Inclusive Innovation in the Workplace

πŸ“ University of Windsor, Dillon Hall, Room 255.πŸ‘₯ In-Person Only Job postings by Canadian tech employers often include 'innovative' amongst the desired employee attributes for technology professionals. We'll explore what that means for those employers – now and in the future. We'll also look at what it means for job seekers – how you can...

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Undoing Ableism as Praxis of Disability Pride

ALSO 1100 University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

πŸ“ Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) (1100 University Ave, W.)πŸ‘₯ In-Person Only This event is being held as part of Hackforge's Accessibility Series, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week (May 26 - June 1) An interactive workshop for students, professionals, and community members seeking to create accessible spaces for people with disabilities, and anyone affected by...

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From Campus to Career: Alumni Insights on STEM Education and Employment

πŸ“ uWindsor Advanced Computing Hub (300 Ouellette Ave, above Hackforge)πŸ‘₯ In-Person Only Join us June 6th, 2024, for an exclusive panel event hosted by Connecting Windsor-Essex, tailored specifically for International Students in the School of Engineering. Dive into a fireside chat with seasoned professional engineers who will share their personal journeys, including navigating the job...

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Introduction to Containers with Podman

Hackforge HQ 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario

πŸ“ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)πŸ‘₯ In-Person Only Hey everyone! Our next Hack Forge Linux User Group meetup is all about containers and the container engine, Podman. We'll be exploring how containers work and how to create our own containers through an interactive presentation. Bring your laptop if you'd like to follow along!...

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Career Planning in Canada for the IT and Engineering Sectors

πŸ“ EPICenter, 2455 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON N9B 0C1πŸ‘₯ In-Person Only Career Planning in Canada for the IT and Engineering Sectors This free session will provide information and strategies for effective career planning in Canada. Informational topics will include Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility, current labour market research trends, and helpful resources to support a...

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POSTPONED DUE TO WEaTHER – OSM Field Mapping

πŸ“ POSTPONED DUE TO WEATER Join us for a community field mapping event where we will use the Every Door and StreetComplete apps to enhance OpenStreetMap! Whether you're a seasoned mapper or a beginner, this event is a great opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive open-source maps. Meet in front of...

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Exploring Peer Mentorship

Windsor Hackforge 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

πŸ“ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)πŸ‘₯ In Person OnlyπŸ’² Free Hackforge's goal has always been to create connections through, with, and over technology. This has resulted in a diverse group of individuals engaging with our programs, staff, and speakers - which we love! It has also helped us to see trends in the...

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Open Streets Windsor 2024

Drouillard Road 1024 Drouillard Road, Windsor, ON, Canada

πŸ“ Drouillard RoadπŸ‘₯ In Person Only πŸ’² Free This Sunday, September 22, Hackforge will once again be participating in Open Streets Windsor! This year we'll be set up in Ford City, at roughly 1024 Drouillard Road (just south of Whelpton St). For this year's activity we'll be introducing visitors to MotorCityMurals.tours, a web app released...

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Tech Project Showcase Night

Hackforge HQ 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210, Windsor, Ontario

πŸ“ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)πŸ‘₯ In Person OnlyπŸ’² Free ❓Have you built something with technology recently that you're proud of?❓Are you looking for feedback or help, or interested in collaborating on a side project?❓Are you interested in fostering an open-source community locally?❓Just interested in seeing what others are working on, and chatting...

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πŸŽ‰ Linux Install Party πŸŽ‰

πŸ“ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)πŸ‘₯ In Person OnlyπŸ’² Free This month, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party. If you're interested in trying out Linux, then this is the event for you! Members will be available to help you with installing Linux on your laptop, onto a virtual machine, or any...

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Disability Pride: Informed and Committed Actions Towards Undoing Ableism

πŸ“ Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (1100 University Ave W, Windsor)πŸ‘₯ In Person OnlyπŸ’² Free Join us on Saturday, May 31st for a thoughtful and engaging solo workshop that explores how we can build more inclusive and compassionate communities. Facilitator Evelina Baczewska offers a space to reflect on the ways our experiences, identities, and systems intersect...

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Pedal Poll

πŸ“ Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)πŸ‘₯ In Person OnlyπŸ’² Free oin Windsor Hackforge in contributing to citizen science during VΓ©lo Canada Bikes’ 2025 Pedal Poll! On Tuesday, June 3rd from 4–6 PM, we’ll be counting cyclists from our HQ on Ouellette Avenue, and you’re invited to be part of it. The Pedal Poll...

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