5 Days of Virtual
Programming
“Over the course of your virtual fellowship (July 29 - August 2), participants will work in teams up to 4 to:
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Thoroughly research an environmental issue that impacts communities within North America
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Write a formal 3-5 page report on the environmental issue chosen, including:
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A description of the environmental issue and how it impacts communities
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What the stakeholders are doing regarding this environmental issue
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What role might the government play in resolving this environmental issue
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How communities might come together to be able to create social solutions towards this issue
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Professional
Workshops
Throughout the five days of this fellowship, you will have an opportunity to attend virtual workshops to learn more about some of the Indigenous communities in Canada, including their histories and backgrounds. As well, you will have an opportunity to learn more about good citation practices, report writing skills as well as basic research ethics. These workshops will be led by professors and/or Indigenous community members (honorariums provided to all workshop guest speakers).
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Guest Speakers
Our team has spoken to over ten community members (including students, professors and businesses) to hear their personal and lived experiences regarding environmental issues they (or someone they know) have faced and how those have had an impact on health and well-being. To contextualize some of the research you conduct, these notes will be compiled into several videos and played during the virtual programming days (consent obtained from individuals in these videos and honorariums provided to all speakers).
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