Bring on the Buzz! Pollinator Walk n' Talk
2022-05-19 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
You’ve likely heard, the bees are in trouble. Due to a combination of habitat loss, disease, and pesticide use, many of our pollinators are declining, which is concerning when one out of three bites you eat is thanks to a bee! The good news is that so-called Canada has more than 800 species of native bees that contribute to pollination of both wild plants and our food supply. How well are these native bees doing? What can be done to support them? Join Dr. Elizabeth Elle for a short talk and a plant and pollinator walk. You’ll learn about the diversity of wild bees in BC, why there are concerns about bee declines, and what you can do in your backyard, community garden, or even on your balcony to help support pollinators.

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Summer Solstice Climate/Land Zine Making and Open Mic Night
2022-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Join Embark Sustainability and SFPIRG for an afternoon of creativity and community!
You’ll learn a little bit about zines (what are those, anyway?), the history of zine-making, and contribute to a one-time collective zine authored by the attendees of this event. The zine will be a collection of our thoughts about land, climate, and community.
This event will be held at the Student Union Building, with an exact room or outdoor space to be determined (weather dependent). We will confirm location details closer to the date of the event via email.
Drop-ins welcome but please RSVP if possible so we can get a sense of numbers. More details through the link below. Thanks!

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Thai-rrific Red Curry Community Kitchen
2022-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Get ready for a Thai-rrific time!
Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre for an afternoon of community, conversation and good eats. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂 You’ll get to…
👯 Meet new people🧑‍🍳 Learn to cook a low-cost plant-based recipe💬 Chat about food, culture, and community😋 Eat some delish food and take some home
RSVP to secure your spot!

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That's a Wrap! Dumplings from around the world
2022-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre to make and enjoy a dough-licious selection of dumplings from around the world. You’ll get to…
👯 Meet new people🧑‍🍳 Learn recipes and wrapping techniques💬 Chat about food, culture, and community😋 Eat some delish dumplings together!This is our LAST Community Kitchen of the summer, so RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂
Acknowledgments
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark 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:

Unfortunately, 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.
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, please contact Desiree Gabriel at programs@embarksustainability.org.
Health and Safety
As the health and safety of our members is our priority, Embark Sustainability staff members will be checking for each participant’s vaccine passport. Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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 Desiree Gabriel, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

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Indigenous Led Land Stewardship
2022-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Get popcorn and a pen ready! Let’s learn, reflect, and advocate for Indigenous-led land stewardship together.
We‘ll start off this event by watching a documentary short film by Carter Kirilenko called Salmon Parks, which follows an Indigenous-led movement to restore British Columbia’s wild salmon population. We’ll then host a facilitated discussion and letter writing session where we’ll advocate for Indigenous land stewardship to those who hold power.
Join us to learn more about current Indigenous-led efforts, ask questions, and take action!
Our thanks and recognition to CPAWS-BC for their contribution to the creation of Salmon Parks.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Desiree Gabriel, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at AQ 3154, SFU Burnaby campus. Accessibility details to note:

This room is wheelchair accessible.
This film will be screened with English closed captions.
Washrooms are just around the corner (about 20 seconds distance). The closest gender neutral washroom is two floors up at the office of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies.
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, please contact Desiree Gabriel at programs@embarksustainability.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
As the health and safety of our members is our priority, Embark Sustainability staff members will be checking for each participant’s vaccine passport. Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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.

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Stock right now, thank you very much
2022-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada

Autumn Equinox: Rhythms of the Garden
2022-09-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The sun is the main source of energy and heat for life on earth. Join us to reconnect with nature through your senses, celebrate the bountiful harvest we enjoy during the autumn equinox, and learn how to garden successfully within the cycles of the sun and other elements.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held outdoors in Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, located on the south side of TASC1.
Accessibility details include:

Due to terrain, this space is not always accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details.
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 written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Some light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening).
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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

