Embark Sustainability Society

The Story of Food Community Kitchen: ConnectFest x Embark
2024-04-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
The Story of Food Community Kitchen: ConnectFest x Embark

Date & Time
Sun, April 28, 202412:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT

Location
Greater Vancouver Foodbank @ 8345 Winston St.

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Welcome to Community Kitchen, where culinary creativity meets cultural celebration 🍽️ This collaborative cooking event aims to nurture conversations about food through the lens of justice, culture, and shared experience. Featuring plant-based recipes and fresh vegetables, join us to hear stories, gain culinary knowledge, connect with others, and top off the night by sharing a free meal you helped prepare.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, come together with fellow food enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share in the joy of cooking.🥣
You’ll be making:

Veggie Lumpia, a Filipino dish (vegan option available)
Gado-Gado, an Indonesian dish (vegan option available)
Turnip Mash, an Irish Dish (vegan and gluten free options available)
Flammekueche, a German Dish (vegan and gluten free options available)

Please note recipes may contain traces of peanuts.
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
Zaena Tesfa
Zaena (she/they) is Programs Manager of Embark, pepperoncini enthusiast, and a cook to many. After going vegan in 2019, she’s been on an expedition to explore the plant-based cuisines of different cultures, and adores, more than anything, surprising folks with how delicious plant-based dishes can be!

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 Greater Vancouver Foodbank (8345 Winston Street, Burnaby). Accessibility details include:

Venue has limited parking available on a first-come, first-serve basis
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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
If you require ASL interpretation, please email food@embarksustainability.org before April 8th.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@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 Zaena Tesfa at programs@embarksustainability.org and she will be able to answer your inquiries after April 16th.

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Community Kitchen: Busy, but Nourished
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Community Kitchen: Busy, but Nourished

Date & Time
Thu, Apr 18, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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With our busy schedules it can be a challenge to balance nutrition, time, and limited budgets. In this Community Kitchen, we’ll prioritize whole foods over processed options and discover how simple, budget-friendly meals can fit easily into our busy lives.
Here is the night’s agenda:

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Learn how to make teriyaki tofu bowls, spinach gomae, and yogurt with fruit and granola
6:30 – 7:00 pm: Enjoy the meal together!
7:00 – 7:30 pm: 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. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

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
Brittany Bruskiewicz
Brittany is a recent grad from the Faculty of Health Sciences and is currently working in the field of nutrition. She is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle through food, where she developed a love for creating plant-based recipes. During her time in university, she had to find efficient ways to cook nutritious meals while on a tight schedule. In this community kitchen, she will be exploring topics such as meal planning, affordable plant-based eating, and healthier alternatives to everyday staples. In her spare time, she loves to road bike, travel, sit by the ocean, explore cafes, and develop new recipes!

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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen Hanami: Japanese Celebration of Cherry Blossoms
2024-03-28 17:00 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen Hanami: Japanese Celebration of Cherry Blossoms

Date & Time
Thu, March 28, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Experience Hanami, the Japanese celebration of Sakura: cherry blossoms 🌸 Hanami happens during March to May in spring when the blossoms are in full force. Traditionally people would bring food offerings to honor and pray to the gods for a healthy harvest, and then eat under Sakura trees.
Unique desserts have emerged from the influence of Hanami’s floral themes. Sakura flowers and plum blossoms are infused in desserts while savory food like sushi and bento are common as they are easy to pack and share for picnics.
Taste the flavors of Hanami as our facilitator, Ella Oriye Tani, walks you through how to make the following foods (vegan and gluten free options are available):

Sakura Mochi (A rice-bean paste dessert with syrup)
Nerikiri Wagashi (chewy dessert with white bean paste)
Futomaki Sushi (sushi with egg, mushroom, spinach, and cucumber)

Spots are limited so register now to secure your place!

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
Ella Oriye Tani
Ella is a visual artist currently in her 2nd year at SFU School of Contemporary arts. She loves creating graphic novels and often intertwines her love of food with art. As a kid, she has long been invested in animal rights and food justice. She has a dog named Raspberry who likes eating her creations.

