Future of mariculture under climate change

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Aquaculture has shown remarkable growth, averaging about 6.7% per year over the last three decades, making it the fastest-growing agro-food sector worldwide. In 2021, aquaculture accounted for approximately 91 million tonnes, representing 47% of total fish food production. However, mariculture, a sub-sector of aquaculture, faces uncertainties due to climate change's impact on farm species and […]

In the Midst of Grief We Are Healing: An Affinity Event for Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students in STEM

Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous Staff, Faculty and Students are invited to come together for informal conversations, community building and healing as we navigate the ongoing journey of truth, reconciliation, and redress in our communities. Food and beverages will be provided. Event Details Date: 11 October 2023 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Venue: Rooms 5104/5106 – Earth Sciences […]

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Warriors Against Violence Society: A Story of Change with Joyce Fossella

Online/Virtual Event

Sign up online free at: https://learningcircle.ubc.ca/2023/09/14/warriors-against-violence-society/ ========= A victim’s story of how a men’s program addressing violent behaviors changed her life when the perpetrator participated in a unique program that incorporates tools, culture and spirituality. ========= Joyce Fossella is from the Lil’wat nation. Joyce has worked in the Indigenous community for over thirty years in […]

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We’re Still Dancing Around the Table: Reconstituting our Sensibilities about Truth, Reconciliation and Redress

Online/Virtual Event

In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, Derek K Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, Director of the Faculty of Medicine Indigenous Engagement will facilitate a conversation with Chief Bill Wilson – Hemas KlaLeeLeeKla, Founding Signatory of the BC Treaty Commission and Founding Chairman of the BC First Nations Congress (First Nations Summit). Hemas KlaLeeLeeKla will bring both truth and […]

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The Floating Man: Canadian Film Premiere

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This Canadian premiere of The Floating Man by Michael V. Smith is an intimate memoir that unpacks Smith's journey as a radical drag performer and genderqueer.

“Archives as Past, Present, and Future”: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Archives shape the past, they shape the way in which we access the past and write for the future. But archives are connected to colonial pasts, erasures, and harm, relegating marginalized communities and racialized communities invisible. We know this is untrue – we know archives of these communities exist and there are many, many stories […]

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The Age of Disruption in Public Policy: DRIPA and Social Media

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dive into the latest trends and strategies in public policy, with a special focus on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the influential role of social media.

“Finding Joy and Staying Alive: Maintaining Balance in the Push for EDI” with Ky Sargeant

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is hard work. Harder than most give it credit for. Though the mandate for EDI has grown across both public and private institutions, the gap between what is asked and the resources provided regularly places the burden of change upon those most affected by its absence. In the wake of the […]

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