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Community Partner Series with Jake Rudolph, CAO City of Nanaimo

Submitted by Tanis Dagert on January 21, 2020 - 11:33am

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Jake Rudolph, CAO at the City of Nanaimo, and learn about key initiatives happening in the city, including topics such as health and housing.  Explore opportunities for (even) greater connection and collaboration!

Jake's professional career spans 35+ years in four provinces, six municipalities, and one regional agency. He has a Master’s Degree in Planning, an MBA, completed the Harvard Executive Leadership Program.

Cancelled - Bring Lunch & Learn! The Canadian Mountain Network Project: Human/Nature Connections in Canada's Biosphere Reserve Mountain Environments

Submitted by Tanis Dagert on December 11, 2019 - 10:21am

Led by Pam Shaw and Graham Sakaki. This three year research project is looking at human/nature connections in mountain environments starting in the UNESCO-designated Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR). One-quarter of Canada’s land mass is made up of mountains, seven times the area of the European Alps.

Cancelled - Bring Lunch & Learn! Developing the Roots to Thrive: Core Factors That Mitigate Stress and Maximize Thriving.

Submitted by Tanis Dagert on December 11, 2019 - 10:18am

Led by Shannon Dames. With the rise of for profit business taking on self-care, mindfulness, and wellness strategies, we find ourselves in a sea of recommendations, many of which are misleading and anecdotal.  With all the noise, we often lose track of the signal (what really matters). Come join a discussion that centres on the signal: what the research has to say about why some flourish while others wither, despite similar work and home environments.  If time allows, we'll dive in and practice a couple stress mitigation tools.

Cancelled - Bring Lunch & Learn! The Canadian Mountain Network Project: Human/Nature Connections in Canada's Biosphere Reserve Mountain Environments.

Submitted by Tanis Dagert on December 11, 2019 - 10:15am

Led by Graham Sakaki and Pam Shaw. Learn about a three year research project that looks at human/nature connections in mountain environments, starting in the UNESCO-designated Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR). One-quarter of Canada’s land mass is made up of mountains, seven times the area of the European Alps.

Bring Lunch & Learn! Education for Sustainable Development and Indigenous Education: An International Research Network

Submitted by Tanis Dagert on December 11, 2019 - 9:54am

Learn about an international research project led by led by Rachel Moll and Danielle Alphonse, that involves over 120 institutions and communities across 40 countries, to examine education for sustainability and improving outcomes for indigenous learners.  A summary of the first report from the international network will be presented along with experiences learned at the 2019 Global Conference on Teacher Education for Education for Sustainable Development.