International Development Week – Calendar of activities

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Celebrate International Development Week (IDW) by participating in online activities and events organized across the country.

To find an activity or event near you, consult the IDW official calendar of events regularly. This year you can also send us initiatives that are not events, such as podcasts and other innovative ways to engage the public. To add an activity or event to the calendar, send an email to idw-sdi@international.gc.ca with the following information before January 28^th, 2023, please allow up to 5 days for your event to be published. 

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2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Let’sTalk International Development Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Calgary Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders Location: Joyce on 4th 506 24 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 0K4 Calgary is home to so many professionals in business, but we are also home to international development (ID) champions, and those two aren't mutually exclusive. Our professionals are also champions of advancing the SDGs and making sure Calgary and Canada contributes to development around the world. International Development Week (IDW) 2023 is Feb 5-11. To recognize this week and to bring Calgarians both in, outside, and on the borders of this space, you are invited to join us for an evening of conversation around this very topic. Hear from a panel of Calgarians who are championing ID work, whether or not they lead careers in that space. Then, network with them and a room full of professionals from all walks of life and interested in ID, while enjoying refreshments (included with your ticket).
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Why YOU Need to Know Them! Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Did 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! 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!
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings Results for Brock University Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings Results for Brock University
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Join us (virtually!) for an hour roundtable discussion about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) with staff from Brock International and members from the Brock Model UN Club. Don't have anything to say? Come anyways to listen and learn about how campus is engaged with the SDGs.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	My Story: From Brock to Permanent Residence Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Come and listen to the career and settlement success story of Brock’s international alumni! You’ll have the opportunity to interact with successful alumni from various backgrounds, experiences, and specialties. You will be exposed to various perspectives and methods in which to think about career exploration in the future.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Academics Without Borders Information Session Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Interested in learning more about Academics Without Borders (AWB)? AWB’s mission is to help universities and colleges in the least developed countries. Their work is demand driven, responding to specific requests for support from their partner institutions, reflecting locally-defined needs, priorities and capacities. This results in relevant, impactful and sustainable projects. Attend this session to learn more about the organization, and how you can get involved in international projects. Meet representatives from AWB, as well as hear from your Brock colleagues about their personal involvement and experience with AWB projects.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Immigration Basics for Staff and Faculty Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Brock University Location: Online This session is created for faculty and staff who may receive questions from international students about full-/part-time student status, work authorization in Canada, taking leave from the study, and the immigration implications, as well as support from the immigration advising team.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Study Abroad: Two Students Share Their Experience Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Are you interested in studying abroad during your degree at Brock? There various opportunities at Brock that allows you to travel and study abroad while earning academic credits towards your program. International learning experiences will complement your degree, allow you to develop new skills, broaden your perspectives, and become a true global citizen. You will receive structured support before, during and after your studies to help make your studies abroad successful.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	Brock's District Energy System Tour Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Brock University Location: Meet/drop off point - Campus Energy dashboard in Ranking Family Pavillion Brock University owns and operates one of the very few hot-water District Energy Systems (DES) in North America. Our DES is comprised of four cogeneration engines, one absorption chiller, one centrifugal magnetic bearing chiller and a Thermal Energy Storage tank. These systems generate the electricity, hot water and chilled water that provide most of the campus’ energy needs in an affordable manner while also providing resiliency for climate change adaptation. This tour will take you to see all these units first-hand, as well as the pumps and tunnel that distribute the generated energy to the buildings. Please note the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Students, staff and Faculty are welcome to attend the tour. More information: Meet/drop off point - Campus Energy dashboard in Ranking Family Pavillion No backpacks or large bags Wear closed shoes (no toes or heels showing) Please RSVP to secure your spot. Spaces are limited.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	Niagara Aspiring Global Geopark and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Did you know? Niagara is an aspiring UNESCO Global GeoPark! Everyone is invited to join Niagara Aspiring Geopark Founder, Darren Platakis (BSc GEOG '10) and Master of Sustainability candidate Kamran Abbasov to learn about UNESCO Global Geoparks and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this talk, Darren and Kamran will answer the following questions: What is a UNESCO Global Geopark? How do Global Geoparks contribute to the SDGs? Why is Niagara trying to get designated as a Global Geopark? How can the Niagara Global Geopark contribute to SDG #10 which aims to reduce inequality within and among countries? How can you get involved with the Niagara Aspiring Geopark?
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	International Trivia Night Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Brock University Location: Online Test your knowledge and win prizes at our International Trivia Night! Join as a team or as a single participant and test your knowledge in this Jeopardy style trivia.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Education for Displaced Populations: A dialogue between Minister Sajjan & members of the Refugee Education Council Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Together for Learning and Refugee Education Council Location: Online Education for Displaced Populations: A dialogue between Minister Sajjan & members of the Refugee Education Council - The Minister will join an informal conversation with youth members of the Together for Learning campaign’s Refugee Education Council on the importance of providing education for refugee, displaced and host community children and youth, at a time when there is a recognized global education crisis due to COVID-19, conflict and climate change. Date: Monday, February 6 at 11:30 (ET) Location: Virtual Livestreams: Twitter: @CanadaDev Facebook: @CanadaDevelopment LinkedIn: Global Affairs Canada
2023-02-03	2023-02-03	IMPAC5 Date: 2023-02-03 Organization: Various organizations and governments. Location: Diverse locations Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	International Development Week 2023 Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Humber College, International Development Institute Location: Diverse locations Are you a student, faculty member or staff interested in international development? Did you know that Humber has over $10M funded in projects for international development? Do you want to learn about Humber's international development contribution? Do you want to know how you can get involved?
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	VWB/VSF Webinar: "A drop in the bucket: How gender equality is impacting dairy production in Kenya" Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Veterinarians Withouth Borders Location: Online VWB/VSF Canada has been working to support gender equality throughout Kenya, with a focus on dairy farmers and families. Hear from our Kenya country co-ordinator, Esther Mburu, and volunteer gender specialist, Maureen Tanyai, as they share some of their key learnings and experiences in the field.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	VWB/VSF Webinar: "Making fuel that lasts: Powering sustainable farming in Kenya with biogas" Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Veterinarians Withouth Borders Location: Online VWB/VSF Canada is training farmers in Kenya in implementing biogas on their farms; helping to provide them with a sustainable fuel source. Our Kenya country co-ordinator, Esther Mburu, and volunteer environmental specialist, Faith Njeri, discuss their experiences training and how biogas can provide farmers with increased production and profit.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Francophone Africa: Challenges and Solutions for Equitable Access / Santé et droits sexuels et reproductifs en Afrique francophone : Défis et solutions pour un accès équitable Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Humanity & Inclusion Canada Location: Online Issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal and Togo will be discussed, as well as the activities carried out there as part of the project "Education needed for equitable sexual and reproductive health for become master of their well-being and free of their choices” (ENSEMBLE project). A project funded by Global Affairs Canada and carried out jointly with CARE Canada to improve access to health services for women and girls in targeted countries.
