BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Embark Sustainability Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Embark Sustainability Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20240827T165502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T181128Z UID:10000588-1726828200-1726851600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Climate Strike Art Build DESCRIPTION:Climate Strike Art Build\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Fri\, September 20\, 202410:30 AM – end of strike \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n The Embark Studio (departure via transit to Vancouver City Hall at 12pm) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for this poster/art build and connect with other students heading to the global climate strike at Vancouver City Hall! \nAgenda: \n10:30 AM – Art and Poster Making11:30 AM – Clean up and prep for travel12:00 PM – Transit to Vancouver City Hall (bring your Compass card!)1:00 PM – Global Climate Strike   \nAttendees are free to attend the strike or choose to participate in poster/art-making only! If you are joining the strike\, we recommend you prepare by bringing ear plugs\, a water bottle\, snack\, mask\, and appropriate dress. Attendees are responsible for assessing their capacity and are free to opt out at any time.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, Katzie and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members. \nThe art-build portion of this event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is: \n\nwheelchair accessible\nwelcomes all gender identities and expressions\na tree nut and peanut-free zone\na scent-free zone\nlocated near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms\nprovides access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers\n\nOther accessibility details include: \n\nAt both the art-build and strike\, it’s important folks are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event.\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.\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\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, 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 event.\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS NOW URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/climate-strike-art-build/ LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Climate Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SEPTEMBER-CW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20240527T190436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T191032Z UID:10000125-1721210400-1721322000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Liberation Summer Organizers' Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Liberation Summer Organizers’ Bootcamp\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Weds\, July 17 & Thurs\, July 18\, 202410:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SFU Harbour Centre & 312 Main \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you ready to win freedom for yourself\, your family\, and your communities? Come find your kinfolk with Embark Sustainability\, SFPIRG\, and Organizing for Change for two days of learning\, sharing\, networking\, and skill building. Register now to join us July 17-18 for Liberation Summer at SFU Harbour Centre and 312 Main. \nAs we build our collective power in response to the urgency of ongoing global crisis\, moments of reflection and connection are crucial in strategizing to realize the change we want\, need\, and deserve in the world today. It’s vital to lift each other up in this fight and collaborate on our tactics together in real-time. Whether you are a seasoned activist or new to the game\, enrolled student or lifelong learner\, employed in an environmental organization or aspiring to work in the sector someday soon\, all are welcome\, and we know we are strongest when we harness the diversity of our networks. \nFrom July 17-18\, we will be building intentional space for both emerging and veteran organizers to come together and strategize our next steps at the intersections of climate justice\, disability justice\, abolition\, Indigenous sovereignty\, poverty reduction\, and racial justice. Participants in Liberation Summer will leave better motivated and equipped to actively work toward climate justice sustained by their community and comrades. \nWhat can you expect from us? \n\nRelationship Building\nIntergenerational exchanges of knowledge\nMulti-sensory workshops & activities\nStrategies for building sustainable movements\nResources for getting involved in local climate and social justice movements\n\nIf you have any questions or support needs\, please email programs@embarksustainability.org. In the meantime\, remember: “Another world is not only possible\, she is on her way; on a quiet day\, I can hear her breathing.” ~ Arundhati Roy \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, plot renters\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held at SFU Harbour Centre and 312 Main. Accessibility details include: \n\nAll spaces are wheelchair accessible.\nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nWe cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.\nAs an attendee\, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event\, including exiting and re-entering the event space.\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\, please contact our Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n Health & Safety\nWe further acknowledge that COVID is not over and that the pandemic disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable among us including BIPOC\, poor people\, and folks living with illness and/or disability. In light of these realities\, and in the spirit of nurturing communities of care\, we will be practicing the highest level of precaution possible including masking during all indoor programming. We ask that all participants similarly act with the utmost precaution to limit transmission of the virus. Masks will be provided for attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, 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 event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS now URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/liberation-summer-organizers-bootcamp/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Cause,Climate Action,Climate Equity,Embark Sustainability,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Liberation-Summer-Organizers-Bootcamp_WEBSITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20240223T063903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T183708Z UID:10000055-1710441000-1710448200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods DESCRIPTION:Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Thu\, March 