Haq and History: Journeys Across BC — opening June 21

Haq and History: Journeys Across BC is a free public exhibit opening Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford (33089 South Fraser Way). The exhibit celebrates four years of South Asian Canadian community histories gathered from across British Columbia. This bilingual (English-Punjabi) travelling exhibit was developed as part of … Read more

Red Cross Standard First Aid Course — July dates

This course provides comprehensive First Aid and CPR techniques for those who need training to meet work requirements or wish to know how to respond to emergencies in the home. It covers cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR C, prevention of disease transmission, soft tissue injuries, poisons, and injuries to the head and spine. It is … Read more

New Linguistics and Language Studies associate certificate launching September 2026

UFV’s Modern Languages department is launching a new Linguistics and Language Studies associate certificate in September 2026. This 12-credit credential introduces students to the study of language, including how language is structured, learned, and used in diverse cultural and social contexts. Students take courses in linguistics alongside a 200-level language course in areas such as … Read more

Real Baking for Youth summer camps — July 13-16

UFV Trades’ Real Baking for Youth summer camps are back July 13-16 at the Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre. Young bakers will gain hands-on experience in kitchen safety, and baking techniques, and create delicious treats under the guidance of Red Seal baking instructor Shoshawna Blair. Two camps are available: Camp 1: Junior Bakers (Ages 9–12) … Read more

Chat Storytelling and Stó:lō: High water time & mosquito time — June 18

On Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Chat-S (Storytelling) sessions are led by Leanne A. Joe, UFV’s Indigenous Curriculum Developer, and are scheduled via Zoom with a topic to guide our discussion. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Thu, June … Read more

Territory acknowledgement workshop — June 22

Join Leanne A. Joe on Monday, June 22, from noon to 1 pm in the UFV Chilliwack Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden for a territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. This workshop will be … Read more

What’s in a Place Name? A Gathering of Languages, Lands, and Learnings

Join us on on Thurs, June 4 from 11 am-2 pm at The’i:tsliya Health and Community Centre on Skowkale First Nation for the launch of a Stó꞉lō-led, university-supported initiative supporting the revitalization of Halq’eméylem. Prior to settler contact in what is now known as Canada, Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions were deeply rooted and widely … Read more