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Exciting work of our students and faculty in the Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environmental Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
We’re excited to share a new article co-authored by Rachel Fayter (post-doc DGES), Aditi Mehta (UofT) and Sheryl-Ann Simpson (assoc prof DGES), titled:

“Pathways to Community Safety: What Planners Can Learn from Transformative Justice Movements”

Read the article at: tinyurl.com/planfab-ymag
October 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations Joshua Steckley on being a SSHRC Talent Award Finalist.

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September 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join us for a warm welcome to the new academic year!

Location: 3rd Floor Lobby, Loeb
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come early at 9:30 AM if you're free before class to socialize and help shuck the corn!

We look forward to seeing you there!
September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Carleton University Researchers Awarded $14,395,000 from NSERC

Dr. Elyn Humphreys received the Discovery Grant Northern Research Supplements for her research on Canada’s changing northern terrestrial carbon cycle project.

Read the announcement:

research.carleton.ca/2025/07/carl...
July 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 #Geography, #EnvironmentalStudies, and #Geomatics graduates! 🎓

Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Here's to new adventures and making a positive impact on the world! 🌍✨
June 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🎉 **Congratulations to Michaela Tokarski!**
We’re proud to announce that Michaela, master’s student, has been awarded the **2025/2026 Maple Leaf Foods Centre for Food Security Scholarship**! 🏆

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June 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Thanks for coming to the CAG-ACG! We want to keep the conversations going so STAY TUNED for information regarding regular virtual Town Halls with the Executive!
May 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Congratulations to CUROP Student Interns!

Ben Schellenberg, Geomatics
Project Title: Remote Sensing Techniques for Identifying Acid Rock Drainage

Joey Slinger, Environmental and Climate Change Studies
Project Title: Design and Implementation of an Academic Seed Library

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May 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Help the Kebaowek fight nuclear waste pollution of the Ottawa river and its impacts on drinking water #CAG donate to their cause @cangeographers.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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such a provoking and thoughtful keynote by Dr Emilie Cameron this morning at the @cangeographers.bsky.social conference — reminding us to rethink, question, and challenge settler-colonialism, again and again, wherever we are, and in all the forms and specificities it takes
Confluence #conference continues today, starting with keynote speaker Dr. Emilie Cameron presenting "Where is Settler Colonialism?" 

#CAG2025 #geography @cangeographers.bsky.social @carleton.ca
May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Confluence #conference continues today, starting with keynote speaker Dr. Emilie Cameron presenting "Where is Settler Colonialism?" 

#CAG2025 #geography @cangeographers.bsky.social @carleton.ca
May 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Confluence #conference beginning keynote features "Protecting Water, Asserting Right's: Kebaowek First Nation's Journey - Justin Roy and Panel"

#CAG2025 #geography @carleton.ca @cangeographers.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We are hosting “Confluence 2025” – a joint 75th annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers, and 50th meeting of the Canadian Cartographic Association. The conference will include a free public Canadian Geographies lecture.

www.meet-here.ca/CAG-ACG-2025...

@carleton.ca
May 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🌱 Get out and explore!
Field trips May 20–21 and spots are limited!

Tour a community farm 🍅, explore a Ramsar-designated bog 🌾, walk through Ottawa’s monuments 🏛️, reimagine urban spaces 💡, or visit the National Gallery .

Prices range from $10–$75.

Link is: www.meet-here.ca/confluence_f...
May 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Explore Beyond the Conference — Sign Up for a Field Trip!

Whether you're into environmental science, social justice, art, or history, there's a unique experience waiting for you!

Spots are limited, so register by Wednesday, May 14th!

www.meet-here.ca/Confluence_F...
May 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Have you registered for CAG 2025 yet?

Register now on our website: www.cag-acg.ca/cag-2025-reg...

Êtes-vous déjà inscrit au Congrès 2025 de l’ACG ?
 
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant sur notre site web : www.cag-acg.ca/acg-2025-ins...

#conference #register #registernow #CAG #ACG #CAG2025
May 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Today fourth year students were outside learning about field sampling methods as part of 4th year Geomatics 4001. Having an opportunity to develop these hands-on skills is central to our field courses.

“Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.”
– Confucius
May 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Don’t forget to register for CAG 2025!! Register before April 25th to take advantage of the Early Bird Prices. To register, visit the website: www.cag-acg.ca/cag-2025-reg...
April 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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📢 Don't forget to register for CAG 2025! 🌍✨
 
Join us at Carleton University in Ottawa from May 20-23 for an incredible conference filled with networking, insightful presentations, and all things geography! 🌎📍

#CAG2025 #GeographyConference #Networking
April 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM