Kathryn Berry

Fantastic Foods for Babies with Gerry Kasten

The UBC Learning Circle presents the third session of our Aboriginal Nutrition Webinar & Videoconference series. This series of five sessions about the relationship between healthy eating and wellness throughout the life course is presented by health professionals from the First Nations Health Authority. Healthy Eating in Pregnancy and Early Childhood Gerry Kasten, Registered Dietitian […]

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

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

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

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 […]

Youth Circle: YouthCO Presents “HIV 101”

Join the UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle for an exciting and interactive session with YouthCO HIV and Hep C Community Outreach! Jessica St. Jean, Program Manager of YouthCO’s Aboriginal Youth Program and Dakota Prince will be presenting up-to-date, non-judgmental information about sex and sexuality that is key to keeping youth healthy. This workshop will explore stereotyping, social […]

Healthy Eating for Better Mental Well-being with Rebecca Sovdi

Join Registered Dietitian Rebecca Sovdi (First Nations and Inuit Health) for the first session of the Learning Circle’s Aboriginal Nutrition Webinar & Videoconference series. This series of five sessions about the relationship between healthy eating and wellness throughout the life course will be presented by health professionals from First Nations and Inuit Health & the […]

Youth Learning Circle – Elder Gerry Oleman: Indigenous Youth Wellness

The UBC Learning Circle is pleased to welcome Elder Gerry Oleman as he presents a special Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle on Indigenous youth wellness. Gerry believes that with the rising incidence of youth violence, drug abuse, and gangs, youth wellness is one of the going concerns of Indigenous communities today. He will be discussing the need to start […]

Traditional Wellness with Dr. Georgia Kyba

FNHA Traditional Wellness Strategic Framework You are invited to participate in an upcoming UBC Learning Circle featuring Dr. Georgia Kyba, Naturopathic Physician Advisor for the First Nations Health Authority. Dr. Kyba will be sharing the FNHA’s Traditional Wellness Strategic Framework. The purpose of this framework document is to outline key objectives and strategies for the […]

Legacy of Indian Residential Schools with Angela White

PowerPoint Presentation Available Click here to download a PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation that was shown during this session. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to view the videos which are included as a part of the presentation. The UBC Learning Circle invites you to attend a special session with Angela White, Workshop […]