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Aboriginal Midwifery as a Career Path

      Please join the Midwives Association Aboriginal Committee of the Midwives Association of British Columbia as we share in an interactive and dynamic discussion regarding the important work that midwives and doulas carry out within their communities.  This session will focus specifically on the positive impact that re-shifting the childbirth culture has had on outcomes for maternal-infant […]

Youth Circle: Indigenous Role Model Trevor Mack

Youth Circle: Indigenous Role Model Trevor Mack

  The UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle welcomes Indigenous role model and filmmaker Trevor Mack for an interactive and engaging discussion about his new film The Blanketing and the exciting new developments in his career since his first appearance on the Learning Circle in December 2012. Join us for the opportunity to learn more about filmmaking, […]

Empowerment Mindset: Motivating Indigenous Self-Reliance with Calvin Helin

Empowerment Mindset: Motivating Indigenous Self-Reliance with Calvin Helin

  Join best-selling author, motivational speaker, lawyer, and businessperson Calvin Helin for an inspiring and informative evening talk presented in partnership with the SFU First Nations Student Association. His book Dances with Dependency: Out of Poverty Through Self-Reliance has been called courageous and groundbreaking. His second book, The Economic Dependency Trap: Breaking Free to Self-Reliance, was a finalist for […]

Indigenous Career Programs with Dr. Rick Colbourne & Kerrie Charnley

Indigenous Career Programs with Dr. Rick Colbourne & Kerrie Charnley

The Learning Circle presents a special “Career Edition” featuring two Indigenous-focused career education programs at the University of British Columbia. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about these unique programs, get tips for applying, learn about funding opportunities, and ask questions of the program administrators. Ch’nook is a unique initiative founded by the Sauder School of […]

Aboriginal Youth in the Criminal Justice System with Dr. Kim Rossmo

Aboriginal Youth in the Criminal Justice System with Dr. Kim Rossmo

The UBC Learning Circle is partnering with the SFU First Nations Student Association and the SFU Public Interest Research Group to present the third and final installment of the “Aboriginal Youth in the Criminal Justice System” series.  Join renowned Canadian criminologist Dr. Kim Rossmo for an evening talk on the missing women’s inquiry, his experience with […]

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