Embark Sustainability Society

Food Rescue
2025-07-17 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-07-10 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-07-03 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-06-26 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-06-19 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-06-12 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-06-05 13:30 - 14:45 (America/Vancouver) | 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.
Summer 2025 Distribution Schedule

May 22 – August 7
Thursdays 1:30PM to 2:45PM
Blusson Hall (SFU Burnaby)

Community Kitchen: Language as Nourishment
2025-06-25 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Language as Nourishment

Date & Time
Wed, June 25, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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In celebration of Indigenous History Month, we are thrilled to be joined by the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA) to bring you an unforgettable community kitchen! Through their unique perspectives, facilitators Kil Daagwiiya and James Houle will lead a flavour-packed conversation about Indigenous language vitalization and its role within food justice. Ancestral languages carry important knowledge of land, seasonality, and traditional foodways, which has been essential to nourishing communities for generations. Come out to enjoy a meal as we learn about the powerful connection between land, food, and language while celebrating Indigenous cultures!
We’ll be making:

Indian Tacos (Frybread and Seasoned Meat)
Jum (Halibut Stew)

Please be mindful of dietary restrictions – all recipes contain meat or fish product.
AGENDA

Introductions and Housekeeping
Cooking, Games and Colouring
Eating and Discussion
Wrap-up and Clean-up

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨

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

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Kil Daagwiiya Hooper (She/They)Kil Daagwiiya is in her third-year studying Political Science and Indigenous Studies and currently holds a Indigenous Language Certificate in Xaad Kil (Haida). She believes that sharing meals together is an important way of getting to know each other and building community, which is an essential first step in the journey to revitalize Indigenous languages.

James Houle (He/Him) (Tanisi!) James is a graduate student in the Math program and the treasurer at FNMISA. He is excited to support his co-facilitator, Kil Daagwiiya in exploring the relationship between language revitalization and food justice at this upcoming Community Kitchen.

FNMISA The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA) is an Indigenous student-run group within the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). The group provides a variety of supports and resources to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students, including support and preservation of the various cultural diversities of FNMI peoples, advocacy for services and resources necessary for FNMI students to succeed at Simon Fraser University (SFU), promoting awareness of FNMI cultures and issues to the SFU Community. Learn more about the organization here.

Learn more about FNMISA

Event Accessibility

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
Some appliances and counter areas of this room are not accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The dining/lounge area is accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

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

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

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

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

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Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments
2025-05-28 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Savouring the Moments

Date & Time
Wed, May 28, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Get ready to Savour the Moments at our first community kitchen of the summer! Amaka Azode is bringing vibrant Nigerian flavours to the table to tell us a story about the significance of food in bringing people together to form deep connections and create long-lasting memories. By delving into the emotional and social aspects of sharing a meal, we’ll uncover the countless ways in which food can act as a bridge between cultures, generations, and personal histories. Come out and enjoy a special space to share your own stories and experiences about memorable meals or special gatherings!
We’ll be making:

Jollof Rice: A flavorful rice dish cooked in a tomato sauce with spices, served with Chicken, Plantain and Coleslaw on the side.
Pepper Soup: A spicy, broth-based soup made with meat and a variety of spices, known for its medicinal properties.
Puff Puff: a snack and dessert made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, yeast, and water

Please be mindful of dietary restrictions. Jollof is vegetarian, and Puff Puff is vegan, but some side dishes and Pepper Soup are not.
AGENDA

Introductions and Housekeeping
Cooking, Games and Colouring
Eating and Discussion
Wrap-up and Clean-up

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨

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

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Amaka Azode (she/her)Amaka is a first-year Master of Engineering Science student. Her love for cooking is deeply connected to the vitality of food in Nigerian celebrations, where dishes are often exchanged during special occasions like weddings and holidays. She believes that sharing a meal with each other not only nourishes us but also strengthens our connections and showcases our diverse heritage.
Amaka looks forward to bringing dishes like jollof rice and small chops (puff-puff) to this gathering to celebrate the joy of community while savouring the moment!

