UBC Okanagan Events
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View EventsUBC opens discussion about police, racism, and violence
When 18-year-old Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri last August, it sparked weeks of outrage, riots, and unrest across America. Brown was a young black man, the police officer Caucasian, in a suburban town with a mostly white police force. The unarmed youth was shot six times. It’s a racially-charged scenario that Americans have witnessed repeatedly.
Conducting health research with Indigenous communities
Why it’s ethical, rigorous, and culturally relevant for all cultures.
Tips for using Twitter: #KnowledgeTranslation #HealthResearch
UBC researchers demonstrate how social media can be an effective tool.
UBC hosts international Get to Know Unconference
Youth finalists present statements about eco-art projects.
Swimming against the tide
Why society needs government-funded research institutes.
Author, activist Harsha Walia to speak on migrant justice
Grassroots political organizer works to strengthen anti-racist strategies.
Geographic and spatial education needs to become mainstream
Visiting professor explains why location really matters.
Photographer Edward Burtynsky presents Landscape of Human Systems
Award-winning artist is UBC Okanagan’s next distinguished speaker.
UBC professor introduces Maker Days to African educators
Participants inspired to integrate ‘making’ into the classroom.
UBC AlterKnowledge series kicks off with historic walk Sept. 26
This year’s UBC AlterKnowledge discussion series takes to the streets for a closer scrutiny and discussion of Kelowna’s public history.