PEI’s municipal leaders will gather to learn about conflict resolution, mental health during climate emergencies, and municipal updates during the 2024 FPEIM Semi-Annual Meeting.
Hosted by the Rural Municipality of Abram-Village, the meeting takes place Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 am to 3 pm, at Village Musical Acadien.
The event will give mayors, councillors, and CAOs the chance to learn conflict resolution strategies they can apply to their work and lives.
In the morning, mediator and conflict resolution coach Kirstin Lund will lead a Turning Conflict into Collaboration workshop. In the afternoon, four municipal leaders will share their personal experiences and strategies. Delegates will then discuss issues related to conflict during municipal round tables.
Municipal leaders will also increase their understanding of emergency response during Mental Health First Aid for Climate Emergencies, presented by Corrine Hendricken-Eldershaw. A Canadian certified counsellor and counselling therapist, she will explain how trauma and stress affect the mind and body; provide practical mental health first aid skills to address climate change challenges; and emphasize the role of communities in creating stigma-free, supportive environments.
The day’s agenda also includes news on FPEIM’s advocacy and programs, presentation of the 2024 Municipal Achievement Award, and networking with municipal leaders from across the province.
Find the agenda and meeting registration here.