Upcoming Events
Photo Group | Oct 20
Theme: "Mountainscapes"
As always, you can send photos on other themes, and the photos can be recent (preferred!) or from your catalog.
Please send two photos to Richard Spencer on this theme (or your choice) before the meeting.
If you would like to join, please contact Richard Spencer at richard@rhspencer.ca for Zoom details
Check out the Photo Group’s Flickr account to view photos from their last meeting.
Friday, 20 October 2023 - 3:00pmDepartment of Educational Studies Seminar | Oct 20
with Mateus Tremembé, Tabitha Robin and Pasang Yangjee Sherpa
Indigenous Peoples have long identified colonialism, capitalism, and the commodification of nature as the central drivers of climate change. However, mainstream technocratic climate solutions fail to address these systemic root causes, often resulting in projects that violate Indigenous sovereignty and exacerbate ecological injustices. Against these false solutions, Indigenous communities around the world are leading their own climate responses and ‘just transitions’, grounded in their connections to territory, ancestral knowledges, and responsibilities to current and future generations. This panel, convened by Indigenous youth leader Mateus Tremembé, brings together Indigenous scholars who are challenging climate colonialism and catalyzing Indigenous-led responses to the climate crisis.
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Educational Studies, the Centre for Critical Indigenous Studies, and the Centre for Climate Justice. It is part of a three-part seminar series organized by Mateus Tremembé focused on Indigenous Just Transitions, with other events happening at Trent University and the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia (UNILAB) in Brazil.
Speakers
Mateus Tremembé is a youth leader of the Tremembé da Barra do Mundaú Indigenous People, located in the municipality of Itapipoca, Ceará, Brazil. Mateus is a community organizer, agroecological farmer, food security and Indigenous food culture researcher, agronomy student at UNILAB, and Mitacs Accelerate intern in the Department of Educational Studies at UBC. He is currently leading research projects about just transitions in food systems and climate education in his community
Tabitha Robin, Ph.D. is a mixed ancestry Metis and Cree researcher, educator, and writer. She is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. She spends much of her time learning about traditional Cree food practices.
Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, Ph.D. is a Sherpa anthropologist from Pharak, northeast Nepal. She is an Assistant Professor of Lifeways in Indigenous Asia at the University of British Columbia. Her research topics include Indigeneity, human dimensions of climate change and the Sherpa diaspora. She uses ethnographic methods to study everyday concerns of Himalayan people in order to normalize their experiences and represent them as equal partners in decision-making spaces.
Vancouver Institute Lecture | Oct 21
Is the Missing Middle Missing for a Good Reason?
with Dr. Thomas Davidoff, Stanley Hamilton Professor in Real Estate Financing, Sauder School of Business, University of BC
Dr. Davidoff’s research on public policies related to insurance, housing, mortgages, and retirement finance have been published in leading journals in finance, real estate, and economics, and presented at a variety of academic institutions and international conferences around the world. Prior to joining UBC, Dr. Davidoff worked in real estate development in Brooklyn and taught at UC Berkeley. He has provided advice to public officials on housing and mortgage policy, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Government of BC, Vancouver Mayor’s Housing Advisory Council, and the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. Davidoff is also the Director of the Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate at UBC.
Saturday, 21 October 2023 - 8:15pmWine Appreciation Group | Oct 26
AN INDULGENCE WITH “SPOOKY” WINES THAT “COULD BE” COMPATIBLE WITH HALLOWEEN CUISINE
Expertise level: all levels.
Amateur winemaking/orange wine/rich &/or sweet reds ~ 4 wines. Sub-theme: Blind identifying wines low vs high quality. Guess the price range!
The Wine Appreciation Group has a limited number of spaces available in this year's group. Please reach out to David MacArthur at david.mcarthur@ubc.ca to register.
Thursday, 26 October 2023 - 6:30pmMoving Medicine Forward Lecture | Oct 26
CAN HEALTHIER DIETS HELP OUR PLANET?
FREE or by donation to Moving Medicine Forward
“Food is the single strongest lever to optimize human health and environmental sustainability on Earth.” This quote from the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Plant, Health suggests that what we eat plays a key role in both human and planetary health.
Do you believe that the food on your plate is critical for our own and our planet's health? Join us for an engaging discussion on the impact of our dietary choices on the environment. Discover how small changes in our eating habits can make a big difference in saving our planet. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, October 26 at 7 pm in Vancouver, BC. The event will be held at 800 Robson Street, Vancouver.
Learn from renowned experts in the field, who will share insights and practical tips on adopting healthier diets that are not only beneficial for our own well-being but also for the sustainability of our planet. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards a greener and healthier future. Join us and be inspired to make a positive impact on the planet through your food choices!
Thursday, 26 October 2023 - 7:00pmMoving Medicine Forward Lecture | Oct 27
Food for Health: What I Wish I'd Learned About Nutrition in Medical School
FREE or by donation to Moving Medicine Forward .
Join us for an enlightening evening as Dr. Michael Klaper delves into the topic of nutrition and its importance in supporting health. This in-person event will take place on Fri Oct 27, 2023 at 7 pm at the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House located at 2305 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1Y4.
In this presentation, Dr. Michael Klaper will share his wisdom about using the food we eat to prevent disease, maintain health and even reverse common chronic conditions. He advocates that proper nutrition, through a whole food, plant-based diet together with a balanced lifestyle is essential for health, and can make the difference between healing an illness or merely treating its symptoms. Dr. Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health who has practiced preventive and nutritional medicine for more than 40 years and is a leading educator in applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine.
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of nutrition and its role in healthcare. Join us at the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House for an evening of education, networking, and inspiration.
Friday, 27 October 2023 - 7:00pm