Canadian Geographic Education

Canadian Geographic Dives Deep into Ocean Literacy

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.

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  • The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.
  • The exhibition was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of many partners including  Avatar Alliance Foundation, Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, Ocean Week Canada, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Rolex and META.
  • Ocean Week Canada: Monday June 5 – Friday June 9, 2023
    Special Ocean Conservation Exhibit at 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K1,
    Royal Canadian Geographical Society & Canadian Geographic Headquarters, including CanGeo Talk on June 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
    PRESSURE & Ocean Conservation Exhibit Duration: Monday, June 5 – Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • Proceeds will support Canadian Geographic Education to supply free, bilingual, curriculum educational resources to Canadian teachers.

Canadian Family wins life-changing $50,000 prize by reducing household carbon emissions

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Monday, February 27, 2023

[view their Live Net Zero profile page ]

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  • [view their Live Net Zero profile page ]
    "Our challengers' hard work and passion for reducing emissions was inspiring.
  • They retrofitted their homes, reimagined their commuting, changed what they bought and how they lived," said Aran O'Carroll, Canadian Geographic's National Director, Environment.
  • The six Live Net Zero challenges helped participating families identify their greatest sources of carbon emissions, prioritize retrofits and educate themselves on simple behavioural changes that can reduce emissions.
  • Each participating household was provided with $10,000 to help them reduce their carbon footprint during six themed bi-weekly challenges between September and December of 2022.

"New initiative asks all Canadians to help grow the Network of Nature"

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Friday, October 14, 2022

With the help of individual Canadians, governments, and corporate landowners, we can reverse this trend."

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  • With the help of individual Canadians, governments, and corporate landowners, we can reverse this trend."
  • Working to engage all Canadians, the Network of Nature is a national movement to restore native plant biodiversity using balconies, backyards, and boulevards across Canada.
  • I encourage every other Canadian to provide what land they can to help grow the Network of Nature."
  • This tool will help individual Canadians, developers, corporate property managers and landscape architects select and source appropriate native plants, seeds and trees locally.

Winners of the 2022 Classroom Energy Diet Challenge Announced

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

"We have truly enjoyed seeing the dedication and creativity that students have put into each and every challenge and we hope to see that continue beyond the CEDC."

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  • "We have truly enjoyed seeing the dedication and creativity that students have put into each and every challenge and we hope to see that continue beyond the CEDC."
  • This award-winning program, presented by Canadian Geographic Education and Shell Canada, was created to inspire grades K to 12 students across Canada to better conserve energy.
  • "The Challenge enables future generations to address their own energy use and highlights the importance of working together to decarbonize at school, at home and in the community."
  • Energy Educator of the Year Award winners:
    For more information on the Classroom Energy Diet Challenge, please visit energydiet.canadiangeographic.ca or follow one of the official social media accounts listed below.

Canadian Geographic to award $10,000 in biggest photo competition to date

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

This new iteration of Canadian Geographic's longest-running photo competition will focus on the beauty of Canada: its wildlife, landscapes, cities and weather.

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  • This new iteration of Canadian Geographic's longest-running photo competition will focus on the beauty of Canada: its wildlife, landscapes, cities and weather.
  • Canadian Photos of the Year is a fresh take on Canadian Geographic's Annual Photo Competition, which ran for 36 years.
  • This year, Canadian Geographic will recognize 13 exceptional photographers, including one grand-prize winner who will be named Canadian Photographer of the Year.
  • Honourable mentions will receive a one-year subscription to Canadian Geographic magazine and a selection of Can Geo products.

Canadian Educators Awarded Prestigious Medals for Their Work in Geographic Literacy

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

OTTAWA, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Geographical Society awarded medals to two outstanding Canadian educators today.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Geographical Society awarded medals to two outstanding Canadian educators today.
  • Lisa (Diz) Glithero was awarded the Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy and Peter Cameron received the Innovation in Geography Teaching Award.
  • "The Canadian Geographical Education medals recognize geography educators and advocates who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning in the discipline," says Paul VanZant, Chair of Canadian Geographic Education.
  • We at Canadian Geographic Education and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society 3are proud to recognize their accomplishments this year."

The Anthropocene Education Program

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

To support this environmental learning, The Anthropocene Project (TAP), and Canadian Geographic Education (Can Geo Education), have partnered to create a travelling, classroom-focused educational initiative called the Anthropocene Education Program (AEP).

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  • To support this environmental learning, The Anthropocene Project (TAP), and Canadian Geographic Education (Can Geo Education), have partnered to create a travelling, classroom-focused educational initiative called the Anthropocene Education Program (AEP).
  • They can walk around and study the 3D models since they are essentially virtual sculptures," says Michelle Chaput, Education Program Coordinator with Canadian Geographic Education.
  • It also provides them the chance to engage with the interactive visuals from the Anthropocene Education Program.
  • Teachers will be able to book the Anthropocene Education Program kit free-of-charge for a three-week period through the Can Geo Education website.

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society Partners with The Anthropocene Project on Canada-Wide Education Program Detailing the Extent of Human Impact on the Planet

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

All educational materials part of the AEP will be written by qualified Canadian Geographic Education (Can Geo Education) teachers and linked to the Canadian National Learning Framework for K-12 Geography.

Key Points: 
  • All educational materials part of the AEP will be written by qualified Canadian Geographic Education (Can Geo Education) teachers and linked to the Canadian National Learning Framework for K-12 Geography.
  • The program will leverage these stunning audiovisual resources, and the proven expertise and distribution networks of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society to expand The Anthropocene Project's reach.
  • The project will reach more than 22,000 classroom teachers from across the country through the RCGS's educational arm, Can Geo Education.
  • The Society publishes Canadian Geographic and Gographica magazines, and its educational program, Canadian Geographic Education, has more than 22,000 educator-members.