Turning knowledge into action
This weekend marks one of the world’s largest celebrations, Nowruz. As we at CHASI wish for a wonderful weekend for all of those celebrating it, we have collaborated once again with Shaheen Shivji, Program Coordinator at UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) for a special post on the significance and celebration of Nowruz. Nowruz—“now” meaning … Read more
March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year the theme #ChoosetoChallenge calls on people worldwide “to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes, and help forge an inclusive world.” In this spirit, we want to challenge you to consider the way we talk about women’s bodies and body image. While many individuals and organizations will … Read more
Today is Pink Shirt Day, which encourages “everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that [they] do not tolerate bullying.” Reflecting on this admirable annual event, we at CHASI feel that it is increasingly important that our commitment to “being kind” be augmented with our acknowledgement of — and consequently outrage at — … Read more
February 15–21 marks B.C. Heritage Week, and the theme for 2021 is “where do you find heritage?” CHASI’s graphic design intern, Celina Koops, reflects on that question and the places that represent B.C. best to her. This B.C. Heritage Week, beginning with a lovely Family Day this past Monday, took the stress of school away … Read more
This article by CHASI Research Assistant Chelsea Novakowski is inspired in part by the ongoing observance of International Development Week. In recognition of this week, UFV is also hosting a number of virtual events which are free and open to the everyone. This blog post came about because last week, during my class on aid … Read more
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the vital role of Black Canadians past, present, and future. One such family is the Starks. In 1858, 18 year-old Sylvia Stark — already a mother of two and a survivor of enslavement and scarlet fever — was one of hundreds of Black immigrants to … Read more
On February 2, 2021, CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow shared a presentation titled Turning Knowledge into Action: UFV’s CHASI Hub Reinventing Community Research as part of SCIENCETALKS‘ Virtual Science Café series.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. At CHASI, much of our work focuses on topics of health and aging. This month we honour persons living with dementia who are advocating for change, reducing stigma, and raising awareness about dementia. One such advocate is Christine Thelker, who has graciously agreed to share her experiences and … Read more
Today we acknowledge Raoul Wallenberg Day. Wallenberg saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, more than any other person or organization. Using his privileges as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest, he was able to extend diplomatic immunity and offer Swedish passports to Jewish Hungarians during the final years of World War II. For his heroic … Read more