2023-02-18	2023-02-18	Launch of the Caminando magazine and the book Who Killed Berta Cáceres? Date: 2023-02-18 Organization: Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine (CDHAL), Centre international de solidarité ouvrière (CISO), Éditions de la rue Dorion, GRIPAL , OVCD, CCMM-CSN, AQOCI Location: Association des travailleurs grecs du Québec, 5359 Avenue du Parc, Montréal On February 18, we invite you to come and participate in a discussion on the struggles and social mobilizations for the protection of territories and lives in Latin America and Honduras in the face of the challenges posed by the extractive industry.
2023-02-18	2023-02-18	Green Career Fair Date: 2023-02-18 Organization: Green Career Centre Location: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina 192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 By youth, for youth. Interested in green jobs and want to make an impact? Join us in person on February 18th to network with professionals.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	The Micah Centre - SDG Film Viewing Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: The Micah Centre - SDG Film Viewing Location: The King's University The Micah Centre at King’s University will be hosting a feature viewing of Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times. Head to The King’s University cafeteria at 12PM MST on Monday, February 6th to learn about work around the world being done to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Enjoy a free pizza lunch while you’re there! This event is open to the public, and no registration required.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Top 30 Networking with Wanndet Dim Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) Location: ACGC Office (#205, 10816A 82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E2B3) Wanndet Dim is one of this year’s Top 30 Under 30 award recipients. Hailing from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wanndet works for WASH-SDO, a partner organization of the Centre for Affordable Water Sanitation and Technology (CAWST). Wanndet will be visiting Edmonton, AB to talk about WASH and climate change in the Cambodian context. This is a must-attend event for those who are passionate about climate action!
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Young Stars: Canadian Contributions to Amplifying Youth Voices and Closing the Gender Gap for Youth Employability Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Children Believe Location: Online Hosted by Children Believe, this virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability in Central America and highlight the achievements of the 4-year “EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability”, which aims to improve the employment potential and professional skills of 1200 young women and men through public and private partnerships. The panel discussion will spotlight youth voices of two young women who have directly benefitted from the project, and you will hear from experts in the global debate on youth employability, including representatives from Generation Unlimited, Global Affairs Canada, Gildan Activewear Inc. and Children Believe.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	International Development Week 2023 Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Dalhousie University Location: Dalhousie University Join International for exciting activities celebrating International Development Week between 06 and 17 February. Join us for free international cooking classes in Indian, Brazilian or Ethiopian cooking, open to faculty, staff and students
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	IDRC highlights how research helps #GoForTheGoals for International Development Week Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: International Development Research Centre Location: Online IDRC will mark the 33rd annual International Development Week (IDW) with a week-long campaign examining the importance of research for development and voices from the Global South to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	International Development Week 2023 Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: University of Ottawa Location: University of Ottawa, 125 University Private, Ottawa ON K1N 1A2 IDW is an annual bilingual initiative that unites students, faculty members, development practitioners, and members of the public to share knowledge and encourage critical thinking pertaining to international development. By engaging in panels, workshops and academic events, delegates have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge of current global issues and trends, as well as learn about innovative and sustainable development approaches through experiential learning from collaborations between academics, professionals, and members of civil society.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Concert for a Cause 2023 Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: University of Ottawa Location: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON K1N 7B9 Come dance with local bands while raising money for a great cause! On February 9th at Club SAW, the uOttawa Development Student Association is teaming up with Ottawa rock band No Hits and Montreal indie band Frownline to put on a double headliner show raising money for Immigrant Womens Services Ottawa! Attend this event for a chance to win prizes from our raffle including gift cards to local businesses and hear great music! Tickets are $14 online and $16 at the door. Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm!
2023-02-13	2023-02-13	What is Happening at NIC? Date: 2023-02-13 Organization: North Island College Location: Various locations Join NIC's Office of Global Engagement for International Development Week, a series of events happening from Feb. 13-17.
2023-02-14	2023-02-14	Nic I Love Co-op: Learn About Studying Abroad In The French Alps Date: 2023-02-14 Organization: North Island College Location: Online Meet Alec and Samantha, two NIC Business students enrolled in a double degree program from NIC and Université Savoie Mont Blanc. Sam and Alec are currently in Annecy, France completing the second semester of studies and getting ready to complete a 6-month internship/co-op program at sports companies, such as Salomon, Patagonia, the North Face, Vuarnet, and others.
2023-02-14	2023-02-14	Let's Learn Liq'wala: Indigenous Language & Cultural Session Date: 2023-02-14 Organization: North Island College Location: Online In celebration of International Mother Language Day, please join Elder-in-Residence June Johnson along with invited community members, for a brief introduction to Liq’wala , one of the Indigenous languages of communities served by the College. Along with learning a little about the history of the languages and cultures of the Campbell River area, participants will have the opportunity to learn a few words from Indigenous language speakers. The session is open to NIC students and employees. To help with planning, RSVP is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.
2023-02-15	2023-02-15	Let's Learn Nuu-chah-nulth: Indigenous Language & Cultural Session Date: 2023-02-15 Organization: North Island College Location: Room S108, Port Alberni campus In celebration of International Mother Language Day, please join Elder-in-Residence Jane Jones along with invited community members, for a brief introduction to Nuu-chah-nulth, one of the Indigenous languages of communities served by the college. Along with learning a little about the history of the languages and cultures of the Port Alberni area, participants will have the opportunity to learn a few words from Indigenous language speakers. To help with planning, RSVP is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.
2023-02-15	2023-02-15	World University Service Of Canada (Wusc) Information Session Date: 2023-02-15 Organization: North Island College Location: Online World University Service of Canada was founded in the 1920s as part of a global network that provided support to displaced students in post-war Europe. Since then, it has evolved into a Canadian global development organization working in over a dozen countries around the world that supports education, economic opportunities and empowerment for youth, their families and their communities (WUSC). NIC has participated for several years in number of different countries in WUSC’s Leave For Change Program.
