Upcoming Events
Oct 20: Global Dignity Day - An International Celebration
Oct 20, 2021 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AM (Eastern)
Youth in schools around the world will participate in Global Dignity Day, a day to honour our interconnectedness and the intrinsic value of each individual. In celebration with this event, thousands of students from schools across Canada... more
Journalism, Fake News, and Disinformation
Oct 25, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
Break the Fake with MediaSmarts and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. One of the most important issues in today’s digital world is the spread of online misinformation. In this session, marking Canadian Media Literacy Week, we want to... more
Oct 29: Halloween’s Creepy Crawly Creatures with the Canadian Wildlife Federation
Oct 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
You wouldn’t associate a rabbit or salmon with the Halloween season, but for some reason this spooky holiday has laid claim to spiders, bats, crows and more. Let’s explore these festive creatures and find out once and for all if they... more
Nov 4, 5, & 8 - "Live from the UN Climate Change Conference Series"
Nov 4, 2021
This series will be hosted by the Centre for Global Education and our Global Lead #Decarbonize Students LIVE from the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Each event will have a different focus and guest... more
Dec 1: #Decarbonize Global Celebration: Marking a Pivotal Year for Climate Change - Paris Agreement and Youth Action
Dec 1, 2021 - 11:00 AM-12:15 PM (Eastern)
Students from over 50 countries around the world come together via video conference to celebrate the 4 months of online learning, collaboration, and leadership in the #Decarbonize Global Youth Climate Project. This event sparks the... more
Past Events
Pollination Puzzles with CWF - Elementary
Apr 9, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
"Pollination Puzzles" – From their shape to their scent, many plants have adapted ways to attract bees, butterflies and other types of pollinators. Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we learn about the science of pollination and... more
Empowering Refugees: Art and Advocacy
Apr 8, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
There are now over 65 million forcibly displaced people on our planet - more than at any time on record. While international organizations provide housing, medical care and food for desperate citizens escaping conflict zones, there are... more
We Are All Treaty People
Mar 29, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
During this event, students will have the opportunity to discuss with guest speakers current issues surrounding existing treaties and the impacts these agreements have had and continue to have on Indigenous communities. They will also... more
World Water Day - Elementary
Mar 22, 2021 - 13:30 PM-14:30 PM (Eastern)
"World Water Day" - Elementary focus. World Water Day, 22 March 2021, is based on the theme #Water2Me. Join CGE as we explore what water means to people, its true value, and how we can better protect this vital resource. Offered in... more
World Water Day
Mar 22, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
Students from across the planet will come together to share the effects of Climate Change on our most precious resource - Water. Discussions on how we can work together and resolve the ever magnifying issue will follow. This event will... more
RCMPTalks Online Safety
Mar 10, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
RCMPTalks sessions allow Canada's youth to have meaningful conversations with other students from across the country without leaving their classrooms. Each session aims to raise awareness about a specific crime or victimization topic.... more
International Women's Day 2021: #ChooseToChallenge in partnership with CCUNESCO
Mar 8, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
In partnership with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), join us to mark International Women's Day. IWD is celebrated annually on 8 March. It offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to... more
World Wildlife Day: "Restoring Habitats & Backyard Safaris"
Mar 3, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
"World Wildlife Day: Restoring Habitats & Backyard Safaris" - Wildlife is everywhere, but we don’t always see if unless we look for the signs! Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we celebrate World Wildlife Day by searching for... more
Green Gigs: Sustainable Careers
Mar 1, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
During this conference, students and educators will explore alternative career pathways in industries focused on environmentalism and sustainability. They will be able to interact with our panel of speakers and learn how environmentalism... more
RCMPTalks Diversity
Feb 23, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
RCMPTalks sessions allow Canada's youth to have meaningful conversations with other students from across the country without leaving their classrooms. Each session aims to raise awareness about a specific crime or victimization topic.... more