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Living with Change & Uncertainty | Session 1: Science for Supporting Well-Being
2021-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual, Canada
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times.
Session 1- Science for Supporting Well-Being
This session provides an overview of what mental health is and the science of mindfulness as a practice to navigate change and uncertainty of these times. We begin to explore the focus of attention through two trauma-sensitive, guided practices and an animated video. Includes an introduction to the science behind why and how mindfulness can support self-care.
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Earth Day Quest
2021-04-22 | UNA Neighbourhoods
On this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.

Download a UNA Earth Day Quest handout or pick one up in person at the Wesbrook Community Centre front desk.
Send a photo of yourself on the quest to julia.gellman@myunatest.kimboagency.com for your chance to win an Earth Day prize! Your photo may be shared by the UNA. By submitting a photo of yourself, you consent to the UNA’s photo release terms.

Submissions accepted from April 19-25.

Seniors & Friends Virtual Talk - April
2021-04-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual, Canada
Topic: bc211 Services
Life isn’t always easy, but finding help can be. The bc211 services connect you to programs and services in your community.
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Living with Change & Uncertainty | Session 2: Managing Emotions More Skillfully
2021-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times.
Session 2 – Managing Emotions More Skillfully
Session two explores tools to manage emotional reactivity and build skills to thoughtfully respond to challenging situations more often. This session explores reactivity, body cues that often arise with impulses, and tools to create greater space to recognize choice to thoughtfully respond. A practice called STOP is introduced. Includes a video and animated poetry to support learning and reflection.
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UBC Biodiversity and Climate Action Ideas Showcase
2021-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | BC
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
Celebrate UBC student and community-led research on biodiversity! Students, faculty and community can learn and engage with a variety of biodiversity and climate change, including climate justice, green infrastructure, biomimicry, biodiversity conservation and food security. Explore innovative and creative ideas and research that may inform and advance UBC sustainable commitments, and learn how you can actively be part of them. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover and help mobilize student-led research and collaborations.

Living with Change & Uncertainty | Session 3: The Negative Bias and Science of Gratitude
2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times.
Session 3 – The Negative Bias and Science of Gratitude
Hosted by Crisis Centre BC

In this session, we explore basic neuroscience of happiness and how to manage the “negativity bias”. This session explores the important role gratitude can play in supporting the immune system, concentration and cultivating stamina, resilience and positivity toward our professional work and personal lives.
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Seniors & Friends Virtual Talk - May
2021-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual, Canada
Topic: Staying Active with the Men’s Community Network
Get inspired to move as members of the Men’s Community Network share their experiences hiking, biking and walking around campus and the lower mainland. This session is open to all seniors.

Salmonberry Stories: Signs of Culture in Forest Biological Diversity
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
Take a mind walk through forests of home and discover how they’re transformed by cultures that understand the connectedness of living beings.
Event: Salmonberry Stories: Signs of Culture in Forest Biological Diversity
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 @ 1 pm – 2 pm
Cost: Free
Join Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan on a mind walk through forests of home and discover how the forest is transformed by cultures that understand the inter-connections of living beings. In honor of Cultural Diversity Day May 21 we will explore how Aboriginal stewardship shapes the forest and increases biological diversity. Some of the past landscape transformations could be right in front of you on the trails you have walked a hundred times but did not see. It’s like learning how to read the land.
About Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan:
Dr. Smhayetsk Teresa Ryan was born into the Gitlan tribe of the Tsimshian Nation. Her research is motivated by her Aboriginal Tsimshian heritage and the guidance provided by her Grandfather to become a fisheries scientist.
She completed her PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. Her PhD dissertation centres an Aboriginal perspective of Aboriginal economy and demonstrates how thousands of years of sustainable use based on Ancestral knowledge of cyclic resource production and variability is an intuitive component of Aboriginal stewardship. Her current Salmon-forest research in the lab of Professor Suzanne Simard investigates the potential to restore salmon abundance by using ancient Aboriginal salmon fishing technology and strategies.

