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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153648 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000891-1775741400-1775745900@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000890-1775136600-1775141100@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-04-02/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000889-1774531800-1774536300@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260306T234720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T205900Z UID:10000902-1774459800-1774474200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: For Migrant Justice\, with Migrant Activists DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: For Migrant Justice\, with Migrant Activists\n \n \n \n \n \n FARMWORKER AWARENESS WEEK: A CONVERSATION ON MIGRANT WORKERS’ RIGHTS ACROSS TURTLE ISLAND \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\, Mar 255:30 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 Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE EVENT\nJoin us in celebrating and honouring Farmworker Awareness Week with migrant activists Evelyn Encalada Grez\, Gabriel Allahdua\, and Aaraón Díaz Mendiburo! \nWe’ll be cooking\, eating\, appreciating\, and discussing staple foods in migrant workers’ diets throughout Turtle Island while raising awareness of farmworker rights and working conditions. This special Community Kitchen will unite migrant workers and the SFU community together in active resistance against the structural injustices faced by migrant workers and their families. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nTraditional Mexican Mole with chicken (mushrooms for vegetarian substitute)\, served with rice pilau\nStew with green figs and ground provisions (Vegan)\, served with rice\nJelly with sour cream \n\nPlease let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking and Activities \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and 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. 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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evelyn Encalada Grez (she/her)\n   \n\n \nMeet Evelyn\nEvelyn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Labour Studies Program at SFU. She is the co-founder of Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW)\, a collective that has been at the forefront of the migrant farmworker movement in Canada for over 20 years. She is an award-winning scholar and organizer that specializes in transnational labour-migration\, migrant justice\, and community-engaged research.    \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriel Allahdua (he/him)\n   \n\n \nMeet Gabriel\nGabriel is a former migrant farm worker from St. Lucia\, an island in the Eastern Caribbean. For almost a decade\, he has organized with the (J4MW) collective. He was an Activist in Residence (AIR) at the University of Guelph\, the first person to hold that position\, which brought activists and researchers together. \nGabriel is currently an Outreach Worker working with migrant workers across Ontario and Education and Mobilization Officer with the Association for the Rights of Household and Farm Workers (DTMF).  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Aaraón Díaz Mendiburo (he/him)\n   \n\n \nMeet Aaraón\nAaraón is an academic and filmmaker that has followed migrant workers and their families for over a decade. His research deals with health\, education\, employment\, social representation\, and intercultural relations issues of agricultural migrants to Canada\, their families\, and both their communities of origin and destination. As an independent documentary filmmaker\, he has directed and produced Migrant Mother (2020)\, Matices: “Temporary” Migration in Canada (2011)\, and Migrants: Those who come from within (2007). He is currently working on his fourth documentary about activism on cannabis destigmatization in North America.  \nAaraón is also a professor in the anthropology bachelor’s program and in the master’s Mexico-USA program at the Center for Research on North America – UNAM / Researchers (UNAM). He has further taught in the master’s migration studies program at the Universidad Iberoamericana. He is a level-I member of Mexico’s National System of Researchers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\n\n\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.\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 \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 Programs 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-migrant-activists/ LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mar-2026-CK-Banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260226T194436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T210027Z UID:10000901-1773928800-1773943200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Lived Realities of the Climate Crisis DESCRIPTION:Lived Realities of the Climate Crisis\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Grandmother the Inlet: A Special Screening with Filmmaker Kai George \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\, Mar 19th\, 20262:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)\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 the face of the climate crisis\, colonial systems continue to extract from lands and waters while marginalizing the very communities who have stewarded them for generations. Climate change is not an isolated environmental issue\, but a justice issue rooted in dispossession\, erasure\, and unequal responsibility.  \nJoin us for an afternoon of learning\, reflection\, and shared conversation as we gather for a screening of Our Grandmother the Inlet (2023) by filmmaker Kai George\, followed by a facilitated discussion and food. Together\, we will explore:  \n\nIndigenous voices in the climate crisis: youth leadership\, cultural resurgence\, and art as resistance in the face of ongoing colonization.\nRelationality in practice: understanding land and water as living relations\, not resources.\nWhat climate equity requires: confronting colonial histories and building collective responsibility toward reconciliation and climate justice\n\nLet’s connect storytelling\, film\, and dialogue to the broader struggle for climate equity! \n \n \n \n \n \n Land 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  \nAGenda\n\n2:00PM | Doors Open for Registration\n2:20PM | Appreciation & Gifting Ceremony\n2:30PM | Land Acknowledgement by Rebecca Ballard\n2:40PM | Introduction & Opening Remarks from Kai George\n3:10PM | Break\n3:20PM | Film Screening\n3:35PM | Discussion Panel\n4:10PM | Break & Food Service\n4:50PM | Teach in & Letter Writing: Dredging the Inlet\n5:50PM | Closing Remarks\n\n  \n  \nABOUT THE FIlm\nDelving into the ancestral lineage of the George family\, the film explores the significance of [Kai] and Ta7a’s deep connection to water\, revered in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation as their oldest grandmother and the birthplace of creation. \n \n \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nKai (Kayah) George (she/they)Kai is an Indigenous filmmaker\, activist\, and student from the Tulalip and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Her work blends storytelling\, environmental advocacy\, and cultural revitalization. She co-wrote\, directed\, and produced Our Grandmother the Inlet (2023)\, which received an honourable mention for Best Canadian Short at the Vancouver International Film Festival and won the Trickster Award at SFU’s Skoden indigenous film festival. Kayah is currently co-directing a National Geographic-funded educational documentary series on orcas and matriarchy with Danielle Khan Da Silva. Recognized in Globe and Mail and named one of Corporate Knights’ “30 Under 30” sustainability leaders in Canada\, she continues to work in film and activism. Alongside filmmaking\, she studies Linguistics and Psychology at Simon Fraser University. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT EMBARK’S ANNUAL CLIMATE EQUITY EVENTS\nEvery spring\, the students of Embark’s Climate Equity Collective organize one large event as part of our Climate Equity programming to wrap up the school year. It aims to bridge students and the wider community in meaningful conversation and collective action towards climate equity. \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. For this event\, you will have to register with your active SFU email. \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 our Director of Engagement\, Marie\, at engagement@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 our Climate Equity Coordinator\, Rebecca\, at climate@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET YOUR TICKET NOW URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/kai-george-screening/ LOCATION:SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity,Landback ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-CE-Large-event-banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000888-1773927000-1773931500@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000887-1773322200-1773326700@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-03-12/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260217T192009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T192108Z UID:10000899-1772890200-1772904600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Land\, Labour\, and Liberation DESCRIPTION:Land\, Labour\, and Liberation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Sat\, Mar 7th\, 20261:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)\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 Food Justice asks a simple but urgent question: who controls our food\, and at whose expense? Across colonial states\, food systems are shaped by land dispossession\, racialized labour exploitation\, and policies that produce food insecurity while concentrating power.  \nJoin us for a critical discussion led by scholar and community organizers Evelyn Encalada Grez\, Nasya\, and Byron\, who are each at the forefront of advancing migrant justice and Indigenous food sovereignty. Their collective wealth of knowledge and experience will guide our exploration of:  \n  \n\nMigrant labour struggles in agriculture: exploitation\, racialization\, precarity\, and exclusion from rights within colonial labour regimes.\n\n\nThe weaponization of food systems by colonial states:  land dispossession\, food insecurity\, and agricultural control function as tools of governance and oppression\nWhat students can do: how to build true solidarity towards more just and sovereign food systems\n\n  \nTogether\, we’ll connect these struggles to the broader fight for food justice—one rooted in sovereignty\, dignity\, and collective responsibility. \n \n \n \n \n \n Land 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  \nAGenda\n\n1:20PM |Doors Open for Registration\n1:30PM | Food Service Begins\n1:45PM | Land Acknowledgement with Elder Les George\n2:15PM | Introductions\n2:30PM | Key Note Session Part 1\n3:15PM | Break\n3:30PM | Key Note Session Part 2\n4:15PM | Zine-making Activity\n5:15PM | Closing Remarks\n\n \n \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nEvelyn Encalada Grez (she/her)Evelyn Encalada Grez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Labour Studies Program at SFU. She is the co-founder of Justice for Migrant Workers\, a collective that has been at the forefront of the migrant farmworker movement in Canada for over 20 years. She is an award-winning scholar and organizer specializing in transnational labour-migration\, migrant justice\, and community-engaged research.  \n \nNasya Moore (she/her)Nasya is a scientist from the Nisga’a Nation and Leq’a:mel First Nation. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia\, where she studied Indigenous Food Systems. Her work is informed by curiosity and culturally grounded learning\, and an understanding of resilient foodways as healing Indigenous lands and peoples. Passionate about youth engagement and language revitalization\, she supports growing food sovereignty and youth education programs in her home territory of the Nass River valley. Nasya is excited to continue contributing to the reclamation and resilience of Indigenous food systems throughout the west coast. \n  \nByron Cruz  (he/him) Byron came to Canada fleeing persecution for resisting inequity and State violence in Guatemala. He is currently a community organizer. He is also an active member of the Sanctuary Health Collective and Migrant Rights Network\, a grassroots collective advocating universal access to healthcare\, education\, and social services for all. His passion to build a society rooted in equity\, human rights\, dignified working conditions\, and high quality of life has led him to organize grassroots community efforts to ensure that the essential needs of the people are met and services are provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT EMBARK’S ANNUAL FOOD JUSTICE EVENTS\nEvery spring\, the students of Embark’s Food Justice Collective organize one large event as part of our Food Justice programming to wrap up the school year. It aims to bridge students and the wider community in jointly discussing global issues impacting food security and food sovereignty  \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. For this event\, you will have to register with your active SFU email. \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 our Director of Engagement\, Marie\, at engagement@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 our Food Justice Coordinator\, Phone\, at food@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET YOUR TICKET NOW URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/land-labour-liberation/ LOCATION:SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Systems Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-FJ-Large-event-banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260221T233353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T234155Z UID:10000900-1772805600-1772812800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom DESCRIPTION:Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom\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\, Mar 6\, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field via Science Rd.) \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 our Gardens Manager\, Pablo Vimos\, for a hands-on workshop on the best tips and tricks for indoor seed-starting! If you want to enjoy fresh\, homegrown produce this spring\, look no further. This experience will guide you through four methods of seeding cool crops like broccoli\, cabbage\, cauliflower\, kale\, lettuce\, pak choi\, and spinach. Plus\, you’ll leave with: \n\nStarted seeds to nurture at home  🌱\nPrinted guides with step-by-step instructions 📖 \nExtra seeds to keep your garden growing 🎁\n\n\nAGENDA \n\nRegistration\nWelcome & Land Acknowledgment\nSeed Starting Approaches\nGarden Planning\nHands-on activities\nWrap up & Closing\n\nThis workshop is open to all experience levels and physical abilities\, so come ready to dig in\, learn\, and set yourself up for a thriving garden season! \nSpots are limited\, so sign up now to kickstart your garden with confidence! \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\nPablo Vimos (he/him)\nPablo is an organic master gardener with a degree in Landscape Ecology. He has been managing Embark gardens for a decade\, facilitating hands-on activities on how to grow food\, plant and maintain gardening beds\, and build wildlife habitats. He loves sharing his knowledge to help others start their gardening journey.