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Student ambassador workshop program

Invite a master’s or PhD student to your classroom!

Our workshops highlight the many disciplines that make up the social sciences. By taking part in these interactive workshops grade 11 or grade 12 students will engage in enriching interactions and exchange ideas with outstanding graduate students.

The workshops have been designed with the Ontario high school curriculum in mind. Please consult our complete topic offering below. If you are an educator within the Quebec curriculum, please contact us. We will be able to ensure the workshops meet your needs!

All our workshops are free and may be delivered in your classroom (in person), via distance education (online), or on campus.

Workshops

From Isolation to Connection: Using Positive Psychology to Build Relationships and Enhance Mental Health

Social isolation is a growing global challenge, impacting mental health across generations. Rooted in positive psychology, this workshop explores how the scientific study of human flourishing can be leveraged to combat social isolation and promote mental health. We will take a deep dive into research on social relationships—one of the most important building blocks of well-being—and discuss evidence-based skills and practices to strengthen social connections and improve mental health. The workshop includes interactive group activities that provide hands-on practice, opportunities for meaningful engagement, and reflection on how to apply these skills to enhance your personal relationships.

Related Courses:

  • General Social Sciences: HSP3C, HSP3U
  • Family Studies: HHD30
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Extractivism and Indigenous Resistance: Power, Profit, and Justice

Who owns the earth’s resources, and who pays the price for their extraction? This workshop dives into the untold story of extractivism, a system that strips natural wealth from Indigenous lands while leaving behind environmental devastation and cultural loss. But this is more than just a narrative of exploitation; it’s a call to action. Together, we’ll explore how Indigenous communities around the world are leading the fight for justice, from landmark victories like granting personhood to rivers, to innovative approaches that challenge the global obsession with profit at any cost. Through powerful examples of resilience and resistance, you’ll uncover the urgent need for restorative justice and learn how reimagining our relationship with land can create a fairer, more sustainable future. Join us to rethink what justice looks like and how we can all become allies in the fight for Indigenous sovereignty.

Related Courses: 

  • General Social Sciences: HSP3U, HSB4U
  • Indigenous Studies: NDW4M
  • Politics: CPW4U
  • Law: CLN4U
  • Equity Studies: HSE4M, HSC4M
  • Geography: CGW4U, CGR4M
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Inside the Criminal Justice System: Who’s Who and What’s Really Happening?

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone breaks the law? Or how the justice system really works beyond what you see in movies and TV shows? In this interactive workshop, we’re taking you behind the scenes of the criminal justice system to reveal who the key players are, what they do, and why it all matters—whether or not you’re planning to become a lawyer, cop, or judge.
You’ll learn about the real-life "actors" who make the system tick ranging from police officers to defense lawyers, prosecutors to judges, and everyone in between. But it’s not just about what they do, it’s about how their decisions affect people's lives and the big questions that come with running a justice system. How fair is it really? Who decides what justice even looks like? This workshop isn’t just about learning what’s on paper. It’s about opening your eyes to the complexities of justice and understanding the roles, the responsibilities, and the real-world consequences of the system we all live under.

Related Courses:

  • Politics: CPC3O, CPW4U
  • Law: CLU3E, CLU3M
  • Equity Studies: HSE3E, HSE4M
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: IDC3O, IDP4U
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Understanding International Law: How Global Rules Shape Our Everyday Life

What does international law have to do with your daily life? More than you might think! From the food you eat to the apps you use and the air you breathe, international agreements and legal frameworks shape our everyday experiences. In this workshop, you will discover how global rules impact issues like digital privacy, environmental protection, and human rights. Through interactive activities, you will explore how international law influences your world – and how you can make a difference. This workshop is designed for students interested in political science, international relations, global studies, or legal studies who want to understand how international law affects their personal and collective futures. 

Related Courses:

  • Politics: CHV20, CPC30, CPW4U
  • History: CHT30, CHY4U
  • Law: CLN4U, CLN4C
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: IDC3O, IDP3O, IDC4U, IDP4U
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Equality in action: Deconstructing gender stereotypes in everyday life

(Offered in French Only)

What ideas or beliefs have you ever heard about a particular gender? How do gender expectations influence young people's career choices? Do you think it's possible to move beyond traditional ideas about what each gender should do or be?
Gender-related ideas or expectations, sometimes present in our society, actually reflect gender stereotypes that influence our choices and the way we perceive the world.
This interactive workshop aims to raise awareness of gender stereotypes among secondary school students and reflect on their influence in everyday life. Through engaging activities and enriching discussions, students will explore how these stereotypes manifest themselves in our choices and relationships, at school, in the media and in our plans for the future.
This workshop offers a safe and inclusive space where each participant can express themselves, ask questions and learn to recognize stereotypes, while discovering concrete ways to bring a different perspective.

Related courses:

  • General Social Sciences : HSP3U, HSP3C, HSB4U
  • Equity Studies : HSG3M, HSE4M, HSC4M
  • Media Studies : EMS30
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Registration form

Interested? 

Fill out the registration form and we will reach out.

Questions?

Contact [email protected]