UFV events calendar

Metis Day awareness event — Nov 7

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The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from spirituality to political attitudes. There is an undeniable relationship between Métis culture and the way history, traditional knowledge systems, healing practices, values and norms and political and legal customs are interpreted. This relationship governs the way people … Read more

SASI receives an award for excellence in the community

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UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute recently received a BC Museums Association (BCMA) Award for Excellence in Community Engagement for their work along with the Royal BC Museum on the Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project. This project was featured in the 2018 edition of Skookum magazine: https://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2018/07/punjabi-canadian-legacy-project-travels-to-tell-untold-stories/ For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 11/30/2018

UFV Master of Education information session — Nov 8

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Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship UFV’s new two-year, part-time Master of Education degree is designed to equip certified K-12 educators who want to assume a leadership role in their schools or districts. The only one of its kind in Canada, the degree is crafted to respond to current trends, reforms, and innovations in … Read more

Scholarly Sharing: Perspectives on Canadian Literature — Oct 25

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Ceilidh Hart (UFV)—“Reading the City, the Classroom, and the Community in Sachiko Murakami’s Rebuild” Eugenia Sojka (U of Silesia and Adjunct Professor, UFV)—“Transcultural dialogues on Indigeneity. The decolonial turn in the studies of cultures and literatures in Canada and Poland.” The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is an informal monthly gathering of faculty, students and interested others … Read more

Documentary Night — Global Development Club — Oct 24

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Global Development Studies Documentary Night! Wed, Oct 24 6:30 pm Global Lounge B223 It’s going to be a great night where we’ll watch the documentary Half the Sky and then have some discussion. There will be FREE popcorn! All are welcome. We hope to see you there. For more information, contact Sterling Ray at Sterling.Ray@student.ufv.ca … Read more

Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series with Kori Czuy — Nov 28

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As part of the Faculty of Science Dean’s Seminar Series, Kori Czuy, PhD Candidate from the University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education, will speak on the relationship between mathematics and culture from an Indigenous perspective. Her presentation, titled “(Re)weaving frayed connections: the depth of science and mathematics knowings within Indigenous stories” will explore the … Read more

Downtown Chilliwack Health & Wellness Fair clothing drive drop off

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We need your clothing donations! UFV will once again be presenting the Downtown Chilliwack Health and Wellness Fair on Mon, Nov 19, from 1 to 4 pm. This year the event will be held at the Vineyard Community Centre (45892 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack BC). The event will gather members of the Chilliwack community for an … Read more