\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 workshop will be held outdoors at the Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field\, via Science Rd.)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include: \n\n\n\nEasy access from Science Road.\nIf weather conditions are poor\, this workshop will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB\, SFU Burnaby.\nAll materials will be provided to participants.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\n\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 Pablo\, Embark Sustainability’s Garden’s Manager at gardens@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/garden-workshop-06-03-2026/ LOCATION:Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden\, Science Road\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability,Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GW-2026-banner.avif 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000886-1772717400-1772721900@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-03-05/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000885-1772112600-1772117100@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-02-26/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T102244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T024348Z UID:10000872-1770917400-1770924600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting\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\, Feb 12\, 20265:30 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 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 Join us at our Annual General Meeting to celebrate this past year’s accomplishments and elect new Board Members. This is your opportunity to have your say as a student member—and to win awesome prizes!  \nThe AGM Booklet (including information on how to vote) will be provided digitally closer to the event. Please RSVP with your SFU student email address for voting purposes; non SFU emails will not be able to access the AGM. \n \n \n \n \n \n Land 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 \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. For this event\, you will have to register with your active SFU email. \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 info@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 at info@embarksustainability.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\nGET YOUR TICKET NOW URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/agm-2026/ LOCATION:Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Embark Sustainability's AGM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-agm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000883-1770903000-1770907500@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000882-1770298200-1770302700@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-02-05/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T104502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T114323Z UID:10000878-1769731200-1769817599@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Garden Plot Rentals DESCRIPTION:GROW WITH US\nOpportunities\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 \n \n Learning Garden Plot Rental\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Type: Garden Plot RentalLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusRental Management: Gardens Manager \nPlot type: 1 x outdoor garden bed (12 sq-ft)Rental fee: $20 \nRental period options: \n\nRemainder of current season: until Jan 31\, 2026\nFull year: Feb 1\, 2026 – Jan 31\, 2027\nSpring/Summer: Feb 1\, 2026 – Aug 31\, 2026 (group use only)\n\nRegistration Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Fri\, Jan 30\, 2026 \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression\, decolonization\, and equity in impactful programming\, events\, and initiatives. Through this work\, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Plot Rentals\n If you’re looking to grow with us across semesters\, we offer low-barrier plot rentals on an annual basis for individuals and groups\, providing access to space\, soil\, tools\, and support. It’s a great way to create campus downtime away from screens and cement\, reflect and reconnect with nature\, or build community with your union or club. \nProduce from unassigned plots is distributed back to students through Embark’s Community Kitchens\, Food Rescue program and other food security initiatives on SFU campuses. \n \n \n \n \n \n Rental Details & Fees\n Renters will be assigned up to 1 outdoor garden bed (12 sq. ft.). \nThe cost of a plot rental is $20. Please note that this is a non-refundable fee that applies to all rental period options. \nWhat does your rental fee cover? \n\n\n\n1 garden plot\nWater from hoses\nSoil amendment\nCommunal gardening tools\nGardening support from Embark’s Garden’s Manager\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Plot Request Process\n Step 1: Fill in Registration Form \nStep 2: Attend an in-person meeting with the Gardens Manager \nStep 3: Sign the Plot Rental Agreement and Liability Form \nStep 4: Pay the NON-REFUNDABLE plot rental fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n Plot Assignment\n Garden plots are assigned from highest to lowest priority according to the list below\,  subject to availability: \n\n\n\nReturning gardeners-in-good-standing who want the same plot\nReturning gardeners-in-good-standing who want a different plot\nAssociated gardeners who want the same plot\, where the member is in-good-standing but does not wish to return.\nAssociated gardeners who want a different plot must join the waiting list\nNew Gardeners\nPrevious gardeners that did not meet the member-in-good standing requirements. Their return is at the discretion of the Gardens Manager. You will get an invitation for an in-person meeting with the Garden Manager if and when a garden bed becomes available.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To Register\nTo apply\, please review this posting in full. You will need to provide your contact information and complete the application form below by the registration deadline on Friday\, January 30 at 11:59PM. \nPlease note that only successful candidates will be invited to rent a plot. If you have any questions\, please contact Embark’s Gardens Manager at: gardens@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to apply?\nFill out this form\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you want to go back to Opportunities?\n \n Send me back\, Please\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSTAY UPDATED\nNever miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability\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 Success! You'll hear from us soon 🙂\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/deadline-garden-plot-rentals/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Learning Garden ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000881-1769693400-1769697900@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-01-29/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T114832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T114841Z UID:10000898-1769644800-1769731199@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Board of Directors 2026-2028 DESCRIPTION:Join Embark Sustainability’s Board of Directors!