Embark Sustainability Society

Virtual Community Kitchen: Tu Causa Es Mi Causa, a Spudtacular sign-off
2021-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom
About this event
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and share stories through food.
JUNE’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, June 1st. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Embark’s faboulus Programs Manager, Melisa Tang Choy 邓梅英 !
Melisa Tang Choy 邓梅英 (she/her/hers) is the daughter of Chinese immigrants from Guangdong province, born and raised in Lima, Peru, and now an immigrant settler on the ancestral and stolen territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. She grew up in her family’s chifa (Chinese-Peruvian restaurant), which has been running in the same spot since the late 1990’s, so food and cooking have always had a special place in her heart. Peru is home to the biggest Chinese diaspora in Latin America.
Melisa is passionate about people, their stories and their histories, place-making and accessibility. She’s fueled by bread-making and bread-sharing, the water, too much coffee and scary films (the scarier, the better).
While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Tuesday, May 25 th at 5 pm. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.
When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org .
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Co-creating a Climate Resilient SFU
2021-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Join us for an evening of interactive dialogue with SFU’s community to exchange ideas and insight towards a climate resilient SFU.
About this event
The SFU Sustainability Office, Embark Sustainability Society, SFU 350, and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions have teamed up to host an evening of community dialogue, inviting SFU community members to share their ideas and experiences with climate impacts and adaptation on campus! This event will provide students, staff, and faculty a chance to share their perspectives on what it means to build a resilient community as the climate changes. The goal is to introduce SFU’s work so far in developing a Climate Resilience Plan and to provide a platform for community members to contribute their insights and input into what SFU can do now.
Increasing temperatures in and out of buildings on campus and extreme snowfall events are just two consequences of climate change currently felt by community members at SFU’s three campuses. Projected changes in climate include hotter summers, increased wildfires, extreme weather events, and increased precipitation, which could lead to health and safety hazards for the community. Other potential consequences include decreased productivity of students and staff, risk of loss of research data, and increased difficulty in operating labs and classrooms. These are just a few reasons why climate adaptation is crucial for a sustainable and climate resilient future at SFU.
This event will consist of numerous dialogues that center on engaging the broader SFU community (students, faculty, staff) to share their input on the anticipated impacts and risks that the university will experience from the shocks and stresses of climate change. This dialogue aims to provide a better image of what the community considers to be important and what actions SFU should further take to accommodate these needs. Note that this event will be focused on climate change impacts and climate adaptation actions. If you would like to read more about SFU’s climate mitigation efforts, you can access the 2025 Strategic Sustainability Plan.
During the event, attendees will be asked to share images of how you’ve seen impacts of climate change around you. If any participants would like to prepare beforehand, we encourage them to come prepared with some images they wish to share for this digital activity.
Attendees will be entered in a draw to win a $50 gift card!
*The insights from this event will directly contribute to the development of an SFU Climate Resilience Plan. While this event will not be recorded, we will be taking notes from the discussions.
ACCESSIBILITY, TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
Accessibility
Closed captioning will be available for this event.
We will be able to offer ASL interpretation for this event. For us to book and secure an interpreter, please let us know at rite_steele@sfu.ca by Thursday, May 20th at 4pm.
Registration and password
A zoom link and password to access this event will be sent to all registrants via email before the event.
Technology requirements
This workshop will be presented in a participatory webinar format. To engage fully you will need:
A laptop, computer, or smartphone
A webcam
A microphone
Speakers or headphones
Protecting your privacy
To ensure that we are using online meeting technology in a privacy-conscious way, we are following best practices for this online event series:
We will only circulate the meeting link to those who are registered for the event
We will password protect the meeting
Community guidelines
Above all, there will be zero tolerance for those who promote violence against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or different ability. Anyone who incites harm towards other participants (be it through the chat, video or audio functions) will be removed at the discretion of our technical team and moderator.
Be as present as possible (put away phone, close/mute tabs).
Thoughtful questions are welcome in the chat throughout the session. If your question is for a particular speaker, type “@name” at the beginning.
Respect the opinions of others. Every participant brings information, points of view and ideas to contribute.
Don’t assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image. We can refer to people using the usernames they provide!
Make space, take space: if you’ve asked a question or shared a comment, ensure that new voices are heard before you contribute again.
Practice self-care: if you need to get up or take a break, please feel free
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this event, please contact Rita at the Sustainability Office at rita_steele@sfu.ca.

Embark's Virtual Community Kitchen: For the Love of Peppers
2021-04-08 05:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a 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-a-long and share stories through food.
APRIL’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, April 8th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Chloe Goodison!
Chloe Goodison (she/her/hers) : An uninvited guest on Coast Salish territory, specifically of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem and Stó:lō nations, where she lives, works, and plays. Chloe is currently in her first year at SFU, studying Health Sciences. Chloe absolutely loves food, she especially enjoys finding nutritious, convenient, and affordable recipes that can provide students with lots of energy. She loves nature and getting outside to go paddle-boarding and hiking around her own community in Port Moody, B.C.!
Today’s recipe is a nutritious, wholesome and convenient dish for Chloe and her family. With lifelong involvement in sports, stuffed peppers have always been a good dish to consume between practices. This recipe is also simple and quick to make after a long day of studying. Each recipe in Chloe’s home, including this one, has memories with friends and family attached to it. Stuffed peppers are a very flexible and adaptable dish! You could make it fully plant-based, or, if you eat dairy, you can easily add cheese to it! Chloe believes that adopting plant-based diets is a slow process, and there are steps along the way for everyone to land on and enjoy.

While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.

When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.

Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen Nations.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org .

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Virtual Sustainability Careers Night: Resilient Futures
2021-03-18 06:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join Embark Sustainability in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, Kwantlen Student Association, UBC Climate Hub and the UBC Sustainability Ambassadors this March for a sustainability-themed career night! This event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working on creating a more just, sustainable and resilient world. We’ll look at how they’re contributing to a just recovery post-pandemic through their different career paths, and how you can too. The goal of this night is to give you a taste of the types of career opportunities that exist and the ways in which we can rebuild our communities.
This event will consist of fast-paced presentations by seven sustainability/climate leaders who work in a range of positions. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will also speak about where they see their role in rebuilding and recovering in our communities beyond the pandemic and provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability. After the presentations, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage them more thoroughly and in-depth.
SPEAKERS
🌱 Luna Aixin
🌱 Chiyi Tam
🌱 Vidya Crawley
🌱 Amy Amantea
🌱 Arthur Orsini
🌱 Kristy O’Leary
🌱 Sophia Yang
AGENDA
TBA
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event will be taking place virtually, over Zoom, and there will be auto-generated captions. If you need ASL interpretation, please let us know no later than Thursday, March 11th at 12pm. If there is an access need that might present a barrier to participating in this event, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org to work on this further.
QUESTIONS
For any other questions about the event, please connect with Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org

Embark's Virtual Annual General Meeting
2021-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
You’re invited to Embark’s 2021 AGM!
Join us to review our financial statements, celebrate this past year’s successes, and elect your new directors.
Stay tuned for the AGM event package and Zoom Webinar instructions, including information on how to vote!
Board Member Applications are open until Feb 14th!
Embark’s elected Board Directors have the privilege of representing the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, to ensure the work and mission of the organization are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
To learn more about the open positions and how to apply, visit our website
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students. For this event, you will have to register with your active SFU email.
Closed Caption will be provided.
If you have other accessibility needs to be met, or if you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark at info@embarksustainability.org

