SFSS Clubs Day (Surrey)
2026-01-07 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | SFU Surrey Mezzanine, 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0A3
SFSS Clubs Day (Surrey)

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 7, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST

Location
Mezzanine (SFU Surrey)

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.

SFUReady (Burnaby)
2026-01-07 12:00 - 15:00 | SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
SFUReady (Burnaby)

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 7, 202612:00PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location
AQ North (SFU Burnaby)

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.

SFUReady (Surrey)
2026-01-08 12:00 - 15:00 | SFU Surrey Mezzanine, 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0A3
SFUReady (Surrey)

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 8, 202612:00PM – 3:00 PM PST

Location
Mezzanine (SFU Surrey)

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.

Deadline to Apply: Garden Works & Stewardship Volunteer
2026-01-09 | British Columbia
GROW WITH US
Opportunities

Garden Works & Stewardship Volunteer

Type: Volunteer (honorarium available)Location: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Gardens Manager
Sessions:

Shifts: ~1.5 hours weekly on Thursdays from 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Location: Learning Gardens located behind Maggie Benston Centre. Location may be subject to change, but all sessions will occur at SFU – Burnaby Campus.

Duration and Dates

Mandatory Detailed Training: Thu, Jan 15
First Work Session: Thu, Jan 22
Last Session: Thu, March 12

Application Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Friday, Jan 9, 2026.

APPLY HERE

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.

About the Role
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.

Responsiblities
In this role, you will be tasked with the following:

Complete onboarding training to ensure safe and confident participation in all activities.
Infrastructure Removal & Disposal: Removing, organizing, and properly disposing of planks of wood, plastic pallets, landscape fabric, metal rods, and lava rocks.
Soil Transfer & Bed Preparation: Transporting soil across sites and distributing it into garden beds at Embark’s Learning Gardens
Tree & Element Relocation:

Removing trees from boxes, triming roots, relocations and transplanting into new garden areas
Assisting with the relocation of other garden structures (e.g., Little Library, solar panel, raised garden beds).

Garden Organization: Cleaning and arranging garden sheds and storage boxes to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
Water System Support: Assisting with the installation of self-watering systems at the SUB Learning Garden.
General Labour: Shovelling, wheelbarrowing, lifting, and site clean-up.

Please note: Additional labour tasks may be assigned as needed to support site needs and project progress.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

Availability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
Willingness to perform physical labour tasks.
A desire to work with an engaged team of people, and to be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
Interest in sustainability, food systems, and community spaces.
All materials are provided; just bring your energy, garden gloves, a water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Perks Upon Program Completion
After successful completion of the program, volunteers will receive:

$200 Honorarium (Issued at the end of the program after verifying attendance, onboarding completion, and active participation)
Co-Curricular Credit (CCR): A valuable credential for job and grad school applications.
Reference Letter: From the Gardens Manager or Director of Engagement (upon request).
Knowledge and Skills: Experience developing practical garden infrastructure/worksite skills
Strength, connection, and real satisfaction in seeing your impact on campus spaces

Honorarium Details
After the final session, an honorarium of $200 will be awarded to each volunteer that meets all of the following requirements:

Attendance of at least 8 of 9 weekly sessions
Completion of onboarding and training
Active participation and communication regarding absences
Tasks completed safely and respectfully

Accessibility
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.

To 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 9 at 11:59PM.
Please 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.

Ready to apply?
Fill out this form

Do you want to go back to Opportunities?

Send me back, Please

STAY UPDATED
Never miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability

Success! You'll hear from us soon 🙂

Name

Email

Subscribe

Climate Workshop: The Politics of Mutual Aid
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: The Politics of Mutual Aid

Date & Time
Tue, Jan 13, 20266:30PM – 8:00PM

Location
Embark Studio (SUB 1310)

Register now

About the event
In 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.
Together, we’ll:

Learn the foundations of mutual aid: what it is, what it isn’t, and how it differs from charity or institutional aid.
Explore the connections between mutual aid and climate equity, considering how community-based redistribution and solidarity work build resilience amid environmental and social crises.
Put together “distro” (distribution) packages for community care.

Let’s connect, imagine, and practice the kinds of care that can carry us and our communities through crisis and change!

AGENDA

Welcome & Grounding
Presentation: What is Mutual Aid?
Group Activity: Distro Bag Assembly
Reflection & Discussion
Closing & Clean-Up

Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Ren (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.