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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods
2024-03-14 18:30 - 20:30 | UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1A7, Canada
Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods

Date & Time
Thu, March 14th, 20246:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT

Location
UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street), Room C400

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Embark Sustainability, in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Justice UBC and the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions, proudly presents Climate Career Night: Land-Centred Livelihoods.
Join us for an enriching evening where you’ll have the chance to listen and connect with seasoned professionals from diverse sectors, including advocacy, organizing, legal defense, and more. Guest speaker bios can be found further below.
Enjoy catered refreshments as you engage with industry experts and like-minded peers, and take concrete steps towards shaping a more just and sustainable future. RSVP now to secure your spot here!

NOTIcE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography, audio, and video recording may occur during this event. By attending this event you consent to such recording media and its release and publication. If you do not consent, please email programs@embarksustainability.org or speak to an event organizer upon arrival so that we can make accommodations.

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

Tara Olivetree, Educator and Organizer
Tara Olivetree (they/them) is an educator, teaching secondary math in the territories of the Lekwungen speaking peoples (Greater Victoria) and facilitating union workshops across the province to colleagues in the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). Tara is currently a member of the BCTF Committee for Action on Social Justice, as well as the BC Federation of Labour Climate Justice & Jobs Committee. They also represent the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association (GVTA) as a Local Representative to the BCTF, and sit on the GVTA Climate Justice Committee. In addition to union work, Tara also works extensively with community based climate justice organizations, including the UBC Centre for Climate Justice, the West Coast Climate Action Coalition, Parents 4 Climate and Climate Justice Victoria. A life long trade union activist, Tara is excited to work with others to strengthen relationships between labour and the community so that we can collectively build the power to change the world.

Katie Perfitt, Organizer & Campaigner – David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Team
Katie Perfitt is an organizer and campaigner currently based on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin Anishinaabe peoples, otherwise known as the Ottawa Valley. She cut her teeth in organizing during her time living in K’jipuktuk (Halifax) with Divest Dal, a fossil fuel divestment campaign at Dalhousie University, and in the decade since, has been a part of dozens climate and social justice campaigns. She led distributed, base-building organizing across Atlantic Canada that pushed dozens of municipalities in the region to recognize the Right to a Healthy Environment. She spent 7 years with the 350.org Canada team to build people-power to confront the power of the fossil fuel industry and to build public support for Green New Deal scale ambition to tackle the climate crisis. She has trained hundreds of organizers through Olivia Chow’s Institute for Change Leaders, and was a part of the core organizing team who had Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa Centre, first elected. She now works for the David Suzuki Foundation’s Climate Team, working to grow support for climate-saving clean energy that leaves no one behind. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her dogs, in nature, or tending to her chickens and her garden on her hobby farm.

Samantha Myran, Lawyer – West Coast Environmental Law
Sam Myran (she/her/ikwe) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is from Giinooshkoodeyang, now known as Long Plain First Nation in southern Manitoba. She came to pursue law as a direct result of the Idle No More movement which opened her eyes and influenced her to become a part of advocating for change. Following that winter, Samantha returned to post-secondary studies to earn an Associate of Arts in Aboriginal Studies from Langara College, a Bachelor of Arts in First Nations and Indigenous Studies from the University of British Columbia, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba. During her academic career, Samantha became a member of many student groups including the Alliance of British Columbia Students through her role with the Langara Students Union as the Aboriginal Students Advisor, the Langara Aboriginal Students Association, and the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association. In community she has been a part of planning such events as elders’ trips, an Aboriginal Veteran’s Day Pow Wow, and family days in the Central Park of Winnipeg. Samantha takes pride in her experience working in areas of Indigenous governance within her home community, restorative justice initiatives (as a research practicum student at Onashowewin Justice Circle), as well as in customer service.

Navjot Jassar, Lawyer – West Coast Environmental Law
Navjot Jassar (she/her) is a staff lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law. She provides legal support to First Nations who are establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) or are otherwise revitalizing Indigenous law to protect their territorial land, air and water.

Paige Gorsak, Organizing Manager – Dogwood
Paige (she/they) is a queer, white settler living on unceded and unsurrendered Musqueam, Tsleil Waututh and Squamish territory in Vancouver. Born and raised in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), she is passionate about climate justice, anti-colonial solidarity, and collective liberation. Earlier in her career, Paige worked in public libraries and completed her master’s degree in Gender and Social Justice. But after a period of climate despair and depression, she found a home in climate movement. She first cut her teeth organizing sit-ins, marches, and blockades in support of land-based resistance movements, and later campaigning for free public transit as a climate and racial justice intervention. Once upon a time, she even ran for federal office with a campaign for a just transition to 100% renewables. As Dogwood’s Organizing Manager, Paige is hard at work building grassroots power in the Lower Mainland toward bold climate action. She is enthusiastic about bringing art and creativity into organizing and supporting the participation of young people in the fight to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