Event Accessibility

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
Some appliances and counter areas of this room are not accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids. The dining/lounge area is accessible when using a wheelchair or other mobility aids.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.

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

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

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

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

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Film Screening: Out of Sight Out of Mined
2025-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Earth Day Screening: Out of Sight Out of Mined

Date & Time
Tue, Apr 22, 20256:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

Location
Embark Studio (SUB 1310)

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Celebrate Earth Day and the end of exam season by joining Embark, the Canadian-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights (CPSHR), SFU350, and SFPIRG for a special film screening of Out of Sight Out of Mined ! Learn about the Canadian mining project that caused the worst mining disaster in Philippine history, and how we can meaningfully support Indigenous land defenders locally and internationally.
Agenda:

6:30PM – 7:00PM | Doors open & Introductions
7:00PM – 7:30PM | Film Screening
7:30PM – 8:00PM | Presentation on Canadian Mining and Militarization in the Philippines
8:00PM – 9:00PM | Group Discussion & Maoj Fundraiser Prize Bid

We will also be holding a fundraiser at this event for a political prisoner’s legal defence and support CPSHR’s ongoing organizing efforts – see details below.
Marklen Maojo (Maoj) Maga is a Filipino union organizer and political prisoner who was arrested due to his work supporting the strikes of Jeepney drivers, who are public transport workers in the Philippines.
Jeepney drivers were protesting against the corporate-driven, foreign-oriented Public Transport Modernization Program, which goes against worker’s need for decent and stable work, livable income, freedom of association, and their economic and democratic rights.
February 22nd, 2025 will be Maoj’s seven-year anniversary of incarceration, yet he still faces unfounded charges of murder and attempted murder in locations in the Philippines which he has never visited!
We are raising money to fund Maoj’s basic needs while still imprisoned, as well as his costly legal defence fees. Of the money that is raised, 75% will go to Maoj, and 25% will go to the ongoing organizing efforts of CPSHR as we continue to organize until Maoj, and the hundreds of other political prisoners in the Philippines, are finally free.

Donate to Free Maoj

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
CPSHRCanadian-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights (CPSHR) is a Vancouver-based anti-imperialist organization in support of National Democracy in the Philippines. Learn more by following @cps.vancouver on Instagram!
SFU350SFU350 is a student-led club working to engage the SFU in climate action and mobilizing for systemic change in solidarity with intersecting movements. Learn more by visiting sfu350.org or by following @sfu350 on Instagram!
SFPIRGThe Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) is a student-funded and student-directed resource centre dedicated to engaging students and community in social and environmental justice. SFPIRG’s areas of work include education, action, research, and community-building. Learn more by visiting sfpirg.ca or follow @sfpirg on Instagram!

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. Accessibility details include:

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.
ASL interpretation available upon request. Please inquire within 7 business days of the event date by emailing Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Climate Workshop: Protecting Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten
2025-04-08 13:30 - 15:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: Protecting Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten

Date & Time
Tue, April 8th, 20251:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
The Embark Studio, SUB 1310

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Join Dr. Tim Takaro and Natasha Ivkov in this workshop about building a stronger anti-TMX movement through student-led advocacy, collaboration, and direct action!

About the event
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) refers to Burnaby Mountain as Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten, “where the bark gets peeled in spring.” The name is derived from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw word for arbutus tree, lhulhuḵw’ay, which comes from lhuḵw’ (peel) and means “always peeling”. When we recognize place names like Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten, we are acknowledging the original histories that have been here since time immemorial, prior to the colonization of these spaces.
The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline continues to be a critical issue impacting our communities, environment, and future. As students and community members, we have a role to play in shaping the response, ensuring that voices of resistance are heard, and building collective strategies for action. This event is a follow-up to the recent community town hall on TMX, offering an opportunity to deepen student understanding of the project, its ongoing effects, and what we can do moving forward to stay prepared. We’ll explore how students can effectively organize on campus and beyond, discuss key updates on TMX, and share practical tools for mobilization, advocacy, and direct action. Whether you’re new to organizing or already involved, this session is a space for connection, collaboration, and preparation. By coming together, we can strengthen our networks, learn from one another, and build a more resilient movement. The conversation doesn’t end at awareness—this is about taking meaningful steps toward action.

