So you have a vision for your community… But how do you get started? And what does it take to make a meaningful change? This session digs into the strategies and tactics that young people have used to build power, from relational organizing and direct action to political pressure. Youth organizers from across B.C. will […]
Youth are last to be considered, their input isn’t invited, and their consent is neither requested nor respected by the decision-makers who shape their lives. And yet, youth have always been at the forefront of movements for social change. The key to success is keen, unflinching analysis of what we’re up against – while appreciating
Free Zoom Webinar event open to all. Feb. 8, 2022, 12-1 pm EST. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-migrants-and-the-global-climate-exodus-tickets-244680474887?keep_tld=1 Panelists: Amali Tower, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Refugees, US Megan Capp, Instructor in Criminology (Justice and Human Rights), UFV, Manager of Social Justice, Seniors and Housing, Archway Community Services, BC Alea Mohamed, President of SFU International Studies Student
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Managing risk is part of the board stewardship responsibility and management’s duty of care. The board and management need to develop an appropriate risk management environment for the organization to ensure risk exposures are within the risk tolerance set by the board. Risk management is the identification, evaluation and prioritizing of risk followed by the
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Managing risk is part of the board stewardship responsibility and management’s duty of care. The board and management need to develop an appropriate risk management environment for the organization to ensure risk exposures are within the risk tolerance set by the board. Risk management is the identification, evaluation and prioritizing of risk followed by the
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We are all facing an unprecedented global crisis. Yet our governments and international institutions are struggling to respond to the climate and ecological emergencies and widening inequality. So much needs to be done, and so much needs to change, that we need a steep change in connection, collective action and collaboration. We need to increase
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Period. End Of Sentence. When the documentary film, Period. End of Sentence. won an Oscar in 2019, Melissa Berton — producer and founder of the non-profit Pad Project — accepted the award by saying, “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Inspired by the film, Anita Diamant has written a book that
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The Community of Practice in Public Engagement As part of International Volunteer Day, (13) Canadian volunteer organizations, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, are pleased to offer you two special events on December 9, 2021! Here from expert speakers on international cooperation (NGO leaders, Partners and Volunteers) will discuss various themes such as, gender equality
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Join a spend a day virtual lounge with the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) student ambassadors. You will learn more about the experience of university students firsthand by attending a live online session with insights, as well as a live Q&A, learning more about Carleton University as a whole, getting acquainted with the unique resources available for
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GBV in its various forms affects millions of women and girls every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis. During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), World Renew, Safe Church, and the CRCNA invite you to join us for the following online events: On the eve of this