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 in room #4200 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

The fourth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom. In addition, the space itself (room #4200) is also wheelchair accessible.
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.
Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
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.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact our Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

Seeds of Sovereignty: Indigenous Foods & Cultures
2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Student Union Building – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Seeds of Sovereignty: Indigenous Foods & Cultures

Date & Time
Thu, March 7th, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB, room #4200 – SFU Burnaby

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Come hungry for knowledge and food and get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Indigenous cultures, cuisines, and the fight to decolonize our food systems. Partnering with the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Association, we will have passionate speakers explore the rich history of Indigenous food traditions and the ongoing struggle for food sovereignty.
Agenda:

5:30PM – 5:45PM: Opening introduction from Elders and a blessing of the food
5:45PM – 6:30PM: Complimentary dinner (vegan and gluten free options available) and movie screening
6:30PM – 6:50PM: Discussions
7:00PM – 7:30PM: Guest speakers present and Q&A session

Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 😊 This event is first come first serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to arrive on time and register to get reminders and updates, share any access needs, and give us a better sense of numbers. 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
Chef Theresa Contois
My name is Chef Theresa Contois. I am a part of the First Nation of Turtle Island, adirect descendant of the Lakota Sioux with an ancestry of Anishnabe and Lakota origin.
Born to a family of 20, my siblings have said that I have always been a good cook, so I thought it was important to follow my passion, I took up the Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Community College in January of 2008. During this time, I was able to garner many scholarships and awards including the very prestigious Student of the Year Award. I graduated top of my class and I followed that up by getting my hospitality management degree with a red seal certification from VCC. Even before I graduated the program, I was invited to teach in the Aboriginal Culinary Arts Program at Vancouver Community College where I have become a full-time faculty member for the past 12 years.
I have always advocated that “Food is Medicine” and it is armed with this firm belief that I have started my own catering company – Cedar Feast House Catering, Ltd. in 2011 to honor my mother Shirley Contois who is the last aboriginal princess of our tribe. My goal is to combine traditional aboriginal cooking with modern culinary techniques.
What started as a small kitchen with one employee has turned into a bustling business with thirty employees. We are a 100% Indigenous owned catering company that has been operating since 2011. Our company primarily employs people with disabilities, women who need second chances, single mothers and Indigenous people.
My future plans include passing on knowledge to the next generation by training Indigenous youths and students with disabilities to give them both Culinary and cultural understanding of the people of Turtle Island.

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 in room #4200 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include:

The fourth floor of the SUB is accessible via elevator and hosts accessible washrooms, including a single-stall all gender washroom. In addition, the space itself (room #4200) is also wheelchair accessible.
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.
Sturdy, armless chairs will be available for those looking to sit during this event.
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.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact our Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Community Kitchen: The Joy of Adaptation
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Community Kitchen: The Joy of Adaptation

Date & Time
Thu, February 29, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Food brings people together in so many ways: tradition, shared meals, care provided to someone in need. But for many, needing substitutions and accommodations for our food can make us feel embarrassed, burdensome or picky. This February, SFU SVSPO, SFU DNA, Embark Sustainability and the SFSS Women’s Centre are teaming up to discover how a community of care can adapt to fit people’s differing needs, abilities and circumstances, and explore adaptation as a joyful part of cooking that allows us to unlock new possibilities and create fulfilling meals!
For this event, we’ll be exploring how to make tabbouleh or marinara sauce, two recipes which make very different use of tomato, onion and garlic. We’ll take time to think about the versatility of these ingredients, and how adaptable we can be with our food.
Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂 This event is first come first serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to arrive on time and register to get reminders and updates, share any access needs, and give us a better sense of numbers. 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
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.

Brianna Price
Brianna Price is the Accessibility Coordinator for the Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance. She has been a picky eater all her life, and cooking with other neurodivergent people has been a way for her to start respecting these needs. Now, she loves to make food comfortable and accessible for people, and hopes to make the process of trying new things feel safe and enjoyable, no matter one’s needs.

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.
We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety
As part of encouraging a community of care, we ask that participants stay masked when possible, and stay home if feeling ill. Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.

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 Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Annual General Meeting
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Annual General Meeting

Date & Time
Thurs, February 15, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
Zoom

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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 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 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.