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TMX Zine Making
2022-09-27 15:30 - 17:30 | Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Share your thoughts about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) through this collective zine-making session. You’ll have a chance to learn more about anti-TMX efforts, share your grief, anxieties or frustrations, and share your aspirations for the future. Perfect for student organizers looking to process their experiences and newcomers looking to learn more about the pipeline.
Please note that we’ll be asking folks to arrive on time for this event to get the most out of the session!
A BIT ABOUT TMX
First built in 1953, the Trans Mountain Pipeline connects oil facilities (the tar sands) in Edmonton AB with ocean tankers in Burnaby BC. In 2012, fossil fuel company Kinder Morgan set sights on expanding the pipeline. This system includes the large oil tanks on the south side of Burnaby Mountain, located dangerously close to SFU Burnaby.
Federal and provincial governments approved the project without the consent of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and the project has faced immense backlash for its contrived consultation process and disregard of Indigenous sovereignty. In 2018 the expansion was dropped by Kinder Morgan due to uncertainty around the project and bought by the federal government.
Indigenous leaders and activists, environmental groups, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and other affected First Nations and communities continue to fight against TMX through activism, education and advocacy.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
As people living and working on these lands, we are accountable to the laws and protocols of the people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. It is our intention to ground our discussion in Indigenous sovereignty over the lands and waters on which the TMX project has been proposed, and use this time together to unpack the colonial systems of power that perpetuate projects like TMX.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Social Stage, the seating area beside Blenz on the 3000 level. Accessibility details to note include:

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located nearby, on the 3000 level of the SUB near the elevators. Gender neutral bathrooms can be found on the 1000 level of the SUB.
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 written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Our facilitators are happy to provide image descriptions of collage materials and other visuals. Just ask us at the event!
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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

Food Justice & Garden Care
2022-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | SFU Surrey Mezzanine, 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0A3
Join us at SFU Surrey this October for food justice & garden care tips! Take a break from class work to get hands-on making wooden coasters, collecting seed packets, chatting food systems and picking the brain of Master Gardener Pablo Vimos about any and all of your garden curiosities.
📅 October 5th, 2022📍 SFU Surrey Mezzanine🕧 1:00 – 4:00 pm
No RSVP required – drop on by!

Decolonizing Food Systems
2022-10-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Bennett Library, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
How can advocacy be a practice of healing? Join us for this crucial conversation and discover the personal journey of Leona Brown, a Gitxsan and Nisga’a mother of three of the Fireweed House and Killerwhale Clan and thriving advocate of Indigenous food and resources in so-called Vancouver. Together we’ll explore Indigeneity in our food systems, the healing nature of advocacy work, and learn how to support Indigenous food practices on the lands and waterways we call home.
ABOUT FACILITATOR LEONA BROWN
Leona Brown: A Gitxsan and Nisga’a mother of three children, of the Fireweed House and Killerwhale Clan. I am an Indigenous Independent Cultural Facilitator. I 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 my Healing Journey, the grassroots teachings and knowledge is shared with my children. This knowledge 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, I have been taking on land based work here in the city and thrive as a great ambassador to the work Resurfacing History has taught me around Indigenous food and resources that we harvest in the city.
I advocate 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.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors in the SFU Burnaby Bennett Library room 7200. Accessibility details to note include:

The entrance doors to the Library are equipped with motion detectors to open automatically. The entrance to the library is on the third floor. All elevators in the library are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair accessible washrooms are available on floors 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Not all the library’s washrooms are accessible; those that are accessible are marked with a wheelchair symbol on or beside the door.
Gender neutral washrooms can be found on floors 1,4, and 7.
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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

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Writing Wrongs
2022-10-20 13:30 - 15:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Share your voice! Let’s gather in community to chat city politics, contact local officials, and explore how we can enact positive change in our communities. Join our 101-style letter writing session to get the full details on your newly elected municipal leaders and stand up for climate equity in your city. Light snacks and refreshments available 😎
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
It is our intention to ground our letter writing in Indigenous sovereignty over the lands and waters we call home, and use this time together to unpack the colonial systems of power (including Canadian governance) that perpetuate the climate crisis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).
The Embark Studio is:

wheelchair accessible
welcoming of 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.

