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Territory Acknowledgement workshop — April 21

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Join Leanne A. Joe for the Territory Acknowledgement 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 acknowledgement. *This workshop will be conducted outside. Dress appropriately for the weather. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register, or drop in! Tues, April … Read more

Building Reconciliation Through History speaker series

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A speaker series with Dr. Keith Thor Carlson Join us for a four-part evening series exploring the histories that continue to shape our present and the role each of us can play in moving toward meaningful Indigenous-settler relationships. Through accessible and thought-provoking lectures, Dr. Keith Thor Carlson (UFV Canada Research Chair and Director of PARC) … Read more

Building Service Worker certificate — online delivery

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Cost: $903 Prerequisite: Recommended Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6 or higher with good English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Course work is done online in English. Students need a computer/laptop with reliable internet, microphone, and camera. Course Overview: Get a solid introduction to custodial and housekeeping through theory and hands-on video instruction. Learn cleaning procedures … Read more

Red Cross Emergency First Aid — various dates

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This course provides simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for people who want to know how to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. Learn about adult cardiovascular emergencies, CPR, choking, airway and breathing emergencies, sudden medical conditions, prevention of disease transmission, and injuries to head and spine. The … Read more

Red Cross Psychological First Aid — April 25

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This course is for those who require in-depth knowledge and techniques to recognize and assist people in crisis after experiencing loss, grief, trauma, and stress, with an emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will apply the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model — a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social well-being that … Read more

Red Cross Standard First Aid

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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

MS Office Fast Track — May 5-26

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Learn the digital skills you need to thrive in an office environment. During a seven-session course running between May 5-26 at UFV’s Clearbrook Centre, get introduced to common Microsoft Office programs such as Excel (spreadsheets), Word (word processing), PowerPoint (presentations), Outlook (email), and MS Forms, as well as Adobe Acrobat and video conferencing programs. Each … Read more

Basic life support for healthcare providers — May 14

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A course taking place Thursday, May 14 from 5-9 pm at UFV’s Clearbrook Centre is designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment. Students learn the important steps in performing a rapid assessment, performing basic life support skills, and performing rapid defibrillation. This day course provides students with … Read more

Powerline technician orientation/information session — June 18

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A free powerline technician orientation/information session takes place June 18, from 7-8 pm. This is online, and participants will be invited to take part in a subsequent assessment interview process. Please note applicants will not undergo a physical test at the orientation/information session; their physical ability will be discussed during the interview. No prior line … Read more

Sweet Moments: Mother’s Day baking workshop — May 2

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Celebrate the special women in your life with a baking experience to cherish. Join Red Seal baker Shoshawna Blair from 9:30 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 2 for an immersive baking workshop in UFV’s state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with top-tier commercial-grade appliances. This workshop takes place at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre … Read more

From Evidence to Action: Symposium on Canada’s Response to Non-Fatal Strangulation — May 13-15

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Please join us May 13-15 on the UFV Abbotsford campus for the inaugural symposium on strangulation prevention and response in Canada. This gathering from 1-3 pm each day in Building B (room B101) takes place during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2026, with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the … Read more

From Crisis to Capacity: Emergency Food Planning in the Fraser Valley hackathon — May 12-13

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Help design proactive, coordinated emergency food governance frameworks for the Fraser Valley alongside students, policy practitioners, and community partners. Apply now to take part in this hands-on and collaborative hackathon taking place on Tuesday, May 12 (UFV Abbotsford) and Wednesday, May 13 (UFV Chilliwack). Eligible applicants are senior undergraduate and graduate students. Students across all … Read more