Sustainability Week
Join the Sustainability Office and student-led, sustainability-minded clubs at UTSC for a week of workshops, events, and engaging activities to learn how to live sustainably.
Events include a ReWear Market, Friendlier reusable container celebration with cake 12 to 2 on March 20, SDG panel led by GCSA x IDSSA, and National Water Day events.
There will also be ewaste and battery drop-off bins in the meeting place all week. Drop-in, no need to sign up! Bring your battery and e-waste from your office or home for responsible recycling.
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Monday, March 18, 2024 Crafting Sustainability, |
Crafting Sustainability Join ACM Department for this introduction to embroidery workshop and learn about the doll collection from partner Maria de Lourdes Orozco Cuatle, an Indigenous collector. This workshop is in connection with the Learning from Dolls project. Maria will be at the workshop to introduce some of her traditional dolls that feature examples of embroidery techniques from different cultures and traditions. Participants will join together in learning some simple embroidery techniques, following the community-based practice for making many of these dolls and their costumes. Drop in, no registration required.  |
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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1. ReWear Market Outgrown an old style? Looking for something new? Stop by the ReWear market on March 19 or 20! Open to the UTSC community, this market will offer a treasure trove of pre-loved items, all free of charge! This is a fantastic opportunity to give items a new lease on life! Drop in, no registration required. 2. GCSA x SHIPP Panel and Networking Event UTSC students from all fields are invited to join in this event to reflect on the efforts that U of T has made towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. A panel of world-renowned professors who make significant contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals through research and hands-on projects will speak on their experiences. This is a great idea to better understand our campus and the Sustainable Development Goals, explore how they can be improved, and network with professors within the fields of political science, human geography, and urban geography! Please click here to register for this event.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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1. ReWear Market Outgrown an old style? Looking for something new? Stop by the ReWear market on March 19 or 20! Open to the UTSC community, this market will offer a treasure trove of pre-loved items, all free of charge! This is a fantastic opportunity to give items a new lease on life! Drop in, no registration required. 2. Friendlier Celebration This January, UTSC launched a collaboration with the Friendlier Reusable Container Program to bring reusable containers to certain vendors on campus! Join us for a celebration of this successful initiative; cake will be served (free!) in Friendlier reusable containers. Drop in, no registration required. 3. Sustainable Action Awards Celebration U of T’s Sustainable Action Awards recognize individuals and teams who make tangible contributions to sustainability at the University. The 2023 winners will be recognized in a ceremony at Sustainability Week! Stop by to celebrate your UTSC community and the remarkable efforts that drive positive change on our campus. Drop in, no registration required. |
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 National Water Day event, 3 to 5 pm, location SL 232 |
National Water Day Event Join the Indigenous Initiatives Office for day one of learning and reflection in honor of World Water Day! From 3 to 5 pm, there will be water teachings with Anishinaabe Elder Josh. Please click here to register for this event To learn more about last years event, visit: https://edio.utsc.utoronto.ca/programs-events/water-day-celebration-at-utsc *please note, this event is led by the Indigenous Initiatives Office - the organizers have allowed the event be a part of Sustainability Week. Please show your support and learn about water on this land through teachings from Elder Josh and much more. To continue your journey after this event and learn about indigenous-led, climate and water justice, please take action with https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/ |
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Friday, March 22, 2024 National Water Day Event, 1 to 3 pm, Student Centre
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National Water Day Event Join the Indigenous Initiatives Office for day two of learning and reflection in honor of World Water Day! From 1 - 3 pm, explore the significance of water through various activities in the Student Centre. This event is drop in, no registration required!! To learn more about last years event, visit: https://edio.utsc.utoronto.ca/programs-events/water-day-celebration-at-utsc *please note, this event is led by the Indigenous Initiatives Office - the organizers have allowed the event be a part of Sustainability Week. Please show your support and learn about water on this land through teachings from Elder Josh and much more. To continue your journey after this event and learn about indigenous-led, climate and water justice, please take action with https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/ |
