About
CIFAL York is part of UNITAR's global network of training centers for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for leaders, local authorities, and civil society. Established in 2020 as a partnership between UNITAR, York University and York Region, CIFAL York started its operation in June 2021 as the first CIFAL Centre in Canada.
Vision
CIFAL York envisions a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable world, empowering communities to overcome global challenges, while integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals for shaping a better future.
Mission
CIFAL York is dedicated to serve as a hub for knowledge exchange and capacity building among government officials, the private sector, academia, and civil society. CIFAL York works towards a global outreach and positive change through bridging gaps and facilitating a range of inspirational training and research opportunities.
CIFAL York Focusing Areas
- Disaster Risk, Emergency Management and Humanitarian Actions
- Health, Development, Environment & Climate Change
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Entrepreneurship, Digital Technology, and Economic Development
- Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals
CIFAL York Recent & Upcoming Events and Courses
Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership
VR/XR Based Training & Education Speaker Series
Emergency Management in Hospitals & Healthcare Speaker Series
Governance, Science, and Technology of Mass Evacuations Speaker Series
Emerging & Systemic Risks Monthly Lectures
Fluid Perspectives: Navigating the Future of Water
Post-Earthquake Recovery & Reconstruction International Summer School
Climate Change Emergencies & Cultural Heritage Speaker Series
Community Engagement EDI Report 2024
Introduction to Emergency Pet Services
Ontario Emergency Management Conference (partenered)
Upcoming Events
Link to Information & Registration
Topic: It’s an IDEA: Learning to Foster Authentic Inclusion and Accessibility Through VR
Speakers:
Jamie Oresar, Curriculum Coordinator, Professor of Sociology & Equity Studies, Welland Campus, Niagara College
Jim McEwan, Adaptive Technology Specialist, Niagara College
Dr. Maureen Connolly, Professor, Physical Education and Kinesiology in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University
Dates: Friday June 28, 2024 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
Location: Virtual on Zoom Webinar
Post-Earthquake Recovery & Reconstruction International Summer School: Kahramanmaras & Hatay Türkiye
Important Dates
The application submission deadline: July 5, 2024
Application evaluation period: July 1-July 9
Results announced: July 10
Registration & Payment: July 10
Application Form: Click Here
SESSION 6 WEDNESDAY JULY 3 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Speakers:
Shaun O'Mara, Manager, Facilities Emergency Management, Island Health
Paul Wechselberger, Critical Infrastructure, Emergency, and Business Continuity Management Specialist, Facilities Maintenance and Operations, Island Health
Topic: Water Resiliency and Water Outage Planning for Hospitals
VIRTUAL SESSION 14: JULY 8, 12:00-1:00PM EDT
Speaker:
Antonio Gomez-Palacio, Chair and Founding Partner, DIALOG Design
Topic: It's About People: Anchoring the Stewardship of Land and History in a Vision for the Future
SESSION 5 JULY 15, 2024 | 12PM-1PM EDT
Speakers:
Dr. Sandra Peniston, Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream), Faculty of Health, York University
Topic: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Nursing Education: Empowering Nurses as Catalysts for Change
Dr. Carolyn Steele, Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream), Humanities, York University
Topic: Embedding equity, diversity and social justice into the curriculum of a Digital Humanities class
SESSION 2 TUESDAY JUNE 18 2:00PM-3:00PM (EDT)
Mass Evacuation Speaker Series
Topic: Mass Evacuation and First Nations
Speakers:
Dr. Tara K. McGee, Professor, University of Alberta
Jennifer Jesty, Emergency Resiliency Manager, Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
Michelle Gervais, Stronger Together: Evacuation Partnerships
Maia Foster-Sanchez, Stronger Together: Evacuation Partnerships
SESSION 7 TUESDAY JUNE 11 12:00PM-1:30PM (EDT)
Nurses' Voices into the Future
Moderators:
Dr. Deva-Marie Beck, International Co-Director, Nightingale Initiative for Global Health
Cyril Ritchie, First Vice President, Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO); Nightingale Initiative for Global Health Board of Directors
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, Chief Nursing Officer, World Health Organization (WHO)
PANEL DISCUSSION - WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 10:30AM-2:30PM (EDT)
Panel Title: Fluid Perspectives: Navigating the Future of Water
Panel 1 - Academic Representatives: Convergence in Water
Panel 2 - Government, Industry & Not-for-Profit: All for Water & Water for All
Panel 3 - Students: Education and Awareness
Link to Community Engagement EDI 2024 Report
Title: Bridging to Progress: Reinvigorating Transformative Change Towards Global Goals
Report authored by the CIFAL York Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
