Upcoming Events
Transformative Arts
May 30, 2023 - 12:00 PM-13:00 PM (Eastern)
(Secondary) In preparation for International Arts Education Week (May 21-27) we will join CCUNESCO to explore the ways in which ART brings us closer together. This week aims to increase the global community’s awareness on the importance... more
Celebrating School Actions for Wildlife
May 31, 2023 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) Small individual actions can have a big collective impact! That’s why we want to inspire schools to take action for wildlife for Environment Day (June 5). From bird feeders to native plant gardens, join the Canadian Wildlife... more
Canadian Indigenous History Month
Jun 2, 2023 - 12:00 PM-13:30 PM (Eastern)
(Grades 6-9) June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. Join our honoured guests from the Senate of Canada as we explore the progress and shortfalls of the implementation of the TRCs 94 Calls to Action. On the eight year... more
World Oceans Day 2023 (Secondary)
Jun 8, 2023 - 11:00 AM-11:45 AM (Eastern)
(Secondary) June 8 is World Oceans Day, the global movement to recognize the importance of our shared ocean. Join us as Ocean Wise helps uncover some of the main issues facing our oceans and what we can do to help!
World Oceans Day 2023 (Primary)
Jun 8, 2023 - 13:00 PM-13:45 PM (Eastern)
(Primary) June 8 is World Oceans Day, the global movement to recognize the importance of our shared ocean, celebrate the amazing plants and animals within it, and consider humanity’s dependence on a healthy blue planet for our survival.... more
Past Events
Indigenous Perspectives on Climate
Apr 12, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 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
CWF Series: Scraps to Soil- Composting and the Food Web
Apr 7, 2022 - 12:00 PM-12:45 PM (Eastern)
As humans, we rely on the soil for all of our food, but what are we giving back? With our friends at Canadian Wildlife Federation, this event illustrates the importance of healthy soil. When we send our biodegradable materials to the... more
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