2012/2013

Learning Circle events for the 2012-2013 season.

Racism, Health Services and Health Outcomes with Professor Dennis McDermott

The UBC Division of Aboriginal People’s Health is pleased to invite you to a special presentation by Professor Dennis McDermott, Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and Well-Being, Adelaide, at Flinders University for an interactive discussion on “Racism, Health Services and Health Outcomes: An Aboriginal Australian Perspective.” Date: Monday June 10, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 […]

Gather, Learn, and Discuss: Social Epigenetics and Ktunaxa Knowledge Relationships

On May 27, 2013 the UBC Learning Circle is partnering with the Ktunaxa Nation Council, College of the Rockies and the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at UBC to bring you a series of video conference and computer webinar sessions that provide the opportunity for participants to gather, learn, and discuss social epigenetics and knowledge relationships through sharing emerging research and Ktunaxa […]

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 […]

We’re Here to Help: A Medical Health Officer Presentation

The UBC Learning Circle invites First Nations Health Directors to a special live presentation by public health physicians from First Nations and Inuit Health to discuss their current roles, the transition to the First Nations Health Authority, and how they can best support you in your goals of achieving wellness in your communities. Date: Tuesday, […]

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 […]

Youth Circle: Indigenous Role Models Ashley McGinnis andMarlan Hall

Our next UBC Aboriginal Youth Learning Circle will feature two up-and-coming athletes who are stars in their sports and in their communities! Ashley McGinnis is as a point guard for the University of Victoria women’s basketball team (the “Vikes”) and Marlan Hall is a talented amateur MMA fighter. Come and be inspired as Ashley and Marlan share their stories […]

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice with Diane Smylie

The UBC Learning Circle is pleased to present an introductory workshop by Diane Smylie (MSW, RSW) on “Trauma-Informed Practice.” This 2-hour workshop will introduce key concepts and principles of trauma-informed practice. Trauma-informed services take into account an understanding of trauma in all aspects of service delivery and place priority on the person’s safety, choice and control. […]

Breast Health 101 with Amanda McNally

Breast Health 101 What is Breast Health 101? Breast Health 101 is a free, informative educational opportunity delivered to a group of women, men, or both together. It’s a chance to talk about breast health, early detection, mammograms, as well as dispelling common myths around breast cancer and its causes. You’ll also learn how to […]

Research Circle: Michele A. Sam “Indigenous Knowledge and Research”

Join Michele A. Sam (Ktunaxa) for an engaging presentation at the UBC Learning Circle! Michele will be sharing Indigenous approaches to developing research relationships that support Indigenous knowledge relationships. She will examine the context between institutional research approaches and community-based knowledge needs. You will learn about how research can be de-myth-ified in useful, meaningful ways […]

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 […]