BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Embark Sustainability Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Embark Sustainability Society 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:20240516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 CREATED:20240319T230458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T161454Z UID:10000026-1715880600-1715887800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Thinking Farm to Fork DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Thinking Farm to Fork\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\, May 16\, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 – 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 In partnership with SFU Fairtrade\, join us for an immersive journey into German cuisine and the rights of farmers and food growers. Through hands-on cooking and engaging discussions\, we’ll highlight the importance of supporting local farmers and fostering meaningful relationships between producers and consumers. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nMain dish: Vegetarian spaetzle (typically a type of egg noodle) with mushroom sauce\nSalad: Beet & apple salad\nDessert: Black forest cake\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\nSarah Wiese \nMeet Sarah\, a passionate advocate for fair trade and community engagement through cooking. With a love for culinary arts deeply rooted in family traditions\, Sarah finds joy in gathering friends and loved ones around the kitchen to share stories and create delicious meals. As a strong supporter of fair trade principles\, Sarah aims to spread awareness and promote ethical consumption\, nurturing a culture of sustainability and inclusivity within the community kitchen. Excited to share Sarah’s German heritage\, each dish becomes a flavourful journey through culture and tradition. \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 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 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. 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 Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@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/community-kitchen-may/ CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen,Embark Sustainability,Food Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ESS-May-CK-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 CREATED:20240403T194444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T165054Z UID:10000122-1713461400-1713468600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Busy\, but Nourished DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Busy\, but Nourished\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\, Apr 18\, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 – 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 With our busy schedules it can be a challenge to balance nutrition\, time\, and limited budgets. In this Community Kitchen\, we’ll prioritize whole foods over processed options and discover how simple\, budget-friendly meals can fit easily into our busy lives. \nHere is the night’s agenda: \n\n5:30 – 6:30 pm: Learn how to make teriyaki tofu bowls\, spinach gomae\, and yogurt with fruit and granola\n6:30 – 7:00 pm: Enjoy the meal together!\n7:00 – 7:30 pm: Clean up\n\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. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today! \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\nBrittany Bruskiewicz \nBrittany is a recent grad from the Faculty of Health Sciences and is currently working in the field of nutrition. She is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle through food\, where she developed a love for creating plant-based recipes. During her time in university\, she had to find efficient ways to cook nutritious meals while on a tight schedule. In this community kitchen\, she will be exploring topics such as meal planning\, affordable plant-based eating\, and healthier alternatives to everyday staples. In her spare time\, she loves to road bike\, travel\, sit by the ocean\, explore cafes\, and develop new recipes! \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\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 host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\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 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. 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 Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@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/community-kitchen-busy-but-nourished/ CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen,Embark Sustainability,Food Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 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:20231102T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 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:20230914T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 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:20230531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230531T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T233722 CREATED:20230508T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T202641Z UID:10000117-1685545200-1685554200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Learning Garden Anniversary: A Decade of Growth DESCRIPTION:Join us for a once-in-a-decade celebration as our Burnaby Learning Garden marks its remarkable 10th anniversary since opening its learning landscape in 2013! \nTake a break and step into vibrant greenery with fresh soil and exquisite fragrances as we take you on a journey through the Garden’s past\, present\, and future. Get ready to be transported to a world of fond memories and cherished moments as we share stories of the Garden’s impact and history. \nBut that’s not all! We invite you to join us in building the Garden’s future as we look ahead to the next decade and beyond. Experience the magic of the Burnaby Learning Garden like never before and hear from those who have nurtured deep relationships with the plants\, soil\, and people of the Garden. This is an afternoon you won’t want to miss! \nThroughout this celebration you can expect: \n🥗 Food and beverages + fresh produce from the gardens! \n🌱 Live gardening and crafty activities for all ages \n🎁 Giveaways \n💚 Live performances\, and personal stories – WOW! \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. These lands that were never surrendered\, transferred or relinquished have provided Embark Sustainability an opportunity to nourish our community through its wind\, rain\, sun and soil. As settlers it is our responsibility to ensure decolonization is centred in all we offer\, and we look forward to exploring those efforts with you throughout this event as we reflect on the history of these gardens\, as well as the history of this sovereign Indigenous territory. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY \nThis Embark Sustainability event is open to all our community members\, SFU students and staff\, plot renters\, the UniverCity community\, and Embark Sustainability members\, past and present. \nThis event will be held outdoors in Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, located on the south side of TASC1. \nAccessibility details include: \n\nDue to terrain\, this space is not always accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details.\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.\nSome light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening)\, but we can provide assistance from our volunteers!\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 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. \nMasks optional – this event engages outdoor spaces; activities are distant from each other so there will be opportunities for distancing. \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/learning-garden-anniversary-a-decade-of-growth/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Artboard-1celbration.png GEO:49.278127;-122.919355 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden Science Road Burnaby BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Science Road:geo:-122.919355,49.278127 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR