A resource list of previously recorded EDI.I events hosted by UBC Applied Science. Scroll through recording on past panels, and speaker series to further your path towards anti-oppression and Indigeneity.
Recorded Resources - Past EDI.I Events
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May 12
The Intersections of People and the Planet: A Climate Justice Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm | 3461 Ross Dr
The Intersection of People and the Planet: A Climate Justice WorkshopThis workshop is hosted by EDI.I Office in the Faculties of Applied Science, Forestry and Land and Food Systems at UBC. In honor of Earth Day, we are thrilled to invite you to our first Climate Justice Workshop rooted in intersectionality, decolonization and community resilience! This workshop is part of the IDEAL and Cascades of Change educational programs and is open to all members of the UBC community interested in climate justice from a racialized and decolonial perspective.Workshop OverviewPart 1: Ecological Kinship ExerciseParticipants will take part in a guided Ecological Kinship Exercise that invites them to build a personal, grounded relationship with the land. Through hands-on, reflective practice, this session offers space to process the emotional weight of the climate crisis—including grief and hopelessness—while reconnecting with traditional knowledge systems that center resilience, reciprocity, and care for the land. The experience concludes with a collective reflection to share insights and strengthen connection.Part 2: Panel DiscussionA moderated conversation featuring UBC researchers working in the areas of climate justice, community and social inequities. The panel will explore the intersections of climate justice and equity, with a focus on the experiences and voices of IBPOC communities. The session will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with our speakers. Contributors Mary Jessome, Facilitator - Ecological Kinship Exercise As a place-based educator and doctoral candidate, Mary's work focuses on decolonizing people's relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them. Her work encourages individuals to reconnect with their unique ancestral practices and the cultural wisdom that has been erased by colonial systems. Mary's work is essential for creating more equitable, sustainable communities, as it helps individuals break free from ingrained patterns and develop more mindful, interconnected ways of living.Dr. Amanda Giang, Panelist - Intersections of People and the Planet Dr. Giang is an Assistant Professor in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her work combines environmental modelling, policy, and justice, with a focus on air pollution and toxic chemicals. Her research is rooted in an interdisciplinary approach and aims to support frontline communities and address systemic environmental injustices, particularly in the context of climate change. Current projects in her research group focus on advancing community-centered responses to environmental injustice in Canada. They are assessing how technology and policy impact air quality in overburdened regions and exploring the integration of diverse forms of knowledge—including Indigenous and local knowledges—into environmental assessment and governance.Dr. Holly Caggiano, Panelist - Intersections of People and the Planet Dr. Caggiano is an Assistant Professor in Climate Justice and Environmental Planning in the School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP). Her research explores social dimensions of climate transitions in the US and Canada. Her interdisciplinary scholarship draws from various social science theories and methods, often community-engaged, and she prioritizes working collaboratively with people impacted by climate change and the plans and policies developed to mitigate its impacts. She holds at PhD in Planning and Public Policy from Rutgers University.Dana LaFayette Hunter, Panelist - The Intersections of People and the Planet Dana was raised in Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan and carries mixed Afro-ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ (Aniyvwiya/Cherokee) and Celtic Settler ancestries. Coming from a long line of growers and helpers, some of Dana’s earliest memories are of her hands in the soil planting flowers and food with her mom. An incoming UBC Master’s student in Cognitive Psychology, her transdisciplinary research will focus on culturally and ecologically embodied and embedded cognition, consciousness, and neuroplasticity. She is experienced in community-engaged land, culture, and arts-based wellness and food-sovereignty initiatives as well as programming with diverse and local communities and has co-led classes at UBC rooted in Indigenized and accessible pedagogies. Dana is honored to be mentoring in traditional medicines with the Medicine Collective from Dr. Alannah Young, and is training in Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, a land-engaged therapeutic approach.
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May 6
Kairos Blanket Exercise
1:00pm - 3:00pm | UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive; University Endowment Lands)
Join us for the Kairos Blanket Exercise — a powerful and engaging learning experience. This event is offered as part of the IDEAL and the Cascades of Change: Inclusive Leadership and Respectful Engagement programs. However, this session is open to all members of the UBC community.Created in partnership with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and educators, the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an interactive, hands-on learning experience that examines both the historical and present-day relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. This event is a collective initiative aimed at promoting understanding and reconciliation through Indigenous perspectives. We will come together in an open-air space, providing an immersive and reflective experience. The event is facilitated by Moon Tide Reconciliation and includes the participation of a Musqueam elder.Please note: This event takes place outdoors and will proceed rain or shine. We kindly suggest that participants dress appropriately for the weather and check the forecast in advance to ensure comfort throughout the experience.
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Apr 23
Coffee and Care - April Session
10:00am - 11:00am | 2332 Main Mall
Image 'Coffee and Care' is an extension of our IDEAL program and the newly launched Cascades of Change program. These sessions are designed as small communities of practice where we can connect with others and build upon the learning we've achieved throughout the program(s). It’s a perfect opportunity to share insights, experiences, and enhance your understanding in a supportive environment!
