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As many of you know, funding applications for Strategic Initiative and Regional Multicultural Council (only for specific organizations) are due February 15. We are holding this meeting to help prepare those who might be applying for funding soon.
When: February 9, 2022
There are two scheduled option times to choose from:
Where: ZOOM
Please email Titilayo Omolola at mc**@mc**.ca if you’d like to attend. The zoom link will be sent to only registered members on February 8.
Last year, we met with some of you who offer multicultural festivals, and we hope you have been able to start or implement some of the great ideas discussed.
It will be great for us to catch up and discuss what you are planning, struggling with and how can MCoS help. We want to invite you to join the Multicultural Festival Meeting!
When: Feb 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: ZOOM
Please email Titilayo Omolola at mc**@mc**.ca if you’d like to attend.
Inspiring Future Women in Science: Live Online Q&A
We know students have questions about careers in science and on Thursday, February 10 we’ll help them get answers. Panelists include an astronomer, a chemical engineer, a medical student, and a construction and facility management professional. The session is perfect for high school students who are interested in science and want to learn more about different fields. Although this event is part of our International Day of Women and Girls in Science activities, high school students of all genders are welcome to register to attend. Twitter; Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn
https://perimeterinstitute.ca/celebrating-women-science
GoPhysics! Workshops
GoPhysics! Gravity & Black Holes is a free workshop for Grade 11/12 students that includes independent preparation, live online sessions with physicists, and lots of time for questions. The next dates are February 26 and March 14/15. Students can view the full details and complete a short application here – applications will remain open until the workshops are full.
https://perimeterinstitute.ca/gophysics-online-workshops
Luke Santi Memorial Award – $1000 Award & Visit to Perimeter
Graduating high school students who will be pursuing physics at a Canadian university in Fall 2022 can apply for this memorial award. Each year, one student will receive a $1000 award and a ‘day as a physicist’ in Perimeter Institute’s award-winning research environment (travel costs are covered; visit will be scheduled after the pandemic). Applications close May 31.
https://perimeterinstitute.ca/luke-santi-memorial-award-student-achievement
International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)
ISSYP is a challenging two-week online program for high school students with a keen interest in theoretical physics who intend to pursue physics at university. Students learn about cutting-edge topics and make connections with like-minded students around the world – many students note this connection to ‘people like me’ as the highlight of the program for them! There is no application fee and financial assistance for the program fee of $250 is available. Applications close March 31.
www.issyp.ca
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre – virtual storytelling event for schools across Saskatchewan
The Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) events
Carol Golden Eagle – Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange workshop, Storyteller on Tour
FROST @Downtown – :Indigenous Storytelling City Square in downtown Regina
Decolonize YQR: Reconciliation and Yoga
Reconciliation Through Conversation – with John Lagimodiere
YQR Tipi Exhibit – Central Library, 2311-12th Avenue
YQR Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look
Indigenous Voices Collection
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