Embark Sustainability Society

EVENT CANCELED - Embark's Community Kitchen: A Celebration of Flavours
2020-03-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | SFSS Women’s Centre, 8888 University Drive, TC3014, Burnaby, Canada
PSA – we’ve decided to cancel next week’s Community Kitchen and Mix & Munch due to COVID-19 concerns.
Our team is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our student members and are currently taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of all upcoming programming and events. Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to wash your hands!

Come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.

About this Event

Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal over a three-hour period. Join us for February’s Community Kitchen at the Women’s Centre, March19th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Denise Somuah-Asamoah.
Denise Somuah-Asamoah is a Biomedical Physiology undergraduate student from Ghana who has been studying at SFU since the Fall of 2017. She has been involved in life here at SFU through volunteering in various clubs such as the Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry and the African Students Association. She has been a foodie for as long as she can remember and began to explore the world of vegetarianism and veganism when she moved to Canada in 2015. She loves to experiment in the kitchen and try new things like “veganizing” traditional Ghanaian dishes. She is also a proud banana bread snob.
You’re invited to a celebration of flavours at SFSS Women’s Centre and cook delicious Ghanaian food – you don’t want to miss this!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
ACCESSABILITY
The Women’s Centre has opened up their lounge (TC 3013) to all genders for this Community Kitchen. The Women’s Centre is wheelchair accessible.
This event is a collaboration between Embark and the SFSS Women’s Centre. Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

EVENT CANCELED - Mix 'n Munch - Surrey Salad Club
2020-03-19 13:30 - 15:00 | SFU Surrey, Canada
PSA – we’ve decided to cancel next week’s Community Kitchen and Mix & Munch due to COVID-19 concerns.
Our team is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our student members and are currently taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of all upcoming programming and events. Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to wash your hands!

Engaging students in interesting discussions on sustainable food systems while eating a free healthy salad.
Embark is launching a new project called Mix ‘n Munch. A social gathering where you’ll meet curious sustainability peers while learning about plant-based meal options, the practice of gardening, and dive deeper into what a sustainable food system entails.
And the coolest part – all of this goes down as you’re munching on a free healthy salad made with produce from our learning garden.
Join our pilot event and make this a regular thing at SFU Surrey Campus! We hope to see you there.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The SFU Surrey Campus student lounge is wheelchair accessible.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

EVENT CANCELED - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-03-17 16:30 - 18:00 | British Columbia
PSA – All upcoming Embark events and programming have been paused for the time being due to COVID-19 concerns.
As we regularly convene students in our work, we are striving to be proactive in our response to the ongoing and evolving situation. We are committed to the wellbeing and safety of students and their communities, and encourage everyone to take care of themselves and each other.
Stay safe & wash your hands – hope to see you all soon!

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us via info@embarksustainability.org

Join us for an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at SFU

About this Event

Are you an SFU student, faculty member, or staff climate champion committed to growing your understanding of climate science and pathways for change?
Climate Literacy 101 is an opportunity to learn from and engage with leading climate science and policy experts at SFU. We are grateful to have Elder Syexwaliya present to open the event and welcome guests to the land. Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard will be presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session following a short discussion period. The event will close with information on ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.
AGENDA
4:00-4:30 p.m.: Doors, refreshments, mingling
4:30-6:00 p.m.: Elder Syexwaliya, Dr. Zickfeld, Dr. Jaccard
6:00-6:30 p.m. Featured climate action initiatives
SPEAKERS
Coming Soon
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
The Fraser-Thompson Room at the Diamond Alumni Center is wheelchair accessible.
Embark and PICS events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students. This event is also open to other members of the SFU community.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, SkxwÃº7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo nations. Accessibility

EVENT CANCELED - Career Night - The "Buzz"ness of Sustainability
2020-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 | British Columbia
Dear attendees,

Embark Sustainability and CityStudio Vancouver have decided to cancel Sustainability Career Night due to concerns around COVID-19. We are committed to the health and safety of all attendees and have been attentively watching the current situation to ensure the wellbeing of our students and alumni.

We hope that you will be able to join us in the future, including our career night in the fall semester.

Thank you, stay safe, and keep up the hand washing!

Join us for an evening where we’ll have a deeper look at the intersection of business and sustainability.

About this Event

Get ready to explore the Business of Sustainability! This time we’re bringing outstanding professionals working in sustainable business to showcase their stories on how we can integrate sustainability into different business career paths.
This event is to give you, as a student, a taste of the types of career paths out there that could affect positive change for our communities. Expect an evening of inspiring stories from outstanding professionals AND you’ll have an opportunity to network, and dive into deeper meaningful dialogue as you seek answers to your sustainable career questions.
Light snacks will be provided. RSVP required!
Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU & CityStudio Alumni* to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions.
*Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID.
AGENDA
6:00 pm – Doors open
6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals
7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking)
SPEAKERS – Confirmed so far
Krista Loewen, Community Investment Associate at Vancity Credit Union
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
This event is taking place at CityStudio Vancouver. The venue is a short 7-minute walk from the Olympic Village Canada Line Skytrain station (below the Cambie bridge). We strongly encourage that participants take public transit and bike racks are available at the venue. Alternatively, there is pay parking available on the adjacent street.
The venue is ground level and is wheelchair accessible.
If you have any specific accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Embark acknowledges that this event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh nations.

Filling the Gap - Food Security Social Innovation Challenge
2020-03-07 08:30 - 18:30 | Halpern 126 – SFU Burnaby
Engage with real community challenges to make an impact on social justice issues & receive training in systems thinking for problem-solving

About this Event

For the first time, we’re inviting all SFU change-makers interested in food security for a day of training in systems thinking for problem-solving and social innovation, connect with community organizations and hear from local experts to create a context-specific and high-impact project in small teams. Filling the Gap is an opportunity to be introduced to the change-making community at SFU, and to take an active leadership role in developing food security projects that has the opportunity to play a small role in addressing the “gap” in food security in BC.
Why should you attend the event?

Build meaningful connections with like-minded students from various faculties.

Become a leader at SFU.

Learn how to creatively tackle local and global challenges.

Hear from SFU students regarding how they got involved and are making a difference on campus and beyond.

Become Embark’s first Social Innovation Challenge Winner!

AGENDA
8:30 am – Sign in and breakfast
9 am – Welcome and introduction. Speaker intro to the challenge of food security in Surrey and Burnaby
9:30 am – Workshop #1: Mapping the System (using systems thinking for problem-solving)
10:30am – Work Session #1: Identify a challenge to address
12 pm – Lunch (+ 20 minute speaker 12:30-12:50pm)
1pm – Workshop #2: Effective Social Innovation
2:30 pm – Work Session #2: Identify a solution
4:30 pm – Pitches
5:30 pm – Break and food/snacks
6 pm – Presentation of winning teams. Closing remarks
SPEAKERS
Dr. Tammara Soma (Speaker)
Dr. Tammara Soma holds a Ph.D. in Planning (2018) from the University of Toronto and is the Research Director and Co-Founder of the Food Systems Lab (foodsystemslab.ca). She is an Assistant Professor at the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University where she conducts research on issues pertaining to food system planning, community-based research, waste management and the circular economy. Prior to SFU, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto, and the Food Equity Coordinator at New College (University of Toronto).
Deirdre Goudriaan (she/her/hers) (Speaker)
“Deirdre is a process designer, evaluator, and researcher, facilitator and coach who has worked extensively with all scales of community and government. She leads collaborative design processes and has worked with numerous sectors, business leaders and NGO’s. For the last 12 years, Deirdre has worked with BC Healthy Communities and in her own consultancy to address wicked problems and design innovative solutions. Deirdre has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Training and has focused on conflict resolution and negotiation and work that helps communities heal. This work spans from focused trauma support to working through conflict constructively. Deirdre is currently focused on supporting Collective Impact initiatives as a member of the Seeds of Change Surrey leadership team (food systems work) and as an Innoweave Collective Impact coach. She is certified as a Human Systems Dynamics practitioner and has been certified by Acumen in human-centered Design and Prototyping.”
Kalamity Hildebrandt (they/them) (Workshop Facilitator)
“Kalamity is a powerful force for ideas, compassion and anti-oppression commitment at SFPIRG. Formally at least somewhat trained in psychology (SFU) and law (UBC), their passion and greatest source of learning has always been grassroots organizing and community social justice education. They are responsible for spearheading new topics and approaches around the issues that SFPIRG tackles; acting as a facilitator for much of SFPIRG’s programming as well as offering custom-made workshops for the SFU community; developing educational content; mentoring students as they develop their skills as researchers, facilitators and in implementing anti-oppression ideas; supervising programs and projects such as Letters for the Inside; and more. In their spare time, Kalamity can be found playing D&D, reading too many articles on social media, and carving wooden spoons.”
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
Climate
We are committed to reducing the waste created by this event, please remember to bring your reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug. Please consider using public transportation to attend this event. If you need to drive, please consider carpooling.
Scent Reduction
While we cannot ensure a fully scent-free event in this setting, we’re aiming to create a scent-reduced environment by not bringing additional scents into the space. Exposure to laundry products, colognes, hairspray, and many other scented products can trigger serious health reactions in individuals with asthma, allergies, migraines, and/or chemical sensitivities. We ask that you not wear/ apply/ or bring any scented products into this space.
Gender-Inclusive Washrooms
There are gendered washrooms in the Halpern Centre building. The nearest gender-inclusive washrooms are a short distance away in the AQ, next to the Menchie’s. We are looking into whether the Halpern Centre’s washrooms can be designated as gender-inclusive for the duration of the event.
Event Location and Wheelchair Access
Halpern Centre is located pretty well in the middle of the SFU Burnaby campus, nestled between the Library, Convocation Mall and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ). There are stairs and a ramp both providing access to the centre. Due to extensive construction on campus, especially in Convocation Mall, we encourage folks to arrive early with extra time to navigate the campus. The event space is wheelchair and scooter accessible, but will require extra navigation due to the construction.
Electromagnetic Frequencies
Some folks are sensitive and/or get sick from electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF). This can include radiation from cell phones, Wi-Fi, fluorescent lights, and more. SFU Burnaby has Wi-Fi set up throughout its campus, including in the Halpern Centre event space. The event is also in a room equipped with fluorescent lighting. We ask that folks turn off cellphones if possible to help reduce EMF exposure, recognizing that some folks will need to keep their cellphones on (for work, emergency contacts, etc.).
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-Waututh nations.

