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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Night: Voicing Movements
DESCRIPTION:This event will showcase the ways professional communicators can reframe and re-story our understandings of climate justice and climate change. Learn how storytelling can advance sustainability\, equity\, and well-being in our communities\, all while getting a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of creativity\, communications and climate! \nThis event will consist of short presentations by a panel of sustainability leaders. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role\, along with barriers they overcame along the way. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in climate communication. After 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. \nRSVP required! \nSustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU\, UBC\, and other post-secondary students to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. \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. \nACCESSIBILITY \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 program manager\, Desiree Gabriel\, at programs@embarksustainability.org. \nCOMMUNITY 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				SECURE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sustainability-career-night-voicing-movements/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Night: Nurturing Policy for Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:Join Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver\, the Kwantlen Student Association and the UBC Climate Hub this March for a sustainability-themed career night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals who are using their careers in policymaking to nurture systems change. We’ll look at how their different career paths all relate to public policy\, and how they are advancing sustainability\, equity\, and well-being in our communities. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the career opportunities that exist in the policy realm\, and how these opportunities can be leveraged to create more sustainable and equitable communities. \nThis event will consist of short presentations by three sustainability leaders who work in the public policy 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. After 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 one facilitated breakout room during the evening. Finally\, the speakers will engage in a panel discussion to finish up the evening. \nRSVP required! \n			\n				SECURE YOUR SPOT
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sustainability-career-night-nurturing-policy-for-systems-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Night: Catalysts for Justice and Change
DESCRIPTION:A night to give you a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of socio-environmental justice and sustainability.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver\, the Kwantlen Student Association\, UBC Climate Hub and the Student Association of BCIT this November for the oh-so-popular Sustainability Career Night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals who are working to catalyze justice and change in our communities. We’ll look at how their different career paths help to create a more just and sustainable world\, and how yours can too. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of socio-environmental justice and sustainability. \nThis event will consist of fast-paced presentations by sustainability leaders who work in a range of positions. 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 catalyze change and justice for people\, communities and systems. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability. After 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. \nRSVP required! \nThis event is being put together and coordinated by organizations that work on the stolen homelands lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, Kwantlen\, Matsqui\, Katzie\, Semiahmoo\, Qayqayt\, Stó:lō\, and Tsawwassen Nations. \n  \nSPEAKERS \n🌱 Eugene Kung \n🌱 Moji Igun \n  \n🌱 More TBA – Stay tuned \nRead their bio here \nhttps://bit.ly/SCN-speaker-list \n  \nAGENDA \n6:00 PM – Doors open \nWelcome & Land Acknowledgement \n6:10 PM – Agenda & Housekeeping Guidelines \n6:15 PM – Intro to Speakers \n6:20 PM – Presentations (5 min per speaker) \n6:55 PM – Break \n7:00 PM – Breakout groups round 1 \n7:15 PM – Breakout groups round 2 \n7:25 PM – Final word from speakers \n7:30 PM – Thank you and feedback survey \n  \nACCESSIBILITY\, VENUE DETAILS\, & TECHNOLOGY \nSustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU\, UBC\, KPU\, BCIT & CityStudio Alumni (SFU\, UBC\, Langara\, Emily Carr\, BCIT) to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. \nThis free event is taking place over Zoom with breakout room discussion for a considerable duration of time. We will have closed-captioning available; however\, if you have any specific accessibility needs\, do not hesitate to email Embark Sustainability’s program manager\, Desiree Gabriel\, at programs@embarksustainability.org. \nTechnology requirements \nTo engage fully you will need: \n– A laptop\, computer\, or smartphone \n– A web camera \n– Speakers or headphones \n– A microphone \n  \nCOMMUNITY 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 use appropriate language\, and be 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\, national origin\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or different 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 catalyst for justice and change! \n  \nQUESTIONS \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Desiree Gabriel\, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager\, at programs@embarksustainability.org.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sustainability-career-night-catalysts-for-justice-and-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:Virtual Sustainability Careers Night: Resilient Futures
DESCRIPTION:Join Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver\, Kwantlen Student Association\, UBC Climate Hub and the UBC Sustainability Ambassadors this March for a sustainability-themed career night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working on creating a more just\, sustainable and resilient world. We’ll look at how they’re contributing to a just recovery post-pandemic through their different career paths\, and how you can too. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the types of career opportunities that exist and the ways in which we can rebuild our communities.  \nThis event will consist of fast-paced presentations by seven sustainability/climate leaders who work in a range of positions. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role\, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will also speak about where they see their role in rebuilding and recovering in our communities beyond the pandemic and provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability. After the presentations\, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage them more thoroughly and in-depth. \nSPEAKERS \n🌱 Luna Aixin \n🌱 Chiyi Tam \n🌱 Vidya Crawley \n🌱 Amy Amantea \n🌱 Arthur Orsini \n🌱 Kristy O’Leary \n🌱 Sophia Yang \nAGENDA \nTBA \nEmbark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, Katzie\, Semiahmoo\, Qayqayt\, Stó:lō\, and Tsawwassen Nations. \nACCESSIBILITY \nThis event will be taking place virtually\, over Zoom\, and there will be auto-generated captions. If you need ASL interpretation\, please let us know no later than Thursday\, March 11th at 12pm. If there is an access need that might present a barrier to participating in this event\, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org to work on this further. \nQUESTIONS \nFor any other questions about the event\, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/virtual-sustainability-careers-night-resilient-futures/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Night - Equity in Sustianability
