2016/2017

Rooting Lateral Kindness in Community with Denise Findlay

Join the UBC Learning Circle for an exciting dialogue with Denise on what has happened over the past 10 years and what new and exciting developments are unfolding. What does post-contact “Lateral Kindness” rooted and cultivated in each Indigenous Community look like?

Spring Gardening with Gerry Kasten

Spring is a great time to begin your gardening. Some people grow food in a community garden, others in a flower bed on the side of their house. Gerry prepares us for a container garden…

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

Please join us in a conversation around Safety Planning for Domestic Violence in First Nations communities using the Medicine Bundle. You can’t control your partner’s abusive behavior…

Warriors Against Violence with Joyce & Joseph Fossella

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

Supporting those with Mental Health & Addictions – An Indigenized Co-occurring model with Ernie Cardinal

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 .Expanding on his last UBC Learning Circle session, An Indigenous lens on co-occurring disorders – mental health & addictions, front line co-worker Ernie Cardinal will join us for the second time on May 24th, 2016. Diving deeper into the subject matter the Cree presenter, a member of the Sucker […]

Natural Bug Sprays and Essential Oil Room Sprays with Elli Reilander and Jessica Hueser

As Spring and Summer arrive, so will the bugs. Are you prepared with bug repellant? If you prefer to use natural based material, this is the session for you! You can learn, right here, step by step, how to craft your own with simple ingredients…

Safe for Elders, Safe for All!

Safe for Elders, Safe for All! Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Patricia Bell returns to UBC Learning Circle along with Anne Cochran, Dr. Fabio Feldman, Dr. Sonia Singh, Crystal Stranaghan, and Lee Anne Hunsbedt on the Safe for Elders Learning Circle!! Safe for Elders, Safe for all is an initiative supported by the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, 6 First […]

Stand Up: Warriors Called To Action!

Session Date: May 5th, 2016 Hip-Hop artist Warren Hooley will host the “guy focused” session for UBC’s Youth Learning Circle! Hooley will be LIVE from Langley’s Cineplex Cinema, with a panel of Indigenous guys, along with 200 grade 10-12 Indigenous students, on May 5th, 2016. The Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health’s UBC Learning Circle […]

Spring snacks and summer treats gathered on the trail with Carrielynn Victor(Xemontalot)

Do you want to learn about gathering native plants ? Interested in hearing about some yummy recipe ideas? Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2016 Join us for Spring snacks and summer treats gathered on the trail with the Traditional Plant Practitioner, Carrielynn Victor(Xemontalot). The Stó:lō Nation traditional plant practitioner is from the Cheam First Nation. Her […]

Making Syrups for Cough and Colds with Elli Reilander and Jessica Hueser

Join us with Elli Reilander and Jessica Hueser again for another live demonstration from Vij’s Kitchen, in partnership with the Indigenous Research Partnership in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems