This is a forum for elected officials, staff, and invited observers. You can find notes from the previous forum that took place on April 23, 2021 and the history of the forums here.

The next Howe Sound Community Forum is being hosted by Bowen Island Municipality at the Cates Hill Chapel on Nexwlélexwm/Bowen Island, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Due to COVID restrictions, the attendance is limited to 50 persons. This will be a hybrid meeting with arrangements underway for attending over Zoom.

The program will include:

• Focus on the host community of Bowen Island with good news stories of environmental stewardship projects.

• Updates from Communities around the Sound on projects, developments, and issues of common interest.

• Report on the Ocean Watch Action Committee and next steps for the Marine Reference Guide.

• Member discussion on the next steps for the UNESCO Átl’ka7tsem Howe Sound Biosphere Region

• Walking tour.

Contact howesoundcommunityforum@gmail.com for more information.