Events
Upcoming Events
Wed, Jan 16Sault College, Industry Collaboration RmJan 16, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Sault College, Industry Collaboration Rm, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4J3, Canada
Have you ever been curious or concerned about the issue of climate change? Does the idea of a community hub to drive climate action forward in Sault Ste. Marie interest you? Well then this is certainly the opportunity for you, because we are looking for interested individuals to form a Community Climate Hub in Sault Ste. Marie.
A Community Climate Hub is a citizen driven group that recognizes the potential for municipalities to take climate change action and generates grassroots support for local governments to take climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. Hubs are a supportive environment for citizens to collectively express their desire to transition to a more efficient, healthy, and sustainable economy and protect the planet for future generations. For more information on Community Climate Hubs, please visit http://climatehub.ca/.
To become involved, the first step would be to register as a hub member: http://bit.ly/CCH-Signup-EN. You may also indicate your interest in leading as a Hub Captain. A gathering will be organized on January 16, 2019 to explain the details of the Hub and welcome new members.
We are looking forward to your participation in making our world a better place to live!
Do you have an idea for creating positive change within your community? Looking for a way to bring that idea to fruition or partake in these community projects?
Sault Ste. Marie is 1 of 12 cities across Canada participating this year in the 100in1day event. The 100in1day event is a global movement empowering residents to turn their ideas into 100 community-based interventions on June 2, 2018. The 100in1day event is about creating positive change in cities through community-based projects led by individuals or groups.
The Crane Institute for Sustainability will be holding a number of workshops during May for the 100in1day event to generate ideas, allow for networking, and motivate 'intervention leaders' who will lead specific activities of their choosing. These activities are a simple and affordable way for people to demonstrate their ideas for a better city.
A workshop will be held on Wednesday May 9th at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library from 6:00-8:00pm. To register, please call 705.759.5236.
Another workshop will be held on Wednesday May 16th at Gore Street Cafe from 6:00-8:00pm. To register, please e-mail info@ci4s.org with your name.
The next workshop will be held on Tuesday May 22th at Algoma University EW207 from 12:00-2:00pm. To register, please e-mail info@ci4s.org with your name.
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Stay tuned for further dates and locations of workshops and information on how to register. For more information, please visit the 100and1day website here. If you already have an idea in mind and wish to go ahead and register your event, you can visit the 100and1day website, sign up, click on the new action tab, and choose Sault Ste. Marie to post your event.
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The Crane Institute for Sustainability will be holding three climate change events over the coming months that will be used to inform local residents and businesses about the issues and risks of climate change and, more importantly, what steps they can take - in their various capacities - to reduce these risks. Climate change experts will guide discussion during invitation-only morning sessions and answer questions during evening public sessions. Further details concerning the three events can be found below.
Climate Change and Health
The Crane Institute will be hosting our final event in the climate change series on March 8th. The event will focus on the health impacts of climate change, and three renowned experts will give presentations followed by a Q&A session. This is a free, public event, so bring your friends and family!
When: March 8th, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sault College Room M1030
Who: Read all about our expert panel below!
Brigit Isernhagen
Birgit Isernhagen is Program, Planning and Evaluation Officer for Ottawa Public Health. Her experience includes environmental policy, sustainability and development review. Birgit co-authored the first Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan for the City of Ottawa, authored the Idling Control By-law, and integrated sustainability options into the procurement process. She holds a Master’s degree from McGill University in Geography specializing in climate change. Birgit is a certified Environmental Professional in both Policy and Legislation, and Communications and Public Awareness.
Stephanie Gower
Stephanie Gower is an Acting Manager in the Healthy Public Policy Team at Toronto Public Health. She received her PhD in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo, and holds an adjunct appointment at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Her current work supporting a healthier Toronto focuses on health impacts of air pollution and climate change, and on interactions between health and the built environment. Her team leads the City’s Climate Change and Health Strategy, and is currently tackling the difficult problem of heat in Toronto’s older highrises and working towards a better understanding of the health impacts of severe weather.
Sherilee Harper
Sherilee Harper is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph. Her research investigates associations between weather, water, and Indigenous health in the context of climate change, and she collaborates with Indigenous partners to prioritise climate-related health actions, planning, interventions, and research. She is a Principal Investigator in an international research initiative called the “Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change” (IHACC) project, which works closely with Indigenous peoples and their organizations in the Canadian Arctic, Ugandan Impenetrable Forest, and the Peruvian Amazon. She currently sits on the Editorial Board of Epidemiology and Infection.
Transportation and Urban Planning
The Crane Institute will be hosting our second event on climate change with an emphasis on the roles of transportation and urban planning in adapting to and mitigating climate change. The event features three presentations by world-renowned experts followed by a Q&A session. This is a free public event, so all you have to do is register!
When: February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sault College Room M1030
Who: Read all about our expert presenters below!
