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SUMMARY:Climate Workshop: Rework\, Reuse\, Revolutionize
DESCRIPTION:Climate Workshop: Rework\, Reuse\, Revolutionize \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Tue\, Jan 14\, 20251:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310\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				Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability! In this session\, we will unlock the power of upcycling and learn how to transform old t-shirts into stylish\, reusable tote bags. This is a fun and practical way to fight back against the waste of fast fashion while giving new life to materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Let’s get crafty\, make a statement\, and create something beautiful while minimizing our ecological footprint! Feel free to bring materials from home that you’d like to upycle. \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\nkAt (he/they/she)kAt is an amateur sewist with a passion for sustainable fashion. He enjoys working on a variety of design projects – from creating bags and clothing to crafting accessories. Recently\, upcycling has become a central focus of their work – embracing a more conscientious approach to fashion consumption. kAt is excited to share what she’s learned and connect with others who are also passionate about sustainability. \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 is: \n\nWheelchair accessible\nLocated near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms\nWelcomes all gender identities and expressions\nA tree nut and peanut-free zone\nA scent-free zone\nProvides access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers\n\nOther accessibility details include: \n\nSewing machines will be used throughout the event. Ear plugs will be available for especially those sensitive to loud\, prolonged noise. \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.\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				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’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/climate-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Climate Equity,Embark Sustainability,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Channeling Chapín\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Wed\, Jan 29\, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby\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 Amari and Nancy for a flavour-packed evening as they guide us in exploring the intersection of food and migrant labour! We’ll take on traditional Guatemalan dishes while learning about the systemic challenges faced by temporary migrant farm workers in BC. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nAtol de Elote (corn beverage)\nChampurrado (Mexican chocolate beverage)\nEnchiladas (toasted tortillas)\nJocon Vegano (vegan stew)\n\nAll recipes have vegan alternatives. \nWhether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen\, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity\, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨ \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\nAmari Flores (they/them)Amari is an immigrant settler living on the unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh\, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm\, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group\, Stz’uminus\, Qayqayt\, Musqueam\, Cayuse\, Umatilla\, Walla Walla\, and Stó:lō First Nations. Their love for cooking and baking means they are always on the hunt for new recipes to try. In and beyond the kitchen\, they’ve taken a recent interest in connecting more with their culture. \nAs someone familiar with the challenges of being newcomer\, Amari is passionate about supporting migrants and temporary workers. They do this by volunteering as a Medicial Office Assistant providing healthcare interpretation at mobile clinics. \nNancy Giron (she/her)Nancy is an immigrant settler living on the stolen lands of the Qayqayt First Nations and Halkomelem-speaking peoples. With a strong background in environmental research\, education\, and community engagement\, she is passionate about creating positive change in areas like aquatic resources management\, climate action\, solid waste management\, and social and environmental responsibility. Nancy also loves sharing the rich and vibrant cultures of Latin America with those who are curious to learn more. \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 SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details 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.\nSome appliances and counter areas of this room are not accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The dining/lounge area is accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.\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. We will be providing written recipe instructions.\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				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’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/channeling-chapin/
LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen,Embark Sustainability,Food Justice
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SUMMARY:Food Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability’s\nFood Rescue Program\nWe collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that does not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to Simon Fraser University (SFU) students for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby. \nStop by and grab some brain food between classes! Distribution takes place throughout each academic term and does not occur during exam periods or breaks between terms.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/rood-rescue/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Food Rescue
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