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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

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Let's Make a Stir (Fry!)
2022-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Get ready for a totally rad Pad Thai-me 😎 Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre on October 27th for oodles of noodles and community conversations with Ellen Watters, Embark Sustainability’s food justice coordinator. We’ll be exploring how our meals can connect to heritage, culture, family, and westernization, plus enjoy some tasty tamarind eats!
RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Ellen Watters (she/her) hails from Vancouver Island on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Tsartslip Nation. She was raised in a blended family with 5 siblings of Jamaican and Japanese heritage, and is of Thai heritage herself. As someone who expresses their creative outlet through cooking and baking, it has been a fun and delicious journey connecting to her heritage and cultural background by learning how to make Thai food.
Alongside being a creative outlet, Ellen believes making food (especially for friends and family) is a celebration and an expression of love. Her love for food has also transferred over in her studies at SFU as an Environmental and Resource Management Planning student where she has a special interest in sustainable food systems. She is excited about the challenge of incorporating food systems planning in an urban context.
In her spare time, Ellen enjoys novice bird watching at Burnaby Lake, open-water swimming, and slowly knocking books off her TBR list.
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

Unfortunately, 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.
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, please contact Desiree Gabriel at programs@embarksustainability.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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 Desiree Gabriel, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

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Climate Connections
2022-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | SFU Surrey Mezzanine, 250-13450 102 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0A3
Let’s chat climate 🌎 Join us at SFU Surrey campus this November to explore personal and cultural connections to climate, land, borders, nature, and more! It’s a perfect time to dive into #just and #equitable climate solutions, reflect on your relationship with the land, and get to know a bit about @embarksustain 🌿
📅 November 8th, 2022📍 SFU Surrey Mezzanine🕧 1:00 – 4:00 pm
No RSVP required – drop on by!

Canadian Climate Impact
2022-11-10 11:00 - 12:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
From shipping our waste overseas, to producing our goods in countries without living wages or just environmental laws, Canada is a large contributor to global climate inequities.
Join us as we discuss climate inequities on a global scale and write to elected officials and corporations about what Canada can do better!
We will:🪞 Reflect on current events and personal connections through diasporic communities🌎 Discuss international climate issues and advocate for just solutions😎 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
It is our intention to ground our session in Indigenous sovereignty over the lands and waters we call home, and use this time together to unpack the colonial systems of power (including Canadian governance) that perpetuate the climate crisis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).
The Embark Studio is:

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

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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.
We will ensure the safety of our community members by removing those who break this agreement from the event.

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Easy Eats! Community Kitchen
2022-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Join Embark Sustainability, Hi-FIVE and the SFSS Women’s Centre for this community kitchen to share struggle meal recipe ideas and explore how mental health can affect our relationships with eating and preparing food. You’ll get to:

👯 Meet new people
🧑‍🍳 Brainstorm and share recipes
💬 Chat about community care and mental health
😋 Share and enjoy a delish meal

RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Nazafarin Esfandiari, Hi-FIVE Coordinator
My name is Nazafarin, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a Health Sciences student, and the current Hi-FIVE (Movement for Mental Health) Coordinator.
I am from Iran, and in our culture, just like many other cultures, food is a way of connecting back to ourselves and our communities.
There are many different ways in which food and mental well-being are interconnected. Our level of mental well-being can impact our eating patterns and vice versa. That is briefly why I am passionate about addressing this topic further, and I look forward to hearing others’ experiences and perspectives as well.
Jamie Hill, Embark Design and Communications Manager
Hi everyone, my name is Jamie (she/they) and I’m a settler living on the ancestral homelands of the Qayqayt and Musqueam Nations, otherwise known as New West.
I have a passion for environmental communication, exploring the intersections of anxiety, grief and climate as a blog writer and editor for several publications as well as through my role as Design and Communications Manager at Embark. I believe students are often a driving force for change, but also face complex outside forces when it comes to taking time to eat, rest, and engage in community care on top of all the pressures placed on them. I’m looking forward to exploring these intersections with you all and hopefully lessening the load!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark 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:

Unfortunately, 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.
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, please contact Desiree Gabriel at programs@embarksustainability.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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 Desiree Gabriel, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

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Foodscapes
2022-11-22 17:30 - 19:00 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Explore food justice on campus and beyond! Join us to learn more about food security resources at SFU, food landscapes of the lower mainland, and the efforts of community members living and breathing food justice work in their communities.
This will be an evening of celebration as well as exploration, with opportunities to chat with leaders in food justice work, bridge new community connections, swap ideas (and recipes!) plus enjoy some fun, food and games.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
It is our intention to ground this evening in an understanding of Indigenous sovereignty over these lands and waters, as well as the foods and medicines grown here, and use this time together to unpack the colonial powers that perpetuate injustice in our food systems.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at 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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

