Upcoming Events
Black History Month with CCUNESCO
Feb 22, 2023 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
How much do we know about black history in Canada? How do we support Black Student Societies in our schools? What do we lose when we don't include black stories in our history? Join us and our friends at CCUNESCO as we discuss focuses on... more
Life Below Water - Fashion a Fish
Mar 3, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we look at how fish are uniquely adapted for life below water! Together we’ll examine fish of different shapes, sizes and colours and use our observation skills to figure out how these... more
International Women's Day: Embrace Equity
Mar 8, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
Learn how we can all #EmbraceEquity. It's not just something we say, write about, or think about, it is something we must EMBRACE. Each one of us can actively support gender equity within our own sphere of influence by challenging gender... more
Decolonizing Climate Action
Mar 15, 2023 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
Climate change poses threats and dangers to the survival of indigenous communities worldwide, even though indigenous peoples contribute the least to greenhouse emissions. Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, indigenous... more
World Water Day
Mar 22, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) Join us and our friends at Ocean Wise as we celebrate World Water Day! Students will explore the connections they have to fresh and salt water around the world and investigate different challenges the water on our planet is... more
The Zero Hunger Challenge
Apr 5, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) This event & lesson plan looks at foods from around the world, and builds understanding of other children's cultures and lives. Children will be asked to think about how their food choices impact the SDGs and to pledge to make... more
World Book Day
Apr 12, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) World Book day is celebrated in April and focuses on the idea that "books have long embodied the human capacity to conjure up worlds, both real and imagined, giving voice to the diversity of human experience. They help us share... more
Earth Day: #Decarbonize Launch 2023
Apr 21, 2023 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (Eastern)
#Decarbonize: #Decolonize is a school-based program that brings together thousands of U18 students and educators, from 50 countries, across the Global North and Global South, in eight months of ongoing dialogue on climate resilience,... more
Canadian Mental Health Week
May 3, 2023 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
(Secondary) "Empathy. It’s the capacity we share as human beings to step into each other’s shoes. To understand where they’re coming from and what they’re feeling. To listen hard and refuse to judge. It’s also one way to reduce and... more
Life on Land: The Buzz on Bees
May 12, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) What’s all the buzz about bees? Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation as we shine the spotlight on Canada’s native bee species just in time for World Bee Day (May 20)! Together, we’ll learn more about bees, their important... more
Past Events
World Water Day: Inspire Action (Elementary)
Mar 22, 2022 - 13:00 PM-13:45 PM (Eastern)
World Water Day is designed to draw attention to the importance of providing clean fresh water to everyone in the world. This conference will focus on what it means to kids, families, and communities to have clean, available water, and... more
World Water Day: Inspire Action (Secondary)
Mar 22, 2022 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AM (Eastern)
World Water Day was conceived during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Since then the goal of the annual celebration has been to draw international attention to the need for... more
Treaties: We Are All Treaty People
Mar 9, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
During this event, students will have the opportunity to discuss with distinguished guests from the Senate of Canada current issues surrounding existing treaties and the impacts these agreements have had and continue to have on... more
CWF Series: Powerful Pollinators
Feb 23, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
Grades 2-6: Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles, OH MY! Join us and our friends from the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) as we take a closer look at the powerful pollinators in our ecosystems! Our conversation will cover the roles,... more
Black History: More than just a month
Feb 15, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
How much do we know about black history in Canada? Who were the key figures? What do we lose when we don't include black stories in our history? This panel discussion focuses on Anti-Black racism in Canada starting with an overview of... more
International Day of Women in Science
Feb 9, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
Let's celebrate the International Day of Women in Science! Join CGE and WiSER to learn how women have shaped our scientific understanding and how they continue to innovate the Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, and Math field. An... more
SDG Series: “Youth Gender Forum: The key to unlocking transformational change”
Dec 8, 2021 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AM (Eastern)
‘Equity’ ‘Equality’ & ‘Empowerment’ Do these words interest you? In this event, we will discuss and understand important terms, the importance of gender equality, causes of discrimination, issues in the community, and what we should do... more
SDG Series: “Global Health: Communities make the difference”
Dec 1, 2021 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
This learning event will allow students the opportunity to come together to explore and define concepts such as equity, empathy, and building strong communities in the context of Global Health. Hosted on World AIDS Day, students will... 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
SDG Series: “H2Whoa! Water Conservation and Protection”
Nov 24, 2021 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
Join us for a dialogue with experts on what improving water quality really takes, and why the role of youth matters, from restoring wetlands that have vanished to managing the lands that grow crops to the policies that create a real... more