Ask Me Anything with Iulia Zgreabăn
2021-02-12 | Instagram & Facebook Stories
Do you have questions about how to tackle climate change as a student? Don’t know where to start? Our Climate Action team has got your back! Hear about fellow students who are working on climate action and climate justice on campus, and join them for an “Ask Me Anything” Instagram Q/A Takeover.
Embark’s Climate Action team is inviting fellow students to take over Embark’s Instagram for one day and explore different ways in which individuals are tackling climate change with an intersectional and interdisciplinary lens.
February 12th, 2021 with Iulia Zgreabăn
Topic: Student climate activism at SFU and pivoting during the pandemic
Iulia Zgreabăn is a fourth-year Political Science Honours student at Simon Fraser University, concentrating in Diversity & Migration. She has been involved with Embark Food Rescue since January 2018, and is one of the co-founders of ‘Justice, No Pipeline’, a working group in SFU350 that organizes against TMX. One event that she helped to plan through this group brought together Musqueam Activist sχɬemtəna:t (Audrey Siegl), Burnaby Fire Chief Chris Bowcock, and SFU Chief Safety Officer Mark Lalonde to outline the risks that TMX poses to the community and its implications for Indigenous sovereignty. Iulia is also one of the team members who helped to bring about the #StudentsAgainstTMX campaign, and is excited to continue to organize in the campaign against TMX throughout her final year at SFU, as well as after graduating.
ACCESSIBILITY
You need to follow Embark Sustainability on Facebook or Instagram and look for our story updates.
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.

Embark's Virtual Community Kitchen: An evening of Mango-nificense
2021-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and share stories through food.
FEBRUARY’S FACILITATORS
Join us for our Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, February 11th. We’re welcoming this month’s facilitator, Lofty!
Lofty : I’m an international student from Guinea studying political science at Simon Fraser University. After living here for a few years now, one of the many things I appreciate about Vancouver is its culinary diversity. Like many people, I love eating; there is nothing better than knowing you can find a little bit of everything from everywhere here. In Africa, We pride ourselves in the tastefulness of our organic fruits and vegetables. If there is one fruit that we have in abundance in Guinée, it is mango, especially found during the monsoon seasons. Since Guinean cuisine is all about stews, a dish incorporating mango was bound to happen. The dish I’m going to share with you guys is Mango Stew.
While we have moved this program online, we still want to make this space as low-barrier as possible. In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Tuesday February 9th at 12pm. We will be asking for your contact information and to fill out a Participant Data Storage Agreement.
When are we sending the recipes out?
We will be sending out the recipes one week in advance so you have time to get the ingredients. We will also be attaching the recipe with each reminder.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Embark Sustainability’s work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, and Tsawwassen Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. If you require an accessibility-related measure please contact Melisa at programs@embarksustainability.org by Friday, February 5th.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #3
2021-02-11 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Do YOU want to be a part of Embark’s Board of Directors?
Embark’s elected Board Directors have the privilege of representing the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, to ensure the work and mission of the organization are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
The Board works collaboratively to govern the nonprofit, which includes reviewing and approving financial statements, developing and updating organizational policies, and ensuring good relations with the SFU student community, among other responsibilities.
Interested candidates must attend one 20 minute Board Info Session, or set up a call with Embark’s Board Chair (chair@embarksustainability.org). See below for info session details:
Tuesday, February 9th at 5:30pm
Wednesday, February 10th at 5:30pm
Thursday, February 11th at 1pm
RSVP for an Info Session here, and check out Embark’s website https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment/ to learn more about being a Board member – including what positions are available!
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How to Apply to become a Board Member
1. Attend a [20 minute] virtual Board Info Session. You have to attend one info session to be considered as an applicant.
2. Complete the Board Nomination Form* – fill out your info, collect digital signatures, and email it to executive@embarksustainability.org
3. Once you have submitted your nomination form, complete the Board Application Form*. We will send you a follow up email within a few days letting you know we received your application.
4. Attend the virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25th 5:30-7:30pm and answer a series of questions from the outgoing Embark Board.
* For all links visit https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment/
Embark’s Board of Directors strive to represent all undergraduate and graduate students at SFU, and centre diverse student voices in our work. We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination.

