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Our research considers the nexus of the local and global—how local concerns have global effects and how global issues manifest at the local level.

Victoria, BC, Canada
Joined June 2011
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On 16th October, CFGS hosted 'Canadians Going Global - Career Night' which featured panelists discussing themes surrounding international development. Thank you to the presenters @thecic @bateseamer and for the wonderful turnout
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It's that time of year again! ☀️📚 Register for BIG's 2024 Summer Institutes while seats are available! We're now offering eight intensive summer institutes and THREE micro-credit streams exploring #borders in the 21st century. More info in the 🧵 below! ⬇️
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🌱 Today marked the conclusion of @CifalV's executive course 'Mind to Matter – Translating Sustainability in Action,' in @uvic. Participants gained insights into integrating UN SDGs into research, teaching, and operations. #Sustainability #SDGs #Course #Education #FutureLeaders
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June 13 @UVic! 11:00-12:30 pm, DTB A104 PhD student Anna Wohlgemuth presents the nuances of gaps in visual narratives in her presentation ‘room-to-move', focusing on visual storytelling & political aesthetics in popular, cross-media art. @CFGS_UVic #SCVN #VisualNarratives #UVic
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Learn from leading academics and policy experts and advance your knowledge of #borders in one of eight thematic areas. Register now while seats remain! More info ⬇️
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The #LandAwards celebrate leadership in sustainable & equitable land use in BC. Thanks to our Fresh Water judges! Oliver Brandeis @CFGS_UVic Deana Machin @polisproject Anna Warwick Sears @OkWaterWise Gordon Sterritt @UFFCA_ca Kristen Walters @Raincoast
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Congrats to the May 2024 cohort of "Community Engaged Scholarship"!!! Co-facilitated by @CrystalTremblay and @RTandon_PRIA, this week-long course explored integrating the #UNSDGs into Higher Education using #CBPR. #cifal #uvic #continuingeducation #sustainabledevelopment
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Engaged Scholarship course brought 18 diverse group of learners @CifalV @UNESCOchairCBR @CFGS_UVic co-organised and co-facilitated with @CrystalTremblay explored integrating #SDGs in Higher Education thru effective use of #CBPR methodology @PresidentUVic @UVicHsd @UVicSocialSci
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Thrilled to be offering this unique international opportunity for @uvic students. Looking forward to collaborating with the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) @ZooBelize @thechocpro @world_at_uvic @CFGS_UVic and many more!
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Join @polisproject co-director and 20 resilience guides/researchers/wisdom keepers to inspire deep resilience for the Living & Leading with Deep Resilience Summit! Click here for info: zenleader.events/?affiliate=….
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!!! ⏰⏰⏰ Link in bio or visit buff.ly/3uU5CV5 Now offering scholarships by request! First come first serve, email [email protected] to inquire. @CFGS_UVic @crystaltremblay @RTandon_PRIA #cifal #uvic #CBPR #UNSDGs
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Delighted to present @UNESCOchairCBR mugs to Prof Oliver director @CFGS_UVic & Dr Elangovan AssVP Global Engagement @uvic for their continued support to UNESCO Chair @CifalV @PRIA_India @PresidentUVic @
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Thank you @uvic for helping us honour our dear friend and colleague, Rod Dobell, today. As we.gathered for a small celebration at the University Club the UVic flag flew at half mast. An honour so well deserved. uvic.ca/news/opics/2024+flag…
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NOW OFFERING 5 SCHOLARSHIPS! Full coverage of course fees, email [email protected] to inquire.
⏰ 12 more days to register!!!⏰ In this 5-day course you will gain experience with participatory methods and learn research skills for enacting the #UNSDGs. @uvic students receive a discounted rate!!! $250/student or $500/non-students. Learn more at: buff.ly/3uU5CV5.
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There's still time to register for "Community Engaged Scholarship" led by @CrystalTremblay & @RTandon_PRIA, offered by Continuing Studies @uvic. Register here: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/sc…
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Coming up on 25-26 April, in partnership with CAPPP at @thompsonriversu, CAPI presents a 2 day conference on Human Security in Southeast Asia. Free and open to the public, more info and registration at bit.ly/3xxuD9G
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Mark your calendars for May 1-10! Continuing Studies @uvic is offering a fresh course: "Community Engaged Scholarship" led by @CrystalTremblay & @RTandon_PRIA. Discover ways you can use participatory methods to further #UNSDGs. Enroll today! buff.ly/3uU5CV5 #cifal #CBPR
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Premiering at UVic, the film Changing Course explores the degradation of the Columbia River, which was once one of the most productive salmon rivers in the world, looking at dams and storages that eliminated wild salmon from the main stem of the river. ow.ly/WOM650QVULM
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GET YOUR SURVEY ANSWERS IN ASAP!!! It only takes 5 min to tell us how you're helping spread #UNSDG training at @uvic! Our survey will be open until EOD March 20th⏰
The #UNSDGs are being tackled today at @uvic and we want to hear about it! 📣Tell us about upcoming workshops, courses, and training initiatives so we can help you make them a reality! Our survey is open until March 20 buff.ly/48nTUzO #uvic #cifal #sustainabledevelopment
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You are invited to attend Dr. Constance L. McDermott talk on Tue, March 19th at 4pm in Sedgewick Building C-168 "Transforming land use governance: Global targets without equity miss the mark"
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