Embark Sustainability Society

Climate Strike Art Build
2024-09-20 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Strike Art Build

Date & Time
Fri, September 20, 202410:30 AM – end of strike

Location
The Embark Studio (departure via transit to Vancouver City Hall at 12pm)

Join us for this poster/art build and connect with other students heading to the global climate strike at Vancouver City Hall!
Agenda:
10:30 AM – Art and Poster Making11:30 AM – Clean up and prep for travel12:00 PM – Transit to Vancouver City Hall (bring your Compass card!)1:00 PM – Global Climate Strike
Attendees are free to attend the strike or choose to participate in poster/art-making only! If you are joining the strike, we recommend you prepare by bringing ear plugs, a water bottle, snack, mask, and appropriate dress. Attendees are responsible for assessing their capacity and are free to opt out at any time.

Land Acknowledgement
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie 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.
The art-build portion of this event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

wheelchair accessible
welcomes all gender identities and expressions
a tree nut and peanut-free zone
a scent-free zone
located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

At both the art-build and strike, it’s important folks are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event.
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 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 Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Learning Garden Cohort
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Learning Garden Cohort

About our cohort program
Getting into gardening? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or you’re just getting started, joining one of our semesterly Learning Garden Cohorts is an opportunity to develop hands-on gardening and food literacy skills in community with other SFU students.
Each week you’ll gather under the guidance of our Gardens Manager, Pablo Vimos, who will support you to embrace the fun of food growing while exploring organic gardening techniques and reflecting on food justice. Cultivate your own plot, learn to recognize the inequities embedded in colonial food systems, and leave ready to advocate for just, community-centred food systems on and off campus.
Register at the start of the semester to join us! Visit our opportunities page to see if applications are open.

Apply for this programApplications for this program open at the beginning of each semester. Check our opportunity pages for more information:
VISIT OUR OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

Food Rescue
2024-09-26 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-10-03 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-10-10 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-10-17 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-10-24 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-10-31 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-11-07 13:30 - 14:45, 2024-11-14 13:30 - 14:45 and 6 more dates | Blusson Hall – SFU Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
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.

Climate Workshop: Balm and Salve Making
2024-10-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Embark Sustainability’s SUB Learning Garden, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: Balm and Salve Making

Date & Time
Wed, October 2, 20241:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Learning Garden

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Preserve the nourishing qualities of plant life! We’ll be getting familiar with need-to-know medicinal plants like calendula, reducing our reliance on big-box skincare by learning to safely make balms and salves with minimal supplies, and reflecting on the energy shared by all living things 🌱

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 outdoors in the SUB Learning Garden, located on the third floor of the Student Union Building, on the back side of the main entrance.
Accessibility details include:

This space is wheelchair accessible and shaded from the sun.
We cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.
We will be using ingredients such as calendula flower, shea butter, and olive oil in the balm making process. Please be mindful of exposure risk if you have any allergies or sensitivities to common lip balm ingredients or scents.
As an attendee, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.

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 Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen: একসাথে খাওয়া দাওয়া | Akshate Khawa Dawa | Together we eat
2024-10-04 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: একসাথে খাওয়া দাওয়া Akshate Khawa Dawa | Together we eat

Date & Time
Fri, October 4, 20245:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

Mark your calendars, Community Kitchen is back 🥣 Join Embark Sustainability, SFPIRG and SFSS Women’s Centre for an evening of intergenerational cooking and storytelling featuring Aindrila and Rea Chatterjee. Together we’ll be exploring the influence of food in Bengali culture, the immense political relevance of food, and the power of Adda (casual conversation)! We’ll be making:

Cha (tea) + muri (puffed rice) to start
Vegan option: Potato Cauliflower (Aloo Phool Kopir Dalna)
Non-vegetarian: Fish curry (Macher Kalia)
Rice

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
Aindrila ঐন্দ্রিলা (she/her): Aindrila (@aindrilacooks) is a bengali settler on unceded Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, W̱SÁNEĆ and Stó:lō Territory. Since immigrating to Canada in the 1990s, Aindrila has worked in many different capacities and while she is currently a healthcare unit clerk by day, she has a deep passion for cooking, art and dancing that she loves to share together with loved ones. As a homechef who grew up in Kolkata, teaches how to cook and occasionally takes orders, she is excited to share a taste of Bengali food with you all!
Rea রিয়া (she/they): Rea is a first generation bengali settler living on stolen and occupied Musqueam territory. As a student, Rea is studying psychology, gender, sexuality and women’s studies, and asian studies with hopes to work in community archives and libraries! As an organizer Rea has also worked on and off campus with struggles of anti-imperialism, migrant justice, climate justice, anti-carceral advocacy, tuition freeze, labour rights and mutual aid work to support unhoused community members in Surrey. She also loooves to cook and is currently learning bengali recipes from her ma and thammi <3 She is super excited to co-facilitate with her mom and share some Bengali classics!

