Farewell to a Dock Legacy: Tim Burkhart of Y2Y
Tim Burkhart has been a Dock member since 2018, and general cool dude for even longer!
Tim has been a member of theDock since before my (Eric) time, starting in March of 2018. During the pandemic, when things were quiet as can be, Tim was one of the stalwart few that consistently came into the space and animated it with smiles. He presented at the very first event that I ever facilitated at theDock; I remember how interested I was in the Caribou stewardship program he spoke of. I also got to tell my classmates that I had an in with the Caribou guy when my class learned about the project in University.
Among other things, I will miss shouting hello to him as I speed past on my bike through James Bay while he’s trying to peacefully walk back from the grocery store or walking his dogs.
Tim will be missed by many in the community, though we wish him well with his new life up Island! May he find another coworking space, and another community which he will surely animate in his Tim way.
I asked Tim a few questions so that we could share just a bit more of his story with the community, one last time. We hope you enjoy!
1. Now, of course we at theDock know who you are, but for newcomers and onlookers, could you tell us a bit about you and your work?
I work for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative or Y2Y, and we work to connect and protect habitat from Yellowstone to Yukon so people and nature can thrive. Y2Y’s role is to set the context for regional conservation work by providing the vision for a healthy Yellowstone to Yukon landscape, and to bring partners together to achieve as a network what none of us can accomplish alone. Collaboratively, we knit this landscape together from one jurisdiction to the next. I worked in northern BC for 5 years, and support Indigenous-led conservation efforts, including caribou recovery and the promotion of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
2. With some context around you, could you tell us about your Dock journey: how is it that you came to be a Dock member...why theDock?
I came to be a Dock member in 2018 after meeting with Lisa Matthaus at a book launch! I was excited at the opportunity to share a co-working space with so many passionate, committed, and brilliant social innovators. I've come to really appreciate the space and the work it supports in our community.
3. Could you describe a challenge you’ve faced that theDock has helped you overcome?
I think the biggest challenge many of us have faced in the past few years has been the Covid-19 pandemic. The thought Dockhands have given to providing a safe, clean, and comfortable place during those years, even when we all worked from home, has really helped me find community during that time.
4. If we could do a bit of a retrospective in light of your departure, I'd like to ask what your favourite memory of theDock is? Which moment, or moments, will really stand-out to you five years from now?
I think I'll remember the days when my office was full with four people, and someone would invariably start playing the 'Full House' theme.
5. One last thing: please share something (it can be either fun or serious) that you’d like people to know about you?
I GM a Pathfinder tabletop roleplaying group of friends who are all new to the hobby. You may have seen me busily crafting maps and other props for these games after hours!
Thank you, Tim. We wish you all the best in the next stage of your life, and hope you visit!
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