Schedule - April 23, 2012

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Time Event Location

8:00 am - 8:30 am

 Delegate Registration WLAC Lobby
8:30 am - 8:40 am Welcome and Opening Remarks Velan Gym
8:40 am - 9:40 am Opening Keynote and Q & A Velan Gym
9:40 am - 9:50 am Instructions for Day  
10:00 am - 10:50 am Seminar Session One WLAC Classrooms (Science Wing)
10:50 am - 11:20 am Break  
11:20 am - 12:10 pm Seminar Session Two WLAC Classrooms (Science Wing)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Keynote Two Velan Gym
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Dining Hall
2:00 pm - 3:10 pm Research Into Action/Political Town Hall Chamandy Auditorium 

 Note

WLAC = Webster Learning Activity Centre (4099 Royal Avenue)
Chamandy Auditorium: Located on 3rd floor of the WLAC (4099 Royal Avenue)
Science Wing: Located on 2nd floor of Main Building (4090 Royal Avenue)

 

Opening Keynote Speaker

The Science and Implications of Arctic Climate Change: Dr. David Barber 

Seminar Topic

Seminar Description

A. Health & Social Issues

How is climate change affecting the quality of life of people in the Arctic?
(A1 Chamandy Auditorium & B2 L336)

B. Geocryolog

What impact is climate change having on the Arctic environment and geography?
(B1 L307 & B2 L308)

C. Economic Development

What are the possibilities and potential implications of economic development in the high north?
(C1 L309 & C2 L310)

D. Technology Transfer

How is Arctic research being used to further advances in other fields of research?
(L207)

E. Arctic Sovereignty

Who legally owns the Arctic?
(L208)

F. Arctic Ocean Exploration & Research

 What are the obstacles that researchers and others face in the high Arctic?
(F1 M243 & F2 M246)

G. Indigenous and Local Knowledge

How can scientists use local knowledge of indigenous peoples on climate change?
(Senior Library)

H. Science in Action

Research scientists will give practical demonstrations of the science of Artic climate change research.
(M244)

 

Second Keynote Address

Climate Change and the Impact on Indigenous Cultures: Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Political Town Hall

From knowledge to Action: a town hall presentation by representatives of the Federal Government, Provincial Government, Federal Opposition, Green Party and Arctic Youth Leader.