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Exploring the cancer care workforces’ capacity to implement exercise counselling and an exercise referral pathway: a mixed methods study

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Exercise is recognized as safe and beneficial for cancer patients throughout the cancer continuum. However, little is known about the capacity of the existing cancer care workforce (e.g., medical, radiation oncologists, cancer care nurses and allied health professionals) to promote and integrate exercise advice and referral as part of usual care. This research explored the […]

Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation Town Hall

University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join Phil Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation for an informal and engaging afternoon.

Informed Consent Workshop for Ethics Approval

Online virtual event

This workshop will discuss how to write an informed consent form for your ethics application with a focus on making writing accessible for a non-specialist member of the public to read and understand.

Addressing the need for culturally safer care at the end of life for Indigenous Peoples

Online virtual event

This session discusses foundational principles within Indigenous worldviews regarding health and wellness and the cultural aspects of death and dying. It explores the challenges and barriers that limit appropriate healthcare for Indigenous Peoples. Lastly, it identifies ways healthcare providers can become allies to Indigenous Peoples in delivering culturally safer care. Presenter: Holly Prince, MSW, (PhD. […]

10 annual Okanagan Embrace Aging

Kelowna, BC, Canada

You are cordially invited to attend... A community collaboration of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, UBC Okanagan; Interior Savings Credit Union; and Interior Health Join us March 1 - 31, 2023 One month of Free events and activities to celebrate and raise awareness about positive aging for everyone - young and […]

Living your best atrial fibrillation life: The importance of self-care

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Atrial fibrillation can be a complex and unpredictable chronic illness. Patients living with atrial fibrillation may feel out of control in their treatment journey, however, something in which all patients can actively participate in is self-care. Self-care is an essential aspect of managing atrial fibrillation but it has its challenges. While self-care is associated with […]

Adapting Nav-CARE to support caregivers of people living with dementia: a pilot study

Online virtual event

Nav-CARE is a program that utilizes trained volunteer navigators to support older adults living in the community with life limiting illnesses. An adaptation of Nav-CARE was developed through a modified e-Delphi method and pilot study. The adaptation focuses on supporting caregivers of people living with dementia. This webinar will provide a discussion of the adaptation […]

Starting a Conversation: Disposession of Baha’is in Iran w. Pegah Behroozi Nobar

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This talk explores the historical and ideological particularities of the animosity of the Islamic Republic Regime of Iran against the Baha'is , while emphasizing that the experiences of the Baha'is in Iran are part of the wider struggle for democracy and the full rights of citizenship that all sectors of Iranian society are now engagedi in.

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ICI Town Hall

University Centre (UNC) - Ballroom 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Innovation building (ICI) and the Expression of Interest process for UBC Okanagan faculty.

Event Series International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join a master's study to create story maps about your experience with climate change and the outdoors. Share your story and enjoy some pizza, other food, and good company. Participation involves attending a 2-hour focus group session in ICER (ART 368), using artistic methods (sketch mapping, drawing, creative writing) to tell your story about climate change, […]

Free
Event Series International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join a master's study to create story maps about your experience with climate change and the outdoors. Share your story and enjoy some pizza, other food, and good company. Participation involves attending a 2-hour focus group session in ICER (ART 368), using artistic methods (sketch mapping, drawing, creative writing) to tell your story about climate change, […]

Free
Event Series International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

International Student Experiences with Nature and Climate Change: Focus Group

Arts Building (ART) 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join a master's study to create story maps about your experience with climate change and the outdoors. Share your story and enjoy some pizza, other food, and good company. Participation involves attending a 2-hour focus group session in ICER (ART 368), using artistic methods (sketch mapping, drawing, creative writing) to tell your story about climate change, […]

Free

Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: What’s next?

Online virtual event

Join us during CMHA Mental Health Week for a presentation on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss the results of several studies on the mental health of Canadian families and university students during different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also raise questions about mental health going forward and cover some […]