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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Beyond Screens Community Kitchen
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Beyond Screens Community Kitchen

Date & Time
Thu, January 25, 20245:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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UPDATE: Registration is now full due to the overwhelming interest in the event! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for updates on our next Community Kitchen on Thursday, Feb 29th.
What does it mean to cook in a digital age? Join Embark Sustainability, SFSS Women’s Centre and ReclaimTech SFU for an evening exploring the ways online recipe sharing impacts the way we preserve, share, remix and (re)connect to cultural recipes over a delish mix of Ukrainian & Chinese foods.
You’ll be making:

pierogi
spicy cucumber salad
scallion pancakes
borscht

Let’s chat bytes and bites together! Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome 🙂 This event is first come first serve until we reach capacity, so we encourage you to arrive on time and register to get reminders and updates, share any dietary restrictions or access needs, and give us a better sense of numbers. 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 facilitator
DanielHello, my name is Daniel Kuziw (he/him). I am a 3rd year molecular biology student and a co-president of ReclaimTech. I frequently like to use cooking as an outlet to destress from the ungodly amount of anxiety this life gives us and a way to try and coerce my Slavic family into being more plant-based.
RiniRini Liu (she/her) is the external relations executive of ReclaimTech and a political science and economics undergraduate student. She yearns to throw her phone away and live alone in the forest but she needs Youtube to eat. Her goals are to live in and uphold a community that is able to embrace the femininity of life recovered from the dominating effects of colonial and capitalist practice or die in the near future from a microchip implanted in her brain.

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

Health & 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 Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Building Resilience Climate Action Night
2024-01-18 16:30 - 19:00 | SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Building Resilience Climate Action Night

Date & Time
Thu, January 18, 20244:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT

Location
SUB Room 4200

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The climate crisis impacts communities and ecosystems alike—so let’s explore how we can build resilience for the better 🌱 Featuring Indigenous Ethnobotonist T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss, join us for an evening exploring climate action across systems and drawing inspiration from the ecological resilience around us.
This will be an evening of celebration as well as exploration, with opportunities to create climate action toolkits, celebrate ecological resilience by growing culinary mushrooms, bridge ideas across expertise, and build community!

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 climate systems.

FEATURED GUESTS
T’uy’t’tanat Cease WyssT’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:lo, Hawaiian, Swiss) is an educator, interdisciplinary artist and Indigenous ethnobotanist engaged in community based teaching and sharing. Throughout Wyss’s 30 year practice, Wyss’s work encompasses storytelling and collaborative initiatives through their knowledge and restoration of Indigenous plants and natural spaces. Wyss has been recognized for exchanging traditional knowledge in remediating our relationship to land through digital media, site-specific engagements and weaving. Wyss has participated and exhibited at galleries, museums, festivals and public space such as Vancouver Art Gallery, Morris, Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery and the PuSh Festival to name a few. Their work can be found in various collections such as the National Library of Canada, Special Collections at the Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Vancouver Public Library. They have lead the transformation of Semi-Public (半公開) during their Fellowship at 221a and they are the 2021 ethnobotanist resident at the Wild Bird Sanctuary. They have assisted in developing an urban Indigenous garden currently showing at the 2021 Momenta Biennale in Montreal.

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 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 climate@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’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

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People, Power, & Pekoe: Egyptian Breakfast Community Kitchen
2023-11-23 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
People, Power, & Pekoe: Egyptian Breakfast Community Kitchen

Date & Time
Thu, November 23, 20235:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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Mark your calendars, Community Kitchen is back! Join Embark Sustainability and SFSS Women’s Centre for an evening featuring the fulsome flavours of Egyptian breakfast and tea. In Egypt, tea is called “shai”, but “duty” is its common nickname, because serving tea is considered a must anytime you welcome guests into your home. We’ll cook up delicious eats and chat about serving food to others as an act of care, connection, and community building. Don’t miss out on this night steeped in warm flavours and warmer conversations!
You’ll be making:

Tameya (Falafel)
Hummus
Gibna beda weh outa (Tomato and feta salad)

Alongside orange pekoe tea ☕
RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome. Don’t be shai, join us for the tameya life!