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COP 27 Student Review
2022-11-29 16:30 - 18:00 | SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Get a student perspective on this year’s global climate summit, straight from the lived experiences of SFU student delegates! Embark Sustainability will be joined by COP 27 delegates from SFU and BCCIC’s Climate Change Branch for a candid discussion of their experiences and insights. Submit questions in advance or ask on the fly – this event will be frank, informative, and peer-facilitated 🙌 🌎
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. In making this acknowledgement, we understand that it is our responsibility as settlers of this territory to ensure that our actions are congruent with our hopes to center decolonization in our work.
SPEAKERS
Alea (she/her)I’m in my final semester, pursuing a B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in International Security and Conflict and a minor in Development and Sustainability. I’m a former Embark Sustainability staff member (but forever an Embarker). I attended COP27 as part of the youth delegation from the BC Council for International Cooperation, and I’m passionate about climate action, sustainability, and community engagement.
Skye (she/her)I’m a Sustainable Business joint major and the SFU350 working group lead for the Community Reinvestment tri-university campaign with SFU350, Climate Justice UBC and Divest UVic. I’m also a member of Re_Generation on the career development team.
Paige (she/her)I’m an Resource and Environmental Management Honours student & the SFU350 working group lead for the Climate Education working group. I’ve also been working as a research assistant with the SFU ACT – Action on Climate Team since January 2020.
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.
Some accessibility details are yet to be determined until we have secured a space on SFU Burnaby Campus. Some details we do have include:

We aim to secure a space accessible those using wheelchairs and other mobility aids, in close proximity to wheelchair accessible and gender neutral washrooms.
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 programs@embarksustainability.org

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

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Board Member Info Sessions
2023-01-23 17:00 - 2023-01-26 17:30 | Zoom
Embark’s elected Board Members represent the society’s 35,000+ undergraduate and graduate student members, ensuring the work and mission of Embark Sustainability are in alignment with the sustainability interests of their peers.
Our Board Members collaborate to develop and update organizational policies, ensure good relations with the SFU student community, and review and approve financial statements, among other responsibilities. Grow professionally and connect with others who share your interests! Interested candidates must attend one 20 minute info session. See below for info session dates:

January 23rd @ 5 pm PST
January 24th @ 7 pm PST
January 25th @ 4 pm PST
January 26th @ 5 pm PST

RSVP for a session today! Missed the dates or can’t make the times listed above? Email executive@embarksustainability.org.
HOW TO APPLY
Learn more about what positions are available and how to apply: https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-member-recruitment/
Embark Sustainability’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.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will take place over Zoom for a short duration of time. We will have closed-captioning available, and attendees are free to opt in and out of the session as needed via muting mics and turning off cameras. 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.
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.

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Recipes for Change Community Kitchen
2023-01-26 05:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
This SFU Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join Embark Sustainability, the SFU Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office, and the SFSS Women’s Centre for a night of caring conversation, recipe sharing, and exploring how to contribute to a safer campus community. You’ll get to:

👯 Meet new people
🧑‍🍳 Brainstorm and share recipes
💬 Chat community care, awareness, and action
😋 Share and enjoy a delish meal

RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Paola Quirós-Cruz is one of the Educators at the Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office. She will bring us into a new exploration of Latin American flavours while co-creating recipes for change to ignite caring communities. Paola has been cooking since an early age, and at one moment she considered becoming a chef. She celebrates life and the Doña’s (matriarchs) who have taught her unforgettable and tasty recipes. While Latin America is a vast, culture-rich land, and it would be impossible to finish this journey in one session, Paola will make sure to open your curiosity about Latin American cuisine and invite you to explore the importance of ingredients and flavours in traditional dishes of Latinx people.
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the 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.
Unfortunately, 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 Ellen Watters at food@embarksustainability.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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 Ellen Watters, Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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The Rights of Nature: Collage Making
2023-01-30 08:00 - 17:00
Join our Climate Equity Team for a short 15 minute documentary showing and guided art session around how the rights of nature can be implemented and protected.
This is the first event of a larger event series from Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Team. Stay tuned for more information about what is next to come.

