Upcoming Events
Past Events
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
SDG Series: "Poverty Alleviation & Youth Empowerment: Experiences and New Ideas"
Nov 17, 2021 - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Eastern)
How do we think about, learn about, and act to diminish poverty, while also improving social solidarity? This event is a blend of a learning workshop and discussion group on how to alleviate poverty and its impacts on communities. An... more
Nov 4 & 5 - LIVE from COP26
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
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
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