Ask Me Anything Meetup - Fast Fashion
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SFU Veggie Lunch, University Dr W, Burnaby, British Columbia, BC V5A
Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Our Climate Action team has got your back and is inviting anyone interested in learning about tangible ways to help mitigate climate change at the individual level to join them at an “Ask Me Anything” meetup.
Taking place at SFU Burnaby’s Veggie Lunch, the team is hosting three AMAs to engage their fellow students in meaningful conversation with Embark’s Climate Action Team around everyday sustainable choices.
Upcoming Dates and Topics
January 28th – Eating for the Earth
March 3rd – Fast Fashion
March 24th – How-to-be-a-climate-activist

SFU Surrey Career Night - Climate Emergency
2020-03-02 06:30 - 20:30 | SFU Surrey, Canada
Say welcome to our first Surrey edition of the oh-so-popular Career Night ! ***
It is time to explore ‘Climate Emergency’ at this Sustainability Career Night. The City of Surrey has declared a Climate Emergency, but what does it look like to be working towards climate solutions across different sectors? This event is to give you, as a student, a taste of the types of career paths out there that could affect positive change for our climate. Expect an evening of inspiring stories from outstanding professionals within the Surrey community AND you’ll have an opportunity to network, and dive into deeper meaningful dialogue as you seek answers to your sustainable career questions.
Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, KPU & CityLab Alumni to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions.
Light snacks will be provided. RSVP required! Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID.
AGENDA
6:00 pm – Doors open & will strictly close by 6:30 pm.
6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals
7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking)
SPEAKERS – Confirmed so far
Ela Lukowska – Biofuel Project Manager City of Surrey
Jeanine Longley – Product Manager OPEN Technologies
*** This event is jointly organized by Embark Sustainability, Sustainable KSA, part of the Kwantlen Student Association, and Surrey CityLab. Therefor open to SFU & KPU Students together with CityLab Alumni
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
Doors open at 6 pm and will close 6:30 pm. You wont have access to the event if you arrive late.
The SAFE Centre is located within the new Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) campus in City Centre Civic Plaza, 13485 Central Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada V3T 4B8.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo nations where we work, live, and play.

Annual General Meeting
2020-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Halpern 126 – SFU Burnaby
You’re invited to Embark’s 2020 AGM! Join us to review our financial statements, celebrate this past year’s successes, and elect your new directors.
All attendees are invited to a post-meeting social.
** Want to know more about what it means to be on Embark’s board of directors and the responsibilities that are common across all non-profits? Come to one of our Board Orientations https://www.embarksustainability.org/events/