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:

As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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 Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen
2024-10-30 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada

Climate Workshop
2024-11-05 13:30 - 15:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: Penning for Palestine

Date & Time
Tues, November 5th, 20241:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
The Embark Studio, SUB #1310

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Join us for a powerful workshop focused on bridging climate equity with social justice, where we will mobilize our voices to demand action from our universities. This event will bring together students, activists, and community members to write letters urging university administrators to divest from war contractors.
Agenda:

1:30-2:00 PM: Introductions & Guest Speaker
2:00-2:15 PM: How to Write a Letter
2:15-3:30 PM: Letter Writing Session

This is not just a workshop; but a part of a larger student movement toward seeing a liberated Palestine and an end to Israeli Occupation. Let your voice be heard as we advocate for a world where our institutions reflect our values.

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
Parsa Alirezaei (he/him)Parsa Alirezaei is a former intern at the International Court of Justice. He’s currently working at the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies as a research assistant, Law for Palestine as a researcher, and Spheres of Influence as a managing editor. He’s also a junior researcher of national self-determination movements in modern MENA/SWANA.
Ally Soriano (she/her)Ally is a first-generation Filipina settler, born and residing on unceded Coast Salish territories. She is a climate organizer and serves as the communications coordinator for SFU350. Currently studying in Communications and Indigenous Studies at SFU, Ally is passionate about the role of communications in student-led movements and is committed to raising awareness and building resistance against the ways genocide fuels climate change.

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 Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

Wheelchair accessible
Located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
Welcomes all gender identities and expressions
A tree nut and peanut-free zone
A scent-free zone
Provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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 our Climate Justice Coordinator at climate@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 our Climate Justice Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen
2024-11-27 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen

Date & Time
Wed, Nov 27, 20245:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Join Simran Sarai from Embark’s Food Justice Coordinator for a cozy evening of cooking and conversation! 🌱 Together, we’ll dive into community food distribution through traditional meals often prepared at the gurdwara. Enjoy delicious dishes while discussing the importance of diverse food sources and how various cultures contribute to food justice. Come savor a taste of Punjab and explore ways we can all support equitable food access! 🍲✨
We’ll be making:

Daal – vegan
Sabzi – vegan
Roti + Rice – vegan (can put butter on it)
Sweet treat, Rice pudding (rice kheer) – vegetarian

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
Simran Sarai (she/her)Simran is a student in the Resource and Environmental Management program and the 2024-2025 Food Justice Coordinator at Embark Sustainability. She enjoys learning about cooking from her mother and is excited to share some of what she has learned at the November Community Kitchen! When she’s not in class or at the Embark Studios, you can find Simran hiking, running, or reading!

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:

As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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 Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Climate Workshop
2024-12-04 13:30 - 15:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop

Date & Time
Wed, December 4, 20241:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
The Embark Studio, SUB 1310

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🌱🌿Discover the power of tiny greens and learn how to grow your own microgreens in this hands-on workshop focused on climate equity and sustainability. Microgreens are a nutrient-packed, eco-friendly way to take action for the planet—right from your kitchen!
In this interactive session, you’ll gain practical skills to start your own kitchen garden, explore the benefits of microgreens for both health and the environment, and learn how growing your own food can be a powerful tool for building equitable, resilient communities. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, you’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge to grow your own greens and contribute to a more sustainable future.🥬☀️
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
Pablo Vimos (he/him)Pablo is an organic master gardener with a degree in Landscape Ecology. He has been managing Embark gardens for over nine years, 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 event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

Wheelchair accessible
Located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
Welcomes all gender identities and expressions
A tree nut and peanut-free zone
A scent-free zone
Provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

As an attendee, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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 Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Climate Workshop: Rework, Reuse, Revolutionize
2025-01-14 13:30 - 15:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: Rework, Reuse, Revolutionize

Date & Time
Tue, Jan 14, 20251:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
The Embark Studio, SUB 1310

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Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity meets sustainability! In this session, we will unlock the power of upcycling and learn how to transform old t-shirts into stylish, reusable tote bags. This is a fun and practical way to fight back against the waste of fast fashion while giving new life to materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Let’s get crafty, make a statement, and create something beautiful while minimizing our ecological footprint! Feel free to bring materials from home that you’d like to upycle.

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
kAt (he/they/she)kAt is an amateur sewist with a passion for sustainable fashion. He enjoys working on a variety of design projects – from creating bags and clothing to crafting accessories. Recently, upcycling has become a central focus of their work – embracing a more conscientious approach to fashion consumption. kAt is excited to share what she’s learned and connect with others who are also passionate about sustainability.

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 Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

Wheelchair accessible
Located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
Welcomes all gender identities and expressions
A tree nut and peanut-free zone
A scent-free zone
Provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

Sewing machines will be used throughout the event. Ear plugs will be available for especially those sensitive to loud, prolonged noise.
As an attendee, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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 Embark’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen
2025-01-29 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Channeling Chapín

Date & Time
Wed, Jan 29, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

Join Amari and Nancy for a flavour-packed evening as they guide us in exploring the intersection of food and migrant labour! We’ll take on traditional Guatemalan dishes while learning about the systemic challenges faced by temporary migrant farm workers in BC.
We’ll be making:

Atol de Elote (corn beverage)
Champurrado (Mexican chocolate beverage)
Enchiladas (toasted tortillas)
Jocon Vegano (vegan stew)

