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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
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
Leanne A. Joe is offering a beginner language session for greetings and territorial place names on Tuesday, June 2 from noon to 12:50 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building G, room G124). Do you want to learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem, practice pronouncing the names of the local First Nations, and learn some … Read more
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
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
Fall 2026 schedule of classes is now available exclusively in Browse Classes — Read more. (please link to ITS Blog to read more information) – – https://blogs.ufv.ca/itservices/2026/05/ufv-schedule-of-classes-now-available-only-in-browse-classes/ For more information, contact Ashley Friesen at Ashley.friesen@ufv.ca 06/01/2026
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, May 18 in observance of Victoria Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thursday, May 14. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Please join us at an online spring meeting on Friday, May 15 from 1-2 pm to hear about recent open education work, including the recently launched Open Education (OE) Strategy. Agenda: • Review OE strategy and next steps (including key performance indicators for the strategy) • OE website update • What programs/support do we want … Read more
Dr. Keith Carlson, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous and Community-Engaged History, will present a lecture sharing new research on the history of colonial power on Sto:lo people and its ongoing legacies. History for Reconciliation Thurs, May 7 7-9 pm Abby B101 Free admission — no registration required