Events

COVID-19 affects us all, but not equally. While many Canadians worry about grocery store shelves being more bare than usual, more than 265 million people globally could face starvation by the end of 2020. Farmers in Canada and around the world are seeing challenges in their ability to grow, buy, sell, and prepare food. At […]

A cry from the Amazon: Indigenous communities threatened by COVID-19 Join us for a Webinar on Thursday June 25, 1-2 pm EDT. *In Spanish with translation into English. **All those who register for the webinar will receive a link to the recording. As South America emerges as a new epicenter for COVID-19, marginalized communities are

Among those worst affected by the pandemic are people on the move: refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. They live in difficult and dangerous conditions, and with limited access to healthcare. Many of them are far from home and their troubles are far from over. Ahead of World Refugee Day, on June 20, join Doctors Without

Pandemics and the Refugee Crisis: What Canadians Think and What’s Next Join us for an exclusive live event June 18th at 11:00 AM EDT as we unpack never-before-seen data on Canadians’ attitudes, hear about responses on the ground, and talk about what’s next. Learn more about: • What Canadians think about refugee issues amidst COVID-19

FREE Webinar: June 11, 2020, 1-2 pm Eastern Time Investing in nature-based solutions to climate change is a great opportunity to create jobs and build back better as our economy struggles with the COVID19 crisis. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the key dimensions of nature-based climate solutions and emerging opportunities for

Thursday, July 9, 1:00-2:00 PM ET Cost: $20 per person *A recording of the presentation and a copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who register. Policymaking is both a science and an art. This webinar will take you through the “science” of policymaking by providing an overview of the Canadian policy

World Accord’s first Virtual Conference on Global Solidarity will take place over the same time frame that Fastathon usually happens but people will tune in either via World Accord’s Facebook page or through our YouTube Channel. We will have some presentations spaced out over the weekend that people can watch according to the schedule or

The world is dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as bad as it is in North America, it’s hitting the developing world even harder. Cases of gender-based violence have increased exponentially in Peru as the country remains under a government-enforced quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19. Hear how Cuso International’s Women’s

Were you recently laid off? Searching for your next job opportunity? Experiencing imposter syndrome or anxiety with the job search? Looking to upgrade your career for more happiness, purpose, and financial freedom? Join Athari Founder & Career Coach, Amanda Armstrong, as she reveals the SIX STEPS TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB. Hear success stories from

Join KWIC and OCIC for a virtual networking meeting to share successes and concerns in times of Covid-19, and priorities for recovery initiatives – and learn about a new OCIC public engagement campaign on global solidarity. This is a free event. Please register by Friday, May 22nd.