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Apr 2
Exploring Indigenous Knowledge: A Scavenger Hunt
10:00am - 12:00pm | 1985 West Mall
The IDEAL (Indigenous Design and Engagement in the Faculty of Applied Science, Land and Food Systems and Forestry) is hosting an engaging activity titled, Exploring Indigenous Knowledge: A Scavenger Hunt. IDEAL participants will gather at the library for this fun activity to learn more about Indigenous collections and knowledge stored at the Xwi7xwa Library. X̱wi7x̱wa Library serves as a hub for Indigenous scholarship, supporting both academic and community-based learning. Its collections and services embrace Indigenous ways of teaching, learning, and research. We welcome all participants in IDEAL stages 2 and 3 to join us for an interactive session to explore Indigenous Scholarship in an enjoyable and engaging way! This event is also open to faculty and staff in APSC, LFS and Forestry as part of the Cascades of Change program. Please gather at the UBC Longhouse at 10:00 am and we will begin there. Image
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Mar 5
Belkin Gallery Decolonization Tour
10:00am - 12:00pm | 6221 University Blvd
As part of the IDEAL and Cascades of Change programs, join us for the Belkin Gallery’s Decolonization Tour of Indigenous artworks on campus. This tour will explore significant works by Indigenous artists and provide a space for reflection on decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenous perspectives.This tour invites participants to engage with the histories and issues tied to our land. Through the artworks, we will discuss themes of place, identity, and social justice. We will explore how these artworks highlight the themes of settler colonialism, decolonization, reconciliation, and the history of UBC’s Vancouver campus, which is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people.We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing an umbrella in case of rain. Please meet Dana-Lyn Mackenzie opposite the bookstore at the Musqueam Post.
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Feb 26
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
4:00pm - 5:30pm | 6250 Applied Science Lane
Join us for an engaging presentation on "Unraveling the Mathematics of Single-Cell Dynamics" with Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse. This event is part of the Black Excellence in STEM (BEST) Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Faculties of Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems.Biography Image I recently joined the University of British Columbia as a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics since October 2022. Before that, I was Professor of Mathematical and Computational Biology at the University of Sussex (2006 - 2022: rising from Assistant, Associate to Professor).My research lies at the interface between fundamental disciplines (mathematics, numerical analysis, physics, scientific computing) and experimental sciences (developmental, cellular and plant biology, biomedicine) and seeks to propose, develop, analyse and simulate new mathematical and computational approaches applied to experimental sciences. My research areas are in mathematical modelling and analysis, numerical analysis, and parameter inference and estimation. More specifically, I develop bulk-surface-extracellular PDEs in biology, bulk-surface finite elements, bulk-surface virtual elements, bulk-surface geometric PDEs and their applications to pattern formation (bulk-surface reaction-diffusion models), and cell motility (coupling geometric PDEs with multi-physics to study how single and collective cells migrate through complex non-isotropic environments).I am passionate about teaching both at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as supervising research projects in the areas of theoretical and computational biology. Source: Anotida Madzvamuse | Department of Mathematics
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Feb 13
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Love-Ese Chile
5:00pm - 6:30pm | 6250 Applied Science Lane
Join us for Dr. Love-Ese Chile's presentation on "Bold Strides Forward: Non-Traditional Career Pathways." This event is part of the Black Excellence in STEM (BEST) Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Faculties of Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems.Biography Image Love-Ese is known for mobilizing research to drive meaningful change. Her approach is rooted in values of innovation, accessibility, and impact, incorporating storytelling to facilitate stakeholder dialogues.She founded Regenerative Waste Labs, a research consultancy to support innovators in upcycling organic waste into circular products, where she led projects spanning biomaterials, climate adaptation policy, and the circular bioeconomy.Now, Love-Ese is the manager of the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network (BCACARN). In her role, she leads a multi-institution network working to increase the climate resiliency of BC's agricultural sector. Her team delivers knowledge mobilization events, develops plain-language research communications, and oversees the planning and execution of projects that build partnerships across research institutions, government, and industry. Love-Ese holds a BSc (Honours) from the University of Auckland and a PhD in Chemistry from UBC. She recently received a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader Award, the 2023 UBC Chemistry Young Alumnus Awad and the 2024 Gloria Baylis Award for Entrepreneurship and Advocacy from the Canadian Black Scientist Network.Source: About Me — Love-Ese Chile, Ph.D
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Feb 10
Science for All: Building Equity Together
11:00am - 1:00pm | 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver
Image The Faculty of Applied Science, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, is pleased to invite students, staff, and faculty to an inspiring talk by Lisa Munoz, author of Women in Science Now and publicist for the Emmy-nominated film Picture a Scientist. Her talk, titled "Women in Science Now: How to Use Science to Overcome the Remaining Obstacles to Equity", will focus on advancing equity in science and the ways we can continue breaking down barriers in the field. In addition, we encourage students to join us for the meet-and-greet for STEM students at 9:30 AM at KAIS 2020/2030. After the talk, attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of her book afterward.