Family Nature Walk at UBC Botanical Garden
2021-05-22 10:00 - 17:00 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive
Date: Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021
Cost: $50 per family
In honour of UN World Biodiversity Day, join us for a family-oriented adventure at the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden. Pick up your Travelogue and enjoy a 90-minute journey through our forest garden with educational stops along the way. High up in the forest canopy, you and your family can experience the Greenheart TreeWalk. Children and youth will take home a Kids Nature Kit to continue to explore nature in your own neighbourhood.

Community Workshop: Outdoor Safety
2021-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Interested in hiking and exploring the lower mainland? Join us as we discuss safety tips including trip planning, packing the essentials,
outdoor travel tips, and more.
Please note that this session will be held on Zoom and a link will be sent to registered participants.
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Plant propagation for the people (UBC community) Session 2
2021-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | BC
Due to popular demand we’ve added a second session of this workshop on June 5th!
Event: Plant Propagation for the People: A Workshop
Location: Zoom. Register at the link provided.
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 12 pm
Cost: Free
Making your own plants using seeds, cuttings, and divisions is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste.
This online workshop will provide participants with an introduction to propagation and an opportunity to discuss sharing among campus gardeners. What kind of difference would it make to campus gardening, biodiversity and community life if making and sharing plants were part of our daily lives? How can we encourage the sharing of plants and other gardening materials among our community?
Join our workshop hosts, Erin Despard, current Artist in Residence at UBC Botanical Garden, and Egan Davis, Principal Instructor of the UBC Botanical Garden Horticultural Training Program for this educational and inspiring conversation about making and sharing plants.

Seniors & Friends Virtual Talk - June
2021-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual, Canada
Topic: Campus Connections
Find out what’s happening on the UBC campus. There are many free and low cost programs and opportunities available.

UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-06-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual, Canada
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda.
June 28, 2021 – Meeting Agenda

UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-07-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual, Canada
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda.
July 21, 2021 – Meeting Agenda
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Fire Stewardship through Indigenous Stories
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship from Indigenous speakers Shyann Thomas, Amy Cardinal Christianson & Brad Mardsen.
Event: Fire Stewardship through Indigenous Stories
Location: Zoom. Register here.
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 @ 12 pm – 1 pm
Cost: Free
This virtual session will explore Indigenous understandings and experiences relating to the long history of fire stewardship across Turtle Island, and highlight its value and importance in our changing climate.
Wildfires are currently burning across Western North America. Our forests were resilient for thousands of years, but have struggled due to the settler colonial actions impacting traditional practices.
Session facilitator, Shyann Thomas, is an Indigenous youth working with UBC Botanical Garden and Environmental Youth Alliance. She will be sharing why she is interested in fire stewardship, and what meaning and value it brings. Amy Cardinal Christianson is a Fire Research Scientist with Canadian Forest Service, sharing her experiences working with Indigenous wildfire stewardship & revitalizing cultural burning practices. Brad Marsden will be sharing his perspectives on fire and its importance in advancing Truth and Reconciliation for individuals and organizations.
Session attendees will be invited to ask questions, creating space for an open dialogue about Indigenous perspectives and relations to fire.
**Please register to receive your Zoom link (it will be emailed 48 hours before the event).**