\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POSITIONS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\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 \n \n \n Apply by January 29th\, 2026\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Govern a nonprofit society cultivating food and climate justice in your community\nA resume-builder and community-builder wrapped up in one! Embark’s elected Board Members represent the society’s 35\,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members\, ensuring the work and mission of Embark Sustainability are in alignment with the climate and food justice interests of their peers. Join the Board to have a say in this organization’s future. \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 \n \n \n Find your fit\nOpen Positions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Treasurer\n The Treasurer ensures consistency across the Society’s budgets and finances\, and assists the Co-Directors to prepare an annual budget for Embark. \n \nApproximate hours of work per week:\n2-3 hours/week \nContribute From:\nMarch 2026 – March 2028 \n \nLEARN MORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Governance Officer\n The Governance Officer is in charge of policy decisions\, as well as ensuring all existing policies are reviewed and updated on a timely basis. \n \nApproximate hours of work per week:\n2-3 hours/week \nContribute From:\nMarch 2026 – March 2028 \nLEARN MORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Secretary\n The Secretary supports the Chair to create board meeting agendas and take minutes during meetings\, and assists the Board in carrying out essential tasks. \n \nApproximate hours of work per week:\n2-3 hours/week \nContribute From:\nMarch 2026 – March 2028 \nLEARN MORE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JEDDI Officer\n The JEDDI Officer works collaboratively with others to help foster an inclusive environment and encourage social justice advocacy within the organization. \n \nApproximate hours of work per week:\n2-3 hours/week \nContribute From:\nMarch 2026 – March 2028 \nLEARN MORE \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW\nHow to Apply \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. Attend an Info Session\nSign up below\nCan’t make any of the dates? Email info@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2. Complete Your Nomination Form\ndownload\, fill andcollect signatures\n \n Nomination Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3. Submit Your Board Application\nupload your NOMINATION form\, headshot\, and other details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4. RSVP for the AGM\nFebruary 12th\, 2026\, 5:30-7:30 pmSUB BALLROOM\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQs\nLet us answer all your questions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are Board Members responsible for?\n As a Board Member\, you are responsible for the governance of the Society. Board Members are trustees on behalf of all SFU students and other associate members of the Society. The Board of Directors determines the organization’s mission and purpose\, selects and supports the executive director\, monitors the organization’s programs and services\, ensures effective fiscal and risk management\, engages in strategic planning\, orients new board members\, ensures optimal board performance\, and enhances the organization’s public image. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the expected commitment of an Embark Board Member?\n 2-3 hours per week\, depending on the role. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How often do Embark Board meetings occur?\n Once per month. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When are Board meetings?\n The date and time of Board meetings is determined at the beginning of each semester to align with the schedules of all Board Members. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What happens at Board meetings?\n Board meetings focus on the governance of the organization and are typically high-level. Items such as policies\, contracts\, and expenditure approvals\, as well as long-term strategic planning\, are carried out at Board meetings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How many meetings will I have per month?\n Depends on the role\, likely 3-4 meetings per month including committee meetings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I have enough experience to be on the Board?\n Yes! This is a learning position. As long as you are willing to work hard at your position and learn quickly\, you have enough experience to be on the board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I know which position I should run for?\n Read through the position descriptions and try to think realistically about what you would be most interested in spending your time doing and what position you think would best compliment your talents. Don’t limit yourself based on what you’ve done before\, think about what you know you’re capable of doing! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What positions are available?\n Multiple postitions are available and you can find them here! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What happens at the Annual General Meeting?\n All candidates for a certain position will be asked a series of questions as a panel\, after which people will vote for the candidate whose answers best match their own beliefs. Votes will be tallied and winners will be announced by the end of the AGM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When is the Annual General Meeting?\n Thursday\, February 12th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM in the SUB Ballroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is there anything I have to complete to be to be considered as an applicant?\n Yes! \n1. Register for and attend a 20 minute virtual Board Info Session. Can’t make the dates? Email info@embarksustainability.org. \n2. 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Registered Non-profit | Privacy Policy & Cookies URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/deadline-to-apply-board/ LOCATION:British Columbia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Website-Banners-3.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T102854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T014642Z UID:10000873-1769621400-1769635800@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Rooted in Soil\, United in Struggle DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Rooted in Soil\, United in Struggle\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 28\, 20265:30 PM – 9:30 PM PST \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 ABOUT THE EVENT\n  \nWhat does it mean to be Rooted in Soil and United in Struggle? Join us with Salma and Samia for a community kitchen that defines and bridges the shared agrarian struggles between Indonesia and Rwanda.  \nIndonesia and Rwanda both have predominantly agrarian economies\, yet food insecurity\,  displacement\, and the exploitation of farmers amoung several other forms of oppression are rampant within these nations. As they share their favourite Indonesian and Rwandan recipes\, Salma and Samia will guide us in a discussion about this joint struggle to emphasize the importance of building international solidarity towards food justice.  \nLet’s cook\, eat\, and reflect together on how land\, food\, and collective resistance connect our struggles across borders. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nNasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng (coconut milk rice with fried chicken)\nIsombe (cassava stew with rice)\nMizuzu (fried plantains)\nEs Cincau (iced grass jelly drink)\n\n  \nAll dishes are Halal. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking and Activities \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and Clean-up\n  \n\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. 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 Event Accessibility\n\n\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.\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 \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 Programs 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-2026-01-28/ LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/jan-ck-2026-banner-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T144500 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115348Z UID:10000880-1769088600-1769093100@www.embarksustainability.org 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/food-rescue-8/2026-01-22/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Banners-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T113715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T113724Z UID:10000896-1768474800-1768485600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby) DESCRIPTION:SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)\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 15\, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Throughout AQ\, Saywell Hall\, & Blusson Hall\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 at SFSS Clubs Day! Stop by Embark’s table to learn what exciting events\, programs\, and opportunities to look out for this term. Plus\, help yourself to some free Embark swag. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sfss-clubs-day-burnaby/ LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SFSS-Clubs-Day-Banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T104150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104201Z UID:10000877-1768435200-1768521599@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Food Rescue Distributor (Spring) DESCRIPTION:GROW WITH US\nOpportunities\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 \n \n Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Type: VolunteerLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Director of Engagement \n \nShifts: ~3 hours per week on Thursdays from 12:50PM to 3:00PM. Occasional bin drop-offs on Mondays or Tuesdays on a rotating basis. \nMandatory Orientation: Week of Jan 17 to Jan 21 (self-guided materials to read through on your own time)Detailed Training: Thurs\, Jan 22\, 12:00PM – 2:00PMFirst Distribution: Thurs\, Jan 29\, 12:40PM* – 3:00PM  (*One-time\, earlier start for day-of walk along)Last Distribution: Thurs\, Apr 9\, 12:50PM – 3:00PM \nApplication Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Thurs\, Jan 15  \n \n APPLY HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression\, decolonization\, and equity in impactful programming\, events\, and initiatives. Through this work\, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Role\n Food Rescue Distributors play a critical role in running the Food Rescue program. In this exciting role\, you will work with your team to gather knowledge about food justice concepts in localized contexts and also apply these concepts through our programming. \n \n \n \n \n \n Responsibilities\n \nComplete onboarding training and learnings in order to engage SFU students about important food justice topics and issues.\nExplore food justice materials with other volunteers and with the Director of Engagement on a regular basis.\nWork with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement and the team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis\, including set up and clean up.\nAssist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.\nOccasionally assist in the redistribution of foods to community partners and assist with pre- and post-distribution\, which includes cleaning up the materials and ensuring all materials are returned to their proper location in the Embark Studio.\nAttend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement.\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements\n \nAvailability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30PM – 3:00PM \nAvailability on some Mondays or Tuesdays for independent bin drop-offs to Nesters.\nCurrently an SFU undergraduate student\, graduate student\, or Embark associate member.\nA desire to work with an engaged team of people!\nInterest and willingness to learn about Food Distributions\, Food Justice\, Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Health Precautions\n Volunteers are encouraged to wear masks\, and must engage in mandatory hand washing and maintain a respectful amount of space between each other. Hand sanitizer will be provided\, as well as disinfecting wipes and disposable gloves. All equipment used will be sanitized after each use. Food will be packaged by volunteers to reduce the time participants spend picking up produce\, and a no-touch distribution process will be incorporated. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To Apply\nTo apply\, please review this posting in full. You will need to provide your contact information and complete the application form below by the application deadline on Thursday\, January 15 at 11:59PM. \nPlease note that only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Rescue team on Thursday\, January 16. If you have any questions\, please contact Embark’s Director of Engagement at: engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to apply?\nFill out this form\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you want to go back to Opportunities?\n \n Send me back\, Please\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSTAY UPDATED\nNever miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability\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 Success! You'll hear from us soon 🙂\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/deadline-food-rescue-distributor-spring/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Food Justice,Food Rescue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T111910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T111914Z UID:10000894-1768388400-1768399200@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby) DESCRIPTION:SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)\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 14\, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Throughout AQ\, Saywell Hall\, & Blusson Hall  \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 at SFSS Clubs Day! Stop by Embark’s table to learn what exciting events\, programs\, and opportunities to look out for this term. Plus\, help yourself to some free Embark swag. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/clubs-day-burnaby-spring/ LOCATION:Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SFSS-Clubs-Day-Banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20251027T230002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T101319Z UID:10000862-1768329000-1768334400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Climate Workshop: The Politics of Mutual Aid DESCRIPTION:Climate Workshop: The Politics of Mutual Aid\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 13\, 20266:30PM – 8:00PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n About the event\nIn the face of a climate crisis\, what forms of care keep us alive and connected? Join us with Ren from Distro Disco in this workshop where we will explore mutual aid as a practice of care\, resistance\, and collective survival—both within and beyond monetary exchange. Through discussion and hands-on collaboration\, participants will examine how mutual aid networks sustain marginalized communities in the face of systemic inequities and the climate crisis.  \nTogether\, we’ll: \n\nLearn the foundations of mutual aid: what it is\, what it isn’t\, and how it differs from charity or institutional aid.\nExplore the connections between mutual aid and climate equity\, considering how community-based redistribution and solidarity work build resilience amid environmental and social crises.\nPut together “distro” (distribution) packages for community care.\n\nLet’s connect\, imagine\, and practice the kinds of care that can carry us and our communities through crisis and change! \n  \nAGENDA \n\nWelcome & Grounding\nPresentation: What is Mutual Aid?\nGroup Activity: Distro Bag Assembly\nReflection & Discussion\nClosing & Clean-Up\n\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 FACILITATORS\nRen (they/themRen is a Chinese diasporic queer and trans settler living on the unceded land of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. Ren is currently completing an internship to become a music therapist and is near completion of their Bachelor of Music Therapy at Capilano University. They have been with Distro Disco (DD)—a mobile free store of supplies run by volunteers—for two years\, mainly operating in fundraising\, supply sourcing\, and social media for DD. For Ren\, Distro Disco was their entry point into grassroots organizing\, and the concept of community care continues to shape their life musically\, artistically\, and through their activism and therapy work. In their spare time\, they enjoy singing in choirs\, painting\, cracking jokes\, and petting animals of all sorts. \n \n Follow Distro Disco\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 Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Please review the following accessibility details: \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.\nThe event space is wheelchair accessible.\nAll-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.\nWe welcome all gender identities and expressions.\nWe provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers.\nThe event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone\nThe event space is a scent-free zone.\nUnfortunately\, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\nWe strive to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If you have accessibility needs you’d like to share\, please contact our 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 Sustainability’s Climate Equity Programs 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-130126/ LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nov-CW-2025-banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T103928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104758Z UID:10000876-1767916800-1768003199@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Deadline to Apply: Garden Works & Stewardship Volunteer DESCRIPTION:GROW WITH US\nOpportunities\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 \n \n Garden Works & Stewardship Volunteer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Type: Volunteer (honorarium available)Location: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Gardens Manager \nSessions: \n\n\n\nShifts: ~1.5 hours weekly on Thursdays from 11:00AM to 12:30PM\nLocation: Learning Gardens located behind Maggie Benston Centre. Location may be subject to change\, but all sessions will occur at SFU – Burnaby Campus.\n\n\n\nDuration and Dates \n\n\n\nMandatory Detailed Training: Thu\, Jan 15\nFirst Work Session: Thu\, Jan 22\nLast Session: Thu\, March 12\n\n\n\n \nApplication Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Friday\, Jan 9\, 2026. \n \n APPLY HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression\, decolonization\, and equity in impactful programming\, events\, and initiatives. Through this work\, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Role\n The Garden Works & Stewardship Crew is responsible for supporting the build\, movement\, installation\, and improvement of Embark’s garden infrastructure. While most gardening roles focus on planting and tending\, this crew focuses on the physical work that makes growing possible – moving soil\, relocating structures\, organizing spaces\, and supporting long-term site improvements. You will learn tool-use\, teamwork\, and hands-on sustainability practices while creating thriving student food spaces. \n \n \n \n \n \n Responsiblities\n In this role\, you will be tasked with the following: \n\n\n\nComplete onboarding training to ensure safe and confident participation in all activities.\nInfrastructure Removal & Disposal: Removing\, organizing\, and properly disposing of planks of wood\, plastic pallets\, landscape fabric\, metal rods\, and lava rocks.\nSoil Transfer & Bed Preparation: Transporting soil across sites and distributing it into garden beds at Embark’s Learning Gardens\nTree & Element Relocation:\n\nRemoving trees from boxes\, triming roots\, relocations and transplanting into new garden areas\nAssisting with the relocation of other garden structures (e.g.\, Little Library\, solar panel\, raised garden beds).\n\n\nGarden Organization: Cleaning and arranging garden sheds and storage boxes to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.\nWater System Support: Assisting with the installation of self-watering systems at the SUB Learning Garden.\nGeneral Labour: Shovelling\, wheelbarrowing\, lifting\, and site clean-up.\n\n\n\nPlease note: Additional labour tasks may be assigned as needed to support site needs and project progress. \n \n \n \n \n \n Qualifications\n The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications: \n\n\n\nAvailability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.\nCurrently an SFU undergraduate student\, graduate student\, or Embark associate member.\nWillingness to perform physical labour tasks.\nA desire to work with an engaged team of people\, and to be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.\nInterest in sustainability\, food systems\, and community spaces.\nAll materials are provided; just bring your energy\, garden gloves\, a water bottle\, and weather-appropriate clothing.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Perks Upon Program Completion\n After successful completion of the program\, volunteers will receive: \n\n\n\n$200 Honorarium (Issued at the end of the program after verifying attendance\, onboarding completion\, and active participation)\nCo-Curricular Credit (CCR): A valuable credential for job and grad school applications.\nReference Letter: From the Gardens Manager or Director of Engagement (upon request).