Learning Circle

Protected: Food, Gardening and Wellness – with Curtis Clearsky

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Stress and Family Caregiving with Cari Taylor

Date: Tuesday March 29, 2016 We welcome Cari Taylor back to the UBC Learning Circle for another informative, interactive and interesting session, this time on the importance of self-care when caring for a loved one. Stress & Family Caregiving. In our lifetimes – ALL of US – will either care for a family member or be cared for. […]

Community Conversation on HIV/AIDS in First Nations Communities

Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Join us at the UBC Learning Circle live for the airing of Community Conversation on HIV/AIDS in First Nations Communities, with Olivia Reynolds, Rodney Little Mustache, Emma Palmantier, and Harlan Pruden. Our rich and diverse Indigenous panel will share their cutting edge expertise during our Community dialogue on HIV/AIDS. Session Video: Topics of discussion: What does “including […]

“What Does Aboriginal Student Success Look Like?” with Mark Point

Join us! Mark Point will unravel the multiple layers to Aboriginal student success. Date: March 8th, 2016 The Stó:lō presenter, Mark Point, is from the Skowkale First Nation. The traditional canoe carver/racer, tribal council manager, band manager, teacher, and school principal brings his wealth of experience to his PhD dissertation research, “What Does Aboriginal Student Success […]

BC Early Years Centres

Across BC, communities are working together to support families with young children through the growing network BC Early Years Centres

Transforming Conflict (Part 3) | Non-violent Communication with Mika Maniwa, Mahara Allbrett and Kerrie Charnley

Join us for Pt. 3 of our Transforming Conflict | in Non-violent Communication , From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion, with Mika Maniwa and Mahara Albrett in this interesting, informative, interactive session. “Improve the quality of your personal and professional relationships” ~M. B. Rosenburg Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016 Have you ever wondered why it feels more “natural” to […]

Transforming Conflict (Part 2)| Lateral Kindness with Denise Findlay

Session Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 In today’s hustle and bustle of our every day lives, it is too easy to move through the day disconnected from our quality and quantity as humans to be kind and caring. Let’s promote the end to Lateral violence. Being fluent in kindness is a crusade that encourages and reminds […]

Transforming Conflict (Part 1) – Compassionate Assertiveness with Anna Soole

Liberation and Social Justice begin at home. Have you ever been in a conflict or argument and later that day thought to yourself “Arrrrgh! I should have said this, and this, and THIS!!” When we are facing threatening situations…

Living the Passion Series (part 2): Canoe Culture with Brandon Gabriel & Keith Point

January 26th, 2016 will be Canoe Culture stories woven along side of teachings for the challenges First People face today. We will hear distance journey canoe stories woven along side of war canoe stories from our two Indigenous guests, Brandon Gabriel and Keith Point. Join Kwantlen Nation’s Brandon Gabriel as he captivates you with chills […]

Living the Passion Series (part 1): The Modern Warrior; Health & Wellness with Martial Arts with Darwin and Francine Douglas

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Two Indigenous couples share their journey at a place were health and wellness intersect with martial arts. Darwin and Francine Douglas are the owners of Four Directions Martial Arts Academy while Harley and Rachel Chappell own Pacific Top Team gym. Indigenous culture and history, anti-bullying, anti-violence, health and fitness, self-care, self-defense […]