2023-02-16	2023-02-16	University Mobility In Asia And The Pacific (Umap) Information Session Date: 2023-02-16 Organization: North Island College Location: Online University Mobility Asia Pacific (UMAP) was founded in 1991 as an association of Higher Education Institutions and relevant government and NGO partners in the Asia Pacific region. UMAP’s role is to facilitate greater understanding among members of each other’s cultural, economic, and social systems through collaborative partnerships and increased mobility of university students and staff (UMAP). UMAP promotes student exchanges among more than 220 active colleges and universities in 24 countries/territories in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
2023-02-16	2023-02-16	Let's Learn Kwak'wala: Indigenous Language & Cultural Session Date: 2023-02-16 Organization: North Island College Location: Puntledge 104, Comox Valley campus In celebration of International Mother Language Day, please join Elder-in-Residence Evelyn Voyageur along with invited community members, for a brief introduction to Kwak’wala, one of the Indigenous languages of communities served by the college. Along with learning a little about the history of the languages and cultures of the Courtenay/Comox area, participants will have the opportunity to learn a few words from Indigenous language speakers. To help with planning, RSVP is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Nic Interview Series Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: North Island College Location: Online How OGE can help In this podcast, Romana Pasca, OGE’s Manager International Projects, Partnerships and Global Education, explains what opportunities are available for students, faculty and staff to get engaged in international activities and how OGE can help.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Nic Interview Series Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: North Island College Location: Online Costa Rica In 2022, with grant support from the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program, Laura Johnston, NIC Faculty English and Indigenous Education, developed an opportunity for Virtual Exchange between First Nations students in Costa Rica and English 096. Laura visited Indigenous communities in Costa Rica with a local instructor Diana Segura Sojo to learn and share knowledge with Elders and Knowledge Keepers with the students.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Nic Interview Series Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: North Island College Location: Online Brazil Megan Wilson, NIC Faculty in DIGITAL Design and Development, tells us about her trip to Manaus in Brazil in October 2022, where she visited the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas. The aim of her trip was to develop collaborative projects between NIC and IFAM students, to discuss with faculty pedagogical approaches to teaching design, and to explore possible opportunities for institutional partnerships.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Nic Interview Series Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: North Island College Location: Online COIL Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is becoming increasingly important in supporting students in engaging students in international opportunities and in developing global competencies. In this discussion, Sara Child, Indigenous Education Facilitator, Ryan Blaak, Chair of the Department of Humanities and History instructor, and Margaret Hearnden, Global Learning Facilitator, chat about their ongoing professional development experience engaging in an online COIL Leadership Institute through Florida International University. The idea behind this Institute is to support institutions as they develop their short and long-term planning of COIL and Virtual Exchange experiences, and to provide opportunities to partner with other institutions. If you have an idea for a project, listen to this discussion and connect with Sara, Ryan or Margaret to find out how they can help.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Reading and Viewing list Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Memorial University Location: Online Welcome to International Development Week 2023's Essential Reading & Viewing List. We are crowd-sourcing essential reads and relevant films linked with our theme of #GoForTheGoals. Feel free to suggest a book or movie that is personally relevant to you and ties into one of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	SWCC Winter Oasis @ The IO Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Memorial University Location: CA 2002 Global Learning Centre (Internationalization Office) Check out the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre's (SWCC) Oasis for painting, colouring, popcorn, plants, and more! Green Mindfulness is a collaborative wellness event focusing on stress reduction, social skills, self-care and connecting with others.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	Go Abroad Lunch & Learn – Funding Your International Experience Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Memorial University Location: The Loft UC 3rd Floor Interested in going abroad but worried about the expense? Join Memorial’s Go Abroad team as we myth-bust our way through commonly held beliefs about the cost of studying abroad. Scholarships, bursaries, and unique opportunities will be explored to help you plan and budget. This session will be offered both online and in-person and is open to students from all programs, levels of study, and campuses. Free pizza will be provided for in-person attendees! Pre-registration is required
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	MI Faculty and Staff Lunch and Learn Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Memorial University Location: W-3005 Marine Institute MI Faculty and Staff Lunch and Learn: Outbound Mobility Opportunities and International Student Support
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	The Future of Leadership - Age and Governance in Africa Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Memorial University Location: Online Join Memorial's Internationalization Office (IO), in partnership with Mount Allison University's International Centre, and the Atlantic Council for International Co-operation (ACIC), for a discussion on the future of African politics amidst an aging pool of leaders. Listen to our student panelists as they discuss the political structures in their countries, as well as examine how Africa youth can contribute to better governance. Discussion and audience participation to follow.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Intercultural Training Session - Lunch & Learn Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Memorial University Location: CA 2002 Global Learning Centre (Internationalization Office) Registration Required Ever wondered how you can increase your intercultural competence? Intercultural competence is the capacity to generate perceptions and adapt behavior to cultural context. The Intercultural Development Inventory or IDI is a statistically reliable, cross-culturally valid measure of an individual’s and group’s intercultural competence based on the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity. In this lunch and learn session, we will discuss the group’s IDI results and gain a better understanding of intercultural worldviews. Participants can access individual results by request after the session. If you’re interested in participating in this session, please use the link here to register by January 31st. The capacity is limited. Participants will be sent a link to the Intercultural Development Inventory and should complete the assessment no later than Monday, February 6th at noon. Please note that participation is voluntary and individuals can withdraw at any time. If you have any requests or questions, please direct them to trajanderan@mun.ca
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	The Tree of Life Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Memorial University Location: UC-3rd Floor According to various statistics, everyday many people are forcibly displaced due to the impacts of the climate crisis. To evoke emotions, these displaced people are often known as climate refugees. It is important to note that although we use the term climate refugee, these displaced people are not recognized as refugees under international refugee law. WUSC LC committee members will be setting up a booth in the University Centre to raise awareness about the climate crisis and forcibly displaced people. Visitors will be encouraged to leave a message of hope and make a commitment towards taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Scavenger Hunt Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Memorial University Location: MI Lobby Marine Institute MI Sustainable Development Goals Scavenger Hunt
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Discussion Group Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Memorial University Location: Global Learning Centre Room 2000 Internationalization Office's Discussion Group: SDG's
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Digital Pedagogy as an Agent for Transformation in 21st Century Learning Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Memorial University Location: The rooms Theatre (Off-Campus, St. John's) This talk will explore some of the potential that digital approaches have for providing pedagogically relevant solutions to address some of the pressing dilemmas in education. It will introduce some of the project work in the UK and EU around current thinking being undertaken on how digital pedagogies can open new horizons for children and young people, how it can help to motivate learning, and how digital affinity is a more necessary skill for life with every passing year. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk at The Rooms for $10.00 this includes entry to all exhibits.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Student-Led Cricket Session Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Memorial University Location: MI Gym Marine Institute Ever wonder how to play cricket and would love to find out more? Join our students for a fun and interactive session! Open to faculty, staff and students.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Coffee and Culture: Reimagining the use of Creative Technology in Educational Spaces (Ticket Required) Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Memorial University Location: The Rooms Theatre (Off-Campus, St. John's) Please join us to hear from four experts in the sector of Educational Creative Technology talk about the future of the emerging digital landscapes for children and youth and consider what these immerging technologies mean for educational programming. Each speaker will share a story through images that speaks to the challenges and successes of the use of creative technologies and consider the impact on society from their perspectives as educators, entrepreneurs and growing technology start-ups. Our Panel
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	International Development Week 2023 Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Centennial College Location: 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8 Join us in celebrating “International Development Week (2023)”, an annual event organized by the International Development Postgraduate Program of The Business School at Centennial College. This year, as we mark International Development Week, we reflect on how far we have come, how connected we are, and how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can guide us to a resilient, inclusive and sustainable world. Our event is titled “Synergies and Stories: Fostering Partnerships toward Sustainable Development”. Women’s rights continued to be at the heart of our IDW event. In the morning of Tuesday, February 7th, join the conversation on gender equality and its intersections through a panel discussion that focuses on promoting equality using a feminist approach, localization, positive masculinity, and housing rights to address injustice, marginalization, and climate change. In the afternoon of Tuesday, February 7th., don’t miss the conversation with Stuart Savage, Director General for Global Affairs Canada, on why and how to “inform, inspire, and involve Canadians in Canada's international development efforts.” We will also create a platform for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to showcase their work, tell their stories, and communicate with students and professionals in the International Development sector. Join us to meet a dozen NGOs that will share information on their programs, best practices in development, and opportunities to engage Canadians in their international development work.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Cuso International town hall, Addressing Climate Change in Honduras Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Cuso International Location: Online Live translation in English, French and Spanish will be available. Une interprétation en direct en anglais, français et espagnol est disponible. Traducción en directo al inglés, francés y español. As a valued member of Cuso International, you are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Join a conversation with Cuso International’s Head of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean, Tania Shephard; Karen Pavon, Country Representative for Honduras, Candy Alvarado, Executive Director, MOCAPH and Vania Sauceda, National Volunteer Honduras.
