Learning Circle

Elder Gerry Oleman: Healing the Impacts of Colonization

The UBC Learning Circle is pleased to welcome Elder Gerry Oleman as he presents a special Learning Circle on The Impacts of Colonization on Me, My Family, My Community and Healing the Impacts of Colonization. This Learning Circle will enable participants to engage in a dialogue about the impacts of colonization on health and provide a safe […]

UBC Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Health and the Cedar Project Partnership

The UBC Learning Circle invites Aboriginal Health and Education Directors, Aboriginal Human Resources, and Aboriginal students to a special live presentation on two exciting initiatives. The UBC Aboriginal Health Strategy Working Group will present on the proposed UBC Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Health. The Cedar Project Partnership will present on their multi-year community-based […]

VP of First Nations Health Benefits with John Mah

The First Nations Health Authority assumes responsibility for Health Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits program on July 2, 2013. Please join FNHA VP of Health Benefits John Mah for a UBC Learning Circle presentation on the First Nations Health Authority Benefits Program. Learn about how the First Nations Health Authority is preparing for transfer and what the […]

STRONG Conference

The UBC Learning Circle is pleased to announce that we are partnering with the First Nations Technology Council to bring the 2013 STRONG Conference to First Nations communities across the province of BC. The Learning Circle will be utilizing our video conference and computer webinar capabilities to broadcast select portions of the STRONG workshops […]

Traditional Foods with Suzanne Johnson

The UBC Learning Circle welcomes Program Nutritionist Suzanne Johnson from the First Nations Health Authority for an interactive and engaging discussion on the use of traditional foods as part of a healthy diet. All are welcome to attend and participate in this FREE live videoconference and computer webinar session. Date: Thursday, March 27, 2014 Time: […]

First Nations Health Authority Interim Health Plan (Live Interactive Webinar)

The First Nations Health Authority is pleased to announce a live UBC Learning Circle presentation on the Interim Health Plan. When: 10:00 am- 11:30 am on April 3, 2013 Registration: *You can participate via video conference OR online via Adobe Connect (for computers)* Pre-registration is required to attend this event electronically. In accordance with […]

Youth Circle: FNYCBCA Presents “Sharing Your Wisdom”

Join the UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle and the First Nations Youth Councils of British Columbia Association on Wednesday, March 13th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for an interactive session to explore the topic of Meaningful Youth Engagement (MYE). Learn about the benefits of MYE and the different levels at which YOUth can engage. Then […]

Youth Circle: YouthCO Presents “Contraception”

Join the UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle on Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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 will be presenting a workshop about “Sex: how to have the fun part without the […]

Cycle of Juvenile Justice: The Crisis of Aboriginal Youth

Cycle of Juvenile Justice: The Crisis of Aboriginal Youth The UBC Learning Circle is partnering with the SFU First Nations Student Association to present the second in a series of speaker panels that examine the depths of Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system, policy measures, and community programming. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Time: […]

Vancouver Coastal Health ReAct Adult Protection Program

What Does Abuse or Neglect of Older Adults Look Like? How Can Elder Abuse be Prevented and Addressed Appropriately? The UBC Learning Circle is partnering with Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives to bring you a videoconference session on how to respond to the neglect and abuse of Elders. Please consider joining us for this videoconference […]