UBC Returns to Campus: A Town Hall for Residents
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Presenters:
Rae Ann Aldridge, Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services
Pam Ratner, Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President, Faculty Planning
Moderator:
Sundance Topham, Chief Administrative Officer, UNA
Summary:
As UBC plans for a return to on-campus instruction and activities this fall, leaders from the UBC Vancouver Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic, and from Safety & Risk Services will deliver a presentation on what to expect on campus for residents living in UBC neighbourhoods. The speakers will take questions at the end of the presentation.
Registration:
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Try-It Week 2021
2021-09-07 - 2021-09-11 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Come and try a class for free! Meet instructors and discover a new activity or two during our annual Try-It Week. We are offering free programs all week long from September 7-11, 2021. A variety of classes are available for children, adults and seniors, including sports & fitness, dog classes, music and more.
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Neighbours Day 2021
2021-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Reconnect with your neighbours and see what’s new at the UNA! This year, we’re celebrating Neighbours Day a little differently with a small festival that will showcase an array of activities by the Wesbrook Community Centre Splash Pad. Join us for food, music, arts, a dog pack walk and more!
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Citizen Science for Plants and Pollinators: Tips and Tools to ID Plants
2021-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants from speakers Alex Wong, Daniel Mosquin, and Winnie Hwo.
Event: Citizen Science for Plants and Pollinators: Tips and Tools to ID Plants
Location: Zoom. Register here.
Date: Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free
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Citizen science, also known as community science, is a type of scientific research conducted by the public in collaboration with scientists to address a research topic. It has a long history of practice in many fields such as medicine and astronomy.
This online seminar aims to foster a deeper understanding of the role of citizen science in the fields of biodiversity and conservation. Join us to learn about ways to participate in citizen science and gain insight into the world of plant and pollinators.
Session facilitator, Alex Wong, is a senior Biology student working with the UBC Botanical Garden on citizen science initiatives. He will explain the role citizen science plays in science and explore the various ways to be involved in scientific research. Winnie Hwo is the Senior Public Engagement Specialist for the David Suzuki Foundation, and she will be sharing her experience on the impact of citizen science on the Butterflyway Project. Daniel Mosquin, Research Manager at UBC Botanical Garden, will share his knowledge on plant identification and the tight-knit relationship between plants and pollinators.
This workshop is hosted by UBC Botanical Garden in collaboration with CCUB (Climate Crisis in Urban Biodiversity). CCUB aims to inspire the next generation of students to work towards the interconnected global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. It works to support student-led, inclusive, and demand-driven research to yield scalable solutions towards the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis.

UBC Soccer Home Opener
2021-09-24 17:30 - 21:30 | BC
After a cancelled season due to COVID last year, the UBC Thunderbirds are excited to be competing again, and to welcome fans back. Next Friday evening September 24, we host our Women’s and Men’s Soccer Home Openers against UNBC at 5:30pm and 7:30pm, at Thunderbird Stadium.
Thanks to support from generous partners and sponsors, we are offering FREE ADMISSION to almost all games this season. Details on COVID guidelines and to order tickets visit gothunderbirds.ca/tickets. Hope to see you at the games! ⚽️

AGM 2020 & 2021
2021-09-29 19:00 | Virtual, Canada
The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2020 and Annual General Meeting 2021 on September 29, 2021 at 7 p.m. through video conference (Zoom). The 2020 AGM was delayed due to governance changes approved at the Special General Meeting held last year September 30, 2020. The 2021 AGM will be held immediately after the 2020 AGM. Members can vote online during the meeting or by proxy. The agenda and process for voting can be found at myunatest.kimboagency.com/agm.

UBC Football Home Opener
2021-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
FOOTBALL. IS. BACK!!!
Wow, it has been a while since we were able to watch a live T-Bird Football game and we are ready to welcome the fans back! UBC Football is taking the field next Friday October 1 in their Home Opener against Saskatchewan at 7PM at Thunderbird Stadium.
This year, we are offering FREE ADMISSION to all of our football games! Please check out the Covid guidelines and claim your ticket at gothunderbirds.ca/tickets. There will be a limited capacity so be sure to snag one early! See you there.

UBC Men's Hockey Home Opener
2021-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, 2555 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
Come out and support your UBC Men’s Hockey team as they play in their Home Opener on Friday October 15th at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre! 🥅
Thanks to our sponsors, almost all UBC home games are FREE this year but you are still required to reserve a ticket due to limited capacity. So hurry and get on gothunderbirds.ca/tickets to secure your spot!
CAN’T WAIT to see you in your blue and gold! Go Birds Go!