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
Dr. Tim Takaro (he/him)Dr. Takaro is a professor emeritus and physician-scientist in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. His research is primarily about the links between human exposures and disease, and planetary health. With immense gratitude to the First Peoples, he is beginning to use Indigenous knowledge to relearn environmental health as he tests different interventions in climate action and planet protection. This collaboration and the failure to stop TMX with the usual academic public health approach of education and advocacy, Dr. Takaro led Protect the Planet into the trees to block construction, resulting in his incarceration in June 2022.
Natasha Ivkov (she/her)Natasha is a third-year Chemistry major and Sustainable Development minor at SFU, and a core organizer with SFU350. She is passionate about fighting for equity in intersecting movements and has been doing community organizing since 2019. With SFU350, she has learned a lot about TMX resistance, and is working on advocating for proper emergency response measures to be implemented in the area surrounding the Trans Mountain Tank Farm.

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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.

Register for this Event
get reminders & event details now

Food Sovereignty: From Art to Action
2025-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Food Justice: From Art to Action

Date & Time
Fri, Apr 4th, 20251:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Location
SUB Ballroom (5th. floor)

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Embark is thrilled to be joined by Belinda Li (Vancouver Food Justice Coalition) and Leona Brown (Gitxsan and Nisga’a Independent Cultural Facilitator) for an exciting afternoon of strengthening food sovereignty in our communities! Belinda and Leona will guide us through an engaging discussion on local food justice efforts and how we can contribute to creating more just and resilient food systems. Plus, we’ll be prepping microgreens while expressing our vision for food sovereignty through a fun mural painting activity!

Land Acknowledgement
Embark Sustainability’s work takes place across the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Nations. We greatly encourage our community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca.

AGenda

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Presentation
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Meal Break
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Mural Painting & Microgreens Preparation
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up and Questions

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Belinda Li (she/her)Belinda is a Co-Founder of Food Systems Lab and currently a PhD candidate in Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University. Building on her diverse experience in consulting, international development, and grassroots organizing, she uses a combination of participatory design and data-driven approaches to develop, test, and evaluate solutions to improve food system sustainability from farm to fork.

Leona Brown (she/her)Leona is a Gitxsan and Nisga’a mother of three children, of the Fireweed House and Killerwhale Clan. She is an Indigenous Independent Cultural Facilitator. Leona gained three years of training in Land and Lives around Indigenous Culture with the Resurfacing History Program coordinated by Jolene Andrew. This work has become Leona’s Healing Journey, the grassroots teachings and knowledge is shared with her children as it is important to know who we are and where we come from and how we live in with the Lands and Waterways around us.As a Gitxsan Refugee in the unceded territories of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh, Leona has been taking on land based work here in the city and thrive as a great ambassador to the work Resurfacing History has taught her around Indigenous food and resources that we harvest in the city. Leona advocates at every opportunity with School Boards, City of Vancouver, and Vancouver Parks Board for all opportunities for Indigenous People to relearn our culture on the lands and waterways that we live on and actively talk of Reconciliation.

Pablo Vimos (he/him)Pablo is an organic master gardener with a degree in Landscape Ecology. He has been managing Embark gardens for a decade, facilitating hands-on activities on how to grow food, plant and maintain gardening beds, and build wildlife habitats. He loves sharing his knowledge to help others start their gardening journey.
Vancouver Food Justice Coalition The Vancouver Food Justice Coalition formed to create space for community-based organizations and those with lived and living experience to join forces and engage in meaningful policy and systems change work. We aim to advance food justice advocacy with community knowledge – working through a community-driven, collaborative, and cross-sectoral movement building that support systems change work.