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #2
2021-02-10 17:30 - 18:00 | Zoom

Embark's Virtual Board Info Sessions #1
2021-02-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Zoom

Sprout let it all out! Follow-up-workshop
2020-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Instagram LIVE
Learn about growing miniature crops that are packed with nutritional value! Sprouts are easy to grow,
fast to produce, and grow year-round. They’re ideal for small spaces in urban environments.. or dorm rooms!
Pablo Vimos
Our facilitator Pablo has over 10 years of gardening experience. He is a Master Gardener, ecologist, and facilitates learning garden sessions for students of all ages.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Ask Me Anything - Student activism with Anuki
2020-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Instagram LIVE
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” Instagram Live fireside chat.
Embark’s Climate Action team is hosting AMAs to engage their fellow students in meaningful conversations around everyday sustainable choices. We are therefore excited to introduce our guest for the November 20th fireside chat, Anuki Karunajeewa.

My name is Anuki, my pronouns are she/hers or they/them. I’m the current SFSS Faculty of Environment Rep, and president of @DogwoodSFU. I am majoring in Resource and environmental management (REM) and minoring in Sociology. I have volunteered with Embark in the past within the social sustainability cohort!
I am a student activist who is passionate about climate justice and social justice. A current campaign I am part of is the @studentsagainsttmx campaign.
If you would like to connect or get involved with our campaign, my club or the SFSS, my email is envrep@sfss.ca.

ACCESSIBILITY
You need to follow Embark’s Instagram to be able to attend and ask questions, @embarksustain .
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

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, Stó:lō and Kwikwetlem nations.

Embark's Community Kitchen: When you hear the sizzle
2020-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Come together virtually to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal, while connecting with other SFU students.
Community Kitchens are a low-barrier gathering space where SFU students come together to cook-a-long and enjoy a vegetarian or plant-based meal over a two-hour period. Join us for our first Virtual Community Kitchen over Zoom, November 13th. We’re welcoming this month’s co-facilitators, Mariel & Meaghan.

Mariel is a Health Peer with SFU’s Health and Counselling department. Mariel loves comics, cats, and good books about science (and more!) and is studying Behavioral Neuroscience, and during downtime nerd out about anything from food history to music.
Meaghan is a 5th year student in the BA program in Health Sciences and a Health Peer. She’s got a passion for cooking and loves experimenting with new vegan and vegetarian recipes. You can find her baking sourdough bread, gardening, or doing yoga on most days.

You’re invited to fall in love with the veganized Filipino dish, Sisig, over Zoom. The pork-laden grill will be transformed into a plant-based stir-fry to recreate a Filipino meat classic into an equally mouth-watering tofu and mushroom mix. To add some roughage, we’re throwing in some kale for good measure – you don’t want to miss this!

Even though we’re not meeting in person, we want to continue to have our Community Kitchens as barrier free as possible! In partnership with the SFSS’s Women’s Centre, we will be offering support for the groceries for Community Kitchen!
Please email Melisa Tang Choy, Embark’s Programs Manager, at programs@embarksustainability.org, by Friday November 6th at 4:30pm . We will be asking for your contact information, including your SFU ID, SFU email and mailing address.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.

Sustainability Career Night - Equity in Sustianability
2020-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Embark Sustainability will be hosting a sustainability-themed career night in collaboration with CityStudio Vancouver, Kwantlen Student Association and UBC Climate Hub this November, and we would love for you to join us. The event will showcase the stories of outstanding professionals working in sustainability, looking at how we can integrate equity into different sustainability career paths. The goal is to give students a taste of the types of sustainability career opportunities that exist.

The Sustainability Career Night event will consist of fast-paced presentations by a handful of sustainability leaders who work in a range of organizations in Metro Vancouver. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. There will then be an opportunity for students to talk to the presenters to have their questions addressed more thoroughly and in-depth.

RSVP required!

Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, UBC, KPU & CityStudio Alumni (SFU, UBC, Langara, Emily Carr, BCIT) to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields.