Embark's Community Kitchen: Food for a Good Mood
2020-02-13 17:30 - 20:30 | SFSS Women’s Centre, 8888 University Drive, TC3014, Burnaby, Canada
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal over a three-hour period. Join us for February’s Community Kitchen at the Women’s Centre, February 13th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Soobin Yim.
This time you’re invited to an evening with good food that will for sure get you in a good mood. Join us at SFSS Women’s Centre and cook delicious Korean food, here’s what you can expect:
Tteok-bokki, potato carrot pancakes, salad, and cinnamon toast. YUM!
FYI! This event will only be serving vegetarian food options.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The Women’s Centre has opened up their lounge (TC 3013) to all genders for this Community Kitchen. The Women’s Centre is wheelchair accessible.
This event is a collaboration between Embark and the SFSS Women’s Centre. Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Responsible Activism Workshop
2020-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | SFU Surrey, Canada
This Responsible Activism Workshop is an opportunity to come together with peers from the SFU community to explore and learn from each other on how to be responsible activists. In this event, we will be discussing ways to support groups and communities according to their needs while exchanging personal and cultural backgrounds, and perspectives with each other. Through workshop-style activities, we will collaboratively design a tool kit of skills and approaches to participate or initiate an activist movement, particularly under the umbrella of climate justice.
Agenda:
6:00-6:30: Introduction & IceBreaker Activity
6:30-6:50: Community Consultation Dialogue
How can we make sure communities’ needs are being understood? How can we make sure our activist efforts attend those needs?
6:50-7:10: Break
7:10-7:50: Responsible Activism Activity in small groups
By the end of this activity, each group will have designed a toolkit on activism for their chosen climate justice movement
7:50-8:15: Closing Activity and short Feedback Survey
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
SRCY 3200 is wheelchair accessible.
Event information
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Mix 'n Munch - Surrey Salad Club
2020-02-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2020-02-04 14:30 - 16:00, 2019-11-27 13:00 - 14:30 | SFU Surrey, Canada
Engaging students in interesting discussions on sustainable food systems while eating a free healthy salad.
Embark is launching a new project called Mix ‘n Munch. A social gathering where you’ll meet curious sustainability peers while learning about plant-based meal options, the practice of gardening, and dive deeper into what a sustainable food system entails.
And the coolest part – all of this goes down as you’re munching on a free healthy salad made with produce from our learning garden.
Join our pilot event and make this a regular thing at SFU Surrey Campus! We hope to see you there.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The SFU Surrey Campus student lounge is wheelchair accessible.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Pre AGM - Board Orientation
2020-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 | British Columbia
Want to know more about what it means to be on Embark’s board of directors and the responsibilities that are common across all non-profits?
We’re welcoming you to our board orientation either Monday, February 3rd or Wednesday, February 5th! (Scroll down for Application Details)
Learn more about the very high-level board responsibilities and what the Embark board specifically does, as well as what Embark boards have achieved in the past.
If you’re not able to make either of these sessions, contact executive@embarksustainability.org to set up an in-person orientation!
Application Details:
– Attend an orientation (or schedule a 1 on 1 with Board Chair if you cannot attend)
– Prepare a 2 minute speech or video for the Annual General Meeting on February 24th (starts at 5:30pm)
Applications must be received no later than February 9th, 2020, at 11:59 pm.
See all available opportunities here

Pre AGM - Board Orientation
2020-02-03 16:30 - 17:30 | GSS Lounge MBC 2212 – SFU Burnaby

Student Climate Engagement Session
2020-02-03 12:30 - 14:30 | British Columbia
Embark, SFU350, and ChangeSFU (officially known as the Climate Coalition) are organizing a climate emergency engagement session and we thought you may be interested in attending!
As a contribution to the larger climate emergency engagement process taking place at SFU, the Climate Coalition is organizing a session that is specifically for students as we want to make sure there is space for our voices to be heard, our ideas to be shared, and connections to be made through this pressing crisis that affects us all! Before a climate emergency is declared, we want to ensure that all students have the opportunity to share their perspective, which is why, through this event, we want to create a safe space for any SFU student – regardless of their involvement in climate action – to share their thoughts, concerns, and proposals for how SFU can proceed as a leader in the fight against climate change.
Our session will focus on why climate action matters to students and how it affects us both inside and outside the classroom. The session will be held on Monday, February 3rd from 12:30 – 2:30 pm on the Burnaby Campus (location TBD) and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is required as space is limited. Please RSVP here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFNFJN6.
By participating in this engagement session, you will be providing valuable student input for the climate emergency declaration process.
We hope to see you there!

