Kathryn Berry

“Living with Arthritis: Common Challenges and What to Do” with Mary Pack Arthritis Program

On Wednesday, March 16th, 2011, representatives from the Mary Pack Arthritis Program will discuss “Living with Arthritis: Common Challenges and What to Do with Them” with the UBC Learning Circle. Tips on managing Arthritis pain from an Occupational therapist and Physiotherapist from the Victoria Arthritis Centre (also known as the Mary Pack Arthritis Program in […]

“Breaking the Family Cycle of Addiction & Codependency” with Gil Lerat

On Thursday, March 10th from 3:30 – 5pm, Gil Lerat will join the UBC Learning Circle to present “Breaking the Family Cycle of Addiction & Codependency”. In this workshop participants will examine the roles that develop in an addictive household. Participants examine the interaction patterns and family rules that develop. Participants are asked to view […]

First Nations Mental Health with Dr. Charles Brasfield

On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, Dr. Charles Brasfield will discuss First Nations mental health with the UBC Learning Circle. Charles Brasfield is doubly qualified as a psychiatrist and as a clinical psychologist. He holds the degrees of M.D., Ph.D., and is an FRCPC. He is the Director of the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic […]

Tripartite Evaluation of the H1N1 Pandemic Response

Do you remember how concerned we were about H1N1 last year? We are all glad that the H1N1 influenza pandemic is over, but what did we learn from the experience? Can we apply what we learned in future flu seasons? This is important because every year the flu still causes illness and contributes to deaths in […]

Men’s Health & Healing with Gerry Oleman

On Wednesday, February 9th, Gerry Oleman will discuss Men’s Health and Healing with the UBC Learning Circle. About the Speaker Saahiilthit (Gerry) Oleman has worked with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society since 1998. He is from Seaton Lake and of the Stl’atl’imx Nation. He has been involved as a change agent for First Nations […]

Indigenous Food Sovereignty – Dawn Morrison

On Wednesday, February 2nd, Dawn Morrison joins to the UBC Learning Circle to discuss Indigenous Food Sovereignty. This presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the building of the Indigenous food sovereignty movement in B.C. and beyond. It will also provide the time and space to explore the role that social networking […]

Special Learning Circle – The Revision of the Community-Based Reporting Template

On Thursday, January 27th, 2011, First Nations Inuit Health will present on the revision of the Community-Based Reporting Template. First Nations and Inuit Health’s (FNIH) Community- Based Reporting Template that is currently being used by some communities and transfer groups is undergoing a national revision. FNIH – BC Region, and National Aboriginal Organizations, received a […]

HIV/AIDS: Shannon Froehlich and The Frontline Warriors

Shannon Froehlich and the Frontline Warriors Positive Prevention team from Positive Living North will be presenting to the UBC Learning Circle on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011. In this session, each member will share their experiences with diagnosis, lifestyle, and current status and health, discuss with participants regarding healthy lifestyles and choice, and the importance of […]

Storytelling & Addictions with Ross Laird

The UBC Learning Circle returns on Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, with Ross Laird speaking on his work in addictions. Addiction is the most common and the most misunderstood challenge we face. Most of us find addictions somewhere close by: in our families, in our peers, sometimes in ourselves. Addictions are everywhere. And yet, it’s tough […]

Helping the Hurting: Suicide Intervention Training with Judy Davies-North

On Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, from 1:00 – 4:00pm, Judy Davies-North will return to the UBC Learning Circle to lead a workshop entitled: “Helping the Hurting: Suicide Intervention Training”. Have a question about suicide or working with the suicidal individual? Please send in questions which will be incorporated into this 3 hour afternoon presentation. Current […]