Follow Distro Disco

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This 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:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
The event space is wheelchair accessible.
All-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.
We welcome all gender identities and expressions.
We provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers.
The event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
The event space is a scent-free zone.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We 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.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Programs Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now

SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)
2026-01-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 14, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST

Location
Throughout AQ, Saywell Hall, & Blusson Hall

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.

Deadline to Apply: Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)
2026-01-15 | British Columbia
GROW WITH US
Opportunities

Food Rescue Distributor (Spring)

Type: VolunteerLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusReports to: Director of Engagement

Shifts: ~3 hours per week on Thursdays from 12:50PM to 3:00PM. Occasional bin drop-offs on Mondays or Tuesdays on a rotating basis.
Mandatory 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
Application Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Thurs, Jan 15

APPLY HERE

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.

About the Role
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.

Responsibilities

Complete onboarding training and learnings in order to engage SFU students about important food justice topics and issues.
Explore food justice materials with other volunteers and with the Director of Engagement on a regular basis.
Work with Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement and the team to facilitate the program on a weekly basis, including set up and clean up.
Assist in redistributing Embark Sustainability’s Learning Gardens Produce when there is a surplus.
Occasionally 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.
Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement.

Requirements

Availability at SFU Burnaby on Thursdays from 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Availability on some Mondays or Tuesdays for independent bin drop-offs to Nesters.
Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
A desire to work with an engaged team of people!
Interest and willingness to learn about Food Distributions, Food Justice, Intersectionality and Anti-Oppression.

Health Precautions
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.

To Apply
To 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.
Please 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.

Ready to apply?
Fill out this form

Do you want to go back to Opportunities?

Send me back, Please

STAY UPDATED
Never miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability

Success! You'll hear from us soon 🙂

Name

Email

Subscribe

SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)
2026-01-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
SFSS Clubs Day (Burnaby)

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 15, 202611:00AM – 2:00 PM PST

Location
Throughout AQ, Saywell Hall, & Blusson Hall

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.

Food Rescue
2026-01-22 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-01-29 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-05 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-12 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-02-26 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-05 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 14:45, 2026-03-19 13:30 - 14:45 and 3 more dates | British Columbia
Embark Sustainability’s
Food Rescue Program
We 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.
Stop 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.

Community Kitchen: Rooted in Soil, United in Struggle
2026-01-28 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Rooted in Soil, United in Struggle

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 28, 20265:30 PM – 9:30 PM PST

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 (SFU Burnaby)

Register now

ABOUT THE EVENT

What 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.
Indonesia 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.
Let’s cook, eat, and reflect together on how land, food, and collective resistance connect our struggles across borders.
We’ll be making:

Nasi Uduk & Ayam Goreng (coconut milk rice with fried chicken)
Isombe (cassava stew with rice)
Mizuzu (fried plantains)
Es Cincau (iced grass jelly drink)

All dishes are Halal. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event.

AGENDA

Introductions and Housekeeping
Cooking and Activities
Eating and Discussion
Wrap-up and Clean-up

Whether 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!✨

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

Event Accessibility

Embark 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.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
Some 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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Food justice Programs Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now

Deadline to Apply: Board of Directors 2026-2028
2026-01-29 | British Columbia
Join Embark Sustainability’s Board of Directors!

POSITIONS

Apply

FAQ

Apply by January 29th, 2026

Day(s)

:

Hour(s)

:

Minute(s)

:

Second(s)

Govern a nonprofit society cultivating food and climate justice in your community
A 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.

Find your fit
Open Positions



Treasurer
The Treasurer ensures consistency across the Society’s budgets and finances, and assists the Co-Directors to prepare an annual budget for Embark.

Approximate hours of work per week:
2-3 hours/week
Contribute From:
March 2026 – March 2028

LEARN MORE



Governance Officer
The Governance Officer is in charge of policy decisions, as well as ensuring all existing policies are reviewed and updated on a timely basis.

Approximate hours of work per week:
2-3 hours/week
Contribute From:
March 2026 – March 2028
LEARN MORE



Secretary
The Secretary supports the Chair to create board meeting agendas and take minutes during meetings, and assists the Board in carrying out essential tasks.

Approximate hours of work per week:
2-3 hours/week
Contribute From:
March 2026 – March 2028
LEARN MORE



JEDDI Officer
The JEDDI Officer works collaboratively with others to help foster an inclusive environment and encourage social justice advocacy within the organization.

