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What is Under Your Skin? A pre-lunch session with Dermatologists

Date: Thursday, October 08, 2015 The UBC Learning Circle welcomes you to join us in a pre-lunch presentation session about ‘things under your skin’. In this presentation, Dr. John Pawlovich, FCFP a returning guest to UBCLC and Dr. Neil Kitson, Dermatologist, will discuss with First Nations communities about the common problems you can identify at home. Dr. John Pawlovich […]

Digital Health & Wellness for Communities: Hunelhyad (What’s the matter?) – Part 1: Social Media, Youth and Health with Johanna Sam

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Welcome to the first session of a two-part series on Digital Health & Wellness for Communities. We have the pleasure of joining Johanna Sam of Tsilhqot’in Nation as she presents on her interests which involve new information and communication technology initiatives designed to enhance equity for socially marginalized populations, such as Indigenous people, […]

Naturopathic Medicine and Indigenous Health with Jessica Hueser & Elli Reilander

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2015 In this session we are joined by two Naturopathic students, Jessica Hueser and Elli Reilander, who are both currently attending fourth and final year at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Elli and Jessica will join us live from our studio via webinar and will share on how Naturopathic medicine can compliment First Nations wellness […]

Protected: Social Media Policy and Digital Engagement – with FNHDA

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Warriors Against Violence Society with Joyce & Joseph Fossella

The Warriors Against Violence Society is committed to helping First Nations families unlearn abusive and violent behaviors and reclaim their traditional values of equality, honor and respect for themselves and

Making Traditional Teas With The Indigenous Plant Diva

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 In this UBC Learning Circle session Cease Wyss will introduce us to making teas from a variety of mixes of her special dried medicines & fresh medicines at Vij’s Kitchen. Cease owns and operates her online store Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co. in her traditional Coast Salish land in Vancouver. Some of […]

Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Using the Medicine Bundle with Corinne Stone

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015 Please join us in a conversation around Safety Planning for Domestic Violence in First Nations communities using the Medicine Bundle. In this session Corinne Stone returns to UBC Learning Circle to discuss the purpose of the Healing Path Medicine Bundle. This workshop is for workers and community members who would like to assist in ongoing efforts […]

IndigenEYEZ A Participatory Youth Leadership Program on The Land

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 UBCLC presents IndigenEYEZ is a First Nations-led initiative that aims to build the capacity of First Nations in BC to empower youth and build cultural connections. Creative expression grounded in culture is key to unlocking our transformative capacity, supporting our healing journey, revitalizing our cultures, and returning to our traditional […]

Homecare, Rural Service and Hemodialysis with Dr. Michael Copland and Mary L Lewis

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 This session on Home Hemodialysis is a co-presentation with the Home and Community Care team at the First Nations Health Authority. Home hemodialysis is an established treatment option for people living with Chronic Kidney Disease or renal failure requiring hemodialysis. Undergoing hemodialysis in the home allows clients to live their lives […]

First Nations Healthy Homes & VisitAble Housing

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 The UBC Learning Circle is pleased to present our first session that covers healthy and accessible homes in First Nations communities. This webinar/video conference will cover a variety of aspects around accessible housing for First Nations people in communities. The discussion will be focused on concepts around policy and […]