Events
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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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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 and in collaboration with the Centre of Climate Justice at UBC. 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 OverviewThe session consists of two components:Part 1: Ecological Kinship ExerciseParticipants will engage in a facilitated Ecological Kinship Exercise designed to develop a personal and tangible relationship with the land. This experiential component is followed by a reflective share-back. The exercise is intended to support emotional grounding, offer a space to address hopelessness rooted in climate change, and reconnect participants with traditional knowledge systems.Part 2: Panel DiscussionA moderated conversation featuring UBC researchers working in the areas of climate justice, community and land-based resilience. 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 Facilitator - Ecological Kinship Exercise Mary Jessome Panelist - Intersections of People and the PlanetDr. Amanda Giang Panelist - Intersections of People and the PlanetDr. Holly Caggiano
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May 26
Lab Accessibility Training
9:30am - 11:00am
Do you make decisions about teaching labs? Whether it's in equipment, storage, layout, furnishings, safety, lab instruction, and more, this training is for you! Join us to learn more about accessibility in lab spaces. Gain insight into how to make lab spaces usable by and safe for lab users with physical accessibility needs. The focus of this training session is on undergraduate teaching labs, however those involved in decisions about research lab spaces may also benefit.*Please note the date has moved from May 28 to May 26, 2025.Meet the TrainerJulie Sawchuk - Principal and CEO, Sawchuk Accessible Solutions International Speaker, Best Selling Author and recipient of the King’s Coronation Medal, Julie is committed to helping everyone simplify accessibility. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 2015, Julie became intimately aware of the everyday challenges of living in a world not built with accessibility in mind. Since then, she has become an industry leader, helping stakeholders understand how accessible spaces and services maximize safety, maintain dignity and allow independence through practical solutions. Using storytelling, expertise and humour, Julie reminds us that we all have a part to play in creating a world where people with disabilities don’t have to expend extra energy to simply do life. Source: https://www.juliesawchuk.ca/