AGENDA
Short presentations and storytelling by speakers, followed by smaller breakout rooms.
More Details TBA

SPEAKERS
Anuradha Rao is a conservation biologist, writer and facilitator born and raised in the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk and Haudenosaunee Nations (Dundas, Ontario) and currently based in the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ First Nations. She is the author of the non-fiction book One Earth: People of Color Protecting Our Planet (Orca, 2020). Anu has worked on research, conservation, restoration, planning and stewardship projects with communities and organizations on the coasts of Canada and in 12 other countries. A child of Indian immigrants, her worldview and approach to science are heavily influenced by teachings from her own culture and from Indigenous knowledge holders. These teachings and the principles of ecology have shown her that everything and everyone is connected, and that we must remember this in our actions and interactions. Anu finds her happy place when she walks off a beach and snorkels among the creatures of the sea.

Njoki Mbũrũ is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She specialized in BSc International Community Development, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, and is currently working part-time as a Workshop Facilitator at UBC. Having spent her childhood with her grandparents at a subsistence farm in Nakuru, Kenya, she finds herself drawn towards working in policy to resist land grabs and advocate for tenure for small-holder farmers in rural areas across the continent. Alongside this personal mission, Njoki also finds great joy in storytelling through poetry, blog posts, public speaking, and theatre. She continues to be inspired and guided by her grandparents, Prof. Wangari Maathai, and Dr. Maya Angelou. At the moment, Njoki is also finding immense inspiration from the connections that she has established with other racialized immigrant & Indigenous youth having been part of the Vancouver Foundation’s LEVEL Youth Policy Program. Njoki gives thanks to the ancestors, elders, and young teachers that inform her sense of belonging and humanity, and instil connection to Earth and all beings.

Alia Sunderji is a social entrepreneur and lecturer at Simon Fraser University where she teaches within the Civic Innovation Change Lab, Health Change Lab program. Passionate about the fields of food security and socio-economic development, Alia is the Founder of Luv The Grub an emerging social enterprise that operates at a number of levels in the food system by capturing produce seconds that would otherwise go to waste, hires newcomer refugees and immigrants through a paid employment training program and produces delicious chutneys and spreads for the local market. Prior to her career in social entrepreneurship and teaching; Alia was the Associate Brand Manager for Tim Hortons Breakfast category as well worked in the fashion, music and publishing industry. In her spare time Alia loves biking, hiking and dancing salsa.

Kshamta Hunter has over a decade of experience in sustainability learning and teaching, curriculum design and program management. As a Manager of Sustainability Student Engagement with the UBC Sustainability Initiative, Kshamta manages several engagement programs and provides advising to support UBC’s sustainability leadership and development goals. She holds a master’s in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a focus on sustainability leadership and engagement and is currently pursuing her PhD investigating social innovation for sustainability. She is passionate about sustainability and believes in the power of education to achieve social change. She is a dedicated mother of three young children and loves to bake in her free time.

Marga Pacis (she/her), Planning Analyst, Sustainability Group (City of Vancouver). Marga’s passions exist at the intersection of sustainability and community; she aims to make sustainability accessible to all through intentional engagement, dialogue, and policy. Given that climate change does not affect all people equally, Marga is excited about climate action that centres equity as both a process and an outcome. She is supporting the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and previously worked in Community Planning at the City of Vancouver. Through her work, Marga hopes to contribute to co-creating a city that is fair and just for all of its human and non-human residents.

ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
This event is taking place over Zoom.
If you have any specific accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to email Melisa Tang Choy at programs@embarksustainability.org

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event is being put together and coordinated by organizations that work on the occupied, traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Matsqui, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen, nations.

Garden Workshop: Planting in Small Spaces
2020-08-20 12:30 - 13:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Youtube Channel
We’re excited to introduce Embark’s first virtual garden workshop!
You’re invited to join Pablo Vimos, Master Gardener and Embark’s Garden Coordinator, on Embark’s Youtube Channel Thursday, August 20th at 12:30pm to learn all about planting and growing in small spaces!
Bring a pen and a notebook to the computer and be ready to scribble down all the tips and tricks you’ll need to master how to plant in small spaces. If you want to plant-along, this is what you’ll need:
x Hand trowel
x Pots and gardening fabric
x Seeds of your choice
x Potting soil
x Full watering can
Pablo Vimos
Our facilitator Pablo has over 10 years of gardening experience. He is a Master Gardener, ecologist, and facilitates learning garden sessions for students of all ages.

