Past Sessions

Best Practices Iron Initiative: Promoting iron health during pregnancy and beyond!

Description: This session will update and explore: The impact of iron deficiency anemia [IDA] in First Nations communities The role of iron in pregnancy and new insights into its role in a child’s early brain development which can impact lifelong learning Interventions to prevent and treat IDA including food based approaches, iron supplementation, iron infusions […]

Asthma and Allergies with Jo-anna Gillespie

Over the past 30 years the understanding of allergic disease has exploded. Unfortunately the number of people suffering from allergic disease has also exploded. In fact over the last 50 years allergic disease has increase by 200%. The question is, which has not yet been answered, why? Many theories are being considered but no one […]

10 Years of Recruiting & Supporting Aboriginal Medical Students

The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine had implemented Aboriginal admissions process in 2001. Five percent of its annual compliment of seats is now targeting qualified Aboriginal applicants. In 2002, two Aboriginal students entered first year. These two students (Class of 2006) were the first to graduate under the Aboriginal admissions process. As of […]

“Technology, Kids and Teens” with Ross Laird

On Thursday, October 13th from 2 – 3:30pm, Ross Laird returns to the UBC Learning Circle to discuss “Technology, Kids and Teens“. This presentation explores the emerging cultures of technology and their impact on childhood development, family life, and education. Technology is now an essential feature of the landscape of childhood and adolescence. Gaming, micro-blogging, social […]

Women & Violence in First Nations with Dr. Colleen Varcoe

On Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, Dr. Colleen Varcoe from the UBC School of Nursing will discuss her research in women and violence in First Nations communities. About the Speaker “I am committed to creating more just and ethical health care. My work examines how the inequities of ethnicity, class, place and ability are central to […]

Gathering Wisdom, Now What? Next steps in the Regional Health Transfer Process

Please join us for an important First Nations Health Council update to BC First Nations on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 from 10am to 12pm. Chief Federal Negotiator Ian Potter, Grand Chief Doug Kelly, and Arlene Patton (ADM Population and Public Health), will discuss the Tripartite framework agreement, evolving relationships between First Nations and the federal […]

“The Crab In The Bucket…Transform Lateral Violence in YOUR Community Today”

Presentation Purpose Participants will increase awareness, obtain skills and receive support in order to respond effectively to Lateral Violence in their community organizations. It is intended that this workshop will be the impetus for much needed change in regard to the unconscious use of power in Aboriginal community organizations. This workshop provides a safe space […]

First Nations Mental Health: Moving Towards Increasing Humanization & Self-Determination with Bill Mussell

On Wednesday, April 27th, 2011, in our final Learning Circle of Spring 2011, Bill Mussell from the Sal’i’shan Institute will discuss mental health with the UBC Learning Circle. Topic: Movement Towards Increasing Humanization and Self-Determination 1. To present an Aboriginal perspective of mental health and addiction challenges that inform efforts to find strategies for individual […]

ENT in the North with Dr. Michael Clifford Fabian

On Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, Dr. Michael Clifford Fabian will discuss ENT in the North with the UBC Learning Circle. This talk will cover medicine (particularly Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery) in the North. Some of the challenges with medical care for rural, remote and Aboriginal communities in the North with will be outlined. Learning Objectives […]

“Talk Around the Clock” with Charlotte Linford

On Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, Charlotte Linford will deliver her language workshop “Talk Around the Clock” to the UBC Learning Circle. The goal of ‘Talk Around the Clock’ is to teach parents and caregivers how to enrich language environments so that their children will develop good language skills. This presentation will: explain the […]