When and where

Date and time

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST

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1 hour 30 minutes

Location

The Embark Studio 8888 University Drive SUB 1310 Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

About this event

1:00-1:10 Introduction
1:10-1:25 Documentary showing
1:25-1:30 Go over the activity
1:30-2:30 Have open discussion & art time – people are welcome to leave earlier if they need to

Sustainability Career Night: Voicing Movements
2023-01-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
This event will showcase the ways professional communicators can reframe and re-story our understandings of climate justice and climate change. Learn how storytelling can advance sustainability, equity, and well-being in our communities, all while getting a taste of the career opportunities that exist at the intersections of creativity, communications and climate!
This event will consist of short presentations by a panel of sustainability leaders. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in climate communication. After the presentations, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage with them and ask questions. Students will have the opportunity to visit two facilitated breakout rooms during the evening. Finally, the speakers will engage in a panel discussion to finish up the evening.
RSVP required!
Sustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU, UBC, and other post-secondary students to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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. We greatly encourage community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from at this virtual event; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca.
ACCESSIBILITY
This free event is taking place over Zoom with breakout room discussion for a considerable duration of time. We will have closed-captioning available, and attendees are free to opt in and out of the session as needed via muting mics and turning off cameras. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please email Embark Sustainability’s program manager, Desiree Gabriel, at programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
This event is hosted with the intention to provide an environment for students to learn about various career possibilities within the broad sustainability industry. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to be respectful towards each other, to using appropriate language, and being mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
The event organizers do 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 usernames they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests by removing them from the event. Ultimately, we want you all to have fun and meet like minded peers who are interested in communication, justice and change!

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Annual General Meeting
2023-02-16 05:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
About this event

Join us 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! RSVP to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom.
The 2021-22 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.
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 take place over Zoom. We will have closed-captioning available, and attendees are free to opt in and out of the session as needed via muting mics and turning off cameras. 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.
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.
Community Agreement
By registering to attend this meeting, 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 meeting.

Landback Talk - An Indigenous Climate Action Lunch + Learn
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Have you been curious about what Landback really means? Join us for a lunchtime discussion on March 1st with Jacob Crane from Indigenous Climate Action! We are so excited to have Jacob come and speak to SFU students about the intersections of climate justice, LandBack!, and how we build toward Indigenous futures. He will also be speaking about Landback in the context of the TMX pipeline, the terminus of which is located only 10 minutes away from SFU Burnaby campus, highlighting the role universities and students play in addressing climate violence and its impact on Indigenous peoples and territories. This will be an online, one hour event with a Q&A.
Speaker bio
Jacob is a citizen of the Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta, Canada. He is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Indigenous Climate Action, an Indigenous women-led organization dedicated to creating a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all. He first joined the climate justice movement in 2015 after hearing about the No Dakota Access Pipeline and the struggles that the Standing Rock Sioux tribe was experiencing. It also brought him back to the Idle No More movements that swept across so-called Canada in 2012.
Indigenous Climate Action – https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/

Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will take place over Zoom. We will have closed-captioning available, and attendees are free to opt in and out of the session as needed via muting mics and turning off cameras. 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.

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.

Community Agreement
By registering to attend this meeting, 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 meeting.

Comfort Foods Across Motherlands and Beyond
2023-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
This March, Community Kitchen will continue to celebrate our Black community through Comfort Foods from West Africa and Beyond! Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre for a guided discussion around food and community as we explore the cross-cultural connections of food.
You’ll get to:

👯 Meet new people
🧑‍🍳 Explore cultural foods from Western Africa and cook Bean Stew & Fried Plantains
💬 Chat with your newfound community
😋 Share and enjoy a delish meal

RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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
My name is Farah (she/her) and I’m excited to host our upcoming Community Kitchen. I’m a Health Sciences student and a Food Justice Facilitator at Embark Sustainability.
I was born and raised in Bénin republic for most of my childhood but I have lived in several other countries including Ethiopia and Ghana. Having moved around frequently, I got the opportunity to try out a variety of meals across cultures. I appreciate that several countries share meals in common and love how that builds a sense of connection and community. As such, I am particularly interested in this Community Kitchen as we explore meals we share commonly in Western Africa, alongside my co-host. I look forward to discussing, engaging, and cooking with you all!