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members. For this event, you will have to register with your active SFU email.
This event will be held indoors at SFU Burnaby in the SUB Ballroom (located on the 5th floor of the SUB). Accessibility details to note include:

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

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

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

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

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Food Rescue
2025-04-03 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-03-27 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-03-20 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-03-13 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-03-06 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-02-27 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-02-20 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-02-13 13:30 - 14:45 | 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.

Learning Garden Cohort
2025-03-27 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

Community Kitchen: Circles of Care
2025-03-26 17:30 - 21:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: Circles of Care

Date & Time
Wed, Mar 26, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Are you a graduate student looking for community and connection? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you – served with the tasty offerings of Latin American and Indian recipes! Embark is thrilled to be joined by the Graduate Student Society (GSS), the Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office (SVSPO), and the SFSS Women’s Centre for a unique event designed to weave connections and strengthen bonds between graduate students while enjoying a shared meal.
Through an engaging conversation on food security, we hope this event opens the doors to services and support systems within the greater SFU community. Come learn about the importance of sharing meals in promoting equitable access to nourishing food for all! Together, we can build circles of care, foster a deeper sense of belonging, and support collective resilience.
All recipes are vegetarian.
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
Paola Quirós-Cruz (name or they/ them)Paola is an educator at the Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO), where Paola oversees both undergraduate and graduate education portfolios and co-leads several awareness campaigns. A lifelong passion for cooking led Paola to consider becoming a chef. They enjoys connecting with others through food, honoring the Doñas—matriarchs who’ve shared unforgettable recipes with them. Paola believes in the power of food to build community, foster connection, and support healing.

Ravi Soni (he/him)Ravi is a Master of Public Health student in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Director of Student Life for the Graduate Student Society at SFU. In this role, he works to enhance the graduate student experience by connecting students with various non-academic resources across the university. He also serves as a Graduate Student Community Advisor for Hamilton Hall on Burnaby Mountain, acting as the primary resource for residents. Passionate about student support and engagement, Ravi strives to create welcoming, safe and inspiring spaces that foster growth and connection.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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RadRoots: Meet the Author
2025-03-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Hybrid
RadRoots: Meet the Author

Date & Time
Wednesday, Mar 264:30 PM – 6:00 PM PDT

Location (HYBRID)
Embark Studio, SUB 1310Online (Google Meet)

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ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for an author meet and greet with Jasmine Sealy, the award-winning Bajan-Canadian and Vancouver-based author of The Island of Forgetting!
Jasmine will be joining us online to talk about her experience, inspirations, and more as the author of The Island of Forgetting – the book selection for the RadRoots Spring Cohort. This is an opportunity to get to know Jasmine and ask her any questions about the book or her work as a writer!

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

ABOUT THE Author
Jasmine Sealy (she/her)Jasmine Sealy is a Bajan-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.

ABOUT THE Book
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.
via HarperCollins

Event Accessibility
This event is for Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
This will be a hybrid event held online (Zoom) and 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.
Closed captioning will be available.
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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RadRoots: Cohort Meeting
2025-03-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-05 16:30 - 18:00, 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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Garden Workshop: Seeding for Success
2025-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Embark Sustainability’s SUB Learning Garden, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Garden Workshop: Seeding for Success

Date & Time
Fri, Mar 7, 20252:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Location
SUB Learning Garden (3000 level roof deck)

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Join our Gardens Manager, Pablo Vimos, for a hands-on workshop on the best tips and tricks for indoor seed-starting! If you want to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce this spring, look no further. This experience will guide you through four methods of seeding leafy greens like cauliflower, kale, lettuce, pac choi, and spinach. Plus, you’ll leave with:

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

AGENDA

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

This workshop is open to all experience levels and physical abilities, so come ready to dig in, learn, and set yourself up for a thriving garden season!
Spots are limited, so sign up now to kickstart your garden with confidence!

