USask Sustainable Development Goals Week
Celebrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals
From March 4 - 8, 2024, the University of Saskatchewan will be celebrating the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indigenous Achievement Week and Open Education with a series of panels, workshops, professional development sessions, and other opportunities.
Check the schedule for SDG Week below and find out where you fit in!
SDG Week Schedule at a Glance
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Date |
Time/Location |
Event |
Event Type |
Link to Info |
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Tuesday, March 5
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10:00am-11:15am |
The Critical Importance of Measuring SDG Progress on Campuses |
Online Panel |
Hosted by SDSN |
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12:00pm-1:00pm |
Embedding Sustainability into Teaching Practices |
Online Panel |
Hosted by SDSN https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rV94pZ1oSFeKOHspI32ZLA#/registration |
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Wednesday, March 6
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11:00am-12:00pm STM - St. Basil Atrium |
Sustainability Faculty Fellows Book Launch |
Book Launch |
Registration Required https://gmc-tomcat.usask.ca/eventsRegistration/calendar/register?event_id=18529
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5:00pm-6:30pm AGRI 2C61 |
Future Power Supply Essentials with SaskPower |
Student Workshop |
Registration Required |
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Thursday, March 7 |
8:30am-12:00pm Murray Library 145 |
SDG Multiplier Training |
Workshop |
Registration Required https://gmc-tomcat.usask.ca/eventsRegistration/public/viewCurrentMonth?showDefaultDate=03/07/2024 |
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4:30pm-6:30pm Louis' Loft |
EcoMixer (EcoHack Awards) |
Networking Event |
RSVP to dana.kwan@usask.ca | |
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Friday, March 8
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11:30am-12:45pm Murray Library G26 |
International Women's Day: The Impacts of Climate Change on Indigenous and Racialized Women: A Racialized, Antiracist Woman's Decolonial Transformative Learning Reflections on Climate Change Adaptation. | Presentation | |
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4:30pm-6:30pm ESB 18 |
Global Café Speaker Series - Jonathan Pedneault, Co-Chair, Federal Green Party |
Guest Lecture |
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| 8:00pm-11:00pm
Louis' |
Silent Disco |
Social Event |
Registration Required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-sdg-week-tickets-795382589737 |
General Events
Wednesday, March 6
11:00am-12:00pm
STM - St. Basil Atrium
To support faculty in designing, instructing, and assessing in ways that build student competencies for sustainability, six Sustainability Faculty Fellows were appointed for a two-year term. Throughout this time, the fellows embedded teaching practices in their own courses such that students would be able to reflect, share, and act on key competencies for sustainability.
Over the last year, the Sustainability Faculty Fellows have collaborated to work on a book that acts as a resource guide that offers the lessons learned from embedding sustainability across their courses and programs. To celebrate the development of this book and showcase the great work of the fellows over their two-year term, there will be a book launch event during SDG week.
Presented by the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching & Learning
The Impacts of Climate Change on Indigenous and Racialized Women: A Racialized, Antiracist Woman's Decolonial Transformative Learning Reflections on Climate Change Adaptation.
Friday, March 8
11:30pm-12:45pm
Murray G26
Join us for a compelling presentation on International Women's Day as we delve into the intricate relationship between climate change and its disproportionate impact on Indigenous and racialized women with guest speaker, Dr. Jebunessa Chapola.
Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola is a Saskatoon, Canada- based decolonial social justice activist, transnational cultural activist and performer, community radio host, community builder, interdisciplinary community-engaged scholar. She is trained as an anti-racist, decolonial feminist educator. She uses academics, community activism, and cross-cultural community activities to build bridges among newcomers, refugees, settlers and Indigenous communities.
Her love for community and Indigenous people grows from her own experiences. Her Ph.D. research interests include newcomer and Indigenous women’s empowerment, community building, decolonization, anti-racism, environmental justice and responsibilities for Indigenous reconciliation. She has been trying to bring her cultural activism around the community for women of colour artists into academia.
Join her as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous and racialized women on International Women's Day and commit to amplifying their voices, honoring their contributions, and advocating for climate justice for all.
Friday, March 8
4:30pm-6:30pm
ESB 18
The Global Café Speaker Series is back and you don't want to miss this guest lecture. The co-chair of the federal Green Party, Jonathan Pedneault, is coming in to speak on the nexus of politics, the environment, and youth activism.
Presented by the College of Arts and Science
Workshops
Wednesday, March 6
5:00pm-6:30pm
AGRI 2C61
Join the University of Saskatchewan's Office of Sustainability and SaskPower for an interactive workshop on Future Power Supply Essentials.
In this session, participants will be introduced to a series of scenarios that define possible pathways to net zero by our team of dedicated experts. We’ll also include information on the most asked questions and misconceptions regarding cost, environmental performance and stability.
But it's not just about learning – we want to hear from you! Engage in lively discussions and debates as this workshop is intended for those who are keen to grow their knowledge of supply planning.
Join us on March 6th at 5 PM and be part of the conversation that shapes our energy future. Together, we can make a difference!
Presented by the Office of Sustainability and SaskPower
Thursday, March 7
8:30pm-12:00pm
Murray Library 145 (CLL) Collaborative Learning Lab
Register to become a trained Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Multiplier. The Multiplier training enables you to be an SDG facilitator, meaning you can advocate and educate others on the SDGs with confidence. This event is open to all USask students, faculty, and staff.
Become an SDGs Multiplier
- Reflect on which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), targets, and indicators are most important to you, personally and professionally.
- Share how the SDGs will impact your community’s wellbeing, environmental & climate action, and sustainability.
- Act: How will you put your understanding of sustainability and the SDGs into practice? What local or regional initiatives can you support as a career-ready global citizen?
Presented by the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching & Learning and the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC)
Social Events
Thursday, March 7
4:30pm-6:30pm
Louis' Loft
To acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the 2024 EcoHack participants, the Office of Sustainability is hosting an EcoMixer. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations that can contribute to the growth and success of our community.
Please RSVP to dana.kwan@usask.ca by February 22nd
Presented by the Office of Sustainability
Friday, March 8
8:00pm-11:00pm
Louis'
The Office of Sustainability is hosting another Silent Disco in celebration of SDG week. Join us for an electrifying Silent Disco as part of the SDG week celebrations, where the beats are loud, and the impact is even louder!
Let's harmonize our moves with the rhythm of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Presented by the Office of Sustainability