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Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring three speakers—John Lorinc, Angela DeMontigny, and Luke Moslenko—as they share their unique perspectives on the critical issues surrounding water, its preservation, and the ways in which human activity impacts this precious resource.

Together, these three speakers will engage in a rich dialogue that bridges scientific, cultural, and policy-driven approaches to water management. They will discuss the urgent need for sustainable practices, the integration of Indigenous knowledge into environmental stewardship, and the collective responsibility to protect water for future generations.

Key Topics:

• The impact of urbanization and climate change on water systems
• Water pollution and the role of science in monitoring and mitigating it
• Indigenous governance models and traditional knowledge in water management
• Policy solutions for safeguarding freshwater ecosystems
• The role of art and community engagement in raising awareness about water conservation This panel promises a dynamic and insightful conversation on the future of water, offering new perspectives on how we can use, protect, and honor this vital resource.

JOHN LORINC
John is a Toronto journalist and editor. He writes about urban affairs, climate and planning for various media, including The Globe and Mail, Walrus Magazine and Spacing, where he is a senior editor. John has written extensively about urban/municipal infrastructure, including water and waste-water systems, conservation authorities, watershed management, landscape architecture, and the GTA's river/ravine/moraine ecosystems. 

LUKE MOSLENKO
Luke is a water quality scientist working with Environment and Climate Change Canada. His research spans from investigating human and climatic drivers of primary productivity in thousands of lakes to comprehensive monitoring of local Ontario watersheds to understand the dynamics of nutrients and winter road salt. In his current role, Luke evaluates mining-related impacts on fish and water quality by utilizing regulations under the Fisheries Act. With a strong foundation in environmental science and data-driven methodologies, Luke continues to innovate in the field, helping bridge the gap between research, policy, and practical solutions for safeguarding freshwater ecosystems.

ANGELA DEMONTIGNY
Indigenous artist  and designer ANGELA DEMONTIGNY will offer a powerful perspective on water as our most precious resource, as we cannot live without it. Drawing from her heritage and past experience, Angela will speak about the cultural and spiritual significance of water, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life, all plants and animals must have water to survive.. Her recent large scale artwork ALL OUR RELATIONS sits near the harbour in Hamilton, home to over one hundred waterfalls and cascades, river systems, harbours (and of course Lake Ontario).