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I’m Dreaming of A Green Christmas
This was written by Sharona Mandagie, an undergraduate Communication student in her last semester. Sharona in her spare time likes being immersed in a...
Cigarette Waste
Cigarette waste is one of the most littered items across the globe, thus posing a major concern on our environment. However, there is a lack of awareness...
Embark Reacts to Trudeau’s Kinder Morgan Pipeline Approval
BURNABY, BC – On November 29, 2016 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Embark opposes this decision in...
SFU Approves Policy to Reduce Carbon Footprint 30% by 2030
BURNABY, BC – On November 24, 2016 Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governor’s approved a policy, modelled after the University of Ottawa’s precedent,...
Eyes Don’t Lie: Ophthalight’s O-glass Innovation
This was written by Sharona Mandagie, an undergraduate Communication student in her last semester. Sharona in her spare time likes being immersed in a...
Embark Referendum
EMBARK POSES REFERENDUM QUESTION TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR EXPANDED PROGRAMMING Burnaby, British Columbia – October 27, 2016 – Embark...
Bike to Work Week: Promoting a Cycling Culture in Vancouver
This article was written by Preethi Bokka, an Active Transportation Assistant volunteer at Embark. Preethi is in her third year and currently majoring in...
The Future of Natural Gas in Vancouver
This was written by Hannah Jensen, an Environmental Science student from North Vancouver. When she isn’t at SFU, you’ll find her working as a lifeguard,...
Fair Trade at SFU!
This was written by Queenie Lei, an undergraduate Communication student who is minoring in International Studies. During her free time, she loves to hang...
Killing our Image: Trophy Hunting of Grizzly Bears in Super, Natural British Columbia
This was written by Hannah Jensen, an Environmental Science student from North Vancouver. When she isn’t at SFU, you’ll find her working as a lifeguard,...
Part II: Growing Your Own Lettuce: Small Investment, Big Pay Off
Hannah Jensen is an Environmental Science student from North Vancouver. When she isn’t at SFU, you’ll find her working as a lifeguard, training for...
Embark reacts to the revived discussion on the Burnaby Mountain gondola project
BURNABY, BC — Dima Lavrentyev, Member Relations Officer of Embark Sustainability Society, made the following statement in response to SFU’s renewed push...
Part I: Gardening, Food, and Living Sustainably
Written by Hannah Jensen. Hannah Jensen is an Environmental Science student from North Vancouver. When she isn’t at SFU, you’ll find her working as a...
Blueberry Pickings!
Written by Queenie Lei, a fourth year Communication student minoring in international studies. She is passionate about international affairs and...
Press Release: SFU publishes controversial draft revision to Responsible Investment Policy regarding fossil fuel divestment
The University community has until July 31st to submit feedback on the amendment Burnaby, BC (July 7, 2016) — SFU’s Responsible Investment Committee...
BLOG POST SUBMISSION
What type of content can you submit? Writers are encouraged to share sustainability through their lens and take any interesting thought, story or idea and create content.
It could be features, articles, interviews, poetry/prose, dispatches, reviews, photography, illustration, and/or videography.
The only requirement is that the created content falls under one of the following Embark Sustainability priority areas or their intersections:
- Climate Equity
- Food Justice
POST RECOMMENDATIONS
- Write about what you are passionate about and that aligns with priority areas. Or challenge yourself in creating something new.
- Think critically rather than just making statements.
- Be creative.
KEEPING JUSTICE, EQUITY, DECOLONIZATION, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN MIND
Ask yourself the following questions while writing:
- What communities does this topic affect and why?
- What systemic barriers are involved in this topic?
- Who benefits from the current systems in place?
- How does my positionality affect my understanding of this topic? How can I address this in my piece?
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