2015/2016

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. […]

Youth Wellness (Part 3) | Transformation

Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Join us on another journey once again in Part 3 of our Youth Wellness Series with Gerry Oleman and Asia Youngman of Cuystwi in our conversation with them on transformation. Session Video: Todays topics will be: What is transformation? Goal setting: showcase 4/5 videos Indigenous Heroes a) Videos and possible guest speakers […]

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 […]

DUDES Club Talks Indigenous Men’s Health

The DUDES Club, “A Brotherhood for Men’s Health”, began in 2010 at Vancouver Native Health Society. This innovative approach to men’s health

BC Early Years Centres

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

An Indigenous lens on co-occurring disorders: Mental health & addictions with Ernie Cardinal

. Session Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Join the conversation with Ernie Cardinal as he shares the Indigenous framework he uses to support those struggling with co-occurring disorders. Front line worker Ernie Cardinal, will be sharing an Indigenized approach to supporting those with co-occurring disorders – mental health and addictions. The Cree presenter is a member of […]

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 […]

Youth Wellness (Part 2) – Healing: Tools and Methods for Youth

Please join us in our conversation around Healing tools and methods for our youth. In this session Gerry Oleman and Asia Youngman of Indigenous Youth Wellness who will discuss what is healing, traditional healing, other methods of healing, and music for healing in this session.

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 […]