BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sustainable Development Solutions Network - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdsncanada.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainable Development Solutions Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T140000 DTSTAMP:20260223T212004Z CREATED:20260223T211207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212004Z UID:10000097-1774260000-1774274400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Mobilizing Bear Knowledge: Drop-In Education & Community Booths DESCRIPTION:Throughout the day\, visit interactive booths in the Cedar Courtyard featuring local experts and community partners\, including:\n• North Shore Black Bear Society\n• CapU Student Wildlife Conservation and Ecology Society\n• EarthWorks\n• Campus Sustainability and Facilities Representatives \nThese drop-in stations will offer practical guidance on bear behaviour\, attractant management\, habitat awareness\, and responsible responses to bear encounters. Stop by to ask questions\, learn from experts\, and share your ideas about how our campus can foster informed coexistence. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/mobilizing-bear-knowledge-drop-in-education-community-booths/ LOCATION:Capilano University | Cedar Courtyard\, Main Campus\, 2055 Purcell Way\, North Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 15: Life On Land,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260226T160953Z CREATED:20260226T160951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T160953Z UID:10000077-1774011600-1774017000@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Keynote: From Climate Concern to Climate Action With David Geselbracht DESCRIPTION:This keynote event features David Geselbracht\, author of Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis\, and invites students and community members to explore how individuals and communities around the world are responding to the climate crisis with creativity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nDrawing on in-depth research and on-the-ground reporting across Canada and internationally\, the keynote highlights stories of innovation\, collaboration\, and leadership that challenge narratives of fear and inaction. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how local and global efforts can intersect to drive meaningful change. \nThe session fosters critical thinking\, civic engagement\, and environmental awareness\, while empowering students to move from concern to action in their academic\, professional\, and personal lives. \nBy showcasing solutions-oriented storytelling and community-led initiatives\, this keynote strengthens sustainability literacy and reinforces the importance of collective responsibility in addressing global challenges. \nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Climate Action (SDG 13)\, Quality Education (SDG 4)\, Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)\, and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)\, while promoting informed and engaged leadership. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/keynote-from-climate-concern-to-climate-action-with-david-geselbracht/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Desmarais\, Camille Villeneuve Room\, 4101\, 55 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260226T001935Z CREATED:20260226T001932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T001935Z UID:10000078-1774000800-1774008000@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:SDG Month Celebration Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The SDG Month Celebration Ceremony is the culminating event of SDG Month\, bringing together students\, faculty\, staff\, and community partners to recognize collective achievements\, celebrate leadership\, and reflect on shared impact. \nThe ceremony features live musical performances\, community gathering\, and the announcement of winning teams from SDG Month workshops and challenges\, including Upcycling\, Cycling Activism\, Team Feud (Zero-Waste)\, the Entrepreneurship Hub Sustainability Treasure Hunt\, and the EV Policy Challenge. \nWinning teams receive cash prizes\, with equivalent donations made in their name to charitable organizations\, reinforcing the connection between innovation\, social responsibility\, and community impact. \nBeyond awards\, the celebration provides space to honour all participants who contributed throughout the month to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals on campus and beyond. It highlights student creativity\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, and sustained engagement in sustainability initiatives. \nThe ceremony fosters a sense of belonging\, recognition\, and shared purpose\, strengthening Telfer’s sustainability community and reinforcing long-term commitment to responsible leadership. \nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Quality Education (SDG 4)\, Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)\, Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)\, and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)\, while promoting inclusive celebration and collective action. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/sdg-month-celebration-ceremony/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Desmarais\, Camille Villeneuve Room\, 4101\, 55 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260316T192046Z CREATED:20260225T005844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T192046Z UID:10000080-1773997200-1774195200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Innovation Sprint Course on Designing a More Sustainable Future: Innovation Sprint (SDG 12) DESCRIPTION:Designing a More Sustainable Future is a three-day\, credit-bearing Innovation Sprint that engages undergraduate students from across faculties in designing prevention-oriented\, regenerative solutions to sustainability challenges. \n\n\n\nFocused on SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, the Sprint invites students to explore how products and services can be designed from the outset to prevent waste and pollution\, while creating long-term environmental\, social\, and economic value. Participants apply systems thinking and circular design principles to rethink production and consumption models. \n\n\n\nWorking in interdisciplinary teams\, students conduct research\, co-design strategies\, and develop evidence-informed prototypes under time constraints. The intensive format strengthens problem-solving\, collaboration\, and leadership skills while grounding learning in real-world contexts. \n\n\n\nStudents who successfully complete the Sprint earn 1.5 academic credits and contribute to applied sustainability initiatives that address pressing global challenges. The pass/fail structure encourages experimentation\, reflection\, and learning through practice. \n\n\n\nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Quality Education (SDG 4)\, Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)\, Industry\, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)\, and Climate Action (SDG 13)\, while building future-ready sustainability leadership. