Past Sessions

April 25th, 2024 – Knowledge Transfer and Mentorship with Valerie Lamirand

I am the founder and co-owner of RavenSong Soap & Candle. I have a passion for products and entrepreneurism and love to share my experience and knowledge. RavenSong has undergone enormous growth and change over the years and the learning curve has been steep. As an indigenous Entrepreneur I feel a responsibility to share the […]

May 23rd, 2024 – Services for Children and Youth with Support Needs: Emergent Themes and Concepts from Ongoing Engagement and Research

The Ministry of Children and Family Development is undertaking public engagement, reviewing research and evaluating a pilot model to design the future of services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN Services). This presentation will follow up on the previous presentation about existing CYSN Services and plans for public engagement. The focus of this […]

May 2nd, 2024 – Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 2: Advance Planning On-Reserve/Nation lands for Status Band Members

This webinar will address the importance and value of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and wills for Status Members living on-reserve/Nation Lands in British Columbia. We will cover important considerations that go into preparing these documents, the risks and benefits, and resources for BC residents who want to ensure their wishes are respected both in […]

April 30th, 2024 – Wills & Estates for Indigenous People Part 1: Advance Planning Off-Reserve and Non-Status

This webinar will address the importance and value of powers of attorney, representation agreements, and wills for indigenous persons living off-reserve/Nation Lands in British Columbia, as well as non-status individuals living on-reserve/Nation Lands. We will cover important considerations that go into preparing these documents, the risks and benefits, and resources for BC residents who want […]

May 14th, 2024 – Healing Inner Voices with Martin Morberg

We would like to reiterate that everyone is welcome to our UBCLC sessions. Our events aim to embody a safe space for everyone of all different backgrounds to have their opinions and voices equally heard. Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 (PST) Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am Where: Videoconference OR internet webinar. View system requirements Registration: required to […]

April 16th, 2024 – Unceded & Undefeated with Alana Cook

A professional MMA fighter, a proud Métis woman, and a budding scholar in the field of Indigenous Health and Wellness, Alana has spent the last decade of her life embracing the beauty of active movement through martial arts, and re-discovering the incredible ways that Indigenous knowledge and Land-based learning can heal us from the intergenerational […]

April 2nd, 2024 – Walking Like Warriors: Introduction to Self-Defence with Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar

Professional MMA Fighters Alana Cook and Keanan Kellar will take you through an interactive, informative, and inspiring ninety-minute lesson on basic self-defence. This workshop includes martial arts demos, situational awareness, body language, street safety, and practical self-defence tools that everyone should know. Learn how to prevent conflict, protect yourself, and escape from unsafe situations. This […]

March 28th, 2024 – Peace of Mind for Rural Maternity in BC with Real-Time Virtual Support’s (RTVS) Maternity and Babies Advice Line (MaBAL) with Dr. Amy Sawchuck & Dr. Keeve de Villiers

Drs. Keeve de Villiers and Amy Sawchuk will present on the Maternity and Babies Advice Line, part of the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) suite of peer support pathways. Family physicians with expertise in obstetrics are available 24/7 to support rural providers with maternity, newborn or women’s health issues. The service provides a safety net and […]

March 5th, 2024 – Knucwectsut.s (Help yourself) with Wayne M. Christian

Learn about Intergenerational Healing begins with Self with Wenecwtsin (Wayne) Christian! Thank you for your interest and participation! Thank you to everyone for your continued interest in our events. We would like to reiterate that everyone is welcome to our UBCLC sessions. Date: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 (PST) Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 am Where: Free […]

February 29th, 2024 – Dismantling Colonial Structures in Public Health: The Journeys of two First Nations Women – Jorden Hendry & Eryn Braley

In this webinar, Eryn and Jorden, two First Nations women and early career health leaders, discuss their journeys throughout higher education in public health – moving from merely surviving within a western institution to thriving with the cultivation of strong, Indigenous networks. They will then discuss the realizations that led to their careers dismantling […]