About the Event: CONVERGENCE is a new initiative that explores how art and science shape perception. Through conversations, workshops, and events, Hurricane Island is engaging artists and scientists in dialogue about how each of these practices ask us to pay attention to the world around us. Event Information: Artworks are available for purchase in an… Read more »
Category: Strong Leaders
Virtual Partner Event – Coffee with the Casco Baykeeper & Island Institute
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Join us for Coffee with the Casco Baykeeper & Island Institute You’re invited to a lively discussion on protecting Maine’s marine environments, fisheries, and coastal communities in a time of climate change! Join Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca, Community Organizer and Volunteer Coordinator Sara Freshley, and Island Institute experts Susie Arnold and Nick Battista as they… Read more »
25th Anniversary Celebration of Island Institute Fellows
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Island Institute proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fellows Program on August 8th at the Rockport Opera House. The event brought together a vibrant assembly of past, current, and incoming Fellows, advisors, community members, and supporters, all gathered to honor a program that has profoundly shaped both Maine’s coastal communities and the careers of… Read more »
Island Institute Fellows Program: Past, Current, and Future Roles in Supporting Coastal Resilience
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The preparedness of coastal communities in Maine to major weather and climate threats is being tested by increasing physical and economic damages, social justice implications among mitigation and adaptation choices, and interrelated challenges for community wellbeing. On Thursday, March 31st, Session 4 of the 2022 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference will bring together exemplary projects… Read more »
Island Fellows Information Session
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Learn more about the Island Fellow position and the application process at our Zoom information session! Our final Fellows information session for the 2022 application period will be held on March 7th, from 4-5 p.m. EST. This session will provide an overview of the fellowship and application process, plus time to ask staff and current… Read more »
Island Fellows Information Session
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Learn more about the Island Fellow position and the application process at one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions! Our first session is being held on February 17th, from 12-1 p.m. EST, and a second session will be held on March 7th, from 4-5 p.m. EST. Each session will provide an overview of the fellowship… Read more »
Young Leaders Series 2022
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Are you a young person looking to build leadership skills and connect with other young leaders? Join us for our 2022 Young Leaders Series, featuring four virtual, interactive sessions exploring key aspects of leadership. The 4-week series will offer participants the opportunity to actively take part in each discussion and also leave the sessions with… Read more »
Virtual Island Summit 2021
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Resilient leaders are those who can take action in the face of uncertainty and rapid change. Join us online September 8th for our 2021 Virtual Island Summit session, “Building Leadership as a Community Development Strategy for Small Islands,” and hear from community leaders, groups, and innovative organizations about how they are leading the way in creating resilient communities—by building from the inside out and fostering strong leadership across generations.
The Climate, Our Coast, and Our Communities
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The Island Institute presents an evening of inspiring films about the climate, our coast, and solutions for a changing world. Join us at the Shotwell Drive-in in Rockport on July 28th to hear personal stories from those living on the frontlines of climate change and leading the way in planning for change and creating solutions.
Workforce Pathways Conference
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Thank you for attending! If you missed the event, you can view the recordings from all conference sessions here. The Workforce Pathways Conference is a two-day, virtual conference building on our 30+ years of hosting the Island Teachers Conference. The conference will be held online on Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th. With the theme… Read more »