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/innovation-sprint-course-on-designing-a-more-sustainable-future-innovation-sprint-sdg-12/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 4: Quality Education,SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Innovation-Sprint-Takwa-Youssef.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T175044Z CREATED:20260226T001534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175044Z UID:10000074-1773919800-1773925200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Measuring What Matters: From Ideas to Impact (Circle Series) DESCRIPTION:Measuring What Matters: From Ideas to Impact is a facilitated\, small-group dialogue session that brings together students\, faculty\, staff\, and community partners to explore how social and environmental impact is measured\, understood\, and strengthened at Telfer. \nBuilding on more than a year of work by the Telfer Sustainability Task Force to develop the School’s first Sustainability Plan\, this Circle Series session provides a structured space for participants to share feedback\, challenge assumptions\, and contribute to institutional decision-making. The activity promotes inclusive consultation and collective ownership of sustainability priorities. \nThrough guided dialogue and collaborative reflection\, participants examine what meaningful impact looks like in practice and how teaching\, research\, and community engagement initiatives can contribute to positive local and global change. \nBy centring diverse perspectives and lived experiences\, the session strengthens systems thinking\, civic engagement\, and responsible leadership among students and staff. \nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Quality Education (SDG 4)\, Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)\, Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)\, and Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)\, while reinforcing evidence-based and participatory approaches to sustainability governance. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/measuring-what-matters-from-ideas-to-impact-circle-series/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Alex Trebek hall\, 157 Séraphin-Marion Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 7K2\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,Français,In-Person,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T113000 DTSTAMP:20260225T004843Z CREATED:20260225T004840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004843Z UID:10000076-1773916200-1773919800@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Zero Waste Campus Tour DESCRIPTION:The Zero Waste Campus Tour is an experiential\, place-based learning activity led by the Office of Campus Sustainability that invites students to explore how sustainability is embedded into everyday operations at the University of Ottawa. \n\n\n\nThrough a guided walking tour\, participants learn about waste management systems\, recycling and composting infrastructure\, sustainable procurement practices\, and campus initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. The tour highlights how institutional policies and operational choices contribute to waste reduction and climate action. \n\n\n\nBy connecting sustainability concepts to real campus spaces and practices\, the activity strengthens environmental literacy and encourages students to adopt more responsible behaviours in their academic and personal lives. \n\n\n\nThe Zero Waste Campus Tour fosters awareness\, accountability\, and civic responsibility\, empowering students to become active contributors to a more sustainable campus community. \n\n\n\nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)\, Climate Action (SDG 13)\, Quality Education (SDG 4)\, and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)\, while promoting systems thinking and environmental stewardship. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/zero-waste-campus-tour/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Desmarais Lobby\, 55 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,Français,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260316T160308Z CREATED:20260316T155809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160308Z UID:10000162-1773853200-1773853200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Make\, Thrift\, Mend: Sewing and Mending Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn basic mending and sewing skills at the SDA mending workshop to get the most out of what you already own. The basic skills that will be covered by the workshop include simple stitches such the running and backstitch and applying these skills to a variety of simple solutions to worn-down clothes. \n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/make-thrift-mend-sewing-and-mending-workshop/ LOCATION:University of Calgary | Hunter Student Commons (HNSC 124A)\, 2500 University Drive NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SDGA-event-Kai-Ferrer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260225T003414Z CREATED:20260225T003413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T003414Z UID:10000073-1773846000-1773853200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Equi-T Challenge: Responsible Finance in Action DESCRIPTION:The Equi-T Challenge\, organized by the Financial Research and Learning Lab\, is an experiential learning competition that engages