Events

BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE INTERGENERATIONAL ENGO WORKPLACE

This workshop hones in on the impact of generational gaps within leadership, emphasizing the need to bridge these divides. By enhancing conflict resolution skills and fostering a deeper understanding of intergenerational dynamics, participants will gain valuable tools for maintaining a cohesive and effective workplace environment. Date: September 24, October 1, 8, & 15, 1:00-2:30 PM […]

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Discover the World of International Volunteering with Cuso International

Imagine yourself immersed in vibrant cultures, working side-by-side with local communities to create lasting change. Picture the friendships you’ll forge, the skills you’ll develop, and the unforgettable memories you’ll create. This is your chance to turn that dream into a reality! At our upcoming event, you’ll: Discover how your unique skills can transform lives across

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CLIMATE SOLUTIONS INNOVATION FORUM YOUTH CLIMATE LAB: HELPING YOUTH BUILD CLIMATE-RESILIENT FUTURES

Date: July 25 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET Cost: Free Webinar On July 25 Youth Climate Lab  (YCL) leaders will discuss their non-profit organization’s beginnings, the reasons and motivation for the work and the societal gaps they noticed and were determined to fill by creating the organization. YCL was founded in 2017 as a response to

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Lobby Like a Pro: Plan and execute a successful Lobby Day

Lobby Like a Pro: Plan and Execute a Successful Lobby Day Course Overview: In this training session, we’ll provide practical tips for planning and executing a successful advocacy day. Attendees will learn how to effectively request and secure meetings, properly prepare and brief stakeholders, manage logistics, and follow up after the event to strengthen relationships.

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CSW68 2024 Shareback Session

From March 11-15, 2025, 11 OCIC delegates attended the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), in person and virtually. At CSW68 they had the opportunity to choose from over 250 official and side events and over 700 civil society and NGO parallel events. Folks attended a range of sessions with a focus on Feminist

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Protection and Identity: A Conversation with Danny Ramadan on World Refugee Day

Join us for a deep dive into celebrated Syrian-Canadian author and activist Danny Ramadan’s autobiography Crooked Teeth! Danny Ramadan is a Syrian-Canadian author and LGBTQ-refugees advocate. His memoir, Crooked Teeth, comes out in May 2024. His latest novel, The Foghorn Echoes won the Lambda Award for Gay Fiction, and was nominated for the BC &

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The Charlevoix Education Initiative

Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls, adolescent girls and women, particularly in the context

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SPRING 2024 REPORTS FROM CANADA’S COMMISSIONER OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability Network welcomes back Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) to discuss reports tabled in Parliament on April 30, 2024. Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco and Principals from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada will discuss the issues covered by these recent CESD reports: Report 1— Contaminated Sites in the North. Report

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