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 facilitator
Marie Haddad (she/her)
Hey! My name is Marie and I’m part of your Food Justice Team and I’m an amateur gardener at the Embark Learning Garden.
I’m so excited for our community kitchen coming up soon, as an Indigenous Copt Egyptian, food has taken many forms and reminds me of resistance. Despite the foreign influences by the Greeks, Romans, Persians, Ottomans, and French, among others, Egyptian cuisine has managed to maintain its unique identity and authenticity. Egyptian food is not just about nourishing the body but also the soul while bringing people together.
As we gather together, we’ll be experiencing all these fusions and influence in our dishes, but the one thing I want you to remember is, food is power, our ability to commune around Egyptian foods highlights that our existence as Indigenous peoples is still present, and strong.
Fun Fact: In Egypt, tea is called “shai”. A vital part of daily life and folk etiquette in Egypt. A visit to anyone of any socioeconomic level entails a compulsory cup of tea. A nickname for tea in Egypt is “duty”, as serving tea to a visitor is considered a duty, while anything beyond is a nicety.

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

Health & 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 Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Thinking Full Circle: the Art of Permaculture
2023-11-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Thinking Full Circle: the Art of Permaculture

Date & Time
Thu, November 9, 20235:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT

Location
Embark Studio, SUB 1310, SFU Burnaby

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About this event
Let’s explore the art of permaculture! Join us to explore permaculture design principles, then return to the Embark Studio to explore growing seasons for different food plants, collect seeds, and dive into a discussion of food preservation while preparing a small dish to enjoy in each other’s company.

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

Event Accessibility
Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.
This event will be held primarily 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
is a tree nut and peanut-free zone
is a scent-free zone
is located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

We will also be spending some of our time outdoors. Dress for the cold and rain, and if there is a weather advisory we will minimize our time outdoors or adapt to doing our presentation indoors.
Other accessibility notes 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.
We cannot provide ASL interpretation for this event, however, we can provide facilitator’s notes upon request.

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 Alyna De Guzman at food@embarksustainability.org

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
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 Alyna De Guzman Embark Sustainability’s Food Justice Coordinator at food@embarksustainability.org.

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Finding the Words for Climate Hope
2023-11-02 14:30 - 16:00 | The Embark Studio, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Finding the Words for Climate Hope

Date & Time
Thu, November 2, 20232:30 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

Location
Embark Studio, SUB 1310, SFU Burnaby

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About this event
Thinking about the state of climate change can be anxiety-inducing; it’s hard to find hopeful narratives. At this event we will be talking about how to shift the narrative of climate doom to climate hope. We will be using words, literature and poetry to challenge negative perspectives on climate change and find positive ideas of hope and resilience.
At this workshop, you’ll:

Learn how to articulate your feelings into poetry
Hear reasons to be hopeful for our climate futures
Reclaim writing as a tool for art (and not just for assignments!)
Collage and create with fellow creatives

People at any level and experience of writing and collaging are welcome!
This event is in collaboration with Embark Sustainability and the Student Learning Commons.

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 facilitator
Julia Lane (she/her)
Julia Lane is deeply passionate about students reclaiming writing as a tool for their self-expression. She works at the Student Learning Commons to support with writing, language and learning skills that can help with academic success, whatever that may look like to you!

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

Other accessibility notes 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.
We cannot provide ASL interpretation for this event, however, we can provide facilitator’s notes upon request.

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 Alice Pinheiro at climate@embarksustainability.org

Health & Safety
Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19.
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 Alice Pinheiro Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

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Sustainability Shapers: Building Resilient Communities - Sustainability Career Night
2023-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Sustainability Shapers: Building Resilient Communities

Date & Time
Thu, October 12, 20235:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
Zoom – Online Event

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About this event
Get ready to discover what a Sustainability Career Night with Embark Sustainability is all about. This October we’re inviting you to an electrifying evening filled with inspiring stories from professionals who have harnessed the power of their careers to create systems that safeguard our environment and build up our communities.
Prepare to connect with careers and potential future endeavours within the capacity-building universe, and learn how to wield your skills to forge communities that are more sustainable and equitable. Together we’ll unravel the intricate web of diverse career paths, all converging to support our social and physical infrastructure in the face of clime challenges.
What’s in store for this evening? This event will consist of short presentations by three sustainability leaders who work in this adaptation realm. Each speaker will discuss their journey to reach their current role, along with barriers they overcame along the way. They will speak about how their work serves to nurture systems change towards equity, sustainability, and well-being for all. Speakers will also provide recommendations for participants who are looking to start their careers in sustainability.
After the presentations, each speaker will be in a Q&A breakout room where participants will have the opportunity to engage 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.
Career and Volunteer Services will provide tools for the next steps in your sustainability career journeys. Don’t miss that registration is required!

