Day of the Girl Child

Oct 11, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

Grades 6-11, Social Studies Celebrate International Day of the Girl Child by joining our 90 minute virtual session with amazing, powerful women from across the globe. The three primary goals of this... more

Grades 6-11, Social Studies Celebrate International Day of the Girl Child by joining our 90 minute virtual session with amazing, powerful women from across the globe. The three primary goals of this conference are to: 1) Raise awareness of local and global challenges and issues that are faced by girls 2) Consider solutions 3) Motivate engagement. This conference will be focusing on SDG #5 Gender Equality.

AVIKA: Residential Schools: Past, Present & Future Impacts

May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Eastern)

Grades 7-12, Indigenous Studies, Social Studies/Humanities This video conference will give students as well as teachers a better perspective on residential schools across North America. We will be exploring the cause and... more

Grades 7-12, Indigenous Studies, Social Studies/Humanities This video conference will give students as well as teachers a better perspective on residential schools across North America. We will be exploring the cause and reasons for the creation of residential schools, the effects the schools have had on the lives of Indigenous peoples today. We will also examine the methods of healing and coping amongst these communities. This conference will be focusing on SDG #16 .

Earth Day: Decarbonize Projects 2.0

Apr 20, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

During this event, students will celebrate the anniversary of the modern environmental movement by creating a movement of their own! Youth from around the world will come together to share their decarbonize projects and look ahead to the... more

During this event, students will celebrate the anniversary of the modern environmental movement by creating a movement of their own! Youth from around the world will come together to share their decarbonize projects and look ahead to the next United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP24. This event will be focusing on SDG's : #13 Climate Action #17 Affordable and Clean Energy #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure #10 Reduced Inequalities Earth Day Livestream

UNDRIP: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Apr 10, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

During this conference, students & educators will explore human rights and examine why the United Nations felt Indigenous communities from around the world needed a separate document. This event will be focusing on SDG's :... more

During this conference, students & educators will explore human rights and examine why the United Nations felt Indigenous communities from around the world needed a separate document. This event will be focusing on SDG's : #10 Reduced Inequalities #11 Sustainable Cities and Communities #16 Peace and Justice and Strong Institutions UNDRIP Livestream

Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF): Protecting Our Pollinators

Mar 22, 2018 - 13:00 PM-14:00 PM (Eastern)

Pollinators, although small in size, play a HUGE role in our ecosystems and food chains indicating how healthy an environment is. Join us alongside expert Carolyn Callaghan Ph.D., Senior Conservation Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife... more

Pollinators, although small in size, play a HUGE role in our ecosystems and food chains indicating how healthy an environment is. Join us alongside expert Carolyn Callaghan Ph.D., Senior Conservation Biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, as she addresses the negative impacts of pesticides and what we can all do to prevent polluting our pollinators! CWF Pollinators Livestream

World Water Day: Not Just a Global South Crisis

Mar 22, 2018 - 14:00 PM-15:00 PM (Eastern)

Students will come together to seek out and build consensus on how our local, national and international governments and communities can work together and resolve the ever magnifying issue of the Global Water Crisis. This event... more

Students will come together to seek out and build consensus on how our local, national and international governments and communities can work together and resolve the ever magnifying issue of the Global Water Crisis. This event will be focusing on SDG #6 Clean Water and Sanitation. World Water Day Livestream

A Global Refugee Crisis: The Middle East and Beyond

Mar 13, 2018 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

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 within the United Nations working with Refugees. This event... more

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 within the United Nations working with Refugees. This event will be focusing on SDG's : #1 No Poverty #10 Reduced Inequalities #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions A Global Refugee Crisis Livestream

International Women's Day #PressforProgress

Mar 8, 2018 - 11:00 AM-14:00 PM (Eastern)

We will be hosting four, 40 min sessions, that will blow your mind! Expert speakers, with first-hand experience in the difficulties women face, will share their stories and expertise on gender parity. They will discuss current events and... more

We will be hosting four, 40 min sessions, that will blow your mind! Expert speakers, with first-hand experience in the difficulties women face, will share their stories and expertise on gender parity. They will discuss current events and share their thoughts on how we can all be gender inclusive. Join us, wearing the colour purple , for one or all four sessions as we listen to women, young and old, share how we can all #PressforProgress in gender equality! This event will be focusing on SDG's : #5 Gender Equality #10 Reduced Inequalities International Women's Day Livestream

Global Citizenship: SDGs, Globalization & You

Dec 12, 2017 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

Resistance Art: A UNESCO Human Rights Exploration

Dec 7, 2017 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)

Have your classroom celebrate International Day of Human Rights through artistic expression. This exciting video-conference will explore how different art mediums can be used as a tool to bring awareness to social issues, conflicts and... more

Have your classroom celebrate International Day of Human Rights through artistic expression. 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 wide. This conference will be focusing on SDG's: #10 Reduced Inequalities #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Resistance Art: Human Rights Livestream