Electric Vehicle Meet N Greet
2021-10-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join this event if you’re curious to learn more about the shift to Electric Vehicles, and how you can be involved. Whether you’re interested in retrofitting your strata parkade for electric charging stations, or want to meet other UNA residents who have made the electric transition, this event will support the network. With presentations from service providers and electric vehicle experts, this Meet & Greet will provide education and connections for those interested in going electric. This event is free, but registration is required.
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Great Trek
2021-10-23 | BC
The Great Trek has been a staple race in the Vancouver running community for years – formerly the Fall Classic. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, the Great Trek pays homage the Great Trek of 1922, where students marched to their current campus. This popular Vancouver event features races for everyone with a Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM route, plus a Hat-trick option with bonus prizes if you run all three races. Join the run community and end your running season on a high note – clock a personal best time for the year or come just for the fun!
6am – 1pm – Full Road Closures as follows:
East Mall CLOSED from University Boulevard to Crescent Road. Access to Chan Centre loading bay will be maintained at all times.
· Crescent Road CLOSED from East Mall to West Mall.
· NW Marine Drive CLOSED from West Mall to West 16th Avenue. Access to Fraser River arcade, Place Vanier Commons Block and St. John’s College lot maintained between gaps in runners
· Lower Mall CLOSED from Memorial Road to University Boulevard
· West Mall CLOSED from University Blvd to NW Marine Drive
· Memorial Road CLOSED – between East Mall and Lower Mall
· Access to St. John Hospice, Botanical Gardens and Thunderbird stadium via gaps through runners

UBC Football Game
2021-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us for the second home football game of the season – UBC Thunderbirds vs the Manitoba Bisons. Cheer on your birds at 1PM at Thunderbird Stadium. Be sure to reserve your free admission early at gothunderbirda.ca/tickets
Go Birds Go!

Halloween
2021-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.

Nature Club at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2021-11-06 10:30 - 13:00 | BC
Drop-in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm on the first SATURDAY of the month to enjoy special activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, museum tours, and more!
These drop-in sessions are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not suitable for preschool-aged children). All sessions will be held at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with experts from the Pacific Museum of Earth and around UBC making guest appearances. Drop-in activities will run between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to participate! Thanks to the generous support of Campus and Community Planning, UBC campus families can take part for free! UBC Campus Families are families of anyone who lives at UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan or is a staff, faculty, or student on either campus. Other families are welcome to join us, museum admission rates apply.
Pre-register to guarantee your spot at these activities!
November 6. 2021: Fungi
December 4, 2021: Fossils
January 8, 2022: Bryophytes
February 5, 2022: Birds
March 5, 2022: Marine Invertebrates
April 2, 2022: Mammals
May 14, 2022: Entomology
June 4, 2022: Flowering Plants

UNA Elections 2021: All-Candidates Forum
2021-11-18 07:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, Canada
Moderated by: H. Hailey Graham
All UNA Members are invited to attend an All-Candidates Forum to learn more about the candidates running in the UNA Elections 2021. The candidates will be introducing themselves and answering questions on UNA issues.
Registration is required to attend. The link to register was emailed to UNA Members on November 12 and will be emailed again on November 17.
For more information and to read the candidate statements, visit myunatest.kimboagency.com/elections.
About the Moderator:
H. Hailey Graham is a family law lawyer practicing in downtown Vancouver. Hailey graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law. During her time at UBC, Hailey was president of the Political Science Student Association, helped to establish UBC’s chapter of Equal Voice, attended Universities Model Parliament as party leader, and volunteered with Legal Education Outreach. In addition to her legal practice, Hailey works as a facilitator for UBC’s Institute for Future Legislators (through the School of Public Policy). In her spare time, Hailey likes to travel, snowboard, and spend time with her family.

Growing a Farm podcast: The 20-year Journey of the UBC Farm
2021-12-03 | Virtual, Canada
Growing A Farm: the 20-Year Journey of the UBC Farm, is a limited podcast series that tells the story of the beginnings of the Farm in 2001 and the against-the-odds story of saving it.
The podcast is hosted by current LFS student, Anisha Sandhu, who wanted to explore the Farm’s history on its 20th anniversary by speaking to the students, staff and faculty members who were key to turning a vision into reality.