Sustainability Career Night is an opportunity for students from SFU to learn from professionals championing sustainability in various fields.

About the Speakers
Amelia Bowden; Community Planner
Amelia Bowden is a Registered Professional Planner with over a decade of experience working in suburban municipalities in the Lower Mainland. Currently a Community Planner with the City of Surrey, she holds a Masters of Urban Studies and a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Geography Major) from Simon Fraser University.
Tj Conwi; Restaurant Owner & Consultant
Ono Vancouver is run by TJ Conwi, whose culinary curiosity began with his roots in the Philippines, and led him to restaurants, private clubs and hotels earlier in his career. Most recently as the Executive Chef of Marriott Delta Vancouver Suites.
Applying his passion for West Coast and Asian cuisine to innovative, local and sustainably sourced ingredients, TJ supports small- to medium-size business food programs with clients ranging from breweries and local chain restaurants, to startups and non-profits. At the onset of the pandemic, Ono Vancouver quickly pivoted to support food security. The team began rescuing surplus food to cook thousands of meals for people in need every week—and they never stopped. The community initiative has evolved into ReRoot, the city’s first chef-run surplus food hub and social enterprise.
Chef TJ is also the executive chef and food educator for LunchLAB an innovative school meal program involving school kids learning and helping feed 200 of their peers every week.
Ione Smith; Agrologist
Ione is passionate about working to find solutions to challenging food system problems. She is a Professional Agrologist with an academic background in land resource science and community engagement. In 2010, Ione formed Upland Agricultural Consulting, which has since grown into an award-winning consulting company with projects in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon. Ione’s day-to-day work allows her to engage with farmers, all levels of government, and First Nations communities to improve the resiliency and sustainability of our agriculture and food systems. In addition to her consulting work, Ione is an instructor at SFU, teaching Community Economic Development and Food Systems (CED 230), and serves as Vice Chair of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission.

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.

Event 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 Programs Manager, Zaena Tesfa, 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!

Questions
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Zaena Tesfa, Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

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Trifecta Fiesta: New School Year, Ethiopian New Year, and a New Programs Manager
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 | SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Trifecta Fiesta: New School Year, Ethiopian New Year, and a New Programs Manager

Date & Time
Thu, September 21, 20235:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Location
SUB Community Kitchen, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby

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About this event
Get ready to spice up your arrival or return to the SFU campus as Community Kitchens returns with a bang for the new semester! Join Embark Sustainability and SFSS Women’s Centre on a trifecta fiesta with vibrant Ethiopian flavours as we celebrate a new school year, Embark Sustainability’s new programs manager, and pay homage to Ethiopian New Year in style! 🥳🇪🇹 Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and expand your culinary horizons as you dive into the heart of Ethiopian cuisine while discussing how our traditional cultural heritages interact with our newfound cultural environments.
Don’t miss out on this sizzling opportunity to ignite your senses, forge new friendships, and make unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars, because the Community Kitchens are back, and they’re here to spice up your university life like never before! 🔥📚
RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. Members of all gender identities and expressions are welcome!

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 facilitator
Zaena Tesfa (she/they)Hi there! My name is Zaena, and I am the new Programs Manager for Embark Sustainability! I’m recently graduated from SFU as a Philosophy and International Studies Major. I was raised on the unceded traditional territories of the Kwikwetlem nation, which resides in shared territories of the Musquem, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Qayqayt, Sto’:lo, and Katzi nations – or, what is Colonially known as “Coquitlam”.
There’s a lot of new beginnings for me – A new school year, Ethiopian New Years has just passed, and I’m new to Embark! Newness often feels like a sudden and uncomfortable break in what we know. But when I think of newness, I also think of how cultural traditions transform to create new twists, giving us throughlines to the past and present.
Food is often at this epicentre of these throughlines. It carries on the traditions of our ancestors, while adapting to its new environments. This cultural fluidity reminds me that newness has a cushion of the familiar underneath – which is almost as comforting a thought as eating some delicious Ethiopian meals.

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.
– 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 Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Health & 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 Embark Sustainability’s Programs Manager at programs@embarksustainability.org.

Register for this event
Reserve your FREE Embark Sustainability ticket now

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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The Rights of Nature: Collage Making
2023-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | British Columbia
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

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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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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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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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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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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