Panel Discussion: Sustainability Stories: Digital Storytelling across Lake Superior
Aligned with this year's Research and Innovation Week theme "Our Changing World", this year's Research Showcase highlights how Lakehead University research projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives are playing a role in the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Session
Screening of four short videos about different sustainability projects around Thunder Bay which are part of the Lake Superior Living Labs Network. Each video prompts discussion about sustainability engagement, and those involved in the projects will be in a panel following the screening.
Panelists
- Rachel Portinga, PhD Student, Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University
- Dr. Lindsay Galway, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University
- Gavin Shields, Student, Lakehead University
- Ledah McKellar, Sustainability Coordinator, Office of Sustainability, Lakehead University
- Dr. David Greenwood, Professor, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University
Panel Discussion: Developing a Voluntary Local Review Process for Sustainable Development Goals in Thunder Bay
This year's Research Showcase highlights how Lakehead University research projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives are playing a role in the achievement of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
About the Session
This panel features members of the Thunder Bay Voluntary Local Review (VLR) Working Group, who represent a range of government and non - profit organizations, and researchers from Lakehead University. Panelists will describe the background to the project, importance of the VLR for the Thunder Bay region, activities to date and next steps.
Panelists
- Dr. Rebecca Schiff, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University
- Dr. Helle Moller, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University
- Bonnie Krysowaty, Social Researcher/Planner, Lakehead Social Planning Council
- Albert Brule, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Thunder Bay
- Jacob Porter, Climate Adaptation Coordinator, EarthCare Thunder Bay
- Lee-Ann Chevrette, Crime Prevention Council Coordinator, Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council
Presentation: The Future of Carbon Capture: from Local Efforts to Global Aspirations
Aligned with this year's Research and Innovation Week theme "Our Changing World", this year's Research Showcase highlights how Lakehead University research projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives are playing a role in the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Session
Carbon sequestration - a solution to increasing greenhouse gas emissions across the globe - has emerged as a top scientific priority for nations grappling with the severe consequences of a warming planet. A recent Lakehead partnership sought to approach the issue at a local scale while looking towards the future of a global effort.
Speaker
- Dr. Florin Pendea, Associate Professor, Department of Sustainability Sciences and Geography, Lakehead University
Panel Discussion: International Transfer of Educational Programming Across Small States of the Commonwealth
Aligned with this year's Research and Innovation Week theme "Our Changing World", this year's Research Showcase highlights how Lakehead University research projects, innovative collaborations and initiatives are playing a role in the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About the Session
Transferring educational practices between countries is an effective means to achieve educational goals but is fraught with concerns. This panel brings together members from the Commonwealth of Learning, University of the South Pacific, and Lakehead University for a discussion about experiences with transferring youth work microcredential between small states.
Panelists
- Dr. Kirk Perris, Advisor, Education, Commonwealth of Learning
- Deepak Bhartu, Open Education Design Architect, Centre for Flexible Learning, University of the South Pacific
- Dr. Mairette Newman, Education Specialist, Commonwealth of Learning
- Dr. Gary Pluim, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University, Orillia
Climate Disruption: What Is Lakehead Doing About It?
Our climate is being disrupted. What is Lakehead University doing about it? Join us for a series of discussions and presentations by Lakehead faculty and students, and community activists who are leading the way to a vibrant and resilient future.
Calling it climate change is like calling a foreign invasion uninvited guests!
- George Monbiot
Please note, Orillia can attend between 2-4 pm in OA 2005.
Food Security Roundtable
Join Anita Abraham (Meal Exchange), Merryn Maynard (Meal Exchange, Dr. Kristin Burnett (Lakehead University Professor & Food Security Researcher), Dr. Charles Levkoe (Lakehead University Professor & Food Security Researcher) and Dr. Barbara Parker (Lakehead University Professor & Food Security Researcher) for a round table discussion of food security at Lakehead University!
Commuter Challenge Week June 2-8 2019
Take the COMMUTER CHALLENGE
JUNE 2-8, 2019
Early bird prizes for the first 50 registrants.
Any employee who logs one commute that isn’t a single passenger drive will be entered to win the largest prizes, including $500 gift cards to Wilderness Supply, the Country Market, Canadian Tire, and Sail Superior.
Last year we had 5.19% workplace participation, and we won in our employee category. Let’s increase that number to 6%! Register today and make us the institution with the highest participation two years in a row.
REGISTER AND LOG YOUR COMMUTE AT:
First 50 employees who register:
- Chance to win a free bike repair by Community Spokes
- Entered into a draw for prizes
Commuter Cycling Skills Course May 22, 23
Need to brush up on your cycling skills? email coordinator.sustainability@lakeheadu.ca to register for a 4-hour commuter cycling skills course, May 22 and 23, 5-7 pm on the Lakehead campus. Limited spots available, first come first served.
Looking for people to carpool with?
Register with our account on Carpool Ontario and connect with other drivers/riders at Lakehead University
Try Taking Transit:
Transit Maps and Route Schedules
Plan your day and know when your bus is going to arrive in real-time through Nextlift.ca. You can also plan your trip from A to B by using Google Maps. For your convenience, all bus stops and transfer hubs in the City are available in Google.
CANCELLED Climate Change: A Very Real Issue for Northern Ontario
EDIT: THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED. DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE COMMISSIONER WAS UNABLE TO FLY TO THUNDER BAY.
Dr. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, will speak on climate change at this community event in Thunder Bay on February 25th.
The Commissioner will provide an overview of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights, including past successes and challenges, and how upcoming changes will affect Ontarians’ environmental rights; recent climate science on the urgent threat climate change poses to our planet and province; Ontario’s current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and what needs to be done to reduce emissions and adapt for the future. It is too late to just talk about the climate, what counts now is action.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Nipigon, Wednesday, March 29th
Join us for a conversation about climate and weather variability in our region, and how it is impacting our well-being. Kelsey Jones-Casey, a Fulbright Fellow at Lakehead University, will be guiding the group discussions about our connections to the land, our observations of changing weather patterns, and the impact of these changes on our well-being. This is the first of three community conversations that will be held on the north shore of Lake Superior.