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SUMMARY:Climate Workshop: Peasant Struggle\, Global Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Climate Workshop: Peasant Struggle\, Global Solidarity\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Tuesday\, October 7\, 20256:00PM – 7:30PM \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						Embark Studio (SUB 1310) \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the event\nIn light of Peasants’ Month\, Embark is excited to be joined by CPSHR for a climate workshop on the resilience and struggles of peasant communities in the Philippines. Peasant farmers in the Philippines are on the frontlines of overlapping crises—climate breakdown\, systemic corruption\, land dispossession\, militarization\, and repeated violations of their basic rights. \nPeasants are a class of people in the Philippines who work on the land of a feudal landlord—not to be confused with its derogatory connotation in Western contexts.  For this month of solidarity\, join us as we immerse ourselves in the lived realities of peasants through a narrative activity and teach-in. Together\, we will connect the peasant struggle to the climate crisis and entrenched systems of corruption and land dispossession enforced by the state and backed by foreign corporations and banks. Through this collective dramatization\, participants will not only witness the resilience and struggles of peasant communities but also be given a few options to stand in solitary. The workshop will close with a way to support political prisoners in the Philippines—many of whom are peasants and peasant rights advocates—and with concrete calls-to-action to advance genuine land reform and the broader fight for national democracy.  \nPlus\, enjoy Jeff’s homemade Suman—a steamed sticky rice cake that peasants often eat.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nJeff (he/they)Jeff is an organizer with Canada-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights (CPSHR) and regional coordinator for the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP Canada). He is passionate about human rights advocacy and building solidarity across borders with our partners across the sectors of workers\, peasants\, fisherfolk\, and other civil society groups in the Philippine \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\nEmbark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as Embark Associate Members. \nThis event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio\, room #1310 of the SUB Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Please review the following accessibility details: \n \n\nAttendees 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.\nThe event space is wheelchair accessible.\nAll-gender and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the same floor.\nWe welcome all gender identities and expressions.\nWe provide access to a quiet space for personal meditation\, reflection\, or prayers.\nThe event space is a tree nut and peanut-free zone\nThe event space is a scent-free zone.\nUnfortunately\, we are unable to provide ASL interpretation at this time.\n\nWe strive to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If you have accessibility needs you’d like to share\, please contact our Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy 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. \nEmbark 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. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Programs Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for this Event\nget reminders & event details now
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/climate-workshop-071025/
LOCATION:The Embark Studio\, SUB 1310 - 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Equity
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SUMMARY:Community Kitchen: Flavour of Us
DESCRIPTION:Community Kitchen: Flavour of Us\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Date & Time\n						Wed\, October 29\, 20255:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Location\n						SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 – SFU Burnaby \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join Embark\, SVSPO\, and WUSC for a community kitchen that invites participants to explore how food connects us to memory\, identity\, and resistance. Through shared meals and storytelling\, we’ll reflect on who has access to land\, seeds\, and knowledge—and how communities can reclaim and protect their food traditions in the face of displacement\, colonization\, and inequity. \nBeyond simply preparing food\, we aim to create a space to celebrate the flavours and traditions that shape who we are\, while honouring the histories that have impacted them. Together\, we’ll cook\, share stories\, and reimagine what it means to belong by affirming the right of all people to define their own food systems and reclaim what nourishes us. \nWe’ll be making: \n\nChana Masala (served with rice)\nEggplant Mesa’a’ah (served with rice)\nHummus\nPiña Colada cakes\n\n  \nPlease let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies in the registration form ahead of the event. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nIntroductions and Housekeeping \nCooking and Activities \nEating and Discussion \nWrap-up and Clean-up\n\n  \nWhether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen\, all are welcome! This event is first-come first-serve until we reach capacity\, so we encourage you to register and arrive 10 minutes early. Thanks and see you there!✨ \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Land Acknowledgement\nThis event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish)\, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ABOUT THE FACILITATORS\nWafaa Zaqout (she/her)Wafaa Zaqout is a Palestinian and naturalized Canadian who immigrated to Canada more than 15 years ago as a skilled professional. She brings over 25 years of experience in humanitarian aid and social support\, working with vulnerable communities in both Palestine and British Columbia. Her career includes roles with international organizations such as the United Nations World Food Programme and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)\, as well as with non-profit settlement agencies in B.C. For the past six years\, Wafaa has been at Simon Fraser University\, where she supports refugee students and advances efforts to make the institution more equitable and accessible for refugee communities. For Wafaa\, cooking has always been her way of building community and sharing kindness through food.  \n  \nPaola Quiros-Cruz (they/them)Paola is the Educator with the SVSPO and the 2024 recipient of the national Courage to Act Campus Educator Award. They coordinate and facilitate education and outreach initiatives for SFU and FIC undergraduate and graduate students. Their commitment as an Educator is to center the voices of historically marginalized groups\, create reflective educational experiences through an intersectional lens\, and find creative strategies to foster communities of care. \n  \nMarie Haddad (she/her)Marie\, an SFU Grad student and Coptic Egyptian\, serves as the Director of Engagement at Embark Sustainability Society\, where she develops and leads inclusive\, community-focused initiatives. Before taking on this role\, she spent five years as a student organizer dedicated to advancing equitable and sustainable education\, uplifting marginalized communities\, and championing intersectionality\, anti-oppression\, and anti-racism. As the inaugural VP of Equity and Sustainability at the SFSS\, Marie helped drive landmark joint-campaigns such as the 15 Black Faculty Cluster Hiring\, and SFU’s multi-million-dollar fossil fuel divestment – and led B.C.’s first unanimously passed policy on Palestinian Liberation and BDS at the SFSS\, later adopted as a bylaw. She remains deeply committed to building strong communities and fostering transformative change. \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Accessibility\n\n\nEmbark 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. \nThis event will be held indoors at the SUB Community Kitchen\, room #2125 of the Student Union Building (SUB)\, SFU Burnaby. Accessibility details include: \n\nAttendees 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.\nSome 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.\nWe aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time. We will be providing written recipe instructions.\n\nWe aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Health & Safety\nParticipants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Community Agreement\nBy 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. \nEmbark 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. \nIf these agreements are broken by someone\, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for this Event\nget reminders & event details now
URL:https://www.embarksustainability.org/event/community-kitchen-flavour-of-us/
LOCATION:SUB Community Kitchen – SFU Burnaby\, 8888 University Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
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