Approximate hours of work per week:
2-3 hours/week
Contribute From:
March 2026 – March 2028
LEARN MORE

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
How to Apply

1. Attend an Info Session
Sign up below
Can’t make any of the dates? Email info@embarksustainability.org.

2. Complete Your Nomination Form
download, fill andcollect signatures

Nomination Form

3. Submit Your Board Application
upload your NOMINATION form, headshot, and other details

4. RSVP for the AGM
February 12th, 2026, 5:30-7:30 pmSUB BALLROOM

FAQs
Let us answer all your questions

What are Board Members responsible for?
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.

What is the expected commitment of an Embark Board Member?
2-3 hours per week, depending on the role.

How often do Embark Board meetings occur?
Once per month.

When are Board meetings?
The date and time of Board meetings is determined at the beginning of each semester to align with the schedules of all Board Members.

What happens at Board meetings?
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.

How many meetings will I have per month?
Depends on the role, likely 3-4 meetings per month including committee meetings.

Do I have enough experience to be on the Board?
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.

How do I know which position I should run for?
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!

What positions are available?
Multiple postitions are available and you can find them here!

What happens at the Annual General Meeting?
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.

When is the Annual General Meeting?
Thursday, February 12th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM in the SUB Ballroom.

Is there anything I have to complete to be to be considered as an applicant?
Yes!
1. Register for and attend a 20 minute virtual Board Info Session. Can’t make the dates? Email info@embarksustainability.org.
2. Complete the Board Nomination Form.
3. Submit your Board Nomination Form and other key details through our Submission Portal. We will send you a follow up email within a few days letting you know we received your application.
4. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that would be held on February 13th at the SUB Ballroom in person.

Keeping Track
Important Dates

If you have any questions please email info@embarksustainability.org

January 19

Information Session

4:00PM – 4:30PM

January 20

Information SessioN

5:30PM – 6:00PM

January 22

Information Session

5:30PM – 6:00PM

January 23

Information Session

5:30PM – 6:00PM

January 29

application deadline

BY 11:59PM

February 12

annual general meeting

5:30PM – 7:30PM

Information Sessions (Online)

January 19 | 4:00PM – 4:30PM
January 20 | 5:30PM – 6:00PM
January 22 | 5:30PM – 6:00PM
January 23 | 5:30PM – 6:00PM

Application Deadline

January 29 at 11:59PM PST

Annual General Meeting

February 12 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM | SUB Ballroom (to be confirmed)

Our Location

Embark 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.
SUB 1310 - 8888 University DriveBurnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

Stay Connected

FollowFollowFollow

Supported by

Stuff you want to know

Theory of Change
Acknowledgements & Values
Programs
Events
Donate
Contact us

© 2026 Embark Sustainability Society All Rights Reserved. Registered Non-profit | Privacy Policy & Cookies

Our Location

Embark 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.
SUB 1310 - 8888 University DriveBurnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6

Stay Connected

FollowFollowFollow

Supported by

Stuff you want to know

Theory of Change
Acknowledgements & Values
Programs
Events
Donate
Contact us

© 2026 Embark Sustainability Society All Rights Reserved. Registered Non-profit | Privacy Policy & Cookies

Deadline to Apply: Garden Plot Rentals
2026-01-30 | British Columbia
GROW WITH US
Opportunities

Learning Garden Plot Rental

Type: Garden Plot RentalLocation: SFU – Burnaby CampusRental Management: Gardens Manager
Plot type: 1 x outdoor garden bed (12 sq-ft)Rental fee: $20
Rental period options:

Remainder of current season: until Jan 31, 2026
Full year: Feb 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Spring/Summer: Feb 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 (group use only)

Registration Deadline: 11:59PM PST on Fri, Jan 30, 2026

REGISTER HERE

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.

About Plot Rentals
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.
Produce from unassigned plots is distributed back to students through Embark’s Community Kitchens, Food Rescue program and other food security initiatives on SFU campuses.

Rental Details & Fees
Renters will be assigned up to 1 outdoor garden bed (12 sq. ft.).
The cost of a plot rental is $20. Please note that this is a non-refundable fee that applies to all rental period options.
What does your rental fee cover?

1 garden plot
Water from hoses
Soil amendment
Communal gardening tools
Gardening support from Embark’s Garden’s Manager

Plot Request Process
Step 1: Fill in Registration Form
Step 2: Attend an in-person meeting with the Gardens Manager
Step 3: Sign the Plot Rental Agreement and Liability Form
Step 4: Pay the NON-REFUNDABLE plot rental fees.

Plot Assignment
Garden plots are assigned from highest to lowest priority according to the list below, subject to availability:

Returning gardeners-in-good-standing who want the same plot
Returning gardeners-in-good-standing who want a different plot
Associated gardeners who want the same plot, where the member is in-good-standing but does not wish to return.
Associated gardeners who want a different plot must join the waiting list
New Gardeners
Previous 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.

To Register
To 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.
Please 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.

Ready to apply?
Fill out this form

Do you want to go back to Opportunities?

Send me back, Please

STAY UPDATED
Never miss what’s going on at Embark Sustainability

Success! You'll hear from us soon 🙂

Name

Email

Subscribe

Annual General Meeting 2026
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Annual General Meeting

Date & Time
Thu, Feb 12, 20265:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB 4200

Register now

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!
The 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.

Land Acknowledgement
Embark 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.

Event Accessibility
Embark 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.
This 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:

The fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact us at info@embarksustainability.org.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability at info@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this event
GET YOUR TICKET NOW

Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom
2026-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Garden Workshop: On the Way to Full Bloom

Date & Time
Fri, Mar 6, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Location
Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field via Science Rd.)

Register now

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:

Started seeds to nurture at home 🌱
Printed guides with step-by-step instructions 📖
Extra seeds to keep your garden growing 🎁

AGENDA

Registration
Welcome & Land Acknowledgment
Seed Starting Approaches
Garden Planning
Hands-on activities
Wrap up & Closing

This 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!
Spots are limited, so sign up now to kickstart your garden with confidence!

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Pablo Vimos (he/him)
Pablo 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.

Event Accessibility
Embark 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.
This workshop will be held outdoors at the Burnaby Learning Garden (Maggie Benston Field, via Science Rd.), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Easy access from Science Road.
If weather conditions are poor, this workshop will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the SUB, SFU Burnaby.
All materials will be provided to participants.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Pablo, Embark Sustainability’s Garden’s Manager at gardens@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
GET REMINDERS & EVENT DETAILS NOW

Land, Labour, and Liberation
2026-03-07 13:30 - 17:30 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Land, Labour, and Liberation

Date & Time
Sat, Mar 7th, 20261:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)

Register now

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.
Join 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:

Migrant labour struggles in agriculture: exploitation, racialization, precarity, and exclusion from rights within colonial labour regimes.

The weaponization of food systems by colonial states: land dispossession, food insecurity, and agricultural control function as tools of governance and oppression
What students can do: how to build true solidarity towards more just and sovereign food systems

Together, we’ll connect these struggles to the broader fight for food justice—one rooted in sovereignty, dignity, and collective responsibility.

Land Acknowledgement
Embark 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.

AGenda

1:20PM |Doors Open for Registration
1:30PM | Food Service Begins
1:45PM | Land Acknowledgement with Elder Les George
2:15PM | Introductions
2:30PM | Key Note Session Part 1
3:15PM | Break
3:30PM | Key Note Session Part 2
4:15PM | Zine-making Activity
5:15PM | Closing Remarks

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Evelyn 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.

Nasya 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.

Byron 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.

ABOUT EMBARK’S ANNUAL FOOD JUSTICE EVENTS
Every 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

Event Accessibility
Embark 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.
This 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:

The fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact our Director of Engagement, Marie, at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact our Food Justice Coordinator, Phone, at food@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this event
GET YOUR TICKET NOW

Lived Realities of the Climate Crisis
2026-03-19 14:00 - 18:00 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Lived Realities of the Climate Crisis

Our Grandmother the Inlet: A Special Screening with Filmmaker Kai George

Date & Time
Thu, Mar 19th, 20262:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

Location
SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)

Register now

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.
Join 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:

Indigenous voices in the climate crisis: youth leadership, cultural resurgence, and art as resistance in the face of ongoing colonization.
Relationality in practice: understanding land and water as living relations, not resources.
What climate equity requires: confronting colonial histories and building collective responsibility toward reconciliation and climate justice

Let’s connect storytelling, film, and dialogue to the broader struggle for climate equity!

Land Acknowledgement
Embark 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.

AGenda

2:00PM | Doors Open for Registration
2:20PM | Appreciation & Gifting Ceremony
2:30PM | Land Acknowledgement by Rebecca Ballard
2:40PM | Introduction & Opening Remarks from Kai George
3:10PM | Break
3:20PM | Film Screening
3:35PM | Discussion Panel
4:10PM | Break & Food Service
4:50PM | Teach in & Letter Writing: Dredging the Inlet
5:50PM | Closing Remarks

ABOUT THE FIlm
Delving 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.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Kai (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.

ABOUT EMBARK’S ANNUAL CLIMATE EQUITY EVENTS
Every 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.