Sustainability Futures Week - Harbour Centre Lobby
2020-01-31 11:30 - 13:30 | SFU Vancouver, 515 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5K3
The future of Embark is in your hands!
Introducing Embark’s new event series “Sustainability Futures.” For one week we’re inviting YOU to help us imagine and shape the future of sustainability for Embark as an organization. We’re getting ready to start working on Embark’s next strategic plan and are calling for your input on organizational priorities moving forward.
During January 27th-31st across all SFU campuses, you’ll be able to share your ideas on what matters most to you as a student, ask questions, or just hang out with us. See you there!
Monday, Jan 27 – 11:30-1:30 pm Burnaby Campus
Wednesday, Jan 29 – 11:30-1:30 pm Surrey Campus Mezzanine
Thursday, Jan 30 – 11:30-1:30 pm Burnaby campus Convocation Mall Fire pits
Friday, Jan 31 – 11:30-1:30 pm Harbour Centre Lobby

Sustainability Futures Week - Burnaby Campus Convocation Mall
2020-01-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Convocation Mall – SFU Burnaby, Covocation Mall, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada

Sustainability Futures Week - Surrey Campus Mezzanine
2020-01-29 11:30 - 13:30 | SFU Surrey Mezzanine, 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0A3

Ask Me Anything Meetup - Eating for the Earth
2020-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | SFU Veggie Lunch, University Dr W, Burnaby, British Columbia, BC V5A

Sustainability Futures Week - Burnaby Campus Blusson Hall
2020-01-27 11:30 - 13:30 | British Columbia
The future of Embark is in your hands!
Introducing Embark’s new event series “Sustainability Futures.” For one week we’re inviting YOU to help us imagine and shape the future of sustainability for Embark as an organization. We’re getting ready to start working on Embark’s next strategic plan and are calling for your input on organizational priorities moving forward.
During January 27th-31st across all SFU campuses, you’ll be able to share your ideas on what matters most to you as a student, ask questions, or just hang out with us. See you there!
Monday, Jan 27 – 11:30-1:30 pm Burnaby Campus Blusson Hall
Wednesday, Jan 29 – 11:30-1:30 pm Surrey Campus Mezzanine
Thursday, Jan 30 – 11:30-1:30 pm Burnaby campus Convocation Mall Fire pits
Friday, Jan 31 – 11:30-1:30 pm Harbour Centre Lobby

Embark's Community Kitchen: Welcome to a new semester
2020-01-16 17:30 - 20:30 | SFSS Women’s Centre, 8888 University Drive, TC3014, Burnaby, Canada
Come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.

About this Event

Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal over a three-hour period. Join us for the first Community Kitchen for the spring semester, at the Women’s Centre January 16th. Read below on this month’s facilitator, Leem Ibrahim.
TBD
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The Women’s Centre has opened up their lounge (TC 3013) to all genders for this Community Kitchen. The Women’s Centre is wheelchair accessible.
This event is a collaboration between Embark and the SFSS Women’s Centre. Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

A N-EAT Event: Local Food Systems in BC First Nations Communities
2019-11-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Halpern 126 – SFU Burnaby
Come together in building community over a shared learning opportunity exploring complexities of food systems in BC First Nations community

About this Event

Are you a SFU student interested in enhancing your engagement in food security and environmental sustainability activities with BC First Nations communities? This N-EAT event is an opportunity to engage in dialogue and learning around the intersection of indigenous governance, food security and environmental sustainability of First Nations communities.
Join us on November 25th, in learning about solutions and engaging in dialogue to brainstorm what SFU student involvement could look like.
Agenda
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
This event is hosted at SFU Burnaby Campus in Halpern Centre which is wheelchair accessible.
This is a collaboration between Embark, N-Eat, SFU Faculty of Environment and Pacific Water Research Centre. Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Career Night - Creativity in Sustainability
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | British Columbia
How are people using their creativity to make the world a more sustainable place?

About this Event

Welcoming back our oh-so-popular Career Night!
How can sustainability be incorporated into different sectors and careers like consulting, entrepreneurship, management, and even more creative pathways like urban planning, social work, and visual arts?
Explore ‘Creativity in Sustainability’ at this Career Night.
Join us and draw inspiration from industry professionals working in creative areas of sustainability, looking at how our creativity and inspire sustainable work in different career paths.
Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, UBC & CityStudio Alumni to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields. Speakers will share their innovative journeys followed by a space for networking and for students to find answers to their career-related questions.
Light snacks will be provided. RSVP required! Must present a valid BC post-secondary student ID.
AGENDA
6:00 pm – Doors open
6:30 pm – Presentations by industry professionals
7:45 pm – Break out sessions (structured networking)
This event is jointly organized by Embark Sustainability, CityStudio Vancouver, and UBC Common Energy.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event is taking place at CityStudio Vancouver. The venue is a short 7-minute walk from the Olympic Village Canada Line Skytrain station (below the Cambie bridge). We strongly encourage that participants take public transit and bike racks are available at the venue. Alternatively, there is pay parking available on the adjacent street.
The venue is ground level and is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to email Lisa Salomonsson at info@embarksustainability.org
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Embark acknowledges that this event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh nations.