14th\, 20246:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street)\, Room C400 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Embark Sustainability\, in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Justice UBC and the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions\, proudly presents Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods. \nJoin us for an enriching evening where you’ll have the chance to listen and connect with seasoned professionals from diverse sectors\, including advocacy\, organizing\, legal defense\, and more. Guest speaker bios can be found further below. \nEnjoy catered refreshments as you engage with industry experts and like-minded peers\, and take concrete steps towards shaping a more just and sustainable future. RSVP now to secure your spot here! \n \n \n \n \n \n NOTIcE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY\nPhotography\, audio\, and video recording may occur during this event. By attending this event you consent to such recording media and its release and publication. If you do not consent\, please email programs@embarksustainability.org or speak to an event organizer upon arrival so that we can make accommodations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n \n \n \n \n \n About the facilitators\n \nTara Olivetree\, Educator and Organizer \nTara Olivetree (they/them) is an educator\, teaching secondary math in the territories of the Lekwungen speaking peoples (Greater Victoria) and facilitating union workshops across the province to colleagues in the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). Tara is currently a member of the BCTF Committee for Action on Social Justice\, as well as the BC Federation of Labour Climate Justice & Jobs Committee. They also represent the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association (GVTA) as a Local Representative to the BCTF\, and sit on the GVTA Climate Justice Committee. In addition to union work\, Tara also works extensively with community based climate justice organizations\, including the UBC Centre for Climate Justice\, the West Coast Climate Action Coalition\, Parents 4 Climate and Climate Justice Victoria. A life long trade union activist\, Tara is excited to work with others to strengthen relationships between labour and the community so that we can collectively build the power to change the world. \n \nKatie Perfitt\, Organizer & Campaigner – David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Team \nKatie Perfitt is an organizer and campaigner currently based on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin Anishinaabe peoples\, otherwise known as the Ottawa Valley. She cut her teeth in organizing during her time living in K’jipuktuk (Halifax) with Divest Dal\, a fossil fuel divestment campaign at Dalhousie University\, and in the decade since\, has been a part of dozens climate and social justice campaigns. She led distributed\, base-building organizing across Atlantic Canada that pushed dozens of municipalities in the region to recognize the Right to a Healthy Environment. She spent 7 years with the 350.org Canada team to build people-power to confront the power of the fossil fuel industry and to build public support for Green New Deal scale ambition to tackle the climate crisis. She has trained hundreds of organizers through Olivia Chow’s Institute for Change Leaders\, and was a part of the core organizing team who had Joel Harden\, MPP for Ottawa Centre\, first elected. She now works for the David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Team\, working to grow support for climate-saving clean energy that leaves no one behind. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her dogs\, in nature\, or tending to her chickens and her garden on her hobby farm. \n \nSamantha Myran\, Lawyer – West Coast Environmental Law \nSam Myran (she/her/ikwe) was born in Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, and is from Giinooshkoodeyang\, now known as Long Plain First Nation in southern Manitoba. She came to pursue law as a direct result of the Idle No More movement which opened her eyes and influenced her to become a part of advocating for change. Following that winter\, Samantha returned to post-secondary studies to earn an Associate of Arts in Aboriginal Studies from Langara College\, a Bachelor of Arts in First Nations and Indigenous Studies from the University of British Columbia\, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba. During her academic career\, Samantha became a member of many student groups including the Alliance of British Columbia Students through her role with the Langara Students Union as the Aboriginal Students Advisor\, the Langara Aboriginal Students Association\, and the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association. In community she has been a part of planning such events as elders’ trips\, an Aboriginal Veteran’s Day Pow Wow\, and family days in the Central Park of Winnipeg. Samantha takes pride in her experience working in areas of Indigenous governance within her home community\, restorative justice initiatives (as a research practicum student at Onashowewin Justice Circle)\, as well as in customer service. \n \nNavjot Jassar\, Lawyer – West Coast Environmental Law \nNavjot Jassar (she/her) is a staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law. She provides legal support to First Nations who are establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) or are otherwise revitalizing Indigenous law to protect their territorial land\, air and water. \n \nPaige Gorsak\, Organizing Manager – Dogwood \nPaige (she/they) is a queer\, white settler living on unceded and unsurrendered Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh and Squamish territory in Vancouver. Born and raised in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton)\, she is passionate about climate justice\, anti-colonial solidarity\, and collective liberation. Earlier in her career\, Paige worked in public libraries and completed her master’s degree in Gender and Social Justice. But after a period of climate despair and depression\, she found a home in climate movement. She first cut her teeth organizing sit-ins\, marches\, and blockades in support of land-based resistance movements\, and later campaigning for free public transit as a climate and racial justice intervention. Once upon a time\, she even ran for federal office with a campaign for a just transition to 100% renewables. As Dogwood’s Organizing Manager\, Paige is hard at work building grassroots power in the Lower Mainland toward bold climate action. She is enthusiastic about bringing art and creativity into organizing and supporting the participation of young people in the fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\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 in room #4200 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include: \n\nThe fourth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms\, including a single-stall all gender washroom. In addition\, the space itself (room #4200) is also wheelchair accessible.