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Kenya

Dr. Bondar, pictured here, enhanced The Foundation’s international programs and linkages during this year’s Kenya project. Representatives from The Foundation met with scientists from the Kenya Wildlife Services and with UNEP representatives in Nairobi to discuss areas of mutual interest. Additionally, they shared environmental learning materials developed for Kenyan students attending a number of schools, encouraging them to continue their studies. Dr. Bondar presented inspiring addresses to over 400 girls and their mentors while visiting Kenya. In partnership with The Hoopers Africa Trust, she participated as Honorary Patron with Hooper Trustees in a visit to monitor quality assurance and practices related to the Trust’s program in the Mara.

While in the country, Dr. Bondar continued capturing photographs on biodiversity using a Nikon D800 that will be added to the Foundation’s Travelling Exhibition and Learning Experience.

Photo Gallery HERE!

Toronto ON

Our newest partner in The Foundation’s growing network of sponsors is Nikon Canada Inc. With their support we have been able to expand the national scope of the 2013 Summer Camp Bondar Challenge.

“The summer camp setting helps youth unplug for a few weeks and digital photography allows them to connect with nature in a meaningful way… We had a number of camps coast to coast where participants didn’t have access to digital cameras and Nikon’s support meant we could create a camera loan program. It made all the difference in reaching more than 4,000 youth this summer.”
Dr. Roberta Bondar

This unique environmental photography program fuses photographic art with science. Capturing an image in a summer camp environment that relates to some aspect of biodiversity, participants interpret the artistic and scientific components of the photographs they have taken, challenging their imagination and creativity.

The Bondar Challenge creates an emotional bond between the natural world and the individual that will become part of the personal heritage of campers and leaders. It is a gateway to understanding, inquisitiveness and a desire to have a positive impact on our attitude and behaviours toward nature.

The Roberta Bondar Foundation thanks Mike Robertson and Nikon Canada for their leadership and support for youth who will make a difference to our future.

Students attended the Blast Off with Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar Philharmonic Concert at Hamilton Place where Maestro Boris Brott conducted the National Academy Orchestra in a Space/Science theme. Dr. Bondar’s own space photographs added extra dimension during the multimedia concert.

Dr. Roberta Bondar was the guest speaker at the 4-H Canada 100th Anniversary Gala held on May 30. As an astronaut, physician, scientist, photographer, author and, proud Aggie, Dr. Bondar presented her view from space to emphasize the importance of agricultural research and technology in being able to feed a growing planet with ever-decreasing arable land.

Four high school students from PWK High School, Fort Smith, NWT, were honoured for pictures they took during the Bondar Challenge, a photography program of The Roberta Bondar Foundation. The Challenge was offered at Sweetgrass Station in the Alberta section of Wood Buffalo National Park, the first national park to host the Roberta Bondar Challenge.
Here are the Winning Views of Nature.

Toronto Life
Bronwen Jervis

The Walrus Foundation convened nine prominent Torontonians — Midnight’s Children director Deepha Mehta, CBC’s Matt Galloway, chef Jamie Kennedy, and astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar among them — and gave them each seven minutes to talk about one aspect of “the art of the city.” Here are Dr. Roberta Bondar, Jamie Kennedy, and others discussing The Art of the City at the latest Walrus Talk.

Northern Journal
Don Jaque

From Sweetgrass Station, Wood Buffalo National Park, the Northern Journal reports Dr Roberta Bondar’s concentrated workshop in nature photography for wilderness campers from PWK High School, Fort Smith, preparing for the Bondar Challenge. Astronaut inspires students on environment during Sweetgrass trip.

The Medical Post features some of The Roberta Bondar Foundation’s education initiatives, including the Travelling Exhibition and Learning Experience as well as the Bondar Challenge that is presently in pilot programs this summer. Developing a Passion for Nature.

Recently members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors travelled to Sault Ste. Marie to participate in one of the City’s 100th Anniversary celebrations. It was a special evening that paid tribute to Dr. Roberta Bondar on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of her space flight as Canada’s first woman astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space. Take a look at one of the many greetings delivered that evening to the crowd of over 250 people, all of whom made donations to support the educational programs of The Foundation.

Organized under the direction of a team of volunteers chaired by Councillor Susan Myers, it was a first class event from start to finish. We were proud to attend and felt privileged to be part of The Foundation’s volunteer team. A big thank you goes to participants from the Sault community, the organizers and sponsors of the event, and the City’s leadership for their generosity and support on behalf of the citizens of this “Naturally Gifted” and special place Roberta calls home.

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Jan 26, 2012
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Sault-Sainte-Marie rend un nouvel hommage à Roberta Bondar, la première femme canadienne à voyager dans l’espace.

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In a commitment to their core business value of environmental stewardship, Union Gas donates to the educational programs of The Roberta Bondar Foundation. Union Gas gets on board.

On the Move in the Mara

Exciting New Partnership with Nikon Canada

National Academy Orchestra

4-H Canada 100th Anniversary Gala

Winning Views of Nature

Steve Anthony interview of Dr. Bondar about The Foundation on CP24

Roberta Bondar, Jamie Kennedy and seven others discuss The Art of the City at the latest Walrus Talk

Astronaut inspires students on environment during Sweetgrass trip

Developing a Passion for Nature

FOUNDATION’S NAMESAKE HONOURED WITH SPECIAL GREETINGS FROM THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA

Union Gas gets on board with Roberta and the celebration

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