Dr. William Rees
William Rees is a bio-ecologist, ecological economist, former Director and Professor Emeritus of the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. Best known as the originator of ‘ecological footprint analysis’, Prof Rees has authored over 160 peer reviewed and numerous popular articles on sustainability policy. Rees is a founding member and former President of the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics; a founding Director of the One Earth Initiative; and a Fellow of the Post-Carbon Institute. Dr. Rees was elected Fellow of Royal Society of Canada in 2006; was awarded a Trudeau Foundation Fellowship in 2007; and, in 2012, received both the international Boulding Prize in Ecological Economics and a Blue Planet Prize (jointly with Dr Mathis Wackernagel) as well as an Honorary Doctorate from Laval University.
Find out more about Dr. Rees' work here:
Is 'Sustainable City' an Oxymoron?
Staving Off the Coming Global Collapse
What, Me Worry?
Are Modern Cities Sustainable?
Abstract: Global Change and the Uncertain Future of Cities
Allan G. Douglas
Al Douglas is the Director at the Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR), located at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. He has experience in climate science; climate change impact, vulnerability and risk assessment; policy development and adaptation planning in natural resource sectors and is a member of Canada’s Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results.
Dr. Linda Savory-Gordon
Linda Savory-Gordon is a retired Algoma University professor. She is currently Professor Emerita and volunteer Research Associate with NORDIK Institute, Algoma University, where she focuses on community-based research and development on rail issues. As a board member of the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) and the Northern and Eastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) she has been advocating for the reinstatement and revitalization of passenger rail on existing rail beds in Northeastern Ontario for many reasons. First Nations communities (through whose territories the rail lines pass) and settler communities would both benefit economically, socially and environmentally from the reinstatement of passenger train service. Rail stands alone in its ability to combine energy efficiency with economic and environmental benefits. Her PhD in Policy Studies is from University of Bristol.
Buildings and Infrastructure
WHEN: Thursday, January 25th, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Water Tower Inn Pub
WHAT: Join us for a free public presentation series and Q&A session with leading experts to discuss the many ways we as community members can better mitigate and adapt to climate change. Learn about exciting opportunities to help you take action on climate change. Plus enjoy FREE PIZZA!
You can read more below about the experts who will lead the event.
Dr. Dianne Saxe
Dianne Saxe is the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), a tough but fair watchdog over government compliance with the Environmental Bill of Rights. The ECO is a bridge between the public and the government on environmental issues. Before her appointment, Commissioner Saxe was one of Canada’s most respected environmental lawyers, with 40 years’ experience in environmental and energy law and litigation. After 14 years in the Ontario public service, plus experience in two major Bay Street
firms, she ran one of Canada's top environmental law boutique law firms for 25 years. A Certified Specialist, Commissioner Saxe was
recognized in every Canadian and international legal rating service, and as one of the world’s top 25 environmental lawyers by Best of the Best, 2008. She was Canada’s leading author on environmental law, through her books, columns and envirolaw.com blog, and Toronto’s first Environmental Lawyer of the Year. She received numerous other tributes, including Ontario Bar Association Distinguished Service Award and Osgoode Hall Lifetime Achievement Gold Key.
Pierre de Gagné, P.Eng.
As Principal at STEP Consulting he brings a wealth of experience in campus greening through his ten years as a consulting engineer in Building Services, Energy and Air Quality and more than 25 years as senior staff member at UOttawa. He has published research in the area of air quality and been recognized with many awards related to energy use, heat recovery, and campus greening. During his tenure at UOttawa, GHGs were reduced by 10,000 tonnes eq CO2. Energy intensity was reduced by 40% and water intensity was more than halved. Campus waste diversion rates now exceed 60%. As Director of Utilities and Campus Sustainability he oversaw the renewal of over 600 energy and water meters in a distributed digital network complete with database that will support future building and campus dashboards. His practical, results oriented approach to greening campuses and his systematic approach to problem solving and team building will help us meet the very serious change management challenges facing us all.
Dr. Blair Feltmate
Blair is Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo. The primary purpose of the Intact Centre is to mobilize practical and cost-effective means to help de-risk Canada from the costs associated with extreme weather events. Previous positions Blair has held include Vice President, Sustainable Development, Bank of Montreal; Director, Sustainable Development, OPG; and Partner, Sustainable Investment Group/YMG Capital Management. Blair has written textbooks on environmental science, banking and sustainable development. He is generally interviewed by the media 100-150 times per year. He Chairs the development of two flood adaptation Standards for the Canadian Standards Association, and he is Chair, Federal Government of Canada Expert Panel on Climate Adaptation and Resilience Results.
Rhonda Bateman
Rhonda joined the team at the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority in 2005 and she has been the General Manager since 2013. Rhonda has been involved in natural resource management for most of her career from flood forecasting and warning to forestry activities at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to Source Water Protection and development regulations at the Conservation Authority. In addition to her active work life, Rhonda has participated as a member, executive or Chair of several volunteer organizations involved with health care, sports and education.
