ICEDAR: An Invitation to Connect, Gather, and Exchange, on Indigenous Terms with Aurea Rocha and Lily Ivanova

Online/Virtual Event

Sign up free online: https://learningcircle.ubc.ca/2023/09/14/icedar/ = Inspired by Leona Antoine, member of the Coldwater Indian Band and the Nlaka’pumux Nation, ICEDAR involves the creation of an online hub to make connections, nurture relationships, and exchange expertise in support of Indigenous communities. We welcome community members, students, and researchers working in all areas and disciplines and […]

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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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Becoming the Imperfect Friend: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Contemplative Pathways to Healing and Reconciliation in Higher Education with Denise Findlay

Online/Virtual Event

Denise Findlay, shares Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Indigenous philosophy and contemplative education as ethical pathways to healing and reconciliation in higher education through the process of becoming the imperfect friend in a world ethos of death by a thousand cuts as a response to the violence of colonialism perpetuated in academia.

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Pathways to Graduate School: Indigenous Graduate Funding

Online/Virtual Event

Indigenous students (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to learn about internal and external funding resources and Indigenous financial resiliency with campus and community partners. This is a partnership event with UBC Indigenous Graduate Initiatives.

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Planting the Seeds for BC Cultural Safety and Humility Standard Evaluation

Online/Virtual Event

This presentation will explore the British Columbia Cultural Safety and Humility Standard, the importance of organizational self-assessment and reflection, and FNHA’s unique approach to their evaluation. Measuring cultural safety and humility is a challenge and one that requires innovation, flexibility, and a grass roots approach and we aim to share our approach to support others […]

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Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program (IHALP): 2024 Information Session

Online/Virtual Event

Join us for the 2024 Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program information session! Learn about the IHALP certificate program that is designed to support Indigenous organizations and communities to build strength-based, holistic programming that promotes health and well being. Learn about Indigenous communities and their own measures for success and unique cultural and geographical needs. […]

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Healing Through Land, Jazz and History with Delbert Anderson

Online/Virtual Event

Anderson shares his project experience with the Bureau of Land Management, youth ensemble program and Diné artist research. Anderson will conduct an activity on how everyone can navigate life and will pass on Indigenous knowledge of how everyone can live in beauty, balance and harmony.

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Indigenous Peoples’ experiences and realities within the Canadian Healthcare system: What’s the impact on health outcomes?

Online/Virtual Event

Indigenous peoples have consistently faced health inequities in the Canadian Healthcare system, which have contributed to poorer outcomes. This disparity is still a reality for many Indigenous peoples seeking care. It is important to understand how systemic racism and stereotypes influence the care they receive today. The SBME Indigenous Engagement Committee in collaboration with the […]

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Peace of Mind for Rural Maternity in BC with Real-Time Virtual Support’s (RTVS) Maternity and Babies Advice Line (MaBAL) with Dr. Amy Sawchuck & Dr. Keeve de Villiers

Online/Virtual Event

Drs. Keeve de Villiers and Amy Sawchuk will present on the Maternity and Babies Advice Line, part of the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) suite of peer support pathways. Family physicians with expertise in obstetrics are available 24/7 to support rural providers with maternity, newborn or women’s health issues. The service provides a safety net and […]

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