The Floating Man: Canadian Film Premiere
October 22, 2023 | Join us for the Canadian premiere of The Floating Man by Michael V. Smith, an intimate memoir that unpacks Smith’s journey as a radical drag performer and genderqueer.
Besa: The Promise – Albania’s Untold Story of Sanctuary for Jewish Refugees in WWII
October 10, 2023 | Learn about and commemorate the Muslim Albanians who hosted and protected Jewish people during World War II.
Meet the CEN: Kat Cureton, Community Engagement Advisor
In our second “Meet the CEN” interview, we introduce Kat Cureton, an Advisor at UBC Community Engagement and leader of the Community Engagement Network.
Weaving Relations: Applying Indigenous Design and Engagement to Your Work
October 4, 2023 | We have invited Dana-Lyn Mackenzie, Advisor to the President on Indigenous Protocol, to talk about her new course “Weaving Relations”. Join us as we reflect on Indigenous-Canadian relationships and explore how we can apply Indigenous design insights to our work.
Folil Trafün (Joining Roots) Festival – Main Showcase
September 28, 2023 | Learn about themes surrounding Indigenous and Afro-desscent identities, migration, and the relationship between industry and Indigenous communities at Robson Square. The showcase features Indigenous and Afro-diaspora films, followed by discussions and a community dinner.
Community Engagement Network Meet Ups at UBCV and UBCO
September 25 (UBVC) & September 28 (UBCO) | Join us for an in-person meet up! Meet fellow staff at UBC who are involved in community engagement work.
Word Vancouver Reading & Writing Festival 2023
September 16, 2023 | Celebrate literary arts and connect with local communities by attending Word Vancouver’s reading and writing festival.
Meet the CEN: Holly Kim, Operations and Program Manager
We’re thrilled to present a new series that shines a spotlight on the dynamic individuals who make up the heart of our Community Engagement Network (CEN). In our inaugural feature, we’re proud to introduce Holly Kim, the Operations and Program Manager at UBC Community Engagement.
To Speak in Community: A Gathering of Philippine Languages and Cultures
August 19, 2023 | Explore your relationship with language through presentations from community experts and artists, with an opportunity to participate in storytelling circles and interactive artistic works that explore multilingualism and language differences between heritage homeland and diaspora.
The Bike Kitchen Presents: The Right to Repair
July 29, 2023 | Engage in a panel discussion that addresses issues relating to the sale of “built-to-fail” products and consumers’ right to repair their own products in the bike industry. Don’t miss out on breakout workshops and booths by partner organizations following the panel discussion.
FACTS Public Panel: Tackling Climate Change and the Just Transition to Renewable Energy
July 27, 2023 | Engage in meaningful conversations surrounding climate change and renewable energy, featuring Canadian and French leaders representing climate science, renewable energy, economics, public policy, and Indigenous affairs.
STEAMing Ahead: A Science Community Day
June 17, 2023 | Bring friends and family along for a day full of science activities, including hands-on experiments, and witness amazing scientific demonstrations from world-class researchers and innovators
Big Fight in Little Chinatown: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
June 5, 2023 | Join us for a free screening and a panel discussion of the documentary “Big Fight in Little Chinatown”, highlighting community resistance to gentrification and erasure in Chinatowns across the globe.
Water4Seasons: Using Research-Based Theatre to Explore the Status of Water Health Equity for Indigenous and Rural Communities
May 24, 2023 | Join us for a theatrical performance that breathes life into data and explores water equity for Indigenous peoples.
The Empress of Vancouver: Film Screening and Q&A
May 17, 2023 | Join us to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia at Robson Square. Don’t miss out on a free screening and a Q&A session of the film “The Empress of Vancouver”.
Passage to Freedom: Film Screening and Discussion
May 13, 2023 | Join us for a free screening and a panel discussion of “Passage to Freedom”, highlighting the courage of refugees and compassion from citizens during the 1976 Immigration Act.
Hearts of Freedom Exhibition: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees
May 13 – May 31, 2023 | Learn about migration and settlement of non-European refugees in Canada through storytellings from Southeast Asian refugees and Canadians who assisted them.
Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems, Part 2
May 3, 2023 | Engage in continued meaningful self-reflections and discussion on the colonial systems at play within our community engagement work.
2023 International Comic Arts Forum: Artist Keynote Talk featuring Haida Graphic Artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
April 21, 2023 | Learn about comic book practices and techniques of how to extend a story using art and narrative.
Exploring tensions and opportunities of community-university engagement work within colonial systems
April 6, 2023 | Engage in meaningful self-reflection and discuss the colonial systems at play within our community engagement work.
Peer-Led Intervention Work to Promote Dignity
March 30, 2023 | Hear firsthand from individuals with lived experience of incarceration and their allies as they delve into the significance of peer-led interventions in offering personal support, health mentorship and systems navigation.
Connecting Online Safely
March 27, 2023 | Learn how young people can develop healthier approaches to social media, cyberbullying, and more. Join experts from UBC’s Faculty of Education to explore strategies for safely connecting online
Screening of “Rouge” (4K restoration) & exhibition of “Leslie Cheung — Hong Kong Icon”
March 25, 2023 | Don’t miss this rare opportunity to watch “Rouge 胭脂扣” on the big screen. Accompanied by a special exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Hong Kong actor, Leslie Cheung.
Cinema Thinks the World: “Fail to Appear” (2017) film screening and discussion
March 15, 2023 | Join us for a free screening of “Fail to Appear” at UBC Robson Square. Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker and topic experts from UBC Social Work and SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
Sue Big Oil: A made in BC climate campaign
February 24, 2023 | Join the Sue Big Oil Launch Party at UBC Robson Square and stand with local & national organizations in the fight against harmful climate change.
Cinema Thinks the World: Rewind & Play (1969) Film Screening and Discussion
February 16, 2023 | Watch a special screening of Rewind and Play for Black History Month. The screening will be followed by a discussion with local experts and scholars from UBC.
Africans in BC Town Hall
December 17, 2022 | Explore how members of the African diaspora in British Columbia can contribute to the development of the continent.
UBC Indigenous Financial Guidelines: Info Session & Discussion
December 6, 2022 │Join us for an info session on the UBC Indigenous Financial Guidelines.
Equitable Compensation For Non-Indigenous Community Partners
November 8, 2022 l Join us for a discussion about the different approaches that are being used to support partner compensation at UBC.
CUES Fund Info Session #1: What to know before applying
Watch the Recording | Get an overview of the CUES fund, review the applicant guide and eligibility requirements, and ask any questions before submitting your Notice of Intent.
CUES Fund Info Session #2: How to build a strong application
November 17, 2022 | Once you have submitted your Notice of Intent, learn how to develop and submit a strong application.
All Our Father’s Relations: Film Screening and Dialogue on Settler Colonialism, Identity, and Migration
On June 14, join the Ismaili Centre and UBC for a free screening of All Our Father’s Relations, followed by a talkback with Elder Larry Grant, film director Alejandro Yoshizawa, and co-producer Sarah Ling.
Findings from the IBPOC Student Engagement Consultation Project
May 30, 2022 l Learn how UBC staff can advance equity while engaging with IBPOC communities.