Past Sessions

Addictions: The Phases of Recovery and Relapse: Part 2 with Gil Lerat

On Thursday, February 16th, 2012, Gil Lerat returns to the UBC Learning Circle to lead the second part of a workshop around the process of recovery and relapse. This presentation will introduce participants to the three major phases of recovery and the process of relapse. Understanding that relapse begins long before going back to the […]

“Finding Dawn” with Jessica Wood

On Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, Jessica Wood joins the UBC Learning Circle to discuss the documentary and issues addressed in “Finding Dawn”. “Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh presents a compelling documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past […]

Addictions Talking Circle with Elder Gerry Oleman

On Wednesday, January 25th, Gerry Oleman will lead a talking circle around addictions with the UBC Learning Circle. About the Speaker Saahiilthit (Gerry) Oleman has worked with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society since 1998. He is from Seaton Lake and of the Stl’atl’imx Nation. He has been involved as a change agent for First […]

Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

In this session, we will provide information regarding the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in BC Region FNIH and the services available to all nurses, health directors and community health care workers in First Nations communities. We will highlight examples of consultation, clinical practice, leadership, research and education for Maternal Child Health, Public […]

“Kidney Disease and Cholesterol Problems” with Dr. John Pawlovich

On December 14th, 2011, Dr. John Pawlovich will join the UBC Learning Circle to lead a discussion around Chronic Kidney disease and related chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and lipid issues. Presentation Notes: Discussion of Kidney Disease – UBC Learning Circle (sorry this is unavailable now) About the Speaker I graduated from UBC […]

“Intergenerational Effects of Residential School” with Earl Quewezance

Earl Quewezance, from NCCABC, returns to the UBC Learning Circle on Wednesday, Dec 7th, 2011 to discuss “Intergenerational Effects of Residential School.” Presentation Notes: Native Courtworkers and Counselling Association of BC – intergenerational effects About the Speaker Earl Quewezance is of the Saulteaux First Nations, which is northern Ojibwa, in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, on Keesee koosee […]

“Suicide Intervention Training: A Brief Overview” with Judy Davies-North

On Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:30am, Judy Davies-North will return to the UBC Learning Circle to lead a workshop entitled: “Suicide Intervention Training: A Brief Overview”. Suicide Intervention Training – A Brief Overview will address warning signs, triggers and how to open a conversation with someone who may be suicidal. The importance […]

Youth Learning Circle: “Let’s Talk About Sex”

Come get to know Ivo and Jessica. They’ll be facilitating an eCircle every month on different topics! On Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, they’ll discuss: • Condoms • Sexuality About the Speakers Ivo Haggerty, is Cree of Cowessess, born and raised on Coast Salish Territories (aka the East Side of Vancouver), and is a queer two-spirited […]

Native Courtworkers Model of Care

On Wednesday, Nov 16th, 2011, the Native Courtworker and Counseling Association of British Columbia (NCCABC) will discuss their model of care with the UBC Learning Circle. Native Courtworkers operate on a holistic model, incorporating all aspects from counseling to education and employment support to family reunification. NCCABC’s programs and services are available to all Aboriginal […]

10 Things you Need to Know About Pediatric Rashes with Dr. Wingfield Rehmus

10 things you need to know about pediatric rashes In this session Dr. Rehmus will review common causes of rashes in children and some important considerations to keep in mind when seeing children with rashes. She will discuss rashes caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, and common forms of dermatitis. About the Speaker Dr. Wingfield […]