Join Families for a Livable Climate for the third event in our Systems Change series, a happy-hour panel discussion focussing on the many benefits of "Localized Living!"

Prior to the event, participants are invited to watch the abridged version of The Economics of Happiness, which spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of today's global economy while highlighting the multiple benefits of localization. Then join us on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. when our panelists will discuss what is happening in Missoula and greater Montana on the "localization" scene in the realms of finance, policy, food, energy, and building connected neighborhoods.

Note: You will still benefit from the panel even if you don't watch the film! We will begin the event with this "Going Local" clip, which sums up the film in just a couple minutes.

PANELISTS

Michele Schahczenski, Yellowstone Valley Food Hub (Billings)

Michele Schahczenski (she/hers) is the general manager at Yellowstone Valley Food Hub (Billings), which offers direct access year-round to food from nearby farms and ranches.

Sam Duncan, North Missoula Community Development Corporation (Missoula)

Sam Duncan (they/them) is a community organizer with North Missoula Community Development Corporation, which supports developing leaders and building power amongst everyday people in Missoula's Northside and Westside neighborhoods.

Orion Thornton, Onsite Energy (Bozeman)

Orion Thornton (he/his) is the owner of Onsite Energy a renewable energy company based in Bozeman that does solar projects state-wide. 

Makenna Sellers, Northern Plains Resource Council

Makenna Sellers (she/hers) is a legislative organizer with Northern Plains Resource Council, which organizes Montanans to protect their water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life.

Simon Cecil

Simon Cecil (he/his) is the Treasurer of the Northern Plains Board of Directors and serves on the Northern Plains legislative team.