Science Programs
Who is the director of the climate change program at NoFC?
Bonus points if you name all three science directors at NoFC (100 each)
Gabrielle Gascon
Bonus answers: Matthew Wheatley, Julienne Morissette
What is the name of the Northern Forestry Centre’s Elder in Residence?
Elder Heather Poitras
When is public service pride week 2024?
August 19-August 23, 2024
Who is the smiling face that typically greets guests at reception?
Chantal McInnis
The Canadian Forest Service is celebrating an anniversary this year. Which anniversary are they celebrating and when were they founded?
125th anniversary, founded in 1899
When is National Forest Week 2024?
September 22- September 28, 2024
When (time + day) are weekly sharing circles typically held for staff at NoFC?
Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:00
The Wellness and Diversity Committee sends out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with IRRP. What’s the name of the newsletter?
Heartbeat of the North +IRRP News
NoFC has a director and team under our organization but located in another region. Where is this team located (city/ province)?
Bonus points if you name the director and/ or program (100 each)
Ottawa, Ontario
Bonus answer: Anne Gilbert, Wildland Fire Programs
Who is the current Minister of Energy and Natural Resources?
Johnathan Wilkinson
Name the three areas of science research conducted by CFS at the Northern Forestry Centre.
Ecosystem Health Science, Wildland Fire, Climate Change
There is aa medicine wheel carpet in the Medicine Wheel room. Another type of medicine wheel can be found in the Walking River room. Where is it and what is it made of?
Four dream catchers hanging from the ceiling represent each quadrant of the medicine wheel
What does each letter of NRCan’s commitment to IDEA represent?
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
There are three sectors of NRCan and one external department that work within NoFC. Name these groups.
Canadian Forest Service, Lands and Minerals Sector (SGB), CMSS, and ECCC
NRCan adopted a program in 2021 with a commitment to invest in planting a number of trees across the country. How many trees did the department commit to help plant by 2031?
2 billion trees
How many specimens are there in NoFC’s insect collection? (will accept +/ - 20,000)
Just over 150,000 pinned specimens in the collection
What is the motto/ mission of the Indigenous Learning Centre and the IRRP program?
Bonus points if you can name the rooms within the ILC (100 each)
We walk together forward
Bonus answers: Medicine Wheel Room, Walking River Room
Name the directors that co-chair the wellness and diversity committee.
Julienne Morissette and Matthew Wheatley
The Northern Forestry Centre hosts a local staff recognition awards ceremony in early May. What is the name of these awards?
The SILVAS
GCDocs is moving towards a new system that will eventually replace it. What’s the name of the new system?
NRDocs
There are two spaces within NoFC dedicated to former researchers. Name the researchers/ room?
Dr Yasuyuki (Yasu) Hiratsuka (The Yasu Hiratsuka Forest Pathology Herbarium)
YasH P. Kalra (The Yash P. Kalra Laboratory)
What does SINEWS stand for and what is the purpose of the program?
Sistering Indigenous and Western Science
A mentorship program to increase the representation and participation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women in science related disciplines
NRCan participates in a fundraising campaign each year. Name this campaign (acronym or full name).
GCWCC/ Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign
How old was the white spruce tree cookie in the lobby when it was harvested? (will accept +/- 10 years)
188 years old (anything within 178-198 years will be accepted)
How many sectors and offices are included within the NRCan organizational structure?
Twelve sectors/ offices
Lands and minerals sector, strategic policy and innovation sector, energy systems sector, energy efficiency and technology sector, fuels sector, Canadian forest sector, Nokwewashk, office of the chief scientist, communications and portfolio sector, corporate management and services sector, legal services, and audit and evaluation branch