Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences
15025-120 University Ave. K1N 6N5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Are you connected in some way to a Canadian based 9-14 year old? Check out the WHERE challenge... The Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences, through Mining Matters, is connecting you to this challenge, where kids investigate why minerals and metals matter. "What on Earth is in your stuff and WHERE on Earth does it come from? WHERE stands for the places where Earth scientists work: Water, Hazards, Energy, Resources, and Environment. There are thousands of dollars in prizes to ...be won and you can enter as a group, an individual or a school. All you have to do is use your imagination and dig up some interesting facts about your stuff. The 2020 WHERE Challenge runs from September 14, 2020 to March 4, 2021." Please share widely so we can reach as many 9-14 year olds as possible. https://www.cfes-fcst.ca/where-challenge

CFES President-Elect, Rachel Newrick, talks about mentoring and volunteering, and Dir of Communications, Diane Hanano, presents the mentorship medal to Dominique Weis. Join in on this Coffee Chat. https://youtu.be/HChfQfeUSgU

Kids can explore the work of geologists, engineers and environmental scientists at the Mining Matters Virtual Earth Science Camps this summer!

On behalf of its 13 member organizations, CFES calls upon Canadians to reject racism in all forms. We all must work together to build a society based on respect and equity for all. Read our full statement and calls to action here: https://www.cfes-fcst.ca/

CFES is proud to partner with Parks Canada to offer the Geologist-in-Residence program in Pukaskwa National Park this August! The Geologist-in-Residence will educate park visitors and staff about the geological formations and phenomena of the park by delivering programs and presentations during their 2 week residency. This volunteer opportunity is available to an Earth science specialist or communicator, practicing or retired geologist, or upper level post-secondary student ...studying geoscience at a Canadian university. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2020. Learn more at --> https://www.cfes-fcst.ca/gir