students in real-world financial analysis through the lens of environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) principles. \n\n\n\nUsing professional financial databases and analytical tools\, participants analyze publicly traded companies\, assess sustainability risks and opportunities\, and evaluate long-term value creation. The challenge strengthens students’ research\, data interpretation\, and critical thinking skills while emphasizing the role of responsible finance in driving sustainable economic development. \n\n\n\nThrough collaborative problem-solving and applied learning\, students gain practical insights into how financial decision-making can support ethical business practices\, climate action\, and social responsibility. The competition format fosters teamwork\, accountability\, and leadership. \n\n\n\nThe activity culminates in a team-based challenge\, with one team receiving a cash prize and an equivalent donation made to a charitable organization in their name\, reinforcing the connection between financial performance and social impact. \n\n\n\nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Quality Education (SDG 4)\, Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)\, Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)\, and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)\, while building future-ready finance leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/equi-t-challenge-responsible-finance-in-action/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa CATEGORIES:English,Français,In-Person,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education,SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EQUIT-Takwa-Youssef.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260318T163000 DTSTAMP:20260311T175055Z CREATED:20260225T003946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175055Z UID:10000086-1773844200-1773851400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Science Café: Healthy Planet\, Healthy People DESCRIPTION:Come hear from experts working with the intersections of planetary and personal health.\nSustainability challenges and our changing climate have profound impacts on our physical\, mental\, and emotional wellbeing. Come hear from experts working with the intersections of planetary and personal health. \n\n\n\nScience Cafés are casual\, dynamic interactions between audiences and scientists. \n\n\n\nWe’ll serve light refreshments & draw door prizes for library swag. \n\n\n\nHelp us meet our sustainability goals – bring a reusable coffee mug! URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/science-cafe-healthy-planet-healthy-people/ LOCATION:University of the Fraser Valley | Chilliwack Campus Library (A1201)\, Canada Education Park\, 45190 Caen Ave\, Chilliwack\, British Columbia\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 14: Life Below Water,SDG 15: Life On Land,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19-Science-Cafe-1-UFVOoS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T133000 DTSTAMP:20260225T002935Z CREATED:20260225T002809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002935Z UID:10000072-1773833400-1773840600@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Workshop Competition : Team Feud: A Zero-Waste Sustainability Challenge DESCRIPTION:Team Feud is an interactive\, team-based sustainability game inspired by Family Feud that engages students in learning about waste reduction\, responsible consumption\, and sustainable habits through play. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Telfer Competitions Committee\, this fast-paced activity invites participants to test their knowledge of zero-waste practices\, sustainability myths\, and everyday solutions. Working in teams\, students explore how individual and collective choices influence waste generation on campus and beyond. \n\n\n\nBy combining friendly competition with evidence-based learning\, the session promotes environmental awareness\, critical thinking\, and peer-to-peer education. The game format lowers barriers to participation and creates an inclusive\, welcoming environment for students from all disciplines. \n\n\n\nThe activity culminates in a team challenge\, with one team receiving a cash prize and an equivalent donation made to a charitable organization in their name\, reinforcing social responsibility and collective impact. \n\n\n\nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)\, Quality Education (SDG 4)\, and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)\, while fostering sustainable behaviour change among youth. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/workshop-competition-team-feud-a-zero-waste-sustainability-challenge/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Tabaret Hall\, Huguette Labelle (T112)\, 75 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,Français,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 2: Zero Hunger,SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Team-feud-Takwa-Youssef.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260225T002929Z CREATED:20260225T002303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T002929Z UID:10000071-1773824400-1773831600@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Workshop Competition: Upcycling Club Maker Studio: Build Your Own Birdhouse DESCRIPTION:Upcycling Club Maker Studio: Build Your Own Birdhouse is a hands-on\, experiential workshop that engages students in creative reuse and circular design practices. \n\n\n\nParticipants work with reclaimed materials to design and construct functional birdhouses\, gaining practical skills while exploring principles of waste reduction\, resource efficiency\, and sustainable production. Through guided making and peer collaboration\, students develop an understanding of how everyday materials can be repurposed to extend product life cycles and reduce environmental impact. \n\n\n\nThe workshop fosters creativity\, problem-solving\, and environmental stewardship\, empowering students to translate sustainability concepts into tangible action. By combining technical skill-building with environmental awareness\, the session encourages participants to adopt more responsible consumption habits and contribute to a circular economy. \n\n\n\nThe activity culminates in a friendly team-based challenge\, with one team receiving a cash prize and an equivalent donation made to a charitable organization in their name\, reinforcing social responsibility and community impact. \n\n\n\nThis workshop supports SDG Month Canada by advancing Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)\, Quality Education (SDG 4)\, and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)\, while strengthening student engagement in sustainability-focused innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/workshop-competition-upcycling-club-maker-studio-build-your-own-birdhouse/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Tabaret Hall\, Huguette Labelle (T112)\, 75 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Upcycling-Takwa-Youssef.