2023-02-02	2023-02-02	OCIC’s Innovation Lab 2023 Part 1 - Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Realities From Across the Globe Virtual Panel Date: 2023-02-02 Organization: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Location: Online Knowing the importance of taking climate action now, and recognising the incredible work being done and needed globally to combat the negative impacts of climate change, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Realities From Across the Globe will include Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart, and distinguished speakers from four civil society organizations working to effect positive and sustainable change in local communities, globally. These include Ameena Ilahi, Executive Director of Rooftops Canada/Abri International; Demba Coundoul, Director of Programs of the Jane Goodall Institute of Senegal and others to be shared shortly.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Career Journeys in International Cooperation Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Location: Online Join OCIC at a virtual Career Panel for students and other individuals with interest in working in the international cooperation and humanitarian sectors in Canada. The panel will profile professionals who offer a variety of approaches to advance global efforts towards improved food security, climate action, health, education and gender equality, and who bring diverse personal experience, expertise and backgrounds to their role. It will explore: -Panelists’ personal career paths -Perspectives on the ways their education and experience is relevant to their current positions -Insights into the changing priorities and skills needed in their area of work and current opportunities in their sector -Suggestions for students and professionals looking for work in the sector
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Demystifying the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, and its linkage with Climate Change Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Location: Online In 2022, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls described climate change as “the most consequential threat multiplier for women and girls, with far-reaching impacts on new and existing forms of gendered inequities.” As women and girls face the brunt of climate disasters, there is a need to pivot their voices and their involvement in policy-making and advocacy processes on the climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. In this event Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill, and distinguished panelists Dr. Siham Rayale, Senior Policy Analyst, Foreign and Security Policy at Global Affairs Canada; Dr. Lauryn Oates, Executive Director of the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan; and Dr. Raskhshinda Perveen, Gender Expert, will help to demystify the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and Canada’s current role in exploring its linkage with climate change. They will also bring out regionally specific examples of the gendered impacts of extreme weather events in Afghanistan and South Asia, and its intersection with human rights, poverty and existing social norms.
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	OCIC Innovation Lab Part 2: Arts-Based Engagement Toward Climate Action Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Location: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina 192 Spadina Avenue Suite 101 Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 Learn transferable, arts-based engagement tools to document stories of climate change and engage your community.
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	Dealing with Natural Disasters: Lessons from Hurricane Fiona Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Upstreet Craft Brewing 41 Allen Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 2V6 Explore the lessons we can learn from the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Prince Edward Island, and discuss how best we can support ourselves.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Keynote with Reema Nanavaty Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Online Explore women's empowerment, and the strength of realizing the central and holistic role women can play in an economy with Reema Nanavaty.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Film Screenings, Discussions & Development Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Online Explore how international development needs to evolve with two film screenings, talks from panelists and some networking!
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	IDW Online Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: University of Ottawa Location: Online The theme for IDW 2023 is ‘Crisis within Development.’ This theme stems from a desire to explore the intersections and shortcomings that present themselves in the field of development. Development is too often viewed as categorical, as though a formulaic response can be used to ‘solve’ the deeply rooted issues in developing countries. However, the reality of development is far more complicated. International Development Week 2023 will look at how oppressive forces intersect in the context of international development. In refocusing our view of development to understand development as a series of the intersecting, and shortcomings of the efforts provided. Our goal is for participants to understand both how development issues arise and how solutions need to be targeted to the specific context in which they are to be applied.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	Global Goals Talks - Friday and I-Week Closing Reception Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: University of Alberta Location: University of Alberta's Telus International Centre, 11104 - 87 Ave, Room 134 Join us at Friday's Global Goals Talks, followed by the closing of I-Week 2023, the announcement of the SDG Art Competition winner, and a catered reception. Topics include: - Climate Change and Mental Resilience: How Climate Cafés Can Promote Internal Activism Among Youth - Communities and Art \| Art as a Social Practice - Oceans and human health: An overlooked syndemic - Truth & reconciliation and occupational therapy in Alberta: A qualitative study
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Responding to Afghanistan’s Women’s Rights Crisis: Supporting the Right to Education for Afghan Girls and Women Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan and Alberta Council for Global Cooperation Location: Online The 2023 IDW theme of Go for the Goals comes at a time when progress on Goal 5, gender equality, is under threat globally. Nowhere is this more dramatic or urgent than for the people of Afghanistan, where significant progress on gender equality and the rights of women and girls has been virtually erased in a matter of months, after the Taliban gained control of the country by force in August 2021. Human Rights Watch has called the situation in Afghanistan “the most serious women’s rights crisis in the world today’, as women and girls are barred from school, employment and movement outside their homes, and erased from public life. In the most recent wave of repression, the Taliban has enacted a total ban on university for women and closed primary and community schools to girls of all ages. Female students are now barred from all forms of education at every level. But there are actions the global community can undertake to ensure Afghan women and girls continue to learn and realize their full potential. This event will bring together Afghan women’s rights activists who have recently resettled to Alberta, to share their advocacy efforts. CW4WAfghan will share details of their innovative approach to creating education access for adolescent girls, and recommendations for how Canada and other donor countries can respond. Participants will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the experiences of women and girls inside Afghanistan, learn practical ways they can advocate for the human right to education for Afghan women and girls, and receive tools to support their advocacy.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Solidarity coffee tasting Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Centre de Solidarité Internationale du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Location: Café Cambio (414 racine est Chicoutimi, QC, Canada G7H1P3) In the past, the Centre de Solidarité Internationale du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CSI) had a coffee that was very popular with the population of the region: Le Solidaire. Having lost the Ecuadorian bean in our original recipe, we had to stop the production of our Café Solidaire. Since then, we have been dreaming of its great return, so we sat down with the Cambio coffee team to do the first tests in order to find a new taste. To celebrate AQOCI's International Development Week, CSI-SLSJ invites you to join us at Café Cambio for the final selection of our new blend. You have asked us several times for the return of the Café Solidaire, we have listened to you and want the last word to come from you. Come and select the future Café Solidaire with us! Where: Café Cambio near the tasting counter When: February 9th at 6pm For whom: All coffee lovers interested in learning more about CSI and fair trade coffee This project is made possible through the financial support of Global Affairs Canada as part of International Development Week. This event is facilitated in Quebec by the Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI)."
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Challenging Caste-Scapes of Violence in India and among Diaspora: Annihilation, Decoloniality, & Healing Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: University of Victoria, Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives Location: Online Caste remains a problem in the contemporary era, both in India and among the South Asian diaspora in North America and Europe. This panel provides anti-caste Dalit perspectives about the persistence of caste and Brahminical patriarchal violence, its impacts from historical and activist points of view, and ways to challenge caste oppression and its structures. Panelists: Chinnaiah Jangam Chinnaiah Jangam is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, Ottawa. He writes on the social and intellectual history of Dalits and anti-caste movements in modern South Asia. His book Dalits and the Making of Modern India presents the critical role of Dalits in the imagination and making of modern India. Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar is a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Law at UVic. He graduated in Law from National Law University (Lucknow, India), and has obtained his LLM from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai, India). Arvind has worked to strengthen access to justice at the grassroots in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and north-eastern states of India. His PhD research highlights the need for and importance of recognition of Adivasis right to self-government in the context of the Naxal Movement. Thenmozhi Soundararajan Thenmozhi Soundararajan is a Dalit American artist, community organizer, technologist, and theorist. Currently, Thenmozhi is the Executive Director of Equality Labs, the largest Dalit civil rights organization working to empower caste-oppressed people in the US and globally. Thenmozi’s book The Trauma of Caste, A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing and Abolition is available from Penguin Random House Canada or US. Moderator Rita Dhamoon, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UVic
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Navigating Uncertainty in Human Development Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Aga Khan Foundation Follow Location: 199 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 1K6 As part of Canada’s International Development Week, AKFC and Cooperation Canada are hosting an event centered on moving forward in uncertainty. The 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report will serve as the basis for an important discussion amongst policy makers and senior leaders in international development, on uncertainty and the responsibilities we all have in advancing human development.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	International Development Week 2023 Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Online Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) International Development Week 2023
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	A global conversation on African heritage Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Halifax Central Library Join us for this conversation on African Heritage – its history, present, and the role it plays in local and global development. African Nova Scotian leaders will help the audience explore the work being done around the world through international cooperation, the change needed, and the way forward. The evening will feature film screening, a panel discussion on food security, climate, global health, human trafficking – all through the lens of African Heritage, discussions on the sustainable development goals, and networking opportunities for attendees to connect with experts, scholars, policymakers and interested members of the public.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	The SDG Way: incorporate the SDGs in your career Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Online Do you think the sustainable development goals can only be included in careers related to international cooperation and development? Let this panel led by youth help you explore how your career can benefit from thinking ‘The SDG Way.’ Learn how to incorporate the SDGs in your chosen career, and learn why it is now important more than ever for us to think as a global community.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Farmers Market: local farmers to global food security Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Halifax Brewery Farmers Market and the Saint John’s Farmers Market Join us at the Halifax Brewery Farmers Market and the Saint John’s Farmers Market to learn more about global food insecurity, and about the importance of SDG Goal 2 Zero Hunger in the lives of local and global communities. Join our food security quiz on the market’s social media channels for a chance to win a $50 voucher to the market.
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	Celebrating Culture and Connections Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) Location: Halifax Central Library In partnership with the Youth Art Connection, ACIC will be hosting an afternoon celebrating art and its expressions in cultures around the world, and the role it plays in connecting us. Join us at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library to listen to music, spoken word and poetry, watch short films, explore painting, design and visual art, and connect with each other through some international cooperation- and sustainable development goals-themed networking.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Screening of the documentary Made in Bangladesh Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Aide internationale pour l’enfance (AIPE) Location: Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne – Local S-180 10555 Ave de Bois-de-Boulogne, Montréal, Québec H4N 1L4 Screening of the documentary Made in Bangladesh at the Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne on Thursday February 9 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Summary: Shimu works in a textile factory in Bangladesh. After another fire and the death of one of her friends, she decides with her colleagues to set up a union. An event organized by Save the Children International (CCI) for International Development Week.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	YCI Presents: Climate Action Summit Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Youth Challenge International Location: Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina 192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 Learn about climate action initiatives in the GTHA, explore opportunities to get involved and network with community climate leaders!
2023-02-22	2023-02-22	Pathways to Sustainable Communities Date: 2023-02-22 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9 Join Manitoba author and activist Clayton Thomas-Müller as he explores the question: what will it take for us to heal from colonization as a country? Colonialism in Canada is at the heart of many of our most pressing issues, such as food insecurity, climate change and inequality. To solve these issues, we will have to heal the damage of colonization argues Thomas-Müller, whose 2021 memoir Life in the City of Dirty Water was a finalist in CBC’s Canada Reads 2022. In a multi-media keynote address, he will show how Indigenous communities have been harmed in the colonial pursuit of resource extraction and how a better future is not just possible, but necessary.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	Forward Together: Equitable Public Engagement with the Black Community Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) Location: RCCG Mount Zion Parish Regina 1171 Broder Street Regina, SK S4N 3R1 A fun, informative event for Black History Month about equitable engagement with the Black Community
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Film Screening & Panel Discussion Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) Location: RPL Film Theatre 2311 12 Avenue Regina, SK S4P 0N3 Join us on Thursday, February 9, at 7 PM as we celebrate International Development Week! SCIC will be screening the documentary The Great Green Wall, to be followed by a panel discussion on the climate crisis at the RPL Film Theatre.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	SDG Expo & Multiplier Training Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) Location: University of Regina RIC Building and Luther College 3805 wįbazuką Road 3829 Lee Gren Avenue Regina, SK S4S 7J7 Join us on Friday, February 10 to become a trained SDG Multiplier!
2023-02-15	2023-02-15	SDG Caucus Speaker Series: February 15th Date: 2023-02-15 Organization: Canadian Environmental Network Location: Online RCEN's Sustainable Development Goals Caucus presents our 2023 Speaker Series, with guest speakers from across Canada
2023-02-23	2023-02-23	Sustainable Development Challenge Finale Date: 2023-02-23 Organization: Global Citizen Events & GECCO Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1 Finalists will present their Sustainability Pitch to a live audience for a chance to receive funding to make their projects a reality!
