Sunday November 15, 2020
See the full conference schedule for Sunday below.
Please read the following important information before you join the conference:
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Select sessions have French language interpretation available (live French audio) and are indicated with a next to the session name.
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In all plenary sessions, you will have the option to enable close captioning (not available for workshop sessions) - look for the close captioning control in zoom.
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When a session becomes active, you will be able to click on the red button "click to join". If the button is not red (is disabled and not clickable), the session has not yet started.
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Refresh this page often as "click to join" buttons will be enabled and disabled throughout the day.
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If a speaker's name is underlined, click on it to read more about that speaker.
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All sessions will be recorded and made available along with additional resources after the conference.
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A quick help guide (attached below) is provided to instruct you how to use the Zoom controls within each conference session (how to enable and disable features like video, audio, etc.)
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We encourage everyone to enable their video during sessions as it's nice for attendees to see each other. If you're not comfortable showing the room you are in, we have provided a virtual background that you can upload to Zoom and enable (attached below).
Click on the PDF and download a quick help guide to help you navigate the sessions on Zoom
Click on the JPG and download a virtual background that you can upload to Zoom
Enjoy the conference! If you have questions at any point, please email us.
Welcome to the conference: Sunday
10:00-11:05 am EST
ACT-Accelerator: a global exit strategy for COVID-19
Plenary
Learn about the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator - the world’s best bet to end COVID-19. Gain insight on Canada’s leadership to date and what it will take to create a global response that will end the pandemic for everyone, everywhere.
Keynote speakers:
Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the WHO, Organizational Change
Director (interim), Global Fund Advocates Network (GFAN)
interpretation available
11:05- 11:15 am EST
Advocacy in action: listening for inner applause
Plenary
Hear testimonials from Results Canada volunteers about their experience with Results, why volunteering is important to them, and what it’s like to take action for a world without extreme poverty.
Results Canada volunteer speakers:
Randy Rudolph
11:15-11:30 am EST
Break
11:30-12:15 pm EST
Parliamentary panel: tips for engaging in a pandemic
Plenary
Learn insider tips and tricks first-hand from parliamentarians on how to best engage in a pandemic. Gain insight on how Parliament has adapted to COVID-19 and understand how to build relationships with MPs and Senators in this new reality.
Keynote speakers:
Member of Parliament for Calgary Midnapore
Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean
12:15-1:00 pm EST
Meditation at lunch
Unwind and let go of anger in this calming and reenergizing meditation. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. We will not allow anyone’s video camera to be on, so you can focus, breathe deep and relax!
1:00-1:30 pm EST
Advocacy in action: listening for inner applause
Plenary
Hear testimonials from Results Canada volunteers about their experience with Results, why volunteering is important to them, and what it’s like to take action for a world without extreme poverty.
Results Canada volunteer speakers:
1:30-2:15 pm EST
Putting principles of power and privilege into practice: a workshop for advocates
Workshop
We all want to help, but good intentions do not always translate into impact. This workshop will provide you with strategies that you can apply as an advocate who acknowledge the discrepancies of power and privilege in the world today. Get ready for some thought-provoking learning and unlearning!
Results Canada volunteer speakers:
1:30-2:15 pm EST
How to engage across the political spectrum
Workshop
This workshop will teach you how to communicate effectively with a decision-maker (ex. MP or Senator) who might disagree with you to ensure constructive dialogue, relationship-building and mutual understanding.
Results Canada volunteer speakers:
2:15-2:30 pm EST
Break
2:30-2:45 pm EST
What we heard, what we learned
Plenary
We will take time to reflect together on key lessons and favourite moments from the weekend as we create concrete next steps to help you explore advocacy further.
Results Canada volunteer speakers:
Riddhi Bokhiriya
2:45-3:00 pm EST
Close of Sunday: end of conference
Plenary
Our thanks, hope and shared vision for a world without extreme poverty despite these uncertain times.
3:00-4:00 pm EST
Final prep: Week of Action
Plenary
Learn how you can make an impact in our Week of Action (November 16-20). We will provide more in depth information about our current campaign ask and why it matters, while ensuring you have all the tools and resources necessary to make change happen.
4:00-4:30 pm EST
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