\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.\nSturdy\, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.\nAs we’ll be addressing sensitive topics\, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees 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.\n\n 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\, please contact our Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, 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 event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/climate-career-night-land-centred-livelihoods/ LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Climate Equity,Embark Sustainability,Sustainability Career Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ESS-Climate-Career-Night-Mar-14-Eventbrite-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20231208T224030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T224137Z UID:10000052-1705595400-1705604400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Building Resilience Climate Action Night DESCRIPTION:Building Resilience Climate Action Night\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Thu\, January 18\, 20244:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Room 4200 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The climate crisis impacts communities and ecosystems alike—so let’s explore how we can build resilience for the better 🌱 Featuring Indigenous Ethnobotonist T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss\, join us for an evening exploring climate action across systems and drawing inspiration from the ecological resilience around us.  \nThis will be an evening of celebration as well as exploration\, with opportunities to create climate action toolkits\, celebrate ecological resilience by growing culinary mushrooms\, bridge ideas across expertise\, and build community! \n \n \n \n \n \n Land 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 this evening in an understanding of Indigenous sovereignty over these lands and waters\, as well as the foods and medicines grown here\, and use this time together to unpack the colonial powers that perpetuate injustice in our climate systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n FEATURED GUESTS\nT’uy’t’tanat Cease WyssT’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh\, Sto:lo\, Hawaiian\, Swiss) is an educator\, interdisciplinary artist and Indigenous ethnobotanist engaged in community based teaching and sharing. Throughout Wyss’s 30 year practice\, Wyss’s work encompasses storytelling and collaborative initiatives through their knowledge and restoration of Indigenous plants and natural spaces. Wyss has been recognized for exchanging traditional knowledge in remediating our relationship to land through digital media\, site-specific engagements and weaving. Wyss has participated and exhibited at galleries\, museums\, festivals and public space such as Vancouver Art Gallery\, Morris\, Helen Belkin Art Gallery\, Contemporary Art Gallery and the PuSh Festival to name a few. Their work can be found in various collections such as the National Library of Canada\, Special Collections at the Walter Phillips Gallery\, and the Vancouver Public Library. They have lead the transformation of Semi-Public (半公開) during their Fellowship at 221a and they are the 2021 ethnobotanist resident at the Wild Bird Sanctuary. They have assisted in developing an urban Indigenous garden currently showing at the 2021 Momenta Biennale in Montreal. \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\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 SFU Burnaby in the SUB Ballroom (located on the 5th floor of the SUB). Accessibility details to note include: \n\nThe fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms\, including a single-stall all gender washroom.\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 a copy of the facilitator’s script.\nSturdy\, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.\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.\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 climate@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, 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 event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS now URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/building-resilience-climate-action-night/ LOCATION:SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Climate Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CE-Event-Spring-2024-Web-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231102T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20231020T190122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T001344Z UID:10000059-1698935400-1698940800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Finding the Words for Climate Hope DESCRIPTION:Finding the Words for Climate Hope\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Thu\, November 2\, 20232:30 PM – 4:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Embark Studio\, SUB 1310\, SFU Burnaby \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About this event\nThinking about the state of climate change can be anxiety-inducing; it’s hard to find hopeful narratives. At this event we will be talking about how to shift the narrative of climate doom to climate hope. We will be using words\, literature and poetry to challenge negative perspectives on climate change and find positive ideas of hope and resilience. \nAt this workshop\, you’ll: \n\nLearn how to articulate your feelings into poetry\nHear reasons to be hopeful for our climate futures\nReclaim writing as a tool for art (and not just for assignments!)\nCollage and create with fellow creatives\n\nPeople at any level and experience of writing and collaging are welcome! \nThis event is in collaboration with Embark Sustainability and the Student Learning Commons. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n \n \n \n \n \n About the facilitator\nJulia Lane (she/her) \nJulia Lane is deeply passionate about students reclaiming writing as a tool for their self-expression. She works at the Student Learning Commons to support with writing\, language and learning skills that can help with academic success\, whatever that may look like to you! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members. \nThis event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio: \n\nis wheelchair accessible\nwelcomes all gender identities and expressions\nis a tree nut and peanut-free zone\nis a scent-free zone\nis located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms\nprovides access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers\n\nOther accessibility notes include: \n\nAs we’ll be addressing sensitive topics\, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees 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 cannot provide ASL interpretation for this event\, however\, we can provide facilitator’s notes upon request.\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\, please contact Alice Pinheiro at climate@embarksustainability.org \n \n \n \n \n \n Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. \nEmbark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture\, and hand sanitizer for guests to use. \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nBy registering to attend this event\, 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 event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Alice Pinheiro Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nReserve your FREE Embark Sustainability ticket now URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/finding-the-words-for-climate-hope/ LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity,Embark Sustainability,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nov-2-finding-the-words-for-climate-hope-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230926T211947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T171140Z UID:10000057-1697131800-1697139000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Sustainability Shapers: Building Resilient Communities - Sustainability Career Night DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Shapers: Building Resilient Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Thu\, October 12\, 20235:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Zoom – Online Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About this event\nGet ready to discover what a Sustainability Career Night with Embark Sustainability is all about. This October we’re inviting you to an electrifying evening filled with inspiring stories from professionals who have harnessed the power of their careers to create systems that safeguard our environment and build up our communities.  \nPrepare to connect with careers and potential future endeavours within the capacity-building universe\, and learn how to wield your skills to forge communities that are more sustainable and equitable. Together we’ll unravel the intricate web of diverse career paths\, all converging to support our social and physical infrastructure in the face of clime challenges. \nWhat’s in store for this evening? This event will consist of short presentations by three sustainability leaders who work in this adaptation realm. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role\, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will speak about how their work serves to nurture systems change towards equity\, sustainability\, and well-being for all. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability.  \nAfter the presentations\, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage with them and ask questions. Students will have the opportunity to visit two facilitated breakout rooms during the evening. Finally\, the speakers will engage in a panel discussion to finish up the evening.  \nCareer and Volunteer Services will provide tools for the next steps in your sustainability career journeys. Don’t miss that registration is required! \n  \nSustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Speakers\nAmelia Bowden; Community Planner \nAmelia Bowden is a Registered Professional Planner with over a decade of experience working in suburban municipalities in the Lower Mainland. Currently a Community Planner with the City of Surrey\, she holds a Masters of Urban Studies and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Geography Major) from Simon Fraser University. \nTj Conwi; Restaurant Owner & Consultant \nOno Vancouver is run by TJ Conwi\, whose culinary curiosity began with his roots in the Philippines\, and led him to restaurants\, private clubs and hotels earlier in his career. Most recently as the Executive Chef of Marriott Delta Vancouver Suites.  \nApplying his passion for West Coast and Asian cuisine to innovative\, local and sustainably sourced ingredients\, TJ supports small- to medium-size business food programs with clients ranging from breweries and local chain restaurants\, to startups and non-profits. At the onset of the pandemic\, Ono Vancouver quickly pivoted to support food security. The team began rescuing surplus food to cook thousands of meals for people in need every week—and they never stopped. The community initiative has evolved into ReRoot\, the city’s first chef-run surplus food hub and social enterprise. \nChef TJ is also the executive chef and food educator for LunchLAB an innovative school meal program involving school kids learning and helping feed 200 of their peers every week. \nIone Smith; Agrologist  \n­Ione is passionate about working to find solutions to challenging food system problems. She is a Professional Agrologist with an academic background in land resource science and community engagement. In 2010\, Ione formed Upland Agricultural Consulting\, which has since grown into an award-winning consulting company with projects in British Columbia\, Alberta\, and the Yukon. Ione’s day-to-day work allows her to engage with farmers\, all levels of government\, and First Nations communities to improve the resiliency and sustainability of our agriculture and food systems. In addition to her consulting work\, Ione is an instructor at SFU\, teaching Community Economic Development and Food Systems (CED 230)\, and serves as Vice Chair of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land 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 \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\nThis free event is taking place over Zoom with breakout room discussion for a considerable duration of time. 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. