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EVENT: Power of the Arts National Forum

Jay Gatsby — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:39:41 +0000

Between November 7 and 9, 2014 at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are organizing the Power of the Arts National Forum. This year’s theme will be “Acting Now for Social Change.”

The Forum convenes researchers, business leaders, legal experts, policymakers, urban planners, architects, youth, health practitioners, artists, and representatives of other key sectors of Canadian society. The main objectives of the Forum are to reinforce a Pan-Canadian and multi-sector network of researchers, practitioners and organizations using the arts as tools for social change and to enhance an action plan reinforcing national, regional and local initiatives using the arts to improve the quality of life in underserved communities.

Please click for the full brochure and registration!

2015 International Forum for Young Leaders – Call for applications – “Human Rights and Leadership”

Jay Gatsby — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:25:35 +0000

The International Forum for Young Leaders brings together individuals under 30 years of age who have demonstrated their passion for implementing innovative, entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, and offering them an opportunity to interact and benefit from each other’s experiences.

Eligibility:

Be under 30 years of age as of July 31, 2015;
Hold a university degree in any field*;
Possess high oral proficiency in English; and
Have shown leadership, innovation, creativity, and/or entrepreneurship in your area of focus

Please click for the full article and application forms!

Deep Green Experts Forum

Jay Gatsby — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:13:27 +0000

At the Deep Green Experts Forum at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, a panel of experts shared sustainability options for the future development of the Oblate properties along the Rideau River with a community audience on March 22. Hosted by the Community Environment Hub (CES) of CFICE, the panel included:

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City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission (NCC) members, and
professional consultants.

Sustainable development options ranged from public transit, shoreline protection, water management to pathway and trail design and district energy. View the following by Michael Liat (CES) and videos for more.

Ottawa Centre Eco District Videos
�Ӱ�ԭ�� University students in the Multimedia and Design program created videos for to introduce the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict initiative, as well as highlighting green buildings and green roofs in the EcoDistrict.
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Sustainable Living Ottawa East Videos
Explore the potential development of the Oblate Lands in Old Ottawa East.
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Explore the potential of District Energy Systems for the Oblate lands in Old Ottawa East

Report: Deep Green Experts Forum

Jay Gatsby — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:30:15 +0000

On March 22, 2014, Michael Lait from the Community Environmental Sustainability Hub (CES) attended Sustainable Living Ottawa East’s Deep Green Experts Forum that took place at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University in the River Building. Click here to on the event.

Prior to this event, Sustainable Living Ottawa East created a preliminary report outlining the options and approaches for “deep green” development of the Oblate Lands in Old Ottawa East. For more information, please .