Upcoming Events
Global Dignity Day 2018
Oct 17, 2018 - 11:00 AM-14:00 PM (Eastern)
Grades 5-12, Social Studies Global Dignity Day honours our interconnectedness and the intrinsic value of each individual. During this event, thousands of students from schools across Canada and around the world will be... more
Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF): Bats Aren't Scary, but Extinction Is!
Oct 24, 2018 - 13:00 PM-14:00 PM (Eastern)
Grades 2-6, Science, Animals, Environmental Stewardship Kick off Bat Week by registering for this event. We will connect your class with Canadian Wildlife Federation Bat Expert, Mike Anissimoff, as we talk about bat... more
Global Refugee Crisis
Nov 21, 2018 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
Grades 8-12, Social Studies, World Politics, English This conference will provide students with the opportunity to connect with experts from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, who will share their experiences... more
Climate Change and Traditional Environmental Knowledge (Pt. I & II)
Nov 28, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
Grades 7-12, Science, Social Studies, Environmental Stewardship This two-part event, on November 28th and December 5th, will be held in conjunction with the UN Conference of the Parties on climate change. The conference... more
Resistance Art
Dec 11, 2018 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
Grades 7-12, Art, Social Studies This exciting video-conference will explore how different art mediums can be used as a tool to bring awareness to social issues, conflicts and oppression within our communities & world... more
Past Events
International Polar Bear Day Pt. I - Art
Feb 27, 2017 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
We invite your classroom to celebrate International Polar Bear Day by connecting LIVE to the Canadian Arctic, the backyard of our Polar Bears. On February 27th, students will be joining globally through video conference technology for a... more
International Polar Bear Day Pt. II - Sharing
Feb 27, 2017 - 12:30 PM-14:00 PM (Eastern)
We invite your classroom to celebrate International Polar Bear Day by connecting LIVE to the Canadian Arctic, the backyard of our Polar Bears. On February 27th, students will be joining from around the world through video conference... more
Project of Heart
Feb 16, 2017 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
We invite your classroom to join us in sharing artwork that depicts Canada's journey towards reconciliation. During this event, artists will engage with students to to provide feedback on their pieces and help develop a national dialogue... more
Resistance Art: Poetry of Witness– LIVE from the Middle East
Dec 14, 2016 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)
This virtual Poetry Slam will connect students with several young poets from a variety of conflict settings in the Middle East as well as with experts in the field. We will look at how poetry has been used in both the past and the... more
Residential Schools: Stories told and Shared
Dec 13, 2016 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)
This video conference will give students as well as teachers a better perspective on residential schools in Canada. We will be exploring the cause and reasons for the creation of residential schools, the effects the schools have had on... more
UNESCO Human Rights Day
Dec 8, 2016 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)
Calling all Canadian high schools to come celebrate and learn about Human Rights, at home; and around the world with UNESCO! Have your classroom celebrate International Day of Human Rights through a series of fun and interactive... more
Explore 150 Wishes Workshop
Dec 2, 2016 - 13:00 PM-14:00 PM (Eastern)
As we approach the 150th anniversary of Canada, we want to explore Canada's past, present and future with youth across the nation. Join us for an arts-based, interactive workshop where students will have the opportunity to meet and talk... more
Resistance Art: Art – LIVE from the Middle East
Nov 30, 2016 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)
This exciting video-conference will connect students with several young artists from a variety of conflict settings in the Middle East to discuss the significance of resistance art in the context of conflict. We will explore how the... more
Trump or Triumph: Walls Around the World
Nov 29, 2016 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
Our Walls video-conference is a great lead-in activity to our Resistance Art: Visual Art event on November 30. We will explore the many walls that exist around the world from the West Bank of Israel & Palestine to the city of Prague and... more
The Plight of Liberalism: From Ancient Greece to Trump's America
Nov 24, 2016 - 11:00 AM-14:00 PM (Eastern)
This half-day conference will host four 40 minute sessions throughout the morning, examining multiple perspectives on Liberalism: its success/failure around the world, and interpretation in modern cultures/media. Topics that will be... more