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	IDW - Climate Action Webinar Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Alinea International Location: Online To mark International Development Week, Alinea’s thought leaders on climate action will come together to amplify the voices you need to hear on biodiversity and climate change, and hear from you. Featuring an address from Dr. David Suzuki.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Cooperation Canada Awards Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Cooperation Canada Location: Online Each year, Cooperation Canada recognizes outstanding individuals and projects in the sector with the organizational and individual Innovation and Impact Awards in honour of Lewis Perinbam (in partnership with WUSC and the trustees of the Lewis Perinbam Award). This year’s ceremony won’t be an exception: it’s a can’t miss event! Join us in your fanciest attire – yes, even virtually! – and celebrate with the amazing awardees and their peers.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	Global Goals Talks Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: University of Alberta Location: University of Calgary, CAB Social Stairs I-Week Global Goals Talks (GGTs) are an opportunity for U of A students to share their work with the community and discuss how their efforts help to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	MEIS Panel: Resistance, Social Movements, and Democracy Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Telus 150 - U of A North Campus Iran’s most recent democratic movement of “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi” (Women, Life, Freedom), sparked by the death in detention of Zhina (Mahsa) Amini in September 2022, is one of the latest in a series of popular pro-democracy uprisings across the Middle East going back for decades. Together, these acts of mass resistance challenge the notion that Muslims and the Middle East are inherently or exceptionally anti-democratic, or that they have some natural predisposition to autocracy rooted in Islamic traditions. In this session, we will hear from a leading scholar of global social movements, Professor Asef Bayat, about the myth of exceptionalism in the Middle East, and about the connections between the social movements in the region from past to present and into the future. Following his talk, we will enjoy a conversation with three University of Alberta experts, Professors Yasmeen Abu-Laban , Michael Frishkopf, and Mojtaba Mahdavi, reacting to Professor Bayat’s thoughts and sharing insights from their contributions to the upcoming book, The Myth of Middle East Exceptionalism: Unfinished Social Movements edited by Mojtaba Mahdavi and published by Syracuse University Press.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Global Health Fair Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: University of Alberta Location: University of Alberta's Telus International Centre, 11104 - 87 Ave, Room 134 The annual Global Health Fair focuses on global health education and research relating to biomedical science, individuals and communities. The Global Health Fair provides an opportunity for researchers, clinicians and educators to share their medical knowledge and scholarship on various topics related to global health, as well as provide an opportunity for networking and bridge-building across disciplines. As with previous Fairs, the 7th Annual Global Health Fair will be held in conjunction and in collaboration with the Biomedical Global Health Research Network (BGHRN) and University of Alberta International (UAI) International Week events Feb. 6 - 10, 2023. Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD, FCAHS who will speak on Allyship in Global Health. Global health is a field that was born out of colonialism. Even today, it is neither diverse nor truly global. Every aspect of global health is dominated by individuals and institutions in high-income countries. So, if global health has to be reimagined, people that typically hold power and privilege must master the art of allyship, where they see their primary role as allies or accomplices rather than leaders. Dr. Pai recommends that participants read in advance the article Disrupting Global Health: From Allyship to Collective Liberation which offers additional context for this presentation.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	SDG Movie Night: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton AB T6G 1E9 Join us for this classic anime from the creator of gems such as Princess Mononoke and Howl’s Moving Castle. Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli tells the tale of Nausicaä, the young teenage princess of the Valley of the Wind. She becomes embroiled in a struggle with Tolmekia, a kingdom that tries to use an ancient weapon to eradicate a jungle full of giant mutant insects. After the movie, we will dive deeper into the sustainability themes it raises with U of A scholars, who will offer expert insight into what Nausicaa has to teach us about life on land, sustainable cities and communities, and more.
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	Global Citizen Awards Celebration Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) Location: Local Market 1377 Hamilton Street Regina, SK S4R 2B6 SCIC's Global Citizen Awards are presented annually during International Development Week. The Global Citizen Awards bring people together from across Saskatchewan to learn from one another, to be inspired, and to celebrate the amazing achievements of people working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. International Development Week (IDW) is an annual initiative established in 1991. It is held during the first full week of February, in 2023 from February 5 to 11. IDW engages Canadians on global issues and offers an opportunity to pause and acknowledge Canadian contributions to global social, ecological and economic justice.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Addresing Climate Change in Honduras Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Cuso International Location: Online As a valued member of Cuso International, you are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Join a conversation with Cuso International’s Head of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean, Tania Shephard; Karen Pavon, Country Representative for Honduras, Candy Alvarado, Executive Director, MOCAPH and Vania Sauceda, National Volunteer Honduras.
2023-02-10	2023-02-10	Documentary Screening, Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times Date: 2023-02-10 Organization: Cuso International and friends, Beautiful World Canada, WUSC, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Crossroads International Location: Centre for Social Innovation 192 Spadina Ave. Suite 101 192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 Join Cuso International and friends, Beautiful World Canada, WUSC, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Crossroads International for a documentary screening. Global Affairs Canada's International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of international development and shines a spotlight on our important contributions around the world.The documentary is Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times, it tells the story of the world as it is, as it was, and as it could be. The film focuses on the solutions and action we need to tackle poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change. Featuring the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Malala Yousafzai, Don Cheadle, Michelle Yeoh, Forest Whitaker, Thandie Newton, Sugata Mitra and an exclusive performance from Grammy nominated singer Burna Boy, and a new version of a previous UN performance by multi-Grammy award winning artist, Beyoncé. Have you been thinking about how you want to change the world, or are you reflecting on becoming an international volunteer? Be in the company of like-minded people, and start the conversation of solutions and solidarity.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	Take part in climate and social action: 5 to 7 engaged Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Table de concertation jeunesse en solidarité internationale (TCJSI) de l’AQOCI, le Centre d’études et de coopération internationale (CECI) et Carrefour d’éducation à la solidarité internationale – Québec (CÉSIQ) Location: Pavillon de l’Esplanade Tranquille, salle Le Réfectoire (au coin des rues Clark et Sainte-Catherine), Quartier des spectacles de Montréal. You are invited to a fun and committed happy hour to celebrate the involvement of young people in climate and social action on February 7th. For the occasion, we will be launching the brand new podcast on climate action, Take part, and the comic strip Made at Rana Plaza! Are you concerned about climate change and inequality and do you have ideas for action? Want to meet people involved? Come and share your thoughts with us during this happy hour open to all.
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	Fresh Food, Distressed Planet: Women’s Leadership, Food Security, Climate Justice & Peace Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) Location: Online In this webinar, panelists will explore women's lived realities and leadership in the intersecting areas of food security, gender equality, the climate crisis and peace in different regions of the world. How have the climate crisis and food insecurity (the former significantly exacerbating the latter) affected gender equality and peace? What progress has been made to address this, and who is leading the change? What forms of solidarity or support can Canada provide? Join us for this 90 minute event to learn more and join the discussion. Only have 30 minutes? An hour? Join for what you can!
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Inside & Out: Guarding Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Tanzania Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) Location: Online Join BCCIC for a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10am to hear from two Tanzanian activists working to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights and priorities. Through this 60 to 90 minute discussion, you will learn about the challenges faced by tribal communities in Northern Tanzania, from education, gender injustice, food insecurity and the climate crisis, and how two activists (our speakers!) work to address these issues using divergent, yet complementary approaches. We have so much to learn from this collaborative partnership as international development actors and global citizens working towards a better world. Only have 30 minutes? An hour? Join for what you can!
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	It's Time to Tackle Learning Poverty Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: CODE Location: Online Literacy is a gateway that can open the door to a world of opportunities or just as quickly shut it tight. Every day, the doors slams shut for many millions of children in low and middle-income countries around the world. According to the World Bank, a startling 70% of children in low- and middle-income are unable to read proficiently by age 10. In celebration of Canada’s International Development Week, join our host Nathalie O’Neil for a virtual fireside chat with leading education experts on the issue of Learning Poverty and how we can collectively rise to the challenge of ending it.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Food Security: A Must for Economic Recovery Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Toronto Centre Location: Online The panel will discuss how to make food and water security part of global economic recovery. They will also explore the roles of the financial, health, and food sectors in driving long-term change and sustainability. Speakers: Elissa Golberg - Ambassador of Canada to Italy, Albania, Malta and San Marino and Permanent Representative of Canada to IFAD, FAO, WFP Dr. David Nabarro - Special Envoy on COVID-19, World Health Organization (WHO) Simultaneous translation will be available in French and Spanish.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Empowering Women Globally: Equity beyond Equality Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Good Neighbors Canada Location: Online Women, girls and gender-diverse folk across the world remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and around the world. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively working on multiple programs to provide education supporting gender equity, not only for women, but for whole societies, to move towards the acceptance and empowerment of all genders worldwide. As we approach International Development Week here in Canada, we invite you to reflect with us on the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality, which the UN describes as being unachievable for another 286 years at current rates of progress. Join our virtual seminar on Thursday, February 9th, to hear from the Good Neighbors Canada team, plus three special guest speakers in the humanitarian sector, whose work is actively contributing towards the fight for true gender equity.
2023-01-24	2023-01-24	FIT Learning Session: Testing Marketing Strategies for Women Farmers Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: FIT – Fund for Innovation and Transformation Location: Online Join the Innovation and Transformation Fund (FIT) with PMO iDE Canada and their local partner, iDE Nepal for a presentation titled “Testing Marketing Strategies for Women Farmers” on their innovative funded solution by FIT to empower rural women in Nepal. In response to a preference for Integrated Pest Management (IRM) agriculture that has health benefits, iDE piloted marketing strategies for IRM-produced vegetables with women farmers to market their produced through women-led marketing communities. In this session, you will learn about women's empowerment in agriculture, iDE's methodology for testing business approaches, and key lessons learned. You will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers at the end of the session.
2023-02-01	2023-02-01	WUSC International Forum 2023 – Forum international de l’EUMC 2023 Date: 2023-02-01 Organization: WUSC Location: Online GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces!
2023-02-02	2023-02-02	WUSC International Forum 2023 – Forum international de l’EUMC 2023 Date: 2023-02-02 Organization: WUSC Location: Online GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces!
2023-01-27	2023-01-27	Towards Decolonial, Anti-Racist and Feminist Public Engagement: From Research to Practise Date: 2023-01-27 Organization: ICN-Network Location: Online The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) and Inter-Council Network of Provincial and Regional Councils for International Cooperation (ICN) are pleased to offer a unique one-day in-person training to organizations, networks and institutions working in the international cooperation sector in Ontario.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Podcast: The Right to a Nationality and a Name Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Rayjon Share Care Location: Online To many Canadians, the Dominican Republic is known for its sandy beaches, but there is a story that runs deeper than the clear water along the coast. In the Dominican Republic, a 2013 legal change stripped hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent of their Dominican nationality, leaving them stateless. Rayjon speaks with Activist Rosa Iris Diendomi Álverez and Partner organization ASCALA members Sister Maria Eugenia Vazquez and Lawyer Michael Abreu about the reality for those who remain stateless ten years later. As we head into International Development Week, we want to celebrate collaboration toward meeting the SDGs – and that includes addressing statelessness, a key cause of injustice and poverty for thousands and thousands of people around the world.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Peace Talk: Pakistan Floods Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: University Fraser Valley Location: Online In collaboration with UFV Global Development Studies, UFV's Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) invites you to join a panel discussion on the Pakistan floods. To mark Canada's International Development week, we'll discuss climate change, food security, and gender justice.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Empowering Women Globally: Equity beyond equality Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Good Neighbors Canada Location: Online Women, girls and gender-diverse folk across the world remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and around the world. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively working on multiple programs to provide education supporting gender equity, not only for women, but for whole societies, to move towards the acceptance and empowerment of all genders worldwide. As we approach International Development Week here in Canada, we invite you to reflect with us on the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality, which the UN describes as being unachievable for another 286 years at current rates of progress*.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	2023 Reading List for Global Students Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: Online Our 2023 Reading List for Global Students features books for students from Kindergarten-Grade 12. We encourage all students to become global students by exploring the world through reading! If you’re an educator, we hope that you share these books with your classroom to encourage students to become global citizens for life.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	IDW Resources Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: Online IDW may only be one week of the year each February, but at MCIC we believe that acknowledging the role of Canadians in international cooperation and the importance of the SDGs should be a conversation all year long. We have compiled several great resources to educate and inspire Canadians of all ages on global issues and sustainability, perfect for IDW and thereafter.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Annual Book List Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: Online This year we are proud to present our first IDW Multimedia List. This list has been specially curated by MCIC staff to feature inspiring resources that connect us with themes of sustainability, gender equality, and global issues. We hope they will enlighten and inspire you to help fight for a just world.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Multimedia List Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: Online This year we are proud to present our first IDW Multimedia List. This list has been specially curated by MCIC staff to feature inspiring resources that connect us with themes of sustainability, gender equality, and global issues. We hope they will enlighten and inspire you to help fight for a just world.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Documentary List Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: Online Our documentary list features six films that highlight themes of international issues and global sustainability. After watching, join the conversation online! Use the hashtag #IDW2023 and share what documentary you watched or some of your other favourites that are not on this year's list. We'd love to see what you're watching!
2023-02-07	2023-02-07	IDW Kickoff Date: 2023-02-07 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: The Rotunda Manitoba Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S4 Connect with the Manitoba International Cooperation community and celebrate the launch of International Development Week!
