Learning Circle

Indigenizing Harm Reduction with FNHA Indigenous Wellness Team

The Indigenous Wellness Team will explore what harm reduction looks like from an Indigenous perspective, and how they facilitate dialogue with First Nations communities around the province. In addition to harm reduction, the team will also touch on some of the research around the root causes of addiction and substance use in a culturally relevant […]

The Empowerment of Aboriginal Women with Dr. Rosalyn Ing

Please join UBC Learning Circle on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 for a special presentation by Dr. Rosalyn Ing. Speaking from her experiences as an mother, grandmother, student, educator, and residential school survivor, Dr. Ing will speak on The Empowerment of Aboriginal Women. Her presentation includes the importance of choices: Education gives intellectual tools and skills; Cultural knowledge […]

Indigenous Bio-Cultural Heritage: Health, Wellness, and Land with Julian Napoleon

Join us as we welcome Julian Napoleon on Tuesday January 17th, 2017. In this session, Julian will explore the intersection of Indigenous land, food, culture,…

Access RDSP: Financial Security for People with Disabilities

Join the UBC Learning Circle on Thursday, March 9, 2017 for an educational session with the BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS). In this session…

Indigenous Health Leadership (Part 1) with Leslie Bonshor

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017 Join us for Part I of an exciting series on the topic of Indigenous Health Leadership! We will kick off this series on Thursday, January 12, 2017 with Leslie Bonshor, Executive Advisor of Aboriginal Health with Vancouver Coastal Health. Session Video: Key Speaking Points: In this Learning Circle series, we will […]

Indigenous Health Leadership (Part 2) with Leslie Varley

Join us for Part II of an exciting series on the topic of Indigenous Health Leadership! We continue this series on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 with…

Raising the Next Generation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential School with Denise Findlay

Jokweykway-logoin the UBC Learning Circle for another exciting session with Denise Findlay on February 14, 2017. In the spirit of Family Day…

Adding Your “Q” for Quality Health Services with Corinne Visscher & Parm Poonia

…….. Are you interested in furthering the safety and quality of your health services? Do you want another reason for your staff to feel proud about where they work? When serving your community members and clients, do you want to confirm the great service you are providing? Then come join our […]

Healing Salves for the Holidays with Cease Wyss

Join us on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 for another interactive demonstration with Cease Wyss, Indigenous Plant Diva. In this session, Cease will demonstrate how to make homemade healing salves that can make perfect gifts for the holidays. Session Video: Recipes and Ingredients Required for Salves Made During Session: Healing Salves for the Holidays Learning Objectives: Participants will […]

Success Stories in Cultural Safety – with Elder Roberta Price and Dr. David Tu

Join UBC Learning Circle, in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health’s Aboriginal Health Department, in welcoming Elder Roberta Price and Dr. David Tu on Thursday…