Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan

Canadian Geographic Dives Deep into Ocean Literacy

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.

Key Points: 
  • The floor map is a major initiative of the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) supported by Canadian Geographic, to raise Canadians' awareness of the ocean coastline and issues of conservation and sustainable development.
  • The exhibition was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of many partners including  Avatar Alliance Foundation, Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, Ocean Week Canada, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Rolex and META.
  • Ocean Week Canada: Monday June 5 – Friday June 9, 2023
    Special Ocean Conservation Exhibit at 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2K1,
    Royal Canadian Geographical Society & Canadian Geographic Headquarters, including CanGeo Talk on June 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
    PRESSURE & Ocean Conservation Exhibit Duration: Monday, June 5 – Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
  • Proceeds will support Canadian Geographic Education to supply free, bilingual, curriculum educational resources to Canadian teachers.