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CHASIcast: Getting deep on gender identity with Stacy

October 7, 2026August 8, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

A pull quote. A faded image in the background shows four adults and a child walking together, away from the camera. The quote reads: "Believe people with who they say they are, and it doesn’t have to be a problem. And it inherently isn’t. The only reason it becomes a problem is if we make it a problem. And [remember] that people know themselves better than we ever really will." The quote is attributed to Stacy, Registered Social Worker.

What does support and care look like for gender diverse people today? On the latest episode of the CHASIcast, we spoke to Stacy (he/him), a registered social worker (MSW) and UFV Alumni (BSW – 2015) who has spent much of his social work career working within healthcare, along with offering private pay counselling. For almost … Read more

Tea Dance and Queeraoke brings Pride to UFV

October 7, 2026July 3, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

Photo of a group of people crowded onto an ourdoor stage, singing karaoke. Some hold rainbow flags or are wearing rainbow garlands

To end Pride month the right way, CHASI and friends hosted a Tea Dance and Queeraoke event on June 28. The event also served as a purposeful conclusion to our flag display and a next step towards a permanent Pride installation on campus. CHASI would like to extend a massive thank you to our co-organizers … Read more

Pride 2023 at CHASI

October 7, 2026June 21, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

Photo of CHASI team members speaking at a table with a rainbow tablecloth.

Pride is always time of celebration and action at CHASI, and 2023 was no different! Here is just some what our team did to mark the occasion. Dr. Martha Dow joins GW Graham Secondary’s Pride Celebration CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow was privileged to be able to speak at GW Graham Secondary’s Pride celebration to … Read more

CHASI Tea Dance and Queeraoke — June 28

October 7, 2026June 19, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

Poster with illustrated hands holding up Pride flags, and a bright cartoon sun above, shining down rainbows. The text reads: "Join us in transitioning the Pride display to a more permanent home. CHASI Tea dance and Queeraoke, Wednesday, June 28th, 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Come to the K Building Patio on Abbotsford's UFV campus for good music, food, and drinks! Door admission: $10 ($5 for students) includes food and first drink ticket. 19+ event."

Join us in transitioning the Pride display to a more permanent home! Come to the K Building patio on UFV’s Abbotsford campus for good music, food, and drinks. Please reserve your spot with an Eventbrite ticket. Door admission is $10 ($5 for students), and includes food and your first drink ticket. This public event is … Read more

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2023

October 7, 2026May 17, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

Illustration of two figures, one light blue, the other pink, kissing in front of a rainbow. Behind them is a rainbow and flowers. Their bodies are marked up by scars. In the upper corners, grey faces look down at them, their eyes not visible, and shout, represented by red lightning bolts coming down. The figures and the rainbow take up the majority of the image, overpowering the negativity.

Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This year, we’re extremely cognizant of this day’s importance. When a Pride flag is destroyed, we must plant a new one. When hate causes harm, we must name it. When negativity draws a crowd, we must gather in positivity. To our queer family, … Read more

Get ready for Pride with CHASI’s button-making night!

October 7, 2026May 12, 2023 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

Poster showing Pride stickers on the left side and text on the right. Text reads: "The Community Health and Social Innovation Hub presents: Pride Button-Making. On May 18, CHASI feels it is important to celebrate our pride and be in allyship together in a safe, celebratory space. Join us for a free evening of button-making, pizza, good music, and great company!" Event details are listed, reading: "May 18, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, B164, UFV Abbotsford, Open to all."

On May 18, CHASI feels it is important to celebrate our pride and be in allyship together in a safe, celebratory space. Join us for a free evening of button-making, pizza, good music, and great company! This event is open to all, and will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the CHASI Hub, located … Read more

Celebrating Pride and acknowledging what still needs to be done

October 7, 2026June 28, 2021 by Jeff Mijo-Burch

An illustration of two cartoon, rainbow-coloured hands coming together in celebration. Text reads: Canada is home to 1 million people who are LGBTQ2+, accounting for 4% of the total population

Content warning: suicide June may be coming to an end, but CHASI is proud to celebrate Pride year-round. This year, Canada marks an exciting milestone, reaching one million members of the LGBTQ2+ community! Canada still has a long way to go, however. Statistics Canada has also shared information on the discrimination and challenges that the … Read more