2016/2017

Beneath the Surface – Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Jenifer Brousseau, Madelaine McCallum, Mitch Saddleback

The intention of Beneath the Surface Society is to build the link between arts and culture and our youth, by providing a sense of togetherness through our collective efforts…

When Less is More – A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Managing Multiple Medications with Larry Leung

Join us on November 22, 2016 with Larry Leung, Lecturer and Pharmacist at the Pharmacists Clinic, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC. In this session we will explore the topic of “polypharmacy”, which can occur when people are taking multiple medications for one or more health conditions. We will get perspectives on the risks of polypharmacy, […]

Looking Back at our Traditional Roles in Midwifery: Looking Forward to our New Roles as Doulas and Midwives with Lucy Barney & Evelyn George

Join us on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with Lucy Barney, Lead, Aboriginal Health, Perinatal Services BC, Perinatal Specialist with First Nations Health Authority, and Evelyn George, Indigenous Lead, Midwives Association of BC. In this interactive session, we will explore the past and present roles of doulas and midwives in our communities. Session Video: PDF Version of […]

Take Care of Yourself, Man! With DUDES Club

This community-based participatory research project seeks to answer the question, “Will peer health mentoring result in successful reintegration and achievement of health goals for men leaving federal correctional facilities in BC

Aboriginal Youth Voice Educating Adults

In this Learning Circle, as adults who work with youth will share what they have learned from the hearts, spirits, minds of the Aboriginal youth. Their session is based from our community-based events that gives youth an opportunity to speak their truth…

Differences are not Deficits with Shirley Morven

The Nisga’a took over the control of their schools, education and the teachings of the Nisga’a children in the 1980’s. Since then they’ve been known to have higher success rates than regulars schools for First Nations Children.

“How can grandparents impact Aboriginal Student Success?” with Mark Point

The traditional canoe carver/racer, tribal council manager, band manager, teacher, school principal, PhD candidate, grandparent of 10 and great-grandparent

Social Media for Advocacy, Income and Career with Anyssa (Richmond) Carruthers

Join us for the first of a series of sessions related to the use of social media with the Communication Studio’s owner, Anyssa (Richmond) Carruthers. On October 13, 2016 we will be joined by the marketing expert and social media director as she shares some secrets to using social media…

Partnering Traditional:Indigenous and Contemporary-Western Approaches to Health and Healing with Jennifer Dehoney, Dr. David Tu and Elder Roberta Price

Join us with the UBC Learning Circle in our conversation with Jennifer Dehoney, Dr. David Tu and Elder Roberta Price from the Vancouver Native Health Society on incorporating

Interactive Medicine Walk with the Indigenous Plant Diva Cease Wyss

The Indigenous Plant Diva has tapped into what interests the consumer. These are the people who want to be more aware of what’s in their tea and medicines and would like to know where it comes from, as well as being more mindful of natural options for wellness.