Hello everyone my name is Welle Dias (she/her). I’m a Cameroonian majoring in Interactive Arts and Technology and minoring in Business Administration at SFU.
As a Cameroonian citizen, what I love about my country is the culture, especially the food. We have all sorts of variety of food depending on the region. However, what brings us all together is the love that we put in when making meals. Cooking for others symbolizes how much we appreciate, hence I hope to pass this message across my food as well. I also enjoy cooking home meals to remind myself where I am from and in hopes of making others appreciate my culture too.

EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the 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.
Unfortunately, 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 Ellen Watters at food@embarksustainability.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.
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 Ellen Watters, Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

DigitALL: Innovative Solutions towards Climate Equity
2023-03-14 16:30 - 18:30 | SFU Surrey, Canada
Welcome to this semester’s large SFU Surrey event, and what an event we are throwing together! This March we are inviting you ALL – especially women, femme, and allies to celebrate women with unique backgrounds in our communities who work on developing innovative solutions towards climate equity.
In an extraordinary panel discussion, you will be invited to ponder on how innovation can propel the climate equity movement while hearing students and professionals share their experiences and insights on climate equity in motion. The panel discussion is followed by an engaging community-building discussions with focus on connecting with like-minded folks passionate about innovative and creative solutions.
RSVP required!
This event is a collaboration between Embark Sustainability, Sustainable Energy Engineering Student Society, and SFSS Women’s Centre.
SPEAKERS
Simone Williamson (she/her) is a freelance artist and digital marketer with the national environmental law non-profit, Ecojustice. Her responsibilities include the management, content creation and strategy of Ecojustice’s social media channels and production of in-house graphic design. Her freelance art practice specializes in digital illustration, animation and acrylic painting, with themes of gender justice, the environment and “Hero’s Journey” storytelling.
Outside of her work, Simone is an avid backcountry skier and mentor with Mountain Mentors, a local non-profit that provides peer-to-peer backcountry sports mentorship for gender marginalized people. She loves to dance, make conversations with strangers, and connect with her community.

Allyson (Ally) Soriano (she/her/hers) is a the social media lead for SFU350 – a student-led climate justice club at SFU. She’s in her fifth year studying Communications and Indigenous Studies. I am Indigenous to the lands that make up what is colonially known as the Phillippines, and blessed to be born and raised on the beautiful Coast Salish territories known traditionally as sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxw (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Kwantlen, Stz’uminus and šxwməθkwəy̓ əmaɁɬ təməxw (Musqueam) nations.
Allyson is passionate about climate justice, intersectional feminism, being in community, finding and cooking delicious food, and cat parenthood (her name is Cinnamon!)

Rebecca Ballard (she/her/they/them) is a third-year student at SFU. Majoring in Indigenous Studies and minoring in Counseling and Human Development; and Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies. Working as a part of SFU350 which is a student-led group on campus organizing for climate justice and mobilizing for systemic change in solidarity with intersecting movements. A majority of the work Rebecca does is based in building community and relationality in resistance to individuality that is pushed so heavily in academic institutions and society as a whole.

Jacqueline (she/her) is a uninvited settler on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory in what is colonially known as Vancouver. She is a passionate learner, community builder, and climate organizer who loves bringing awareness to the intersectional nature of climate issues, and centering justice, equity and accessibility in her work. Jacqueline has a background in International Relations from the University of British Columbia, and believes deeply in the power of hope, joy and community in the climate movement! In her current role as Climate Action Programs Coordinator at CityHive, Jacqueline develops and facilitates youth climate programming, such as the Youth Climate Innovation Lab and the Climate ShareSpace.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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. We greatly encourage community members to reflect on the lands they are tuning in from at this virtual event; learn whose lands you occupy through native-land.ca.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held at Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus starting in room SRYC 3150 and ending in SRYC 3310. Appetizers and refreshments from Tayybeh will be provided.
Accessibility details include:

We will be transitioning between two rooms; both spaces are accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details or questions.
All appetizers and refreshments are vegetarian with plant-based options.
Gender-neutral/disability washrooms nearby.
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 written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.
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 programs@embarksustainability.org.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to be respectful towards each other, to using appropriate language, and being mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.
The event organizers do 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 usernames they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or video image.
If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests by removing them from the event. Ultimately, we want you all to have fun and meet like minded peers who are interested in communication, justice and change!

