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Who’s Coming to Canada’s Borders?
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Doug Saunders discusses who is coming to our borders, why, and the impact.
Migration Beyond the Metropolis
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Melissa Kelly examines migration to smaller communities in Ontario.
Return: The Call of the Homeland
Online Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this Zoom presentation, Kamal Al-Solaylee explores a natural yet frequently misunderstood desire to return to homeland.
Discussion of “DUCKS” by Kate Beaton
Port Hope Public Library Main Branch 31 Queen Street, Port Hope, OntarioMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Kate Beaton discusses her graphic novel of oil sands migration, "Ducks".
Migration and Infectious Diseases
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Dr. David Fisman examines what borders can and can't control.
Migration in the Natural World
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation, Ryan Norris discusses how birds and butterflies travel seasonally.
Spring Bird Migration Outing
Northumberland County Forest 101 Beagle Club Rd, Harwood, Harwood, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. Visit the Northumberland County Forest for this outing with seasoned birders. Limited to 40 participants.
Migrant Workers Presentation & Panel
Columbus Community Centre 232 Spencer Street E., Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaMigration is not a new phenomenon, nor is it unusual. Since the day life appeared on this planet, it’s been on the move. Plants, animals, and ultimately people followed needed resources as climate, geography and man-made borders evolved — a pattern that continues to this day. In this presentation and panel, a migrant worker researcher is joined by Horizons of Friendship staff.