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Feb 3
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Daniel Pauly
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for Dr. Pauly's presentation on, "Breathing Water in a Warming World: An Overview of the Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT)". This event is part of the Black Excellence in STEM (BEST) Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Faculties of Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems.Please note: due to weather conditions, this session will be held online via Zoom. Biography Image Credit: Valentina Ruiz Leotaud Dr. Daniel Pauly is a world-renowned fisheries scientist. He is currently the Principal Investigator of the Sea Around Us initiative, a large research project devoted to identifying and quantifying global fisheries trends. He is also a Killam professor at the University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.The concepts, methods and software which Daniel Pauly led and co-developed are documented in over 1000 scientific and general-interest publications, and are used throughout the world. This applies to the Ecopath modeling approach and software and FishBase, the online encyclopedia of more than 30,000 fish species, which was recently complemented by SeaLifeBase.He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, the International Cosmos Prize, the Volvo Environment Prize, the Nierenberg Prize, the Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation Biology and the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. He was also named France’s Chevalier de la Legion D’Honneur in 2017.Source: Daniel Pauly, FRSC | Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries
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Jan 30
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series: Dr. Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai
3:30pm - 5:30pm | 6250 Applied Science Lane
Join us to hear Dr. Abdulai's presentation on "Trauma-informed approaches in the design and evaluation of digital health solutions". This event is part of the Black Excellence in STEM (BEST) Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Faculties of Science, Forestry, and Land and Food Systems.Biography Image Dr Abdulai conducts research on health informatics, human-computer interaction and health technology design. His program of research seeks to explore how principles of human-computer interaction and trauma-informed care approaches can be leveraged to address inequities in sexual and reproductive health access for marginalized populations. He primarily conducts informatics-related research on endometriosis-associated sexual pains, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual health-related stigma. Source: Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai | UBC Nursing
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Jan 24
IDEAL 2025 Opening Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for the IDEAL 2025 Opening Ceremony at the xʷćićəsəm garden! This event is open to all Stage 2 and Stage 3 participants, offering a chance to start the year with positive intentions while connecting with the land. The garden is a space dedicated to honoring Indigenous knowledge, promoting its integration with other ways of knowing through teaching, community engagement, and research. We invite all participants to come together to set intentions and begin the year in a meaningful way!
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Jan 16 to 20
Every Day is a Good Day for Reconciliation
2:20pm - 12:00pm (+4 days)
Come and see some of the pledges and commitments made by attendees of Sept. 30 2024's Intergenerational March for Orange Shirt Day at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre! A sample of the over 500 plus cards attendees filled out on September 30th, 2024 has been made available for viewing, reminding viewers that our commitments to reconciliation are more than one day a year, they are ongoing and continuous. As 2025 begins, we ask ourselves what commitment to reconciliation can we resolve to give? In what ways, big or small, can we take steps towards reconciliation? As the late Honourable Murray Sinclair stated: If we move forward without remembering, then we are not the people we should be. Even newcomers must feel the weight of this process of reconciliation because, even if you weren’t here, you still have a responsibility to the future of this country and therefore you need to understand this. Reconciliation is about establishing a relationship of mutual respect. We respect each other … that’s what this country should be about.
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Dec 11
IDEAL Experiential Opportunity: UBC Longhouse Tour + Cedar Weaving Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm | 1985 West Mall
Registration is now closed.Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with the cultural and educational significance of the UBC First Nations Longhouse in this immersive tour. This guided tour will highlight how the Longhouse serves as a Home Away from Home for Indigenous students at UBC. Learn about the meaning behind the posts, explore Sty-Wet-Tan (Great Hall), and hear about the vital work being done within this space to foster community, cultural connection and academic success for the Indigenous community at UBC.Afterwards, join Musqueam cedar weaver Rita Point Kompst in a special cedar weaving activity! Image @weavetoheal on Instagram This event is open to all.
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Dec 4
Coffee and Care - December Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm | 2332 Main Mall
'Coffee and Care' is an extension of our IDEAL program and the newly launched Cascades of Change program. These sessions are designed as small communities of practice where we can connect with others and build upon the learning we've achieved throughout the program(s). It’s a perfect opportunity to share insights, experiences, and enhance your understanding in a supportive environment!
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Dec 3
14 Not Forgotten Ceremony
11:00am - 1:00pm | Fred Kaiser Atrium
Image Date: December 3, 2024Time: 11 am – 1 pm Location: Fred Kaiser Atrium December 6, 1989 marks the day an armed man walked into an engineering class at I'école Polytechnique de Montréal and killed 14 women and injured 10 more. This act of violent misogyny led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As the month of December comes closer, we turn our minds to the memory of the 14 women who lost their lives on a terrible day that does not seem so long ago. As a Faculty, we honour those women whose lives were abruptly ended, and reaffirm our commitment to end all forms of violence and create supportive, caring communities. Standing in memory is one small thing we can do to show this commitment. We invited UBC students, staff and faculty to join us on December 3 for our Annual 14 Not Forgotten Ceremony to remember the 14 women who lost their lives and stand against violence towards women. This event will be held in the Kaiser Atrium at 11 am. 14 Not Forgotten is hosted by the Engineering Undergraduate Society and the APSC EDI.I Office.