The Unfairness of the Climate Crisis: Listen & Paint
2023-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
You are welcome to join Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity team in The Embark Studio for a first Listen & Paint event! Together we’ll listen to and chat about Don’t Call Me Resilient’s podcast episode, “The unfairness of the climate crisis” followed by a guided art session where you’ll get to channel your thoughts and feelings, frustrations and inspirations.
👉 Besides a creative hour with tons of art supplies, we’ll provide Tea and snacks, YUM.

AGENDA*
1:00-1:10 Embark Sustainability introduction & acknowledgement
1:10-1:25 Listen to podcast
1:25-1:30 Intro to activities
1:30-1:45 Chat
1:45-1:55 Shareback
2:00-2:30 Art time
*The podcast episode will be played at the start of the event, but feel free to join after or leave a little earlier as needed (a summary will be provided).

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.
It is our intention to ground our session in Indigenous sovereignty over the lands and waters we call home, and use this time together to unpack the colonial systems of power (including Canadian governance) that perpetuate the climate crisis.
ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).
The Embark Studio is:

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

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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.
We will ensure the safety of our community members by removing those who break this agreement from the event.

Food is Medicine
2023-04-05 05:30 - 2023-04-13 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Let’s discover how traditional and cultural food can be a simple, yet still powerful connection to your community.
This April’s Community Kitchen is in collaboration with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA). We invite you to reflect on what it means to access your culture in urban spaces and learn about this in the context of Urban Indigenous folks from the perspective of Raven, this month’s facilitator and fellow SFU student. Join Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre for a guided discussion about food as we discover how traditional and cultural food can be a simple, yet powerful connection to your community.
You’ll get to:
👯 Meet new people
🧑‍🍳 Explore and eat cultural Métis foods: Bullets and Bangs with tea
💬 Chat with your newfound community
😋 Share and enjoy a delish meal
RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome!

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

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Tansi, hello. My name is Raven King Stierle (she/her/wiya), I am a REM and Political Science student and board member of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA). My family is Cree and Métis from Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Treaty 4 territory.
My own chosen home now is just outside of Whitehorse, Yukon with my partner and two dogs (Skookum and Timber) but I was born and raised in Surrey, BC; the traditional territory and gathering place of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Tsleil Waututh, Musqueam, and other Coast Salish nations.
Growing up an urban Native I was taught to respect and honour the host Nations, and to not forget who I was and who my family and community are. Food is medicine. It’s the most important part of any gathering, it feeds your spirit and grounds you. I’m excited to share some of my family’s culture with you all. Ekosi.

EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at the 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.
Unfortunately, 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 Ellen Watters at food@embarksustainability.org.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
Masks are required at all times, until we are seated and eating as socially distanced as possible. Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.

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 Ellen Watters, Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

From Climate Curious to Climate Confident: An Evening of Climate Equity Storytelling
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | SUB Ballroom – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Join Embark Sustainability for an evening of activities to help you explore the concept of climate equity and what it means to you!
This is the event for you who are climate curious and want to feel more climate confident. Join us for an evening centring YOU (communities and people) and how your unique passions, skills, and interests can fill gaps in climate justice spaces. Through interactive activities, and inspiring speakers we’ll explore the meaning of climate equity and its connection to you.
You don’t need any previous knowledge or experience – come as you are and be introduced to a community that will lead you to find your passions and personal connections to climate equity. Let’s start writing your climate story!
You can expect to leave this event with a better understanding of:
📣 How to speak out, find the confidence to take action, and trust in your ability to advocate for change
🌎 What climate topics interest you the most
💚 How angles of your personal life, skills, passions, and dreams can connect to climate equity
RSVP required!

