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Upcoming Events

Create Simple Maps using Google Maps and Microsoft Excel

Sep 24, 2025

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

Want to create maps but don’t have the time, patience, or storage space for a new application? We’ve got you covered.

Getting Started with Linear Regression in R

Oct 9, 2025

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Curious about uncovering patterns in your data? Whether you're investigating how income relates to education or how age and location affect voting behaviour, linear regression helps quantify and interpret relationships between variables.

Introduction to R Programming

Oct 16, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Curious about R but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in R programming.

Visualizing Networks with Gephi

Oct 23, 2025

1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

Want to explore how people, ideas, or objects are connected? In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to use Gephi, a free and open-source tool designed for network visualization and analysis.

Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS

Oct 30, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Looking for an accessible way to analyze data? SPSS is a widely used statistical software that makes it easy to explore, summarize, and interpret data—no programming required.

Creating Interactive Data Visualizations with Power BI

Nov 6, 2025

1:00 pm TO 2:30 pm

Want to turn your data into clear, compelling visuals? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to use Power BI, a powerful tool for building interactive dashboards and charts.

Introduction to Python Programming

Nov 13, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Interested in learning one of the world’s most popular programming languages? Python is beginner-friendly and widely used across many fields for data analysis, automation, and more.

Map Making for Absolute Beginners using QGIS

Nov 18, 2025

1:30 pm TO 2:30 pm

Interested in digital mapping, but unsure of where to start?

Modeling Binary Outcomes: Logistic Regression in R

Nov 20, 2025

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Do you want to analyze outcomes like disease presence, voting behavior, or customer churn? Logistic regression is a powerful method for modeling binary outcomes and understanding how different factors influence the likelihood of an event.

Creating and Sharing Maps using ArcGIS Online

Nov 27, 2025

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

Want to bring your data to life through interactive maps?

Microdata Analysis with Python using Statistics Canada Data

Nov 27, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Interested in working with Canadian survey data? This hands-on workshop introduces participants to data analysis using Public Use Microdata Files (PUMF) from Statistics Canada’s sample surveys.