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, please email Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager\, Zaena Tesfa\, at programs@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Agreement\nThis event is hosted with the intention to provide an environment for students to learn about various career possibilities within the broad sustainability industry. By 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! \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Zaena Tesfa\, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nReserve your FREE Embark Sustainability ticket now URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sustainability-shapers-building-resilient-communities-sustainability-career-night/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Climate Equity,Sustainability Career Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SUSTAINABILITY-CAREER-NIGHT-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230823T190627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T190627Z UID:10000118-1694664000-1694719800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Catalyst Cafe: Unleash Climate Curiosity with Embark Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Getting involved in climate action can feel like a lot to take on at once. But\, if you’re looking to dip your toes in\, then join us in embarking on a journey to feeling more comfortable talking about our climate. Whether you’re a new student or well acquainted with the SFU campus we’re creating space for new relationships to take form. During one afternoon you’ll explore various avenues to begin your climate activism journey with Embark Sustainability as we together discover: \n\nour changing climate\, food production\, and how they relate – directly from our learning gardens\nyour strengths in social movement\nthe importance of community building\nwhat the concept of food justice entails while creating meals together\n\nDon’t miss an opportunity to meet folks curious about our climate and get to know Embark Sustainability. Register now and pass the information forward to someone who also might be interested. \nAGENDA \n4:00 pm – Meet at the Embark Studio \n5:00 pm – Gardens tour\, learn about starting your gardening journey \n5:30 pm – Community Kitchen\, create food with your fellow attendees \n6:30 pm – Social Movements Workshop\, learn how to play to your strengths in movements \n7:30 pm – Bye bye new friends! \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. In making this acknowledgement\, we understand that it is our responsibility as settlers of this territory to ensure that our actions are congruent with our hopes to center decolonization in our work. \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 Sustainability Associate Members. \n  \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). \n  \nThe Embark Studio is: \nwheelchair accessible \nwelcomes all gender identities and expressions \na tree nut and peanut-free zone \na scent-free zone \nlocated near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms \nprovides access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers \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  \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. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/catalyst-cafe-unleash-climate-curiosity-with-embark-sustainability/ LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity,Embark Sustainability,Food Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ESS-Climate_-Catalyst_Cafe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230315T225631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T225631Z UID:10000115-1680804000-1680811200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:From Climate Curious to Climate Confident: An Evening of Climate Equity Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Join Embark Sustainability for an evening of activities to help you explore the concept of climate equity and what it means to you! \nThis is the event for you who are climate curious and want to feel more climate confident. Join us for an evening centring YOU (communities and people) and how your unique passions\, skills\, and interests can fill gaps in climate justice spaces. Through interactive activities\, and inspiring speakers we’ll explore the meaning of climate equity and its connection to you. \nYou don’t need any previous knowledge or experience – come as you are and be introduced to a community that will lead you to find your passions and personal connections to climate equity. Let’s start writing your climate story! \nYou can expect to leave this event with a better understanding of: \n📣 How to speak out\, find the confidence to take action\, and trust in your ability to advocate for change \n🌎 What climate topics interest you the most \n💚 How angles of your personal life\, skills\, passions\, and dreams can connect to climate equity \nRSVP required! \n  \nSPEAKER \nAK Saini (they/she) \nDirector of Organizing\, Organizing for Change (OFC) \nAK brings to OFC nearly two decades of experience in grassroots community organizing with a particular passion for people-powered policy change. They played a lead role in organizing to win an historic raise in the U.S. federal tipped minimum wage and the decriminalization of medical cannabis in New York State. She is a proud daughter of working-class immigrants\, political science graduate of the University of Toronto and McMaster University\, and human to fur babies Mitz & Fitz the cats. \n  \nAGENDA \n5 mins: Embark Sustainability Introduction & Acknowledgement \n25 mins: Speakers share their climate stories \n60 mins: Activity stations (15 mins x 4 stations) \n25 mins: Storyboarding process\, opportunity to share within the groups if comfortable \n5 mins: Conclusion \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. \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 indoors at SFU Burnaby in the SUB Ballroom (located on the 5th floor of the SUB). Accessibility details to note include: \nThe fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms\, including a single-stall all gender washroom. \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 a copy of the facilitator’s script. \nSturdy\, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event. \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  \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. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/from-climate-curious-to-climate-confident-an-evening-of-climate-equity-storytelling/ LOCATION:SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Artboard-1climate_events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230307T224541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T224620Z UID:10000114-1678885200-1678890600@www.embarksustainability.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Artboard-1small_event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230307T224052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T224052Z UID:10000112-1678811400-1678818600@www.embarksustainability.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Artboard-2ESS_SURREY_EVENT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T172804 CREATED:20230215T203827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T203827Z UID:10000111-1677672000-1677675600@www.embarksustainability.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Landback-Talk-An-Indigenous-Climate-Action-Lunch-Learn.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR