Past Sessions

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 […]

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 […]

Youth Wellness (Part 1) – Beginning Our Wellness Journey with Gerry Oleman & Asia Youngman

We welcome Gerry Oleman back to the UBC Learning Circle once again. In this session, he brings with him his coworker/co-presenter, Asia Youngman who is new to the UBCLC Youth Circle

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 […]