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CAT Knowledge Exchange meeting discussion notes from September 14, 2023, cover two breakout rooms: Effective Meeting Planning and Safety & Security. Key points from Effective Meeting Planning include:
- Well-planned meetings have clear agendas, action items, and facilitators who speak at a moderate pace.
- Participants value connecting with peers virtually, serving lunch, and having icebreaker questions.
- They suggest having regular peer meetings, tips for navigating discourse, and incorporating arts-based activities.
- Challenges include Zoom being a barrier, lacking members with lived experience, and having too many topics.
- Solutions proposed include keeping agendas small, focused, and meaningful, ensuring peer representation, and providing a safe space for sharing.

The Safety & Security breakout room discussed the Three W’s Activity, focusing on what participants see, are concerned about, and want regarding safety and security for all CAT members. Key points include:
- Having a safe person available, cultural safety, and territorial acknowledgement.
- Concerns about not many people participating in presentations, people being triggered, power imbalances, and burnout among members.
- Desired outcomes include follow-up with people after presentations, having an Elder present, creating space for addressing issues, and stronger follow-up strategies after heavy meetings.