Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub
Turning knowledge into action
CHASI has the privilege of speaking with UFV student Adam Nelson about his powerful art installation, which is currently on display at UFV. His work touched our team and provides a window into why work supporting people with addictions is so critically needed. The current exhibition at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery might catch your eyes, or … Read more
On April 1, join CHASI, Sustainable UFV, the Faculty and Staff Association, and more for a celebration of inclusion at UFV! This tailgate-style party will feature a DJ and dancing, food and drinks, and a positive chance to connect with new and old friends in a safe, joyful, and vibrant atmosphere. This is a free … Read more
CHASI Faculty Associate Dr. Iris Lesser and UFV student research assistant Megan Filiatrault have released a new report sharing their findings from an initial series of workshops aimed at engaging new mothers in physical activity and presenting a realistic look at what their return to movement may look like. The report, titled Postpartum Physical Activity … Read more
Swiftie Scholar, an academic conference hosted at UFV on December 5, applied an academic lens to the impact and influence of the mega-star Taylor Swift on the day before her three-night visit to Vancouver. With support from CHASI, the event brought speakers from around the world to share analysis of Swift’s cultural impact with UFV … Read more
As part of CHASI’s celebration of National Career Month, we asked practicum student Ava Hedblom to share her experiences with Career Mapping, a new tool launched by our research cluster CALL, the Career and Learning for Life Consortium. Check back throughout November to see more Career Month posts! It is as simple as this: studying … Read more
On Monday, October 28, join CHASI at 4:00 PM to celebrate Dr. Shahana Alibhai’s new book Feel Better, a roadmap to understanding emotions, their impacts on day-to-day life, and turning that knowledge in action for a better emotional state. All are welcome and refreshments will be served! You can learn more about Feel Better and … Read more
After a summer of climate emergencies, CHASI artist-in-residence Sharon Strauss was inspired to reflect on the state of our environment with these to pieces. “Endless Ocean” “Glass of Time” Sharon writes: “I fear for the animals, the Earth, the people. Just as much, I fear we have lived under the looming “point of no return” … Read more
On Thursday, August 15th, members of the UFV and Fraser Valley community gathered to commemorate three years since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Women in Afghanistan have been banned from attending university since December 2022 and high school since September 2021. Now, girls older than Grade 3 are banned from attending to school. This event … Read more
The Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub was pleased to partner with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society to support their BIPOC Unified Inclusive Leading Organization Development for South Fraser (B.U.I.L.D.S.) project. The project supports “grassroots BIPOC organizations to help grow their services and impact in the community by accessing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) … Read more
On Thursday August 15th at 12:00pm we will gather to commemorate three years since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. Afghan women have been banned from attending university since December 2022 and high school since September 2021. Now, girls older than Grade 3 are banned from attending to school. This event will demonstrate UFV’s support for Afghan … Read more