DESCRIPTION:Embark Sustainability will be hosting a sustainability-themed career night in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver\, Kwantlen Student Association and UBC Climate Hub this November\, and we would love for you to join us. The event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working in sustainability\, looking at how we can integrate equity into different sustainability career paths. The goal is to give students a taste of the types of sustainability career opportunities that exist. \n  \nThe Sustainability Career Night event will consist of fast-paced presentations by a handful of sustainability leaders who work in a range of organizations in Metro Vancouver. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role\, along with barriers they overcame along the way. There will then be an opportunity for students to talk to the presenters to have their questions addressed more thoroughly and in-depth. \n  \nRSVP required! \n  \nCareer Night is an opportunity for students from SFU\, UBC\, KPU & CityStudio Alumni (SFU\, UBC\, Langara\, Emily Carr\, BCIT) to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. \n  \nAGENDA \nShort presentations and storytelling by speakers\, followed by smaller breakout rooms. \nMore Details TBA \n  \nSPEAKERS \nAnuradha Rao is a conservation biologist\, writer and facilitator born and raised in the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki\, Attiwonderonk and Haudenosaunee Nations (Dundas\, Ontario) and currently based in the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ First Nations. She is the author of the non-fiction book One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet (Orca\, 2020). Anu has worked on research\, conservation\, restoration\, planning and stewardship projects with communities and organizations on the coasts of Canada and in 12 other countries. A child of Indian immigrants\, her worldview and approach to science are heavily influenced by teachings from her own culture and from Indigenous knowledge holders. These teachings and the principles of ecology have shown her that everything and everyone is connected\, and that we must remember this in our actions and interactions. Anu finds her happy place when she walks off a beach and snorkels among the creatures of the sea. \n  \nNjoki Mbũrũ is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She specialized in BSc International Community Development\, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa\, and is currently working part-time as a Workshop Facilitator at UBC. Having spent her childhood with her grandparents at a subsistence farm in Nakuru\, Kenya\, she finds herself drawn towards working in policy to resist land grabs and advocate for tenure for small-holder farmers in rural areas across the continent. Alongside this personal mission\, Njoki also finds great joy in storytelling through poetry\, blog posts\, public speaking\, and theatre. She continues to be inspired and guided by her grandparents\, Prof. Wangari Maathai\, and Dr. Maya Angelou. At the moment\, Njoki is also finding immense inspiration from the connections that she has established with other racialized immigrant & Indigenous youth having been part of the Vancouver Foundation’s LEVEL Youth Policy Program. Njoki gives thanks to the ancestors\, elders\, and young teachers that inform her sense of belonging and humanity\, and instil connection to Earth and all beings. \n  \nAlia Sunderji is a social entrepreneur and lecturer at Simon Fraser University where she teaches within the Civic Innovation Change Lab\, Health Change Lab program. Passionate about the fields of food security and socio-economic development\, Alia is the Founder of Luv The Grub an emerging social enterprise that operates at a number of levels in the food system by capturing produce seconds that would otherwise go to waste\, hires newcomer refugees and immigrants through a paid employment training program and produces delicious chutneys and spreads for the local market.  Prior to her career in social entrepreneurship and teaching; Alia was the Associate Brand Manager for Tim Hortons Breakfast category as well worked in the fashion\, music and publishing industry.  In her spare time Alia loves biking\, hiking and dancing salsa. \n  \nKshamta Hunter has over a decade of experience in sustainability learning and teaching\, curriculum design and program management. As a Manager of Sustainability Student Engagement with the UBC Sustainability Initiative\, Kshamta manages several engagement programs and provides advising to support UBC’s sustainability leadership and development goals. She holds a master’s in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a focus on sustainability leadership and engagement and is currently pursuing her PhD investigating social innovation for sustainability. She is passionate about sustainability and believes in the power of education to achieve social change. She is a dedicated mother of three young children and loves to bake in her free time. \n  \nMarga Pacis (she/her)\, Planning Analyst\, Sustainability Group (City of Vancouver). Marga’s passions exist at the intersection of sustainability and community; she aims to make sustainability accessible to all through intentional engagement\, dialogue\, and policy. Given that climate change does not affect all people equally\, Marga is excited about climate action that centres equity as both a process and an outcome. She is supporting the Climate Emergency Action Plan\, and previously worked in Community Planning at the City of Vancouver. Through her work\, Marga hopes to contribute to co-creating a city that is fair and just for all of its human and non-human residents. \n  \n  \n  \nACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS \nThis event is taking place over Zoom. \nIf you have any specific accessibility needs\, don’t hesitate to email Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org \n  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS \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.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sustainability-career-night-equity-in-sustianability/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELED - Career Night - The "Buzz"ness of Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Dear attendees\, \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nEmbark Sustainability and CityStudio Vancouver have decided to cancel Sustainability Career Night due to concerns around COVID-19. We are committed to the health and safety of all attendees and have been attentively watching the current situation to ensure the wellbeing of our students and alumni. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nWe hope that you will be able to join us in the future\, including our career night in the fall semester. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nThank you\, stay safe\, and keep up the hand washing! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening where we’ll have a deeper look at the intersection of business and sustainability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nGet ready to explore the Business of Sustainability! This time we’re bringing outstanding professionals working in sustainable business to showcase their stories on how we can integrate sustainability into different business career paths. \nThis event is to give you\, as a student\, a taste of the types of career paths out there that could affect positive change for our communities. Expect an evening of inspiring stories from outstanding professionals AND you’ll have an opportunity to network\, and dive into deeper meaningful dialogue as you seek answers to your sustainable career questions. \nLight snacks will be provided. RSVP required! \nCareer Night is an opportunity for students from SFU & CityStudio Alumni* to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions. \n*Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID. \nAGENDA \n6:00 pm – Doors open \n6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals \n7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking) \nSPEAKERS – Confirmed so far \nKrista Loewen\, Community Investment Associate at Vancity Credit Union \nACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS \nThis event is taking place at CityStudio Vancouver. The venue is a short 7-minute walk from the Olympic Village Canada Line Skytrain station (below the Cambie bridge). We strongly encourage that participants take public transit and bike racks are available at the venue. Alternatively\, there is pay parking available on the adjacent street. \nThe venue is ground level and is wheelchair accessible. \nIf you have any specific accessibility needs\, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS \nEmbark acknowledges that this event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular\, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh nations.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/career-night-the-buzzness-of-sustainability/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:SFU Surrey Career Night - Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Say welcome to our first Surrey edition of the oh-so-popular Career Night ! *** \nIt is time to explore ‘Climate Emergency’ at this Sustainability Career Night. The City of Surrey has declared a Climate Emergency\, but what does it look like to be working towards climate solutions across different sectors? This event is to give you\, as a student\, a taste of the types of career paths out there that could affect positive change for our climate. Expect an evening of inspiring stories from outstanding professionals within the Surrey community AND you’ll have an opportunity to network\, and dive into deeper meaningful dialogue as you seek answers to your sustainable career questions. \nCareer Night is an opportunity for students from SFU\, KPU & CityLab Alumni to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions. \nLight snacks will be provided. RSVP required! Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID. \nAGENDA \n6:00 pm – Doors open & will strictly close by 6:30 pm. \n6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals \n7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking) \nSPEAKERS – Confirmed so far \nEla Lukowska – Biofuel Project Manager City of Surrey \nJeanine Longley – Product Manager OPEN Technologies \n*** This event is jointly organized by Embark Sustainability\, Sustainable KSA\, part of the Kwantlen Student Association\, and Surrey CityLab. Therefor open to SFU & KPU Students together with CityLab Alumni \nACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS \nDoors open at 6 pm and will close 6:30 pm. You wont have access to the event if you arrive late. \nThe SAFE Centre is located within the new Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) campus in City Centre Civic Plaza\, 13485 Central Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada V3T 4B8. \nThe venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs\, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS \nThis event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular\, this includes the land of the Musqueam\, Skxwú7mesh\, Tsleil-Waututh\, Kwikwetlem\, Kwantlen\, Katzie\, and Semiahmoo nations where we work\, live\, and play.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sfu-surrey-career-night-climate-emergency/
LOCATION:SFU Surrey\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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SUMMARY:Career Night - Creativity in Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:How are people using their creativity to make the world a more sustainable place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWelcoming back our oh-so-popular Career Night! \nHow can sustainability be incorporated into different sectors and careers like consulting\, entrepreneurship\, management\, and even more creative pathways like urban planning\, social work\, and visual arts? \nExplore ‘Creativity in Sustainability’ at this Career Night. \nJoin us and draw inspiration from industry professionals working in creative areas of sustainability\, looking at how our creativity and inspire sustainable work in different career paths. \nCareer Night is an opportunity for students from SFU\, UBC & CityStudio Alumni to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions. \nLight snacks will be provided. RSVP required! Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID. \nAGENDA \n6:00 pm – Doors open \n6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals \n7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking) \nThis event is jointly organized by Embark Sustainability\, CityStudio Vancouver\, and UBC Common Energy. \nACCESSIBILITY \nThis event is taking place at CityStudio Vancouver. The venue is a short 7-minute walk from the Olympic Village Canada Line Skytrain station (below the Cambie bridge). We strongly encourage that participants take public transit and bike racks are available at the venue. Alternatively\, there is pay parking available on the adjacent street. \nThe venue is ground level and is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs\, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS \nEmbark acknowledges that this event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular\, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh\, Musqueam\, Skwxwú7mesh nations.
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/career-night-creativity-in-sustainability/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Sustainability Career Night
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