SPEAKER
AK Saini (they/she)
Director of Organizing, Organizing for Change (OFC)
AK brings to OFC nearly two decades of experience in grassroots community organizing with a particular passion for people-powered policy change. They played a lead role in organizing to win an historic raise in the U.S. federal tipped minimum wage and the decriminalization of medical cannabis in New York State. She is a proud daughter of working-class immigrants, political science graduate of the University of Toronto and McMaster University, and human to fur babies Mitz & Fitz the cats.

AGENDA
5 mins: Embark Sustainability Introduction & Acknowledgement
25 mins: Speakers share their climate stories
60 mins: Activity stations (15 mins x 4 stations)
25 mins: Storyboarding process, opportunity to share within the groups if comfortable
5 mins: Conclusion

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Associate Members.
This event will be held indoors at 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 programs@embarksustainability.org.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

Learning Garden Anniversary: A Decade of Growth
2023-05-31 15:00 - 17:30 | Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, Science Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Join us for a once-in-a-decade celebration as our Burnaby Learning Garden marks its remarkable 10th anniversary since opening its learning landscape in 2013!
Take a break and step into vibrant greenery with fresh soil and exquisite fragrances as we take you on a journey through the Garden’s past, present, and future. Get ready to be transported to a world of fond memories and cherished moments as we share stories of the Garden’s impact and history.
But that’s not all! We invite you to join us in building the Garden’s future as we look ahead to the next decade and beyond. Experience the magic of the Burnaby Learning Garden like never before and hear from those who have nurtured deep relationships with the plants, soil, and people of the Garden. This is an afternoon you won’t want to miss!
Throughout this celebration you can expect:
🥗 Food and beverages + fresh produce from the gardens!
🌱 Live gardening and crafty activities for all ages
🎁 Giveaways
💚 Live performances, and personal stories – WOW!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. These lands that were never surrendered, transferred or relinquished have provided Embark Sustainability an opportunity to nourish our community through its wind, rain, sun and soil. As settlers it is our responsibility to ensure decolonization is centred in all we offer, and we look forward to exploring those efforts with you throughout this event as we reflect on the history of these gardens, as well as the history of this sovereign Indigenous territory.

ACCESSIBILITY
This Embark Sustainability event is open to all our community members, SFU students and staff, plot renters, the UniverCity community, and Embark Sustainability members, past and present.
This event will be held outdoors in Embark Sustainability’s Burnaby Learning Garden, located on the south side of TASC1.
Accessibility details include:

Due to terrain, this space is not always accessible using a wheelchair or mobility aids. Please contact programs@embarksustainability.org for more details.
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 written instructions and a copy of the facilitator’s script.
Some light physical activity will take place at this event (gardening), but we can provide assistance from our volunteers!
As an attendee, you are free to opt-in and opt-out of activities as suit your needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many 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 programs@embarksustainability.org.
Masks optional – this event engages outdoor spaces; activities are distant from each other so there will be opportunities for distancing.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.

Catalyst Cafe: Unleash Climate Curiosity with Embark Sustainability
2023-09-14 04:00 - 19:30 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Getting involved in climate action can feel like a lot to take on at once. But, if you’re looking to dip your toes in, then join us in embarking on a journey to feeling more comfortable talking about our climate. Whether you’re a new student or well acquainted with the SFU campus we’re creating space for new relationships to take form. During one afternoon you’ll explore various avenues to begin your climate activism journey with Embark Sustainability as we together discover:

our changing climate, food production, and how they relate – directly from our learning gardens
your strengths in social movement
the importance of community building
what the concept of food justice entails while creating meals together

Don’t miss an opportunity to meet folks curious about our climate and get to know Embark Sustainability. Register now and pass the information forward to someone who also might be interested.
AGENDA
4:00 pm – Meet at the Embark Studio
5:00 pm – Gardens tour, learn about starting your gardening journey
5:30 pm – Community Kitchen, create food with your fellow attendees
6:30 pm – Social Movements Workshop, learn how to play to your strengths in movements
7:30 pm – Bye bye new friends!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. In making this acknowledgement, we understand that it is our responsibility as settlers of this territory to ensure that our actions are congruent with our hopes to center decolonization in our work.

ACCESSIBILITY
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark 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 SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).

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
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 programs@embarksustainability.org.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
By registering to attend this event or events, 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.
