About this event

Thinking about the state of climate change can be anxiety-inducing; it’s hard to find hopeful narratives. At this event we will be talking about how to shift the narrative of climate doom to climate hope. We will be using words, literature and poetry to challenge negative perspectives on climate change and find positive ideas of hope and resilience.

At this workshop, you’ll:

• Learn how to articulate your feelings into poetry
• Hear reasons to be hopeful for our climate futures
• Reclaim writing as a tool for art (and not just for assignments!)
• Collage and create with fellow creatives

People at any level and experience of writing and collaging are welcome!

This event is in collaboration with Embark Sustainability and the Student Learning Commons.

Land Acknowledgement

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

About the facilitator

Julia Lane (she/her)

Julia Lane is deeply passionate about students reclaiming writing as a tool for their self-expression. She works at the Student Learning Commons to support with writing, language and learning skills that can help with academic success, whatever that may look like to you!

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.

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

Other accessibility notes include:

• As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees 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, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
• We cannot provide ASL interpretation for this event, however, we can provide facilitator’s notes upon request.

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 Alice Pinheiro at climate@embarksustainability.org

Health & Safety

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

Embark Sustainability will also provide sanitation supplies for wiping down furniture, and hand sanitizer for guests to use.

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 Alice Pinheiro Embark Sustainability’s Climate Equity Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.