Volunteers sought for 2026 UFV Leadership Awards adjudication

The Financial Aid & Awards office is looking for volunteers to adjudicate UFV’s Leadership Awards for 2026. The time commitment is roughly 8-10 hours to review, and adjudicators are given approximately 10 working days to adjudicate their assigned awards. This is a great opportunity to get to know UFV’s outstanding students and their commitments and … 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

Celebrate Learning at UFV — May 21

Join us for an engaging virtual session focused on setting kind and reasonable expectations for ourselves and our students. Celebrate Learning: Teaching with Boundaries explores how thoughtful boundaries can support effective, sustainable teaching practices. This event features faculty members sharing innovative teaching approaches through a series of short, 10-minute presentations. Each talk will highlight practical … Read more

Explore Trades Sampler — June 8 to Aug 28

UFV’s Explore Trades Sampler program takes place from June 8-Aug 28. This in-person course is ideal for students, young adults, or women wishing to learn practical skills, gain general employment certifications, and explore trades careers. The 12-week full time program (9 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri) takes place at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshop — May 28

Join Leanne A. Joe for the Territory Acknowledgment workshop. During this session on Thursday, June 28, from noon to 1 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Indigenous teaching garden, 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. Because this workshop will … Read more

Time and stress management course — June 6 and 13

Over two sessions (June 6 and 13) at UFV’s Clearbrook Centre, learn techniques for effective time and stress management. From 9 to 11:45 am each day, find out how to identify stressors, set priorities, handle interruptions and crises, and improve work methods and productivity. To register phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1. https://www.ufv.ca/continuing-education/courses/business-and-management/management-skills/   06/04/2026

Chat-R: Professional development opportunities — May 20

Meet online from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, May 20 to chat about reconciliation, decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with reconciliation. This session is a drop-in format faciliated by Claire Hay, Specialist, Teaching and Learning. Participants can attend or leave at anytime during the session. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Wed, May 20, 2026 12-1 … Read more

Craft & Commiserate — May 19

Join Victoria Surtees on Tuesday, May 19 on the Abbotsford campus (Building G, room G124) for crafts, snacks, and good conversation. Craft & Commiserate is open to all faculty and staff. From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, drop in with whatever project you’re working on: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, painting, leatherwork, colouring, sewing, beading. It’s all … Read more

Storytelling and Stó:lō (Chat-S): Recovery not Discovery – The Anniversary of the First 215 — May 14

Let’s chat online about Traditional Storytelling practices, or anything associated with Story and Oral Traditions. Chat-S takes place Thursday, May 15 from noon to 1 pm via Zoom. This session is led by Leanne A. Joe (UFV’s Indigenous Curriculum Developer), with a topic to guide our discussion. The next topic is: Recovery not Discovery – … Read more

2026 FSA Annual General Meeting

Join your fellow FSA members for important updates and to learn about business that requires your vote. Your FSA’s Annual General Meeting is where members catch up on all the work your union is doing. Vote on the upcoming year’s budget, vote on policy and bylaw changes, and nominate members for executive and committee positions. … Read more