First Peoples Principles of Learning Workshop

The First Nations Education Steering Committee consulted with First Nation communities, elders, scholars, and knowledge keepers to develop this tool to assist in the development of curriculum and teaching/learning strategies. An overview of the principles will be provided, and we will discuss ways to infuse the First People’s Principles of Learning into your practice. Please … Read more

Circle Works Sessions

This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled. Mon, Jan 10 (11:30-12:30pm) – This workshop has been moved online … Read more

Territorial Acknowledgment Workshops

During these sessions (offered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and online), we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. Please register for the session you would like to attend, and to receive the zoom link if you choose the online workshop. … Read more

Introduction to Aboriginal Ways of Knowing workshop — various dates

An overview of the BCTF Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being poster will be provided. It will be used as a guideline to engage in dialogue about Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being. Then participate in hands-on learning activities that are culturally appropriate for your teaching/learning environment. Please note that these workshops are scheduled to … Read more

Introduction to 5 R’s: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility, and Relationships Workshop

Kirkness and Bernardt’s First Nations in Higher Education: The Four R’s (1991) is a foundational form for Indigenizing education. These four R’s: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility will be reviewed as well as a fifth R: Relationships. Strategies for weaving the 5 R’s into your practice will be demonstrated. Workshop Dates: Wed, Feb 2 (4-5 … Read more

Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation — Jan-April

This workshop is offered through both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. We will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing our education practice and spaces. Through reflecting on your experiences and knowledge of Indigenous history and issues, we will work through activities based on decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation practices. Our journey … Read more

Test Questions for Multilingual Learners workshop — Jan 18, Feb 11

Learn to revise your existing test questions so that they are clearer and promote student success… all without compromising course content! Informed by research conducted at UBC, the methods we will review have resulted in increases on final exam scores of as much as an entire letter grade. This is a hands on online workshop, … Read more

Assignment Feedback for Multilingual Learners Workshop — Feb 1 or 28

In this online workshop, we will explore ways to give effective feedback for student assignments. Learn about some typical features of multilingual student writing and how to address them in your course. Workshop Dates: Tues, Feb 1 (2-3 pm) Mon, Feb 28 (12-1 pm) More events:  events.ufv.ca/tlc/ More Information: tlcevents@ufv.ca or victoria.surtees@ufv.ca https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/TeachingandLearningTLCInternationalizationWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/s/OCybR79OLEqyd3XldVX5YA2 For more … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Making Sense of Indigenization, Decolonization, and Reconciliation

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Making Sense of Indigenization, Decolonization, and Reconciliation Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation can be very complex. Using a Venn Diagram, an overview of the differences and overlaps between decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation will be demonstrated and discussed. Our roles and responsibilities for each component will also be reviewed. Please join Lorna … Read more

Vote for your favourite CityStudio project

UFV students participated in a joint Abbotsford/Chilliwack CityStudio digital HUBBUB #8 we launched last week. Everyone is welcome to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award. See link below. CityStudio Virtual Hubbub #8 – Fall 2021 | Let’s Talk Abbotsford (letstalkabbotsford.ca)

Donors invited to support student families in need with Angel Tree program

Each year the Angel Tree program creates opportunities for local community members to support our UFV students during the holiday season. The Student Union Society operates the Angel Tree program annually around the holiday months. The program strives to help support UFV students raising families while pursuing their education. It’s one of the ways we … Read more