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SUMMARY:Landback Talk - An Indigenous Climate Action Lunch + Learn
DESCRIPTION:Have you been curious about what Landback really means? Join us for a lunchtime discussion on March 1st with Jacob Crane from Indigenous Climate Action! We are so excited to have Jacob come and speak to SFU students about the intersections of climate justice\, LandBack!\, and how we build toward Indigenous futures. He will also be speaking about Landback in the context of the TMX pipeline\, the terminus of which is located only 10 minutes away from SFU Burnaby campus\, highlighting the role universities and students play in addressing climate violence and its impact on Indigenous peoples and territories. This will be an online\, one hour event with a Q&A. \nSpeaker bio \nJacob is a citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation\, Alberta\, Canada. He is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Indigenous Climate Action\, an Indigenous women-led organization dedicated to creating a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all. He first joined the climate justice movement in 2015 after hearing about the No Dakota Access Pipeline and the struggles that the Standing Rock Sioux tribe was experiencing. It also brought him back to the Idle No More movements that swept across so-called Canada in 2012. \nIndigenous Climate Action – https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/ \n  \nAccessibility \nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will take place over Zoom. We will have closed-captioning available\, and attendees are free to opt in and out of the session as needed via muting mics and turning off cameras. We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, or if you have any questions\, please contact us at info@embarksustainability.org. \n  \nLand Acknowledgement \nEmbark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie)\, Qayqayt\, Kwantlen\, Semiahmoo\, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca. \n  \nCommunity Agreement \nBy registering to attend this meeting\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the meeting.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/landback-talk-an-indigenous-climate-action-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Equity,Landback
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SUMMARY:DigitALL: Innovative Solutions towards Climate Equity
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to this semester’s large SFU Surrey event\, and what an event we are throwing together! This March we are inviting you ALL – especially women\, femme\, and allies to celebrate women with unique backgrounds in our communities who work on developing innovative solutions towards climate equity.  \nIn an extraordinary panel discussion\, you will be invited to ponder on how innovation can propel the climate equity movement while hearing students and professionals share their experiences and insights on climate equity in motion. The panel discussion is followed by an engaging community-building discussions with focus on connecting with like-minded folks passionate about innovative and creative solutions.  \nRSVP required! \nThis event is a collaboration between Embark Sustainability\, Sustainable Energy Engineering Student Society\, and SFSS Women’s Centre.  \nSPEAKERS  \nSimone Williamson (she/her) is a freelance artist and digital marketer with the national environmental law non-profit\, Ecojustice. Her responsibilities include the management\, content creation and strategy of Ecojustice’s social media channels and production of in-house graphic design. Her freelance art practice specializes in digital illustration\, animation and acrylic painting\, with themes of gender justice\, the environment and “Hero’s Journey” storytelling. \nOutside of her work\, Simone is an avid backcountry skier and mentor with Mountain Mentors\, a local non-profit that provides peer-to-peer backcountry sports mentorship for gender marginalized people. She loves to dance\, make conversations with strangers\, and connect with her community. \n\nAllyson (Ally) Soriano (she/her/hers) is a the social media lead for SFU350 – a student-led climate justice club at SFU. She’s in her fifth year studying Communications and Indigenous Studies. I am Indigenous to the lands that make up what is colonially known as the Phillippines\, and blessed to be born and raised on the beautiful Coast Salish territories known traditionally as sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxw (Tsawwassen)\, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō)\, Kwantlen\, Stz’uminus and šxwməθkwəy̓ əmaɁɬ təməxw (Musqueam) nations. \nAllyson is passionate about climate justice\, intersectional feminism\, being in community\, finding and cooking delicious food\, and cat parenthood (her name is Cinnamon!) \n\nRebecca Ballard (she/her/they/them) is a third-year student at SFU. Majoring in Indigenous Studies and minoring in Counseling and Human Development; and Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies. Working as a part of SFU350 which is a student-led group on campus organizing for climate justice and mobilizing for systemic change in solidarity with intersecting movements. A majority of the work Rebecca does is based in building community and relationality in resistance to individuality that is pushed so heavily in academic institutions and society as a whole. \n\nJacqueline (she/her) is a uninvited settler on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory in what is colonially known as Vancouver. She is a passionate learner\, community builder\, and climate organizer who loves bringing awareness to the intersectional nature of climate issues\, and centering justice\, equity and accessibility in her work. Jacqueline has a background in International Relations from the University of British Columbia\, and believes deeply in the power of hope\, joy and community in the climate movement! In her current role as Climate Action Programs Coordinator at CityHive\, Jacqueline develops and facilitates youth climate programming\, such as the Youth Climate Innovation Lab and the Climate ShareSpace. \n\nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT \nThis event is being put together and coordinated by organizations that work on the occupied\, traditional\, ancestral and unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh\, Kwikwetlem\, Kwantlen\, Matsqui\, Katzie\, Semiahmoo\, Qayqayt\, and Tsawwassen nations. We greatly encourage community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from at this virtual event; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca. \n\nACCESSIBILITY \nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held at Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus starting in room SRYC 3150 and ending in SRYC 3310. Appetizers and refreshments from Tayybeh will be provided. \nAccessibility details include: \n\nWe will be transitioning between two rooms; both spaces are accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details or questions.\nAll appetizers and refreshments are vegetarian with plant-based options.\nGender-neutral/disability washrooms nearby. \nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However\, we can provide written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.\nAttendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, or if you have any questions\, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org. \n\n\nCOMMUNITY AGREEMENT \nBy registering for this event\, you are agreeing to be respectful towards each other\, to using appropriate language\, and being mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nThe event organizers do not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the usernames they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests by removing them from the event. Ultimately\, we want you all to have fun and meet like minded peers who are interested in communication\, justice and change!
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/digitall-innovative-solutions-towards-climate-equity/
LOCATION:SFU Surrey\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Equity
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SUMMARY:The Unfairness of the Climate Crisis: Listen & Paint
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to join Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity team in The Embark Studio for a first Listen & Paint event! Together we’ll listen to and chat about Don’t Call Me Resilient’s podcast episode\, “The unfairness of the climate crisis” followed by a guided art session where you’ll get to channel your thoughts and feelings\, frustrations and inspirations. \n👉 Besides a creative hour with tons of art supplies\, we’ll provide Tea and snacks\, YUM. \n  \nAGENDA* \n1:00-1:10 Embark Sustainability introduction & acknowledgement \n1:10-1:25 Listen to podcast \n1:25-1:30 Intro to activities \n1:30-1:45 Chat \n1:45-1:55 Shareback \n2:00-2:30 Art time \n*The podcast episode will be played at the start of the event\, but feel free to join after or leave a little earlier as needed (a summary will be provided). \n  \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT \nThis event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered\, transferred or relinquished in any way and\, as such\, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. \nIt is our intention to ground our session in Indigenous sovereignty over the lands and waters we call home\, and use this time together to unpack the colonial systems of power (including Canadian governance) that perpetuate the climate crisis. \nACCESSIBILITY \nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ). \nThe Embark Studio is: \n\nwheelchair accessible\nwelcoming of all gender identities and expressions\na tree nut and peanut-free zone\na scent-free zone\nlocated near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms\nproviding of access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers.\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, or if you have any questions\, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org. \nCOMMUNITY AGREEMENT \nBy registering to attend this event or events\, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others\, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers. \nEmbark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race\, ethnicity\, place of origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. \nWe will ensure the safety of our community members by removing those who break this agreement from the event.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/the-unfairness-of-the-climate-crisis-listen-paint/
LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Equity
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