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Symposium on decolonizing research — Nov 17

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UFV’s Centre for Global Development, in partnership with Community-Based Research Canada, presents: ‘Symposium on decolonizing research: Participatory and community-based approaches.’ Using a conversation café model, participants will exchange ideas and experiences on how to contribute to the decolonization of knowledge, and generate action for social change. Participants will also learn about innovative, community-engaged research methods. … Read more

Let’s Eat Together! Dumplings of the World! — Nov 3

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Event #2: Let’s eat together! Dumplings of the World! *date change* Thurs, Nov 3, 11:30am-1pm, Abby F124 and F125 Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/434195058107 if you plan on attending — we need to make sure we have enough food for everyone! Come eat dumplings! Dumplings (and dumpling-like foods) come in many forms, from many cultures. As … Read more

Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Nov 3 and 4

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Please join us for a two-day Fraser Valley Literary Festival, which runs November 3-4, 2022. This event will include inspiring and award-winning authors on writing, craft, and the writing life in contemporary Canada! About this event Thurs, Nov 3 (4 pm) Fri, Nov 4 (12 pm). Student Union Building, Evered Hall Middle (S1116), Abbotsford Campus. … Read more

TLC — Indigenization workshops for fall 2022

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Indigenization Workshop Schedule — Fall 2022 ________________________________________________ CHAT-R (Reconciliation) Let’s chat online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. Sessions are scheduled via ZOOM for the 1st Wednesday of the month with a topic to guide our discussion. November 2 (12-1 pm) Aboriginal Veterans: the truths December 7 (12-1 pm) Time for … Read more

Book Launch — On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA — Nov 3

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The Political Science department cordially invites you to celebrate our polisci faculty member Noah S. Schwartz on the publication of On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is an important player in the American gun debate. While popular explanations for the group’s influence often focus on the NRA’s lobbying … Read more

Decolonization in Practice: Institutions and Public Communication — Thurs, Nov 3

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Zoom code: 560153 Decolonization, Reconciliation and Indigenization: What does this mean for institutional communication? How do messages put forward by institutions and communities impact BIPOC members when those messages are still deeply rooted in colonialism? As members of UFV-FSA DRISC (decolonization, reconciliation, indigenization standing committee) we will address the meaning of those terms and discuss … Read more

Honouring and thanking the Stó:lō community — Nov 22

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Éy Swáyel, On Thurs, November 22, the College of Arts, in collaboration with the Senior Advisor for Indigenous Affairs, will be hosting a Stó:lō ceremony. We invite you to join us in a ceremony acknowledging and thanking the Stó:lō community for sharing their knowledge with the University, hence contributing to the creation of Indigenous Studies … Read more

‘Get KINnected!’ Fall speaker series — James Mandigo on Oct 19

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Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ – a fall speaker series highlighting faculty research at UFV! Dr. James Mandigo will be presenting on October 19 from 12-1 pm. His presentation is titled ‘Sport for Development and Peace’ and will be followed by a Q&A period. No RSVP required — we hope to see … Read more

Acknowledging and thanking the Stó:lō community: honouring ceremony for Indigenous programs — Oct 13

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Éy Swáyel, On Thurs, October 13, the College of Arts, in collaboration with the Senior Advisor for Indigenous Affairs, will be hosting a Stó:lō ceremony. We invite you to join us in a ceremony acknowledging and thanking the Stó:lō community for sharing their knowledge with the University, hence contributing to the creation of Indigenous Studies … Read more

Student Workshop: Using Open Access for Assignments — Oct 25

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Interested in learning about what Open Access is and how to use them for assignments? 🤔UFV students are invited to attend an introductory workshop at the Abbotsford Campus Library in the Computer Lab (G181) from 12-1 pm hosted by librarian Janelle 🙋‍♀️We hope to see you there! October 24-28 is International Open Access Week. Originally … Read more