2026-2027 Winter – Critical Thinking About Important Issues

May 07

The Challenge Of Powering Canada’s Arctic

Lecturer: Peter Lang

As a resource hungry world turns its gaze to the Arctic, Canada’s economic activity and…

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Apr 30

Arctic Sovereignty And Security: Clarifying The Issues

Lecturer: Dr. P. Whitney Lackenbauer

This lecture will explore the perceived need for Canada to strengthen security and sovereignty in…

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Apr 16

The Flora And Fauna Of The Arctic

Lecturer: Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs

This lecture will explore the impact of climate change on the flora and fauna of…

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Apr 09

Building In Canada’s Arctic: The Permafrost Challenge

Lecturer: Dr. Ryley Beddoe

Permafrost thaw is quietly but profoundly changing the ground beneath northern infrastructure. This lecture brings…

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Apr 02

Innovation And Investment In The North

Lecturer: Dr. Jessica Shadian

The Canadian Arctic is a harsh demanding land rich in critical resources with its own…

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Mar 19

Insights Into The Inuit Culture

Lecturer: Muckapaloo Ipeelie

This lecture will explore the history and culture of the Canadian Inuit, including the regions…

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Jan 15

Good Vs Evil—How Should We Behave?

Lecturer: Dr. Christopher DiCarlo

This lecture examines some of the foundational concepts in the branch of Philosophy called Ethics….

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Feb 12

Love Through The Ages

Lecturer: Dr. Christopher DiCarlo

As we approach the feast of St. Valentine’s – when “love is in the air”…

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Feb 05

Misinformation, Disinformation, And Conspiracy Theories

Lecturer: Dr. Christopher DiCarlo

Why is there so much misinformation and disinformation circulating on popular media? And why do…

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Jan 29

Critically Thinking About AI And The Future Of Humanity

Lecturer: Dr. Christopher DiCarlo

What is Artificial Intelligence or AI? How will it affect and change our lives? What…

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