Event Accessibility
Embark 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.
This 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:

The fifth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. However, we can provide a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, or if you have any questions, please contact our Director of Engagement, Marie, at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact our Climate Equity Coordinator, Rebecca, at climate@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this event
GET YOUR TICKET NOW

Community Kitchen: For Migrant Justice, with Migrant Activists
2026-03-25 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: For Migrant Justice, with Migrant Activists

FARMWORKER AWARENESS WEEK: A CONVERSATION ON MIGRANT WORKERS’ RIGHTS ACROSS TURTLE ISLAND

Date & Time
Wed, Mar 255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 (SFU Burnaby)

Register now

ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us in celebrating and honouring Farmworker Awareness Week with migrant activists Evelyn Encalada Grez, Gabriel Allahdua, and Aaraón Díaz Mendiburo!
We’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.
We’ll be making:

Traditional Mexican Mole with chicken (mushrooms for vegetarian substitute), served with rice pilau
Stew with green figs and ground provisions (Vegan), served with rice
Jelly with sour cream

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event.

AGENDA

Introductions and Housekeeping
Cooking and Activities
Eating and Discussion
Wrap-up and Clean-up

Whether 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!✨

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Evelyn Encalada Grez (she/her)

Meet Evelyn
Evelyn 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.

Gabriel Allahdua (he/him)

Meet Gabriel
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel 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).

Aaraón Díaz Mendiburo (he/him)

Meet Aaraón
Aaraón 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.
Aaraón 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.

Event Accessibility

Embark 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.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
Some 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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Food justice Programs Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now

[CANCELLED]: Letter-writing Workshop: Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well
2026-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
[CANCELLED] Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well

A LETTER-WRITING WORKSHOP BRIDGING STUDENT TRANSIT AND FOOD ACCESS

Date & Time
POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD

Location
Embark Studio (SUB 1310)

UPDATE – April, 22, 2026: We regret to share that this event has been cancelled and postponed to a later date (to be determined). We apologize for any inconvenience.

About the event
Accessing food as a student is more than a simple affordability issue. Student food security is also shaped by transit, time, mobility, and access to culturally appropriate food.
Join Embark and the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition for an interactive workshop where we’ll:

Draw connections between transit and food access: how transportation shapes who can access affordable, healthy, and culturally relevant food
Explore advocacy in practice: key initiatives and community efforts working toward more equitable food systems
Take action through letter-writing : build skills to write effective advocacy letters to elected officials

This workshop is part of the Getting Around to Feed Ourselves Well research initiative, which began at SFU in 2020 and expanded through community workshops across the Lower Mainland in 2025, supported by the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.
Come learn, reflect, and take real action towards improving food and transit access for students! Plus, enter our prize draw for a chance to win a Tim Hortons gift card!

Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Chantelle Spicer (she/they)

Meet Chantelle
Chantelle works with the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (BC PRC). She is a former SFU student who previously served as the Director of Engagement at SFPIRG. They have been a long-time advocate at the intersections of Indigenous sovereignty, anti-violence, affordable and accessible education, and healing justice. Through the BC PRC, Chantelle works in government relations and lobbying, policy research, and bringing the voices of those with lived and living experiences of poverty to the forefront. When not engaged in social justice work, she can be found writing poetry, making bread, or with her hands in the earth.

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition
The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is comprised of over 80 organizations and community mobilizations that come together to advocate for public policy solutions to end poverty, homelessness and inequality in B.C.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BC PRC

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This 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:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
The event space is wheelchair accessible.
All-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.
We welcome all gender identities and expressions.
We provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers.
The event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
The event space is a scent-free zone.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We 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.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Climate Policy Workshop: Adaptation and Frameworks
2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Policy Workshop

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CLIMATE POLICY ADAPTATION AND FRAMEWORKS

Date & Time
Mon, May 11, 20265:00PM – 6:30PM

Location
Embark Studio (SUB 1310)

Register now

About the event
Join Embark Sustainability and facilitator Aryan Sharifi for an engaging climate policy workshop! Featuring interactive activities and snacks, this event will explore the adaptation measures and frameworks utilized in the Greater Vancouver Area, British Columbia, and Canada.

Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Aryan Sharifi (he/they)

Meet Aryan
Aryan Sharifi is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in Political Science. He is interested in climate change politics, both nationally and internationally, and is passionate about advancing climate justice through community involvement and engagement.

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This 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:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
The event space is wheelchair accessible.
All-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.
We welcome all gender identities and expressions.
We provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers.
The event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
The event space is a scent-free zone.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We 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.

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement
By 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.
Embark 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.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now