All recipes have vegan alternatives.
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
Amari Flores (they/them)Amari is an immigrant settler living on the unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Stz’uminus, Qayqayt, Musqueam, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Stó:lō First Nations. Their love for cooking and baking means they are always on the hunt for new recipes to try. In and beyond the kitchen, they’ve taken a recent interest in connecting more with their culture.
As someone familiar with the challenges of being newcomer, Amari is passionate about supporting migrants and temporary workers. They do this by volunteering as a Medicial Office Assistant providing healthcare interpretation at mobile clinics.
Nancy Giron (she/her)Nancy is an immigrant settler living on the stolen lands of the Qayqayt First Nations and Halkomelem-speaking peoples. With a strong background in environmental research, education, and community engagement, she is passionate about creating positive change in areas like aquatic resources management, climate action, solid waste management, and social and environmental responsibility. Nancy also loves sharing the rich and vibrant cultures of Latin America with those who are curious to learn more.

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:

As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
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’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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Annual General Meeting
2025-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Annual General Meeting

Date & Time
Thurs, February 13, 20255:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)

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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.

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RadRoots: Cohort Meeting
2025-02-26 16:30 - 18:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
RadRoots: Spring Cohort

Date & Time
Wednesdays, Feb 26 – Mar 254:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT

Location
Embark Studio, SUB 1310

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
We are super excited to bring you RadRoots, a semesterly book club led by our JEDDI committee that we are trialing!
It is designed to deepen students’ understanding of anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity through literature and student-led discussion. Our goal is to encourage students to think more critically about what it means to approach climate equity and food justice through an intersectional lens. What are the ‘roots’ of climate inequity and food injustice, and what are the many resulting forms of oppression that exist?
Books are chosen thematically by the committee in alignment with this purpose and with preference given to books written by local authors and/or authors of systemically marginalized backgrounds.
The Cohort will meet every Wednesday from 4:30PM to 6:30PM in the Embark Studio (SUB #1310) starting February 26, and runs until March 25. Preference will be given to registrants who can make all 5 cohort meetings this term, while those who cannot will be placed on a waitlist. Thank you!

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.

Book selection
In celebration of Black History Month, the Spring Cohort will be reading “The Island of Forgetting” by Jasmine Sealy.
Themes: Black love, Black grief, Colonialism, generational trauma, Queerness
Content Warnings: This book features depictions of family death and Black death.
*** We recommend cohort participants with personal triggers to certain content share this in the registration form, and how we can accommodate accessibility needs relative to this. Research of the book’s themes ahead of meeting with the cohort is also recommended.
Summary
(via HarperCollins)
Barbados, 1962. Lost soul Iapetus roams the island, scared and alone, driven mad after witnessing his father’s death at the hands of his mother and his older brother, Cronus. Just before Iapetus is lost forever, he has a son, but the baby is not enough to save him from himself—or his family’s secrets.
Seventeen years later, Iapetus’s son, the stoic Atlas, lives in a loveless house, under the care of his uncle, Cronus, and in the shadow of his charismatic cousin Z. Knowing little about the tragic circumstances of his father’s life, Atlas must choose between his desire to flee the island and his loyalty to the uncle who raised him.
Time passes. Atlas’s daughter, Calypso, is a beautiful and wilful teenager who is desperate to avoid being trapped in a life of drudgery at her uncle Z’s hotel. When she falls dangerously in love with a visiting real estate developer, she finds herself entangled in her uncle’s shady dealings, a pawn in the games of the powerful men around her.
It is now 2019. Calypso’s son, Nautilus, is on a path of self-destruction as he grapples with his fatherless condition, his mixed-race identity and his complicated feelings of attraction towards his best friend, Daniel. Then one night, after making an impulsive decision, Nautilus finds himself exiled to Canada.
The Island of Forgetting is an intimate saga spanning four generations of one family who run a beachfront hotel. Loosely inspired by Greek mythology, this is a novel about the echo of deep—and sometimes tragic—love and the ways a family’s past can haunt its future.

Accessing the book
Embark has 10 physical copies of this book available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is otherwise the responsibility of cohort participants to source their own copies of the book by the first meeting on February 26.
The E-book version is available for loan at the following public libraries:

Burnaby
Surrey
Vancouver *hold only*
Richmond
Fraser Valley

Paperback versions available for loan at the following public libraries:

SFU Bennett Library
Vancouver *hold only*
Richmond

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jasmine Sealy
Jasmine Sealy is a Barbadian-Canadian writer. She is a graduate of the MFA program at the UBC School of Creative Writing where she won the 2020 UBC/HarperCollinsCanada Best New Fiction Prize. Her debut novel The Island of Forgetting was published in 2022. It was named a best book of 2022 by the CBC, The Globe and Mailand The Sunday Times in the UK. It was shortlisted for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. It won the 2023 Amazon Canada First Novel Award.

Event Accessibility
The RadRoots Book Club is free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
The program will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

wheelchair accessible
welcomes all gender identities and expressions
a tree nut and peanut-free zone
a scent-free zone
located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.

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

Health and 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 our JEDDI Officer at jeddi@embarksustainability.org.

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