Food Rescue
2019-11-21 00:30 - 02:30, 2019-11-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
We collect healthy yet imperfect-looking produce that do not meet the selling criteria of supermarket chains and redistribute it to the university community for free or by donation. Food is collected from Nesters Market and distributed at SFU Burnaby in Blusson Hall every Monday and Thursday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Mix 'n Munch - Surrey Salad Club
2019-11-06 13:00 - 14:20 | SFU Surrey, Canada
Engaging students in interesting discussions on sustainable food systems while eating a free healthy salad.

About this Event

Embark is launching a new project called Mix ‘n Munch. A social gathering where you’ll meet curious sustainability peers while learning about plant-based meal options, the practice of gardening, and dive deeper into what a sustainable food system entails.
And the coolest part – all of this goes down as you’re munching on a free healthy salad.
Join our pilot event and make this a regular thing at SFU Surrey Campus! We hope to see you there.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The SFU Surrey Campus student lounge is wheelchair accessible.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Food and Climate Think Tank
2019-11-04 17:00 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Let’s explore our food system & climate resiliency.

About this Event

Our Food & Climate Think Tank will include a series of short presentations on the future of our food system and climate resiliency at Simon Fraser University and in the wider Metro Vancouver community!
Join us for an evening packed with ideas as we dive deeper into the relationship between food systems and climate change mitigation. This Think Tank will provide you with an opportunity to engage with the experts and broaden your understanding of how climate change affects our food systems and vice versa.
AGENDA
5 PM – Doors open
5:30 PM – First round of Speakers
6:20 PM – Networking/Break
6:50 PM – Second round of speakers
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh nations. We re-express our commitment to reconciliation as it is our moral responsibility as settlers to these lands to ensure that our meetings and actions are congruent with Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh nations values and interests as we walk down the path of reconciliation together.
Accessibility
The Segal Building is wheelchair accessible.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

October Community Kitchen: Recipes from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2019-10-30 04:30 - 19:30 | SFSS Women’s Centre, 8888 University Drive, TC3014, Burnaby, Canada
Come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.
About this Event
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook and enjoy a four-course vegetarian or plant-based meal over a three-hour period. Join us for the second Community Kitchen for the fall semester, at the Women’s Centre October 30th. Read below on this month’s facilitator, Miraf Haile.
A little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. My parents are both from there. Because my family size is large, I spent half the time at my grandmother’s, which is where I learned how to cook. I came to Canada in December 2014 to study and cooking together with music is my way of staying connected to my home country and my Grandma.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Accessibility
The Women’s Centre has opened up their lounge (TC 3013) to all genders for this Community Kitchen. The Women’s Centre is wheelchair accessible.
This event is a collaboration between Embark and the SFSS Women’s Centre. Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Urban Foraging Workshop
2019-10-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
An exclusive event that will bring you closer to a First Nations perspective, focused on their wisdom and edible, and medicinal qualities.
About this Event
Winter and mid-terms are closing in. Leave your stress behind you and join us at the Learning Garden for a workshop that will nurture your soul. Together with Lori Snyder, we’re inviting you to explore the intersection of nature and city landscape, as we learn about plant identification, harvest times, what specific plants offer, and how to incorporate this knowledge into a modern lifestyle. An exclusive event that will bring you closer to a First Nations perspective, focused on their wisdom and edible, and medicinal qualities.
Please remember to dress appropriately since this is an outdoor workshop – rain or shine, we’ll still be outside.
Instructor Bio:
Lori Snyder is a Metis herbalist, educator, mother, story-teller, and instructor who shares the wisdom and traditions of her indigenous Tsuu T’ina roots. Assinboine, Cree, Ojibwe, and Nipissing Nations blend with her Scottish, French, and Celtic ancestry.
Lori offers workshops on foraging for food and medicine to different communities around Metro Vancouver, Coast Salish territories.
Acknowledgments
This event is being hosted on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. In particular, this includes the land of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, and Kwikwetlem nations where we work, live, and play.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
Accessibility
This event is not wheelchair accessible.
