2025 Tofino Workshop

In Tofino, a coastal town on Vancouver Island, the workshop will address disaster resilience challenges faced by communities along the Pacific coast, particularly in relation to climate change and the risks of earthquakes and tsunamis. This region is highly vulnerable to seismic activity, and the local community has been actively engaged in efforts to understand and mitigate these hazards. The workshop will bring together local government officials, community organizations, environmental scientists, and community members to co-develop resilience strategies tailored to the unique needs of the Tofino area.

Participants will engage in collaborative sessions to:

Map seismic risks and assess vulnerabilities to coastal flooding and tsunamis
Develop preparedness strategies that account for local resources and community knowledge
Foster inclusive recovery planning that ensures all sectors of the community are supported post-disaster

Join us to help co-design community-driven, resilient futures that protect Tofino's population and its iconic coastal environment.

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Preliminary Workshop Agenda


Time	Session
10:30 am	Registration and Consent Signing
11:30 am	CIRCLE Project Introduction
12:00 am	Lunch Break
12:30 pm	Community Assets Mapping
02:30 pm	Coffee Break
03:00 pm	Stakeholder Meeting
04:00 pm	Workshop Conclusion
04:30 pm	Visit tsunami shelter
06:00 pm	Dinner

Community Assets Mapping Activity

Participants will collaboratively map local resources such as:

Physical spaces (e.g., shelters, food banks)
Social networks (e.g., youth clubs, community groups)
Other assets (e.g., local radio stations)

Additionally, participants will be invited to share personal experiences with past disasters and coping strategies. This will help the CIRCLE team identify vulnerable populations and areas needing support.

Note:
The hike to visit the tsunami shelter will proceed if the weather permits. Alternatively, the visit is scheduled for the day after the workshop (October 4^th), before we leave Tofino.