TLC — Indigenization workshops for fall 2022

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

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

Online Info Session: Creative Arts Student Association — Oct 20

Are you a Creative Arts student in Art History, Visual Arts, Theatre, Media Arts, or Graphic Design? Want to connect with other students, attend fun events, and have a more exciting social life on campus? Become more involved by helping create a student association! RSVP today! Sheila McKay from Student Engagement will be there to … Read more

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

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

CAMPUS RECREATION – Volleyball League (co-ed)

League information: Dig, set, spike your way to victory!! 8-weeks of games are scheduled to run September 27-November 15, 2022. Valley Cup is scheduled December 1; game start time is 7pm at Trinity Western University. New league registration will open in December. Stay tuned to our website https://ufv.ca/campusrec Roster Numbers Minimum roster size: 7 players … Read more

CAMPUS RECREATION — Men’s Basketball League

Weekly league that runs each semester. Registration is still open for free agents. E-mail campusrec@ufv.ca to sign-up. 5 v 5 weekly games for 8-weeks, scheduled to run September 27-November 15, 2022. Level of play is recreational. Registration for next semester will open in Dec. Sign up a team or as an individual free agent. Reminder, … Read more

Honouring and thanking the Stó:lō community — Nov 22

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

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

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

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