\nKnowledge and Skills: Experience developing practical garden infrastructure/worksite skills\nStrength\, connection\, and real satisfaction in seeing your impact on campus spaces\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Honorarium Details\n After the final session\, an honorarium of $200 will be awarded to each volunteer that meets all of the following requirements: \n\n\n\nAttendance of at least 8 of 9 weekly sessions\nCompletion of onboarding and training\nActive participation and communication regarding absences\nTasks completed safely and respectfully\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility\n Sustained\, physical labour is central to this role; however\, we are happy to accommodate where possible. If you have access needs or questions about job tasks\, please email us at gardens@embarksustainability.org before applying. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To Apply\nPlease review this posting in full. You will need to provide your contact information and complete the application form below by the registration deadline on Friday\, January 9 at 11:59PM. \nPlease note that only successful candidates will be invited to join the Garden Works & Stewardship crew on . If you have any questions\, please contact Embark’s Gardens Manager at: gardens@embarksustainability.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ready to apply?\nFill out this form\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you want to go back to Opportunities?\n \n Send me back\, Please\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSTAY UPDATED\nNever miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability\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 Success! 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Stop by Embark’s table to learn what exciting events\, programs\, and opportunities to look out for this term. Plus\, help yourself to some free Embark swag. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sfuready-surrey/ LOCATION:SFU Surrey Mezzanine\, 250-13450 102 Ave\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3T 0A3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SFUReady-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T113359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115524Z UID:10000895-1767787200-1767798000@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:SFUReady (Burnaby) DESCRIPTION:SFUReady (Burnaby)\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 7\, 202612:00PM – 3:00 PM PST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n AQ North (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 us at SFUReady! Stop by Embark’s table to learn what exciting events\, programs\, and opportunities to look out for this term. Plus\, help yourself to some free Embark swag. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/sfuready/ LOCATION:SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SFUReady-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20260107T105938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T114108Z UID:10000892-1767783600-1767794400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:SFSS Clubs Day (Surrey) DESCRIPTION:SFSS Clubs Day (Surrey)\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 7\, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n Mezzanine (SFU Surrey) \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 at SFSS Clubs Day! Stop by Embark’s table to learn what exciting events\, programs\, and opportunities to look out for this term. Plus\, help yourself to some free Embark swag. URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/clubs-day-surrey-spring-2026/ LOCATION:SFU Surrey Mezzanine\, 250-13450 102 Ave\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3T 0A3 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SFSS-Clubs-Day-Banner.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153649 CREATED:20251107T203546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T231508Z UID:10000863-1764178200-1764192600@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: စားနပ်ရိက္ခာ နှင့် အာဏာ - လူထုအတွက်စုဝေးပွဲ DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: စားနပ်ရိက္ခာ နှင့် အာဏာ – လူထုအတွက်စုဝေးပွဲ\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\, November 26\, 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 Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How does our relationship to food change in the face of militarization? In this community kitchen\, Burmese students Aung Chan Pyae and Phone Min Thant invite us to explore this question through the lens of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. \nAs we prepare Burmese dishes together\, our facilitators will share stories and insights on how militarization has disrupted food systems\, livelihoods\, and daily survival for Burmese communities. Together\, we’ll reflect on what access to affordable and sustainable food looks like amid systemic displacement\, scarcity\, and resistance. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nကြက်ဥချက် (Egg Curry) – Served with rice\nဂေါ်ရခါးသီးဟင်းခါး (Chayote Soup)* – Served with rice\nအုန်းနို့သာကူ (Coconut sago) – Dessert\n\n* The Chayote Soup is a dish containing shellfish (shrimp powder). Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking and Activities \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and Clean-up\n  \n\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. 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 \n\nAung Chan Pyae (William) (he/him)Aung Chan Pyae (William) is a third-year Beedie student born and raised in Myanmar (Burma). Since coming to Canada in late-2022\, William has been actively involved in the Canadian Food and Beverage Industry\, having worked at various restaurants across Metro Vancouver. He has also been enthusiastically engaged with Beedie\, having taken part in numerous case competitions\, community initiatives\, and projects. Outside of academic and professional career\, William has a profound love for cooking\, a hobby he has pursued since he was a child back home. As someone who has seen Myanmar’s conflicted political situation first-hand\, William will be combining his love for cooking with his aspirations to introduce Burmese cuisine to the SFU student community. \nPhone Min Thant (he/him/they)Phone is a third-year (Honours) student in the SFU School for International Studies who was also born and raised in Myanmar (Burma). He serves as the Food Justice Coordinator at Embark Sustainability Society\, where he plays a leading role in organizing and administering community-oriented food justice-related events alongside the Food Justice Collective. His academic research interests and works include Southeast Asian politics and diplomacy\, armed conflict studies\, defence and demilitarization affairs. He also actively participates in the policy realm\, having authored two policy briefs on various topics. His past experience includes being a research assistant for the Research Network for Women\, Peace\, and Security (RN-WPS). Currently\, Phone is also serving as the Arts & Culture Editor at the Peak student newspaper and as a lead tutor (and site coordinator) for the Friends of Simon Tutoring Program. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\n\n\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.