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260316T154904Z CREATED:20260312T183414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154904Z UID:10000134-1773669600-1773673200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:SDG Month Seminar Series: Spotlight on SDG 3 - Good Health & Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and interactive session focused on SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being\, part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This seminar will explore what advancing health and well-being looks like at Brock! \nWhat we’ll cover: \nBrock’s current positioning on SDG 3 in global sustainability rankings \nInitiatives and programs that support physical\, mental\, and community well-being on campus \nHow students\, staff\, and faculty can contribute to strengthening health equity at Brock and improving our impact and rankings \nOpportunities to get involved through research\, programming\, advocacy\, and campus life \nWe’ll conclude the session with a featured research presentation by Dr. William Pickett\, who will share insights from national reporting on the differential health experiences of young Canadians marginalized by social conditions\, gender identity\, and other intersecting factors. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/sdg-month-seminar-series-spotlight-on-sdg-3-good-health-well-being/ LOCATION:Brock University | Online CATEGORIES:English,SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260224T235306Z CREATED:20260224T235238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T235306Z UID:10000069-1773655200-1774022400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurship Hub Sustainability Treasure Hunt DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurship Hub Sustainability Treasure Hunt is an interactive\, campus-wide challenge designed to engage students in discovering how sustainability is embedded across the University of Ottawa. \n\n\n\nThrough a team-based scavenger hunt\, participants explore key sustainability initiatives\, services\, and spaces while learning how environmental\, social\, and economic responsibility is integrated into campus life. The activity promotes experiential learning\, collaboration\, and systems thinking in a fun and accessible format. \n\n\n\nStudents work in teams to solve clues\, complete sustainability-themed challenges\, and connect with campus partners. By navigating real spaces and programs\, participants gain a deeper understanding of how individual actions\, institutional structures\, and community engagement intersect to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\nThe Treasure Hunt culminates in a friendly competition\, with one team receiving a cash prize and an equivalent donation made to a charitable organization in their name\, reinforcing social responsibility and collective impact. \n\n\n\nThis activity supports SDG Month Canada by advancing sustainability awareness\, student leadership\, and community engagement\, while contributing to Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)\, Quality Education (SDG 4)\, and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/the-entrepreneurship-hub-sustainability-treasure-hunt/ LOCATION:University of Ottawa | Faculty of Social Science Lobby\, 120 University Private\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SDG-Booth-Takwa-Youssef-e1771879410661.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260316T154910Z CREATED:20260312T165129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154910Z UID:10000133-1773655200-1773662400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:One Planet: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage DESCRIPTION:Join an interactive SDG Month event focused on “Mobilizing Local Action for Global Impact.” Explore sustainability through creative activities and learn how everyday choices can support a more equitable and sustainable world. \nActivities include: \n👜 Totes for Hope: The first 50 students receive a free tote to customize with a sustainable design. \n🌍 Short Film Screenings: Films on gender equality\, Indigenous perspectives\, youth climate action\, and social justice. \n♻️ Zero Waste Sorting Challenge: Test your waste-sorting skills for a chance to win small prizes. \n🌱 Seeds for the Future: Plant flower or vegetable seeds to take home. \n🎨 Plastic Upcycling Art Challenge: Create art using recycled materials for a community-voted contest. \n✍️ Pledge to the Earth: Add your sustainability commitment to the community wall. \nStop by\, participate\, and take small actions toward a more sustainable future. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/one-planet-sustainability-takes-centre-stage/ LOCATION:Brock University | Rankin Family Pavilion Atrium and RFP 214/215\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 15: Life On Land,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260313T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260312T164721Z CREATED:20260312T164720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164721Z UID:10000143-1773397800-1773403200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:SDG Multiplier Training DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate SDG Month and become a trained Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Multiplier. This training will empower you to confidently advocate for and educate others about the SDGs. \nOpen to all USask students\, faculty\, and staff. This training session will guide you through reflecting on\, sharing\, and acting upon the SDGs. