Transformative Storytelling as a Way of Life: A Workshop for Peaceful Warriors, Wisdom Seekers, Lovers of Life & Magicians of the Common Good
An workshop with Dr. Gareth Higgins, internationally-renowned peacemaker, writer and activist at the intersections of spirituality, justice and art. Since communication began, human beings have woven together experiences and interpretations […]
How Not to be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying
An evening with Dr. Gareth Higgins, internationally-renowned peacemaker, writer and activist at the intersections of spirituality, justice and art. The world seems terrifying. Whether your fears are about violence, shame, […]
alumni UBC Careers: Overcome the Overwhelm in Your Life
Has your daily routine become a non-stop juggling act? Do you feel overwhelmed by competing priorities, responsibilities, and expectations? Do you feel like disorder and confusion have unwittingly overtaken your […]
BOOK LAUNCH: “We, the Kindling” by Otoniya J. Okot Bitek
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the launch of We, the Kindling, the stunning debut novel from acclaimed author and poet Otoniya J. Okot Bitek. This book launch features Otoniya […]
Short Talks in the Anthropocene
Four short talks. Four distinguished speakers working at the intersection of disciplines. Dr. annie ross (Indigenous Studies, Art), Dr. Helmut Weissert (Earth Sciences), Laurie D. Graham (Literature), and Dr. Derek […]
Writing Queer Utopias: Queer Thriving and Decolonial Futurity
Writing Queer Utopias: Queer Thriving and Decolonial Futurity is a three day immersive co-creating ‘retreat’. There will be writing, world building, a little lecturing, self-reflection, and even some drawing! Ultimately, this […]
The Art of Comics-Engaged Research with Raey Costain and Cal Smith
Join PhD students Raey Costain and Cal Smith as they present their research on how visual methods such as comic drawing have a unique capacity to explore and document human […]
Marc Perez Reads Dayo
An elegant debut collection that illuminates the contours of un/belonging. Dayo: a Tagalog word referring to someone who exists in a place not their own. A wanderer, migrant worker, exile […]
Jane Huffman Reads Public Abstract
Winner of the 2023 APR/Honickman First Book Prize, Jane Huffman’s intricate debut collection, Public Abstract, examines illness and recovery, loss and addiction: the ripples of influence an addict has on their […]