Catalyst Cafe: Unleash Climate Curiosity with Embark Sustainability

Getting involved in climate action can feel like a lot to take on at once. But, if you’re looking to dip your toes in, then join us in embarking on a journey to feeling more comfortable talking about our climate. Whether you’re a new student or well acquainted with the SFU campus we’re creating space for new relationships to take form. During one afternoon you’ll explore various avenues to begin your climate activism journey with Embark Sustainability as we together discover:

• our changing climate, food production, and how they relate – directly from our learning gardens
• your strengths in social movement
• the importance of community building
• what the concept of food justice entails while creating meals together

Don’t miss an opportunity to meet folks curious about our climate and get to know Embark Sustainability. Register now and pass the information forward to someone who also might be interested.

AGENDA

4:00 pm – Meet at the Embark Studio

5:00 pm – Gardens tour, learn about starting your gardening journey

5:30 pm – Community Kitchen, create food with your fellow attendees

6:30 pm – Social Movements Workshop, learn how to play to your strengths in movements

7:30 pm – Bye bye new friends!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This event will take place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, transferred or relinquished in any way and, as such, the land remains sovereign Indigenous territory. In making this acknowledgement, we understand that it is our responsibility as settlers of this territory to ensure that our actions are congruent with our hopes to center decolonization in our work.

ACCESSIBILITY

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

This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The SUB is located south of Freedom Square between the Diamond Family Auditorium (DFA) and the Academic Quadrangle (AQ).

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

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, or if you have any questions, please contact us at programs@embarksustainability.org.

COMMUNITY AGREEMENT

By registering to attend this event or events, 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.