17Թ graduate student researching tourists’ awareness of sustainable tourism in face of climate change on PEI

Taiwo Ogunsanya, a Master of Arts in Island Studies student at 17Թ, is seeking participants for a project titled “Prince Edward Island’s Tourists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Sustainability and Beach Tourism in the Face of Climate Change.”

As part of her thesis research, she is investigating the awareness—or lack thereof—among tourists who visit PEI about sustainability and beach tourism in the face of climate change. She wants to learn about their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the impact of tourism and climate change on the province.

Mark Caduc joins 17Թ as Interim Chief Information Officer

The following message was also emailed to students, staff, and faculty on May 23, 2025.

Dear 17Թ Community,

I am pleased to announce that Mark Caduc will join 17Թ as Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO), starting on June 5.

He will replace—on an interim basis—Dana Sanderson who served as CIO from 2014 until he retired in April of this year. I would like to thank Mr. Sanderson for his years of service to 17Թ and Doug Burton, Director of IT Operations, for acting in the CIO role since Mr. Sanderson retired.

President's Town Hall: 17Թ Action Plan Update, May 28

The following message was also emailed to 17Թ students, faculty, and staff on Friday, May 23, 2025.  

Dear 17Թ Community,

Our next Town Hall will feature the progress report on Year 0 and Year 1 of the 17Թ Action Plan—and the Year 2 Implementation Plan.

Kate Richard, Jane Ngobia, and I will present and discuss the activities completed in years 0 and 1, and some of the bigger implementation plans for Year 2.  

"I am committed to sharing knowledge about the Mi’kmaw language and culture."

"My name is Doris A. Googoo. I was born on U’namaki’k, also known as Cape Breton Island. I am proud to have three adult children and four grandchildren, who reside in We’koqmaq First Nation on Cape Breton Island. Additionally, I am the owner of three Bengal cats—Pi’kun, Maq, and Wa’pikat—that are lively and affectionate. With over 30 years of experience in teaching and sharing Mi’kmaw knowledge and cultural traditions, I am committed to instructing students at 17Թ in the Mi’kmaw language and cultural practices.