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Virtual Costume Contest
2020-10-16 08:00 - 2020-11-03 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual, Canada
You could win $25 in credit towards UNA Programs! Show off your Halloween costume in the UNA Virtual Costume Contest! Take a picture of your costume and share it with us on Instagram for a chance to win one of five prizes. This contest closes on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Need costume ideas? There are many COVID-friendly costumes which incorporate the use of masks.
Contest Rules:

Share your photo on Instagram
Tag @UNAcommunity and us the #SpookyUNA hashtag
In the photo description, share the following:

Costume name
Name of individual (or pet) in costume
Age (optional)

You may submit one entry per costume
By submitting a photo, you consent to the photo being shared by the UNA on social media accounts and through our website
If you do not have Instagram, you can email your photo submission and description to programs@myuna.ca

UNA Board Meeting
2020-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, Canada
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address the Board, advance permission must be sought from the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the publication of the agenda. If advance permission has not been sought, a delegation may address the Board if approved by a resolution of the Directors (Board Procedures Policy, s. 40-41).

HAUNT for the GOLDEN TICKETS
2020-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | UNA Neighbourhoods
Join us in a community-wide scavenger hunt on Friday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m.! Ten Golden Tickets will be hidden throughout the UNA Neighbourhoods: Wesbrook, Hawthorn, Hampton, East Campus and Chancellor. Each Golden Ticket can be redeemed for a gift basket filled with sweets at Wesbrook Community Centre. (It is recommended to bring a cell phone for the hunt.)
Visit myuna.ca/halloween for live updates and hints on October 30, 2020.

UNA Board Meeting
2020-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, Canada
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address the Board, advance permission must be sought from the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the publication of the agenda. If advance permission has not been sought, a delegation may address the Board if approved by a resolution of the Directors (Board Procedures Policy, s. 40-41).

Meeting Package
Join the Meeting Here
Dial-In Options (Conference ID: 856 187 861#):

+1 778-654-4060 Canada, Vancouver (Toll)
(833) 256-2866 Canada (Toll-free)

UNA Board Meeting
2020-12-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, Canada
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address the Board, advance permission must be sought from the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the publication of the agenda. If advance permission has not been sought, a delegation may address the Board if approved by a resolution of the Directors (Board Procedures Policy, s. 40-41).

Meeting Package
Join the Meeting Here
Dial-In Options (Conference ID: 856 187 861#):+1 778-654-4060 Canada, Vancouver (Toll)
(833) 256-2866 Canada (Toll-free)

Special UNA Board Meeting
2021-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual, Canada
UNA Board of Directors meetings are typically in person, however, during the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions.

Meeting Notice
Meeting Package
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UNA Board Meeting
2021-01-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, Canada
Please note: The meeting on December 21, 2021 will be held online via Microsoft Teams.
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Board Meetings
Subject to mitigating factors, UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wesbrook Community Centre. During the pandemic, the following COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed during in-person meetings (subject to any changes in Provincial Health Orders or UNA policy):

Proof of vaccination is not required as Board meetings are classified under essential services.
Board and staff are considered workers while seated at the Board and staff tables, and will not be required to wear masks while seated at their respective tables. Board and staff will be seated separately and socially distanced from the attending public.
Masks will be required for non-Board/staff attending the meeting.
If there are any delegations, they will be able to remove their masks while speaking at the podium.

Materials for the meetings are published on the website:

Meeting Package: Provided before each open Board meeting
Meeting Minutes: Approved by the Board at the following Board meeting

Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address the Board, advance notice to the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the meeting is required. Delegations are to be heard in the order in which they notify the CAO of their intention to make a presentation to the Board, unless the Board decides otherwise.

Lunar New Year Soiree
2021-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, Canada
Join the Lunar New Year Soiree and celebrate the Year of the Ox at dinner time! In this one-hour virtual celebration, we would like to bring the UNA neighbours and families together through sharing of food, traditions, stories, and performances at the comfort of your home.
Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Living with Change & Uncertainty | Session 1: Science for Supporting Well-Being
2021-04-21 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 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@myuna.ca 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.
Learn More

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 | British Columbia
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 | British Columbia
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.
Register here

Plant propagation for the people (UBC community) Session 2
2021-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | British Columbia
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:
Register Online

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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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
Register here
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 | British Columbia
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 myuna.ca/agm.

UBC Football Home Opener
2021-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | British Columbia
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!