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Winnipeg ICE vs. Calgary Hitmen - Go for the Goals Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) Location: 109 Sidney Smith St, Winnipeg, MB We'll be at the Winnipeg ICE home game on February 8, 2023 to celebrate International Development Week 2023. The top team in the WHL knows how to #GoForTheGoals, and we'll be showing the fans at the Wayne Fleming Arena at the University of Manitoba how to go for the Sustainable Development Goals.
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Top 30 Under 30 Celebration Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) Location: Central Library 800 3 Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 2E7 The Top 30 Under 30 award is presented annually by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) to recognize 30 outstanding youth!
2023-02-09	2023-02-09	Top 30 Under 30 Celebration Date: 2023-02-09 Organization: Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) Location: Central Library 800 3 Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 2E7 Aravani Art Project is a trans-women and cis-women led art collective and this year’s Top 30 Under 30 campaign artist. Aravani’s founder, Poornima Sukumar, will present the Top 30 event keynote address. She will also present at the University of Alberta’s Global Goals Talks.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	International Development Week Reading List Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) Location: Online ACGC partnered with the Edmonton Public Library and the Calgary Public Library again in 2023 to highlight diverse voices for International Development Week. Each book list was curated by ACGC staff, with a focus on international sustainable development and aid. Topics include, but are not limited to, gender equality, climate action, refugee experiences, and racism.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	The Right to Education: Equality for Women and Girls in Afghanistan Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Telus 150 – U of A North Campus (this event will also be live-streamed) Friba Rezayee was the first Afghan woman to represent Afghanistan at the Olympics and the first woman in her family to obtain a university degree. She will speak about the work of her organization, Women Leaders of Tomorrow, in both Canada and Afghanistan. She will also speak about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality. She will discuss how education supports pursuing this goal and why it is essential. This is the unfinished business of our generation and time.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	International Week for a better world Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Diverse locations Engage with international and local perspectives on global issues. Join us February 6-10, 2023, as International Week events and activities help us to engage and connect with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs call on governments and societies worldwide to address the world's most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment. Learn more about the history of I-Week.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	International Week for a better world Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: University of Alberta Location: University of Alberta Check out the I-Week Booth in Tory/Business Atrium every weekday until Feb. 10 for fun, activities, prizes, and all the details about what’s going on with International Week.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	SDG Discussion Panel Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Telus 150 – U of A North Campus Climate change policy in a time of crisis, war, and rapidly evolving technology.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	SDG Art Competition - Display and Public Voting Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: University of Alberta Location: Salle Alfred Desrochers, 200, rue Terrill, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada At the University of Calgary, #IDW2023 will take place from Feb. 5 to 11. The week aims to inform, inspire and involve Canadians in Canada’s international-development efforts. The unifying theme of Go for the Goals represents a call to action for Canadians to support the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	What’s happening on UCalgary campus during 2023 International Development Week Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: University of Calgary Location: Diverse locations At the University of Calgary, #IDW2023 will take place from Feb. 5 to 11. The week aims to inform, inspire and involve Canadians in Canada’s international-development efforts. The unifying theme of Go for the Goals represents a call to action for Canadians to support the achievement of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	World’s Challenge Challenge Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: University of Calgary Location: Collision Space, Hunter Student Commons This competition asks students to think big and come up with an idea to make our world a better place. Students form interdisciplinary teams of two to four members will develop and pitch a solution with a global impact that addresses one or more of the SDGs.
2023-02-08	2023-02-08	Storytelling the SDGs Date: 2023-02-08 Organization: University of Calgary Location: 7th Floor, MacKimmie Tower This event, hosted by the Sustainable Development Goals Alliance (SDGA), will focus on gender, sexuality and allyship in sustainable development. This annual event seeks to create a space for dialogue regarding the experiences that youth, students, staff, faculty and community members have had when engaging in development work. These lived experiences will be portrayed through art and storytelling, creating a safe and open space to explore discussions and share stories in connection to the SDGs.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Careers in Sustainability and International Development networking event Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: University of Calgary Location: University of Calgary Calling all professionals with career experience in sustainability and/or international development! Interact with students from UCalgary through virtual breakout rooms. Expect an evening of meaningful conversations as students are guided on ways they can achieve career goals that align with international development and the SDGs.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	IDW 2023 edition Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: L’Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI) Location: Salle Alfred Desrochers, 200, rue Terrill, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada With the support of Global Affairs Canada, International Development Week takes place every year during the first week of February, to highlight the contribution of Canadian international solidarity organizations and their partners in countries in the South. For AQOCI and its members, this is an opportunity to address an international issue that concerns both societies in the North and the South. In 2023, AQOCI member organizations have chosen economic justice as their theme.
2023-02-05	2023-02-05	Made at Rana Plaza Date: 2023-02-05 Organization: L’Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI) Location: Online International Development Week (IDW) makes it possible each year to highlight a global issue that challenges international solidarity in Quebec. This year, AQOCI member organizations have chosen economic justice as their theme.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	The role of higher education in achieving the SDGs Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Université de Montréal Location: Atrium du Campus MIL, 1375 avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Université de Montréal The Université de Montréal contributes through its actions to meeting the social, economic and environmental challenges of our modern world. On the occasion of International Development Week 2023, the International Affairs Department invites you, on February 6, to reflect collectively on ways to collaborate towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through the prism of international cooperation.
2023-02-06	2023-02-06	Screening of the film Freda followed by a discussion Date: 2023-02-06 Organization: Carrefour de solidarité internationale de Sherbrooke Location: Salle Alfred Desrochers, 200, rue Terrill, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada Freda lives with her family in a poor neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. They survive thanks to their small street shop. Faced with the precariousness and the rise of violence in Haiti, everyone is wondering whether to leave or stay. Freda wants to believe in the future of her country.
2023-02-11	2023-02-11	Socodevi Brunch Date: 2023-02-11 Organization: Socodevi Location: Quebéc City SOCODEVI invites you to its traditional lunch-conference to kick off International Development Week, under the theme “Cooperatives for food security here and elsewhere”. The activity will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Hôtel Le Bonne Entente in Quebec City, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through the content of the conferences, SOCODEVI will discuss its support for consolidating cooperatives that evolve in food systems and contribute to making them more resilient. Discussions will take place with experts from various backgrounds, from the academic world, member institutions of SOCODEVI and even SOCODEVI! Do not miss! Tickets are on sale here.
2023-02-01	2023-02-01	Art Contest Date: 2023-02-01 Organization: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) Location: Saskatchewan International Development Week Art Contest, get creative amd inspire others using art. Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) is launching our International Development Week Art Contest is open to all K-12 classrooms in Saskatchewan. Submissions due February 1, 2023at 5 p.m. EST. Enter to win a $1000 resource package. For full details email: education@saskcic.org

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