kelly, Thompson-Nicola RD; Earl Celesta & Rick Celesta, Simpcw First Nation;
11:50AM	Exhibitor/Sponsor Showcase	Dana Moraes
12:15PM	Lunch & Networking	~
1:15PM	Raffle Prizes	Dana Moraes
1:20PM	IZWTAG x FNRI	Lucinda Phillips & Craig Wisehart
1:30PM	Panel 1A: FNRI Overview	Tim Ames; April Shaw, Recycle BC; Joel Butler, Tire Stewardship; Mickey Ho, Return-It; Michael Zarbl, MARR;
2:30PM	Panel 1B: FNRI Q&A	Tim Ames
3:00PM	PM Break	Dana Moraes
3:20PM	Panel 2: Community Champions	Filene Mussell; Gwen Davis & Lorne Bell, Old Massett; Daisey Charlie & Shawnee Yvette Guenther, Lake Babine;
4:10PM	Closing	Dana Moraes & Lucinda Phillips
4:20PM	Grand Prize Draw	Dana Moraes