Food Rescue
2020-06-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Food Rescue is back and we’ve made some changes to keep our community safe! On Thursdays, starting June 11th, come on over to Embark’s Learning Garden (map) to pick up some FREE produce, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. The imperfect fruits and veggies that we rescue from Nesters Market will already be bagged up for you to pick up – no contact needed! Help us reduce food waste and find out more about program and the precautions we’re taking at https://www.embarksustainability.org/programs/food-rescue/

Session 3: Climate Action at SFU - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm-1pm
In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark’s Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

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 Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action
Wednesday, June 3rd
12pm-1pm
Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

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 Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-05-27 12:00 - 2020-06-10 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

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 Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.
PROGRAM
Session 1: The State of the Climate
Wednesday, May 27th
12pm-1pm
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of the ocean, which conspire to keep global mean temperature elevated even if human-made carbon dioxide emissions are eliminated.
Session 2: From Myths to Effective Climate Action
Wednesday, June 3rd
12pm-1pm
Dr. Mark Jaccard will speak on how climate-concerned citizens can overcome myths that hinder us from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Their actions can involve personal consumption choices (electric vehicles, heat pumps) but these only have an effect if citizens are also engaged in the political process and civil society to elect and support climate-sincere politicians. These personal and collective efforts must align with and foster a global strategy of decarbonization, especially in developing countries. Come to the talk to find out what is required on a simple path to climate success and what you can contribute.
Session 3: Climate Action at SFU
Wednesday, June 10th
12pm-1pm
In this session, you will hear about various climate action initiatives at SFU and opportunities to get involved. Participating groups include SFU350, Embark’s Climate Action Team, SFU Sustainability Office, and PICS.
SPEAKER BIOS
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld is an Associate Professor in the Geography Department at Simon Fraser University. Her primary research interests are in the long-term effects of human activities on climate. She is internationally recognized for her research on the irreversibility of human-induced climate change and carbon budgets consistent with climate targets. She served as a Lead Author of the recently released IPCC Special Report of on Global Warming of 1.5 degrees and is a Lead Author of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. She has won the President’s Prize of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and SFU President’s Prize for Leadership in Sustainability.
Dr. Mark Jaccard is a professor in SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management and was recently named an SFU Distinguished Professor. His Ph.D. is from Grenoble University. He researches the design and application of energy-economy models for assessing climate policies. He is an author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and a member of the Royal Society of Canada. Dr. Jaccard is the author of The Citizen’s Guide to Climate Success, published in January 2020.
ACCESSIBILITY & VENUE DETAILS
This virtual lunch and learn will be hosted over zoom and you’ll receive the meeting room access in a separate email after registration. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us via info@embarksustainability.org
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.

Session 1: The State of the Climate - Climate Literacy 101: On a Path to Climate Success
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Session 1: The State of the Climate
Wednesday, May 27th
12pm-1pm
Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld will speak about the climate science that underpins the requirement for net zero carbon dioxide emissions to stabilize Earth’s climate. She will illustrate the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the long permanence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the lag in the warming of the ocean, which conspire to keep global mean temperature elevated even if human-made carbon dioxide emissions are eliminated.

Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn Series

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 Simon Fraser University. We are grateful to have Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld and Dr. Mark Jaccard presenting on the state of the climate and how citizens can contribute to climate success, and participating in a Q&A session over Zoom. The event series, co-hosted by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and Embark, will close with information about ongoing campus climate action initiatives and ways to get involved at SFU.

EVENT CANCELED - Ask Me Anything Meetup - How-to-be-a-climate-activist
2020-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | SFU Veggie Lunch, University Dr W, Burnaby, British Columbia, BC V5A
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

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

EVENT CANCELED - Embark's Community Kitchen: A Celebration of Flavours
2020-03-19 17:30 - 20:30 | 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.
