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- The Age of Disruption in Public Policy: DRIPA and Social MediaOctober 27, 2023 | United Way BC Public Policy Institute (PPI) proudly presents a full-day event that brings together PPI alumni, non-profit leaders, and political science students. Explore the latest trends and strategies in public policy, with a special focus on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the influential role of social media.
- The Floating Man: Canadian Film PremiereOctober 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 WWIIOctober 10, 2023 | Learn about and commemorate the Muslim Albanians who hosted and protected Jewish people during World War II.
- How UBC staff are advancing the goals and actions of the Indigenous Strategic PlanNovember 9, 2023 | This session will bring UBC staff together to share and discuss how their community-engaged units are advancing the goals and actions of the ISP.
- 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 ShowcaseSeptember 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.
- Word Vancouver Reading & Writing Festival 2023September 16, 2023 | Celebrate literary arts and connect with local communities by attending Word Vancouver’s reading and writing festival.
- CUES Fund info session #1: What to know before applyingSeptember 14, 2023 | Get an overview of the CUES fund, review the applicant guide and eligibility requirements, and ask any questions before submitting your Notice of Intent.
- To Speak in Community: A Gathering of Philippine Languages and CulturesAugust 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 RepairJuly 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 EnergyJuly 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 DayJune 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 DiscussionJune 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 CommunitiesMay 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&AMay 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 DiscussionMay 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 RefugeesMay 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.
- 2023 International Comic Arts Forum: Artist Keynote Talk featuring Haida Graphic Artist Michael Nicoll YahgulanaasApril 21, 2023 | Learn about comic book practices and techniques of how to extend a story using art and narrative.
- Peer-Led Intervention Work to Promote DignityMarch 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 SafelyMarch 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 discussionMarch 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 campaignFebruary 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 DiscussionFebruary 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 HallDecember 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 & DiscussionDecember 6, 2022 │Join us for an info session on the UBC Indigenous Financial Guidelines.
- Equitable Compensation For Non-Indigenous Community PartnersNovember 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 applyingWatch 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 applicationNovember 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 MigrationOn 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 ProjectOn May 30, 2022, learn how UBC staff can advance equity while engaging with IBPOC communities.