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the SDGs’ broader context and brainstorm strategies for achieving these goals. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/sdg-multiplier-training/ LOCATION:University of Saskatchewan | GMCTL 50.12 – Classroom\, Murray Building\, 3 Campus Dr\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T173000 DTSTAMP:20260312T191537Z CREATED:20260312T191411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191537Z UID:10000120-1773329400-1773336600@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Documentaire pour le mois des ODD DESCRIPTION:Venez écouter un documentaire avec Campus Vert! Le documentaire sera suivi d’une courte présentation et discussion au sujet des ODDs. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/documentaire-pour-le-mois-des-odd/ LOCATION:University of Alberta | Campus Saint-Jean\, Room 1-70 MCM\, 8406 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Français,In-Person,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 2: Zero Hunger,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260312T203133Z CREATED:20260312T203000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T203133Z UID:10000149-1773304200-1773334800@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning with Cultural Heritage: The Things of Health and Care DESCRIPTION:Second annual health humanities symposium on Teaching and Learning with Cultural Heritage: The Things of Health and Care \n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/teaching-and-learning-with-cultural-heritage-the-things-of-health-and-care/ LOCATION:Queen’s University | University Club\, George Teves Room\,\, 168 Stuart St\, Kingston\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/en-grid-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260316T154915Z CREATED:20260312T195849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154915Z UID:10000132-1773243000-1773248400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Brock for Sustainable Development: Advancing SDGs through Partnership DESCRIPTION:Join the SDG Unit of the Government of Canada\, the Goodman School of Business\, Sustainability at Brock\, and Brock International for an important session highlighting Brock University and Canada’s contributions to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. \nFocusing on SDG Goal 12\, Responsible Consumption and Production\, this hybrid session will bring together representatives from government\, academia\, and the community to discuss the 2030 Agenda and foster dialogue on practical actions and partnerships. \n*Please note that external viewers cannot RSVP to the event. Please click on the online location link at the time of the event. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/brock-for-sustainable-development-advancing-sdgs-through-partnership/ LOCATION:Brock University | Goodman Atrium\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260311T175128Z CREATED:20260303T184049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175128Z UID:10000117-1773144000-1773147600@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Building Transdisciplinary Capacity in Canadian Universities: Institutional Models and Lessons Learned DESCRIPTION:Join scholars from the University of Calgary for a dynamic online panel exploring the evolving landscape of transdisciplinary scholarship in Canadian post-secondary institutions. \n\n\n\nThis conversation will highlight current initiatives\, institutional strategies\, and practical models that are advancing transdisciplinary research\, with particular emphasis on the University of Calgary’s Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship (ITS). The webinar aims to share lessons learned and foster dialogue to strengthen transdisciplinary collaboration within and across post-secondaries institutions in Canada. \n\n\n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/building-transdisciplinary-capacity-in-canadian-universities-institutional-models-and-lessons-learned/ LOCATION:Calgary\, AB\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15602_TDS_Webinar_1080_x_1080_3.rev_.1771885654-Kai-Ferrer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260302T220926Z CREATED:20260215T235856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220926Z UID:10000060-1772884800-1772892000@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Coast to Coast: A National Climate Café DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis is here\, and too many of us are facing it alone. What if\, instead of turning away\, we leaned in and started talking about it? \n\n\n\nJoin our Coast-to-Coast Climate Café! A welcoming\, conversation-based space that brings people together from across the country to explore climate change\, sustainability\, and how these realities affect our communities and personal well-being. Through guided dialogue and shared reflection\, you will have the opportunity to process climate-related emotions\, exchange ideas\, and build meaningful connections. No expertise is required; just curiosity\, honesty\, and a willingness to imagine more sustainable and hopeful futures together. \n\n\n\nThis Coast-to-Coast Climate Café is a collaborative SDG Month event hosted by York University’s Office of Sustainability\, the Wellness Impact Lab\, and SDSN Canada. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/coast-to-coast-a-national-climate-cafe/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:English,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 15: Life On Land,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 4: Quality Education,SDG 5: Gender Equality,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/en-grid-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260304T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260302T231635Z CREATED:20260215T234414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T231635Z UID:10000029-1772623800-1772629200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Human Rights in Action: Turning SDG Advocacy into Policy Influence DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Development Network Solutions (SDSN) Canada’s Youth Can Sustain Certificate Program presents the online webinar\, Human Rights in Action: Turning SDG Advocacy into Policy Influence with facilitator Max Genin. \n\n\n\nMax Genin is an international human rights lawyers and youth advisor for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In this session\, he will explores the intersection between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and human rights frameworks\, demonstrating how global commitments translate into local responsibilities. Participants will learn how to frame community issues (e.g.