Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. |
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SUPPORTING NORTHERN BC COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES |
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology staff and students recently taught elementary and secondary students in the Nechako Lakes School District, which has one of the largest Indigenous student populations in the province and serves 14 First Nations communities. The SFU team led students through a series of graphic design and digital literacy workshops, including how to design a logo for their own businesses. |
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ARTIST'S WEAVING HONOURS SPIRIT OF INDIGENOUS BUSINESS PROGRAM |
Angela George is a Coast Salish artist, weaver and graduate of the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA (IBL EMBA) program. She collaborated with SFU Beedie on a weaving that beautifully ties in traditional Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing with Western methods of learning. The IBL EMBA program is designed for mid-career Indigenous leaders who strive towards growth and sovereignty. This June, 30 students graduated from the program, taking the alumni number to almost 200. |
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HOW DO WE LIMIT CLIMATE CHANGE? |
Over 97 per cent of scientists agree that humans are causing global warming. So why has this overwhelming consensus not led to effective government action to curb the effects of climate change? Political science professor Michael Howlett says that has everything to do with public policy. |
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THROUGH THEIR WORDS: JULIE SEAL |
Julie Seal (Cree-Métis and Italian) graduated in 2022 with her BA in kinesiology and Indigenous studies. Seal has received several accolades during her journey and currently works for the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council. She says, "I’ve traveled a long road to get to where I am today. After years of working odd service jobs, I decided to go back to school...Today, I do health and fitness screening for Indigenous communities, which is something I really enjoy." |
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ESPORTS TEAMS PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE SPACE |
The SFU Sapphire and Ruby Valorant esports club teams are a safe space for women and gender-diverse people to meet like-minded people and form bonds while participating in an activity they love – gaming. Speaking with members from both teams, it is apparent that having such a space has a positive influence on both their social and academic lives as SFU students. |
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RESOURCES + OPERATIONAL UPDATES |
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The Teaching Support Staff Union has announced pickets beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 at Harbour Centre. For more information about your rights and responsibilities during strike action and information about what to expect on picket lines, visit the newly updated FAQs on the Collective Bargaining website. |
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TAMARA VROOMAN RE-APPOINTED AS CHANCELLOR |
This is re-published due to a link error in the last edition of the newsletter. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
SFU's Board of Governors is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Tamara Vrooman as Chancellor. The university chancellor's role is to confer all degrees and represent the university in an official capacity within the larger community as one of the university's chief ambassadors. Vrooman has long been a champion of the university and was recognized for her contributions to SFU and the community with an honorary degree in 2016.
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THEN, NOW AND THINGS TO COME: THE HATE WE FACE IN 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES |
June 29 | Hosted by Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office |
Explore the Canadian landscape of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, lessons learned and considerations as we confront hate and intolerance. Join the conversation led by barbara findlay, a visionary human rights lawyer with almost 50 years of experience challenging societal norms. The session closes out Pride Month and stokes the fires needed to continue the tough conversations and changes needed. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOP |
July 10 | Hosted by Centre for Educational Excellence |
Learn skills and approaches to deliver engaging student-focused learning experiences. This is a four-day, peer-based feedback workshop for new and experienced instructors. Please submit your applications by July 10 for the August sessions. |
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