Summit #1 – Oct 21, 2005 * - Lethbridge - University of Lethbridge Hosted by Alberta Council of Environmental Education	Summit #2 – Dec. 1, 2005 - Lethbridge, “Where Do We Begin”
Summit #3 – April 20, 2006 - Lethbridge, “Be Part of the Solution – Act Locally”	Summit #4 – Oct. 11, 2006 - Medicine Hat, City of Medicine Hat “Moving To Action”
Summit #5 – March 29, 2007 - Lethbridge, “Knowing Our Place”	Political Leaders Environmental Summit 2007 - Lethbridge, "Working Together"
Summit #6 – May 29, 2008 - Kainai Reserve, "Apitsiskitsikisoom"	GHG and Climate Change Symposium June 5, 2008

People representing various community groups gather bi-annually to share information and learn together via formal presentations, tutorials, group discussions, and casual interaction. The first summit, October 2005, was organized by the founders of the Alberta Council of Environmental Education with hopes to better understand southern Alberta’s perspective on the future direction of Environmental Education. The interest and enthusiasm of the initial 26 participants prompted the creation of Summit 2, (December, 2005).

The second summit attracted 73 political, educational, environmental and economic leaders from across southern Alberta. With the success of Summit 2, including unanimous support to host additional summits, SACEE was created to coordinate and facilitate a number of environmental education initiatives.

Summit 3, in April 2006, evolved into: a full day summit of 178 participants, two colloquia with pre-readings, and presentations on 10 different topics, including forestry, water, civic initiatives, religious perspectives, biodiversity, First Nations culture, and eco-tourism.

Summit 4 was co-hosted by the City of Medicine Hat and SACEE. At the end of Summit #2, Mayor Vallely (Medicine Hat ) volunteered to co-host Summit #4 which extended the collaborative partnership to the southeastern corner of the province. Summit #4 was held October 11, 2006. More than 85 people participated in an exceptional program profiling 18 environmental initiatives in southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Topics included the Craik Sustainable Living Project, Suffield Native Prairie, South Saskatchewan River Basin, Palliser Airshed, Educational programs, Civic Leadership, Facilities/Infrastructure, Water and Waste.

Summit 5, March 29, 2007 was held at the Galt Museum in Lethbridge. 140 delegates from across southern Alberta participated in round table discussions about the envirionmental history of southern Alberta, working together to become sustainable, revisiting environmentalism in the 21st century and becoming a leader in environmental awareness and action.

Summit 6, Apitsiskitsikisoom, ( ‘when living plants begin to blossom' ) was held May 29, 2008 at the Kainai High School on the Blood Reserve. 220 delegates collaborated to discuss environmental and health issues on the Kainai Reserve and throughout southern Alberta. Kainai Elder, Stan Knowlton, began the day with a presentation discussing the importance on understanding and respecting the earth's cycles. More than 160 Kainai and Winston Churchill (Lethbridge) high school students and 60 southern Alberta adults discussed the following topics:

water, soil errosion, nutrition, Bill 51, garbage disposal, domestic animal control, food prices, high fuel costs, 'duck deaths' in northern Alberta, global warming, alternative energy.

After lunch Paul Bohnert spoke about the importance of the engagement of youth in stewardship and the importance of environmental education to future generations. The formal part of the Summit was concluded with students from both high schools demonstrating traditional First Nations games and dances. More than 40 people were treated to the opportunity of witness the Belly Buttes on the Reserve. This elevated land mass, vibrant colours and unique tradition was an absolute treat.

Environment Summit #6

SACEE partnered with the Kainai High School on the Blood Reserve to host the 6th Southern Alberta Environmental Summit May 29th. More than 200 Kainai Elders, teachers, environmental leaders and students shared their ideas on environmental topics that are impacting the Blood Reserve. Ten topics were considerd and discussed some of the topics included water, waste management, and food production. The afternoon of the Summit was an opportunity to celebrate the youth and the potential that they hold. For a more detailed summary click here.

Southern Alberta GHG - Climate Change Syposium

More than 50 Economic, community, educational and environmental leaders from across southern Alberta discussed issues, questions, solutions, and how southern Alberta will be impacted at the June 5th GHG - Climate Change Summit. The five hour symposium generated hundreds of questions, possible solutions and suggested how to move forward in southern Alberta. The symposium report will be released in August.