\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 \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 Programs 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-261125/ LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nov-ck-2025-banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153650 CREATED:20251008T215840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T215846Z UID:10000861-1761759000-1761773400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Flavour of Us DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Flavour of Us\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\, October 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 Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Embark\, SVSPO\, and WUSC for a community kitchen that invites participants to explore how food connects us to memory\, identity\, and resistance. Through shared meals and storytelling\, we’ll reflect on who has access to land\, seeds\, and knowledge—and how communities can reclaim and protect their food traditions in the face of displacement\, colonization\, and inequity. \nBeyond simply preparing food\, we aim to create a space to celebrate the flavours and traditions that shape who we are\, while honouring the histories that have impacted them. Together\, we’ll cook\, share stories\, and reimagine what it means to belong by affirming the right of all people to define their own food systems and reclaim what nourishes us. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nChana Masala (served with rice)\nEggplant Mesa’a’ah (served with rice)\nHummus\nPiña Colada cakes\n\n  \nPlease let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking and Activities \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and Clean-up\n\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. Thanks and see you there!✨ \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 FACILITATORS\nWafaa Zaqout (she/her)Wafaa Zaqout is a Palestinian and naturalized Canadian who immigrated to Canada more than 15 years ago as a skilled professional. She brings over 25 years of experience in humanitarian aid and social support\, working with vulnerable communities in both Palestine and British Columbia. Her career includes roles with international organizations such as the United Nations World Food Programme and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)\, as well as with non-profit settlement agencies in B.C. For the past six years\, Wafaa has been at Simon Fraser University\, where she supports refugee students and advances efforts to make the institution more equitable and accessible for refugee communities. For Wafaa\, cooking has always been her way of building community and sharing kindness through food.  \n  \nPaola Quiros-Cruz (they/them)Paola is the Educator with the SVSPO and the 2024 recipient of the national Courage to Act Campus Educator Award. They coordinate and facilitate education and outreach initiatives for SFU and FIC undergraduate and graduate students. Their commitment as an Educator is to center the voices of historically marginalized groups\, create reflective educational experiences through an intersectional lens\, and find creative strategies to foster communities of care. \n  \nMarie Haddad (she/her)Marie\, an SFU Grad student and Coptic Egyptian\, serves as the Director of Engagement at Embark Sustainability Society\, where she develops and leads inclusive\, community-focused initiatives. Before taking on this role\, she spent five years as a student organizer dedicated to advancing equitable and sustainable education\, uplifting marginalized communities\, and championing intersectionality\, anti-oppression\, and anti-racism. As the inaugural VP of Equity and Sustainability at the SFSS\, Marie helped drive landmark joint-campaigns such as the 15 Black Faculty Cluster Hiring\, and SFU’s multi-million-dollar fossil fuel divestment – and led B.C.’s first unanimously passed policy on Palestinian Liberation and BDS at the SFSS\, later adopted as a bylaw. She remains deeply committed to building strong communities and fostering transformative change. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Accessibility\n\n\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.\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 \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 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/community-kitchen-flavour-of-us/ LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Kitchen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T153650 CREATED:20250925T194542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T195151Z UID:10000860-1759860000-1759865400@www.embarksustainability.org SUMMARY:Climate Workshop: Peasant Struggle\, Global Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Climate Workshop: Peasant Struggle\, Global Solidarity\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n Tuesday\, October 7\, 20256:00PM – 7:30PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n 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 About the event\nIn light of Peasants’ Month\, Embark is excited to be joined by CPSHR for a climate workshop on the resilience and struggles of peasant communities in the Philippines. Peasant farmers in the Philippines are on the frontlines of overlapping crises—climate breakdown\, systemic corruption\, land dispossession\, militarization\, and repeated violations of their basic rights. \nPeasants are a class of people in the Philippines who work on the land of a feudal landlord—not to be confused with its derogatory connotation in Western contexts.  For this month of solidarity\, join us as we immerse ourselves in the lived realities of peasants through a narrative activity and teach-in. Together\, we will connect the peasant struggle to the climate crisis and entrenched systems of corruption and land dispossession enforced by the state and backed by foreign corporations and banks. Through this collective dramatization\, participants will not only witness the resilience and struggles of peasant communities but also be given a few options to stand in solitary. The workshop will close with a way to support political prisoners in the Philippines—many of whom are peasants and peasant rights advocates—and with concrete calls-to-action to advance genuine land reform and the broader fight for national democracy.  \nPlus\, enjoy Jeff’s homemade Suman—a steamed sticky rice cake that peasants often eat.  \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\nJeff (he/they)Jeff is an organizer with Canada-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights (CPSHR) and regional coordinator for the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP Canada). He is passionate about human rights advocacy and building solidarity across borders with our partners across the sectors of workers\, peasants\, fisherfolk\, and other civil society groups in the Philippine \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 Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Please review the following accessibility details: \n \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.\nThe event space is wheelchair accessible.\nAll-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.\nWe welcome all gender identities and expressions.\nWe provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers.\nThe event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone\nThe event space is a scent-free zone.\nUnfortunately\, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\nWe strive to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If you have accessibility needs you’d like to share\, please contact our 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 Sustainability’s Climate Equity Programs 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-071025/ LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Climate Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.embarksustainability.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Oct-CW-2025-banner.webp ORGANIZER;CN="CPSHR":MAILTO:cps.humanrights@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR