BCMA and MOV Workshop: How to Be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis with Elin Kelsey

Thursday December 4th, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Museum of Vancouver How do we sustain hope while facing the climate crisis? That is the question author and climate activist Elin Kelsey explores in her latest book, How to Be Hopeful. In this one-day workshop, Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action. Join the BCMA and Museum of Vancouver (MOV) for a day of learning and connection. We will begin with a talk by Kelsey, grounding participants in her approach to emotional awareness, community collaboration, and the agency of both humans and non-human species. Drawing from her book, she highlights practical strategies (such as sourcing solutions-focused news, practicing interspecies etiquette, and drawing strength from circles of support) that can inspire action in our own lives and institutions. Building on these ideas, participants will engage in small- and large-group discussions about how to integrate hopeful practices into museum work and the sector’s climate action efforts. This workshop includes a catered lunch. Workshop fee: $60.00 for BCMA Members, $75 for non-members.