Event Category Archives: Conferences

CANCELLED due to COVID-19: UBC Gender Equity & STEM Conference 2020

The  goal of this conference is to advance dialogue around gender inclusion and equality in STEM fields, specifically with regards to women and other gender-oppressed communities, and equip attendees with the inspiration and motivation to tackle the STEM gender gap in their own spheres. Topics will include the stigma and bias women and gender-oppressed communities […]

17th Annual Geriatric Services Conference: Dialogue on Aging, March 27

The 17th annual Geriatric Services Conference will be held March 27, 2020 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.  An exciting program is underway. Plan to join your colleagues from across the province for another day of inspiration, latest research and best practices. Faculty includes Dr. Brendan McCormack — internationally recognized in leading person-centred practice development. For details see: http://geriatricconference.providencehealthcare.org/

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology 2020 Conference – Oct. 21

This year, in accordance with COVID-19 policies, CSEP has moved the annual conference from Fredericton to an online platform. CSEP 2020 will offer live sessions which will allow audience members to interact and ask questions to presenters and other CSEP 2020 attendees. Come for important networking, education and professional development credits! The Conference Agenda includes […]

UBC Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology team presents at ISPAH Virtual Congress, October 29, 8:30am PST

The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) holds its virtual congress with 4 symposia on Oct 29-30, 2020. A UBC Kinesiology team, led by Dr. Rosalin Miles will present on “Indigenous health and wellness through empowerment”. Team members Shawn Hanna, Henry Lai and Kai Kaufman will present on: Co-creating Strengths-Based Approaches in Sharing […]

The 8th Annual International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) 2021 – Oct 8

Pre-Congress Event will take place on October 8th, 2021, with this year’s theme of “Indigenous Health and Wholistic Lifestyle Behaviours.” For more information see: https://ispah2020.com/indigenous-wholistic-health-wellness/ All registered delegates for the 8th ISPAH Congress will receive full and free access to this Pre-Congress Satellite event. To register for the 8th ISPAH Congress please visit: https://ispah2020.regfox.com/8th-ispah-congress-vancouver-2021