\, climate justice\, inequality) in rights-based language\, equipping their advocacy campaigns with greater legitimacy and practical tools for policy impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/human-rights-in-action-turning-sdg-advocacy-into-policy-influence/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:English,Français,SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education,SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth,SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Livewhale-SDGM26_YCS-Human-Rights-and-SDGs-600-x-500-pxpx.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T140000 DTSTAMP:20260311T174856Z CREATED:20260223T193704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174856Z UID:10000089-1772532000-1772546400@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:SDG Month Kick-off DESCRIPTION:March is SDG Month! Kick it off with sustainability games\, workshops and live demonstrations!\n\n\nSustainability games \n\n\nBeeswax food wraps DIY workshop \n\n\nHandmade recycled paper DIY workshop \n\n\nVegetable seed starting \n\n\nPlastic recycling live demonstration URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/sdg-month-kick-off/ LOCATION:Selkirk College | The Pit\, 301 Frank Beinder Way\, Castlegar\, British Columbia\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 2: Zero Hunger,SDG 4: Quality Education,SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20240305_121103-Kayla-I-e1771875176681.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260316T154810Z CREATED:20260316T154810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T154810Z UID:10000161-1772456400-1772460000@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Why YOU Need to Know Them DESCRIPTION:Description\nDid you know that in 2015\, the United Nations introduced 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the world? With 2030 as the end goal\, these global goals were designed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path\, one that could help our world become a better place! \n\n \n\nThe SDGs will be the foundation to all the events during SDG Month\, and so we invite you to join our info session and learn about the SDGs\, why they matter\, and how every human on earth (including you!) can make a difference! URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/the-un-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-and-why-you-need-to-know-them/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:All 17 SDGs,English,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 4: Quality Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260302T110000 DTSTAMP:20260302T190307Z CREATED:20260224T162711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T190307Z UID:10000061-1772445600-1772449200@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Transformative Pedagogies for Climate Education DESCRIPTION:This virtual panel will bring together educators and practitioners to explore how teaching and learning can respond meaningfully to the contemporary climate crisis. Panelists will discuss transformative pedagogies that move beyond information transmission to foster critical thinking\, compassion\, agency\, and action. Through examples from practice and research\, the conversation will examine how climate education can create transformative learning pathways and empower learners to navigate uncertainty\, engage with complex systems\, and contribute to just and` sustainable futures. Dr. Michèle Martin\, Program Specialist\, Waterloo Climate Institute\, will moderate this panel. This session will be offered with French translation and will be recorded.Following the virtual panel\, we will host an in-person\, hands-on Climate Curriculum Clinic at the Centre for Interactive Research in Sustainability (CIRS) on the UBC Vancouver campus. Participants will receive guidance from faculty and curriculum developers as they explore practical ways to integrate climate content\, assignments\, pedagogies\, and community-engaged experiential projects into their teaching. URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/transformative-pedagogies-for-climate-education/ LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,Hybrid,In-Person,SDG 4: Quality Education,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SDG-Month-Reimagining-Climate-Education-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260316T174022Z CREATED:20260316T173844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T174022Z UID:10000160-1772204400-1772211600@sdsncanada.ca SUMMARY:Seed Sorting Social! DESCRIPTION:Join us as we prepare for the relaunch of the Brock University Seed Library! We’re inviting students to volunteer for a fun afternoon of sorting seeds: \n\n\n\n🗓️ Friday\, February 27th\n⏰ 3pm – 5pm\n📍RFP 216 (Rankin Family Pavilion) \n\n\n\nAs a thank you\, all volunteers get to take up to 3 packets of seeds home with them! \n\n\n\nThis event counts as a CWC Credit\, and volunteer hours can be used towards the WWF Living Planet Leader Certification. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to RSVP\, we will see you there! \n\n\nFrançais\, In-Person\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, SDG 2: Zero Hunger\, SDG 4: Quality Education URL:https://sdsncanada.ca/event/seed-sorting-social/ LOCATION:Brock University | Ranking Family Pavilion (RFP 216)\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:English,In-Person,SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities,SDG 13: Climate Action,SDG 15: Life On Land,SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,SDG 2: Zero Hunger,SDG 4: Quality Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdsncanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Seed-sorting-event-SDG-ISA-Brock.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR