Past Presentations
Watch presentations from previous IWAU events.
The Tensions of Race in Liberal Spaces: What is Happening?
November 20, 2018
Dr. Alexis Mootoo - Vice-President of Student Affairs and Student Success - University of South Florida
Indigenous Women as Key Leaders in Environmental Scholarship, Stewardship and Activism
November 16, 2018
Melanie Goodchild, Michelle Brass
Reflections on Societal Leadership Roles in Moving Towards Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
November 16, 2018
Georgina Lloyd - Senior Director Consultation and Accommodation Unit - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Mycoheterotrophs: pretty in pink (and white)
November 24, 2017
Andy Mackinnon, Forest Ecologist.
Mary Tidlund, author of Memoirs of a Wildcat
November 19, 2021
Mary Tidlund speaks about her book Memories of a Wildcat, and about her upbringing, her career, and her transition from oil and gas CEO, to global philanthropist.
More Equitable Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in a More-Than-Human World.
November 17, 2017
Dr. Jamie McEvoy, Montana State University. Part of the NRESi/IWAU/PICS/Geography Joint Colloquium.
Through the Widow's Web: How Unusual Mating Behaviour Untangles Plasticity
November 21, 2017
NRESi/IWAU joint special colloquium with Dr. Maydianne Andrade, University of Toronto.
Intergenerational Trauma Awareness - First Nations Women and Access to Western Health Services
November 20, 2018
Marion Erickson and special guest Dr. Unjali Malhorta
Gender and Participation at COP21 (Conference of Parties)
November 18, 2016
Claire Martin (former CBC Senior Meteorologist) had the opportunity to attend COP21 in France at the end of 2015 to help Canada negotiate a new global climate plan. Claire had the opportunity to watch world leaders wrestle over the terms of a legal document that will affect us for generations. But what about the women? Were they heard? Claire will introduce you to the "other" battle going on at COP21.
Women, Leadership and Policing. Brenda Butterworth-Carr
November 20, 2017
Brenda Butterworth-Carr is the Deputy Commissioner and Commanding Officer of "E" Division with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She joins IWAU on November 20 2017 to discuss women in leadership.
Women in Indigenous Leadership
November 24, 2017
Saik'uz Nation Chief and Council discuss women in Indigenous Leadership. Featuring: Chief Jackie Thomas, Councillor Alison Johnny, Councillor Jasmine Thomas, Councillor Marlene Quaw and Councillor Priscilla Mueller Moderated by Kasandra Johnny-Turbide
Unconscious Bias & Challenges to Fair Assessment
November 20, 2017
Dr. Maydianne Andrade (Vice-Dean Faculty Affairs and Equity, U of Toronto Scarborough