Join us for this poster/art build and connect with other students heading to the global climate strike at Vancouver City Hall!

Agenda:

10:30 AM – Art and Poster Making
11:30 AM – Clean up and prep for travel
12:00 PM – Transit to Vancouver City Hall (bring your Compass card!)
1:00 PM – Global Climate Strike  

Attendees are free to attend the strike or choose to participate in poster/art-making only! If you are joining the strike, we recommend you prepare by bringing ear plugs, a water bottle, snack, mask, and appropriate dress. Attendees are responsible for assessing their capacity and are free to opt out at any time. 

Land Acknowledgement

This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Katzie and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

Event Accessibility

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.

The art-build portion of this event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

• wheelchair accessible
• welcomes all gender identities and expressions
• a tree nut and peanut-free zone
• a scent-free zone
• located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
• provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

• At both the art-build and strike, it’s important folks are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event.
• We aim to host a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing scented products in attendance of this event.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety

Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement

By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.

Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.

If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Embark Sustainability’s Director of Engagement at engagement@embarksustainability.org.