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

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Pablo Vimos (he/him)Pablo is an organic master gardener with a degree in Landscape Ecology. He has been managing Embark gardens for a decade, facilitating hands-on activities on how to grow food, plant and maintain gardening beds, and build wildlife habitats. He loves sharing his knowledge to help others start their gardening journey.

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
This workshop will be held outdoors at the SUB Learning Garden (3000 level roof deck) of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

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

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

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

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

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

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Climate Workshop
2025-03-04 13:30 - 15:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Climate Workshop: Write, Release, and Restore

Date & Time
Tue, Mar 4, 20251:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location
The Embark Studio, SUB 1310

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Join us for an afternoon of healing as we explore the intersection of climate change, emotional resilience, and creative expression! This workshop is designed to provide a safe space for participants to process the weight of environmental distress through the powerful art of poetry. Whether you are an experienced writer or a first-time poet, you’ll have the opportunity to craft verses that help you cope with eco-grief and its emotional toll.
The facilitator will guide participants through thought-provoking prompts related to climate equity, environmental justice, and personal healing. You are welcome to bring a poem in progress or create something new.
At the end of the session, you will be invited to share your work in an open, supportive atmosphere. The small, informal “stage” will offer a platform to voice your feelings and reflections, creating a collective space for healing through words. Whether you choose to share or simply listen, this workshop is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the emotional complexities of living in an era of climate change.

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
Atena (they/them)Atena is an Iranian settler studying political science with an interest in law and social justice. They have been writing stories since they were 15, using it as a medium to express their thoughts and emotions. They are currently writing a novel and are passionate about supporting others in finding their voice.

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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Community Kitchen: Celebrating Black Heritage with SOCA
2025-02-27 17:30 - 21:30 | British Columbia
Community Kitchen: Celebrating Black Heritage with SOCA

Date & Time
Thur, Feb 27, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Join us for an extra special Community Kitchen celebrating Black History! We are excited to be joined by Stacy and Mekeil from the SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), who will be sharing easy-to-make Jamaican and Kenyan recipes. This event aims to inspire participants to prepare home-cooked meals and preserve cultural bonds through food and shared dining experiences. The featured dishes are thoughtfully chosen to bridge cultural divides within the Caribbean and African diaspora, recognizing food as a vital means of community-building and restoration. While the month-long celebration comes to a close, every day we’re witnessing Black History!

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
Stacy KimaniStacy’s involvement with SOCA is driven by their passion for community-building in spaces that uplift and empower marginalized voices. Stacy grew up on their family’s farm, where cooking with fresh, homegrown ingredients was part of their daily life. Having supported small, local farmers and buying from roadside markets in Kenya, Stacy now brings that same love for sustainable and local ingredients to Vancouver while preserving the traditions that shape who they are today. They love recreating childhood meals and experimenting with new recipes inspired by her cultural roots.
This Black History Month, Stacy aims to inspire others to embrace home-cooked meals—not just for health, but for the stories and heritage they bring. Through this community kitchen, they hope to create a space where food brings people together to share, learn, and celebrate the flavors that shape us.
Mekeil WilsonMekeil is a third-year Sociology major and currently serves as an Executive-at-Large for SOCA. Being born and raised in Jamaica has taught them the importance of food in a building community. Growing up, their family was deeply involved in farming and poultry raising. Mekeil was encouraged to cultivate seasonal fruits and vegetables in their backyard, which fostered a deep understanding of food’s importance. Visits to local markets further strengthened their bond with fresh, locally-grown produce. These experiences shaped their belief that food is a fundamental right—one that should be nutritious, accessible, and life-sustaining.
Moving to Canada deepened Mekeil’s passion for food justice and the importance of equitable access to healthy, culturally diverse food. Their favorite Jamaican dish is curry goat, and they’re also a fan of cheesecake! The phrase “Likkle but we tallawah” (though we’re small, we’re strong) reflects their resilient spirit.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@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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