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April 17, 2024
Blog Post

ImpAct-Climate Challenge: Inspiring Action, Sparking Change

The latest edition of the ImpAct-Climate Challenge has come to a close and students, staff, and faculty across 55 CICan member colleges and institutes now have a deeper understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future
November 29, 2023
News Release

Four Bursaries Awarded in National Campus Sustainability Challenge

Ottawa, November 29, 2023 – Four student climate leaders, each from a different college or institute, will be further empowered with a new bursary through the latest edition of the ImpAct-Climate Challenge. The challenge, delivered... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
September 20, 2023
Blog Post

Podcast – Partnership means we maximize our contributions to lasting change (SDG 17)

To celebrate Global Goals Week (#GlobalGoals), a week-long celebration focused on maximizing our collective impact towards the Sustainable Development Goals, we’re bringing to you a special edition podcast to reflect on a unique CICan project:... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
March 9, 2023
News Release

The latest edition of CICan’s SDG toolkit highlights college and institute best practices in sustainability

Ottawa, March 9, 2023 – In celebration of SDG Week Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to launch the latest edition of its SDG toolkit. The updates include 11 new case studies from... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
May 30, 2022
Blog Post

Indigenous rights include language rights (SDG 10)

Language is a really important part of Canadian identity, but not just French and English. Did you know that over 70 Indigenous languages are spoken across the country, a key part of the many Indigenous... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
April 22, 2022
News Release

On Earth Day, CICan thanks members for leadership on climate action

Ottawa, April 22, 2022 – On Earth Day, Colleges and Institutes Canada President Denise Amyot issued the following statement: “With 689 locations across Canada, colleges and institutes make up the largest post-secondary network in the... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
March 21, 2022
Blog Post

Voices for action against racism

That’s the theme of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It calls on people everywhere to strengthen and consolidate their voices against racism, to mobilise against all forms and all manifestations... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
February 7, 2022
Blog Post

International development must be sustainable

International Development Week (IDW) shines a spotlight on the important contributions that Canadians are making around the world. Now in its 32nd year, the theme #GoForTheGoals is a call to action for CICan, for our... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Deepening Global Engagement
January 24, 2022
Blog Post

SDG Accord: Help us showcase Canada’s leadership!

The SDG Accord inspires, celebrates, and advances the critical role of education in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! As signatories, we maximize the impact of our efforts, share knowledge, commit to doing more,... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
January 20, 2022
News Release

Colleges and Institutes Canada Encourages Members to Sign the SDG Accord

Ottawa, January 20, 2022 – As part of its ongoing commitment to promote the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Colleges and institutes Canada (CICan) is encouraging all its members to sign the SDG Accord.... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals