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SUMMARY:KGH MSA Pulse Check
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Soma Cidery for an engaging MSA Pulse Check! Enjoy insightful talks from our speakers\, and feel free to share your thoughts and concerns in a welcoming atmosphere.
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/kgh-msa-pulse-check/
LOCATION:Soma craft Cidery\, 4485 Sallows Rd\, Kelowna\, BC V1W 4C2\, Kelowna\, BC
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SUMMARY:CME GRAND ROUNDS: Why Green Care is Good Care (Dr Ilona Hale)
DESCRIPTION:Cost=FREE
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-why-green-care-is-good-care-dr-ilona-hale/
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SUMMARY:CME GRAND ROUNDS: Access to Specialized Surgical Care in LMIC: The Zambian Experience (Dr Chihena Banda)
DESCRIPTION:Cost= FREE
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/cme-grand-rounds-access-to-specialized-surgical-care-in-lmic-the-zambian-experience-dr-chihena-banda/
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch – 5 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cost = FREE
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/brown-bag-lunch-5-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Haematology Update
DESCRIPTION:Royal Alexander Hospital presents the 4th Annual Haematology Update
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/4th-annual-haematology-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T180000
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CREATED:20260109T045940Z
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SUMMARY:KGH MSA Sign Out Social
DESCRIPTION:KGH MSA Social Event for all medical staff.
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/kgh-msa-sign-out-social/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T083000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Matters 2 Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/5330/
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ORGANIZER;CN="KGH MSA":MAILTO:support@navigator.ca
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SUMMARY:KGH MSA Patagonia Vest Ordering Details
DESCRIPTION:Please use the QR codes to place your order directly
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/kgh-msa-patagonia-vest-ordering-details/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T133000
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SUMMARY:Building Networks for Lasting Impact: An Affinity Lunch for Indigenous & Black Staff\, Faculty\, & Clinical Faculty in the FoM (October 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT) \n\n\n\nAudience: Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff\, faculty and clinical faculty who identify as Indigenous\, Black\, Afro-Indigenous\, or of Afro-Caribbean descent. \n\n\n\nLocation: In person\, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC)\, Room 341\, 3rd floor. 2194 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z3. (Google maps location) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndigenous and black staff\, faculty and clinical faculty within the Faculty of Medicine are invited to an affinity lunch on Thursday\, Oct 30th\, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PT) in IRC 341 on UBC Vancouver campus. This gathering\, facilitated by REDI Equity Advisor Madison Tardif\, offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue\, exchange insights\, and develop collaborative networks that can drive sustainable change. Connect with colleagues across the Faculty\, share your valuable perspectives on future REDI initiatives\, and strengthen professional relationships that foster both personal and professional growth. Come ready to inspire and be inspired\, and leave with actionable ideas and expanded networks across the Faculty. \n\n\n\nLive Stream | Register to receive the webcast link closer to the event date.In-person location | Jack Poole Hall\, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre\, 6163 University Boulevard\, UBC Vancouver Point Grey Campus (Google Maps location) \n\n\n\nRegister for October 30thLunch and light refreshments will be provided.This event is specifically for Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff\, faculty and clinical Faculty who identify as Indigenous\, Black\, Afro-Indigenous\, or of Afro-Caribbean descent. For more on the importance of dedicated spaces for IBPOC communities\, read this article by Kelsey Blackwell. We appreciate your understanding and support. For questions or concerns\, please contact REDI at redi.office@ubc.ca \n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\nMadison Tardif (She/Her/Hers)\, Equity Advisor\,Office of Respectful Environments\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (REDI)\, Faculty of Medicine \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Gain?\n\n\n\nYou will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Faculty\, be inspired\, and leave with actionable ideas and expanded networks that empower sustainable change.
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/building-networks-for-lasting-impact-an-affinity-lunch-for-indigenous-black-staff-faculty-clinical-faculty-in-the-fom-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T100000
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SUMMARY:Shame in Healthcare Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shame in Healthcare Network international webinar series on July 9\, 2025\, October 8\, 2025\, January 14\, 2026\, or April 8\, 2026\, from 10–11 a.m. PT for a presentation and discussion that openly and authentically explore experiences of shame in healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP to receive a zoom link & calendar invite
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/shame-in-healthcare-network/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T173000
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DTSTAMP:20261027T115650
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SUMMARY:KELOWNA MSA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Location: CAC Lecture TheaterPhysicians $176.18/hourNP/Nurses $65/hourMidwives $70/hour \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by October 7\, 2025: Medical Staff Attending in Person may claim one hour sessional under: “Physician Engagement – Departmental & Interdepartmental Planning 2025-26 \n\n\n\nLight meal and refreshments provided starting 5pm. \n\n\n\nKey Note Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Charlene LuiPresident of Doctors of BС \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers \n\n\n\nDr. Sarah McCorquodaleUBC\, Regional Associate Dean\, InteriorFaculty of Medicine \n\n\n\nMs. Allison YoungCEO\, KGH Foundation \n\n\n\nBusiness at the annual general meeting ofthe Kelowna MSA will include:\n\n\n\n\nAccepting the annual financial statements and the executives’ report.\n\n\n\nRatifying the appointment/resignations of executives.\n\n\n\nKGH Site / CME / Wellness Updates\n\n\n\nED’s Consultant of the Year Award\n\n\n\nApproving the revised constitution and bylaws\n\n\n\nTransacting other business that may come before the meeting.\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Paymaneh Ritchieif you have any questions/comments: paymaneh.kghps@outlook.com
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/kelowna-msa-agm/
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250930T133000
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SUMMARY:Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
DESCRIPTION:Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT) \n\n\n\nAudience: Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff\, faculty and clinical faculty who identify as Indigenous\, Black\, Afro-Indigenous\, or of Afro-Caribbean descent. \n\n\n\nLocation: In person\, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC)\, Room 341\, 3rd floor. 2194 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, BC V6T 1Z3. (Google maps location) \n\n\n\nAre you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? We are excited to announce an online workshop developed for faculty\, staff\, and learners at the Faculty of Medicine\, led by Dr. Jon Breen\, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\n Facilitator: Dr. Jon Breen\, Equity Advisor\, Dean’s Office\, FoMDates: Register below for any of the following sessions. (Each session offers a repeat of the workshop.) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 18\, 2025: Thursday – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nSeptember 23\, 2025: Tuesday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nOctober 9\, 2025: Thursday – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nOctober 21\, 2025: Tuesday – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nDuration: Two hours per session \n\n\n\nPlatform: Live via Zoom \n\n\n\nWorkshop Highlights\n\n\n\n\nInteractive discussions with fellow participants\n\n\n\nInsightful interviews with researchers and individuals with disabilities\n\n\n\nKey resources for inclusive workspaces\n\n\n\nExploring the concept of disability\n\n\n\nAnalyzing workplace realities related to disabilities\n\n\n\nAddressing the impact of low self-report rates on performance and morale\n\n\n\nNavigating challenges of disability disclosure\n\n\n\nIdentifying structural and procedural barriers\n\n\n\nExploring solutions and organizational strategies\n\n\n\nDiscussions on integration at individual\, departmental\, and faculty levels within the FoM\n\n\n\n\nActive Participation Required\n\n\n\nCome prepared to contribute your thoughts\, insights\, and recommendations to enrich our discussions. \n\n\n\nRegistration & Additional Information\n\n\n\nUpon successful registration\, you will receive a confirmation email and a link to a brief questionnaire ahead of each session. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Needs\n\n\n\nIf you have any accessibility requirements for these sessions\, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at 604.822.8139 or workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness\, understanding\, and commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace. Join us on this enlightening journey towards a more inclusive FoM community.
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/disability-in-the-workplace-interactive-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:Location: Various locations around UBC Vancouver Campus\, meeting at 1956 Main Mall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Forward: Honouring Youth\, Carrying Hope\n\n\n\nJoin us for an Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event. This is one way the Faculties demonstrate their commitment to the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan. Members of the UBC community\, families and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. The March is intergenerational\, and aims to be educational and supportive to the Indigenous community on campus and beyond. Educational activities will allow younger participants to connect with the original inhabitants of the land and plant a seed to continue these conversations about a difficult era in Canadian history at home.  \n\n\n\nDonate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) \n\n\n\nAll Day Offerings\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to stop by the open area outside the UBC Bookstore to purchase educational materials and t-shirts. The UBC Bookstore trailer will be on site from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food is available for purchase at the AMS Nest\, or any of the restaurants along University Boulevard. \n\n\n\nT-shirt proceeds are donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. If you would like to donate directly\, please visit the IRSSS website. \n\n\n\nPacific Assistance Dogs Society training dogs and handlers will join attendees at the 1956 Main Mall\, amphitheatre near the Ladner Clock Tower to provide support during the march.  \n\n\n\nInteractive Map – Read Speaker bios and view the March route \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nTimeEventLocation11:45 a.m.Participants gather at outdoor ‘amphitheatre’ below the clock tower1956 Main Mall12:00-12:05 p.m.Event starts and students introduce speakers and performers1956 Main Mall12:05-12:20 p.m.Opening by a Musqueam Elder1956 Main Mall12:20-12:50 p.m.Drum group perform 1956 Main Mall12:50-1:15 p.m.Speech by a survivor of St. Paul’s Residential School\, Sam George of the Squamish Nation1956 Main Mall1:15-1:30 p.m.Aileen Michel (L’il Bear) and Mitchell Tourangeau perform 1956 Main Mall1:30-1:35 p.m.MC outlines the route\, identifies volunteers\, and explains the march map and QR code. Volunteers distribute cards for messages of action towards reconciliation. PADS dogs and UBC counsellors are there for support.1956 Main Mall1:35–1:50 p.m.March begins with placards and informational signage along the way From 1956 Main Mall down Main Mall\, towards Thunderbird Commons Field1:50-2:00 p.m.All participants can add written messages of action and support at tables\, handprints to the Engineering cairn on Main MallMain Mall\, Engineering cairn outside of the Kaiser building2:00-2:20 p.m.Jeremy Jones\, an activist and son of Alberni Residential School survivor John Jones\, speaks Thunderbird Commons Field2:20-2:30 p.m.Closing words from Dana-Lyn Mackenzie\, member of the Hwlitsum First Nation and Senior Manager of EDI.I for the Faculty of Forestry and Land and Food SystemsThunderbird Commons Field2:30–3:00 p.m.Volunteers available to collect messages of support\, solidarity and action towards reconciliation\, messages and handprints also can be added to Engineering cairnThunderbird Commons Field3:00 p.m.Intergenerational March concludesn/a 4:00 p.m.Women of the Fur TradeWritten by Frances Končan | Directed by Renae MorrisseauA sharp\, witty satire that re-imagines fur-trade history through the bold voices of three women.More details & tickets: touchstonetheatre.comFrederic Wood Theatre\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\nThe Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre provides OSD resources and events throughout September. \n\n\n\nTake Weaving Relations\, a self-directed Canvas course which provides Indigenous awareness training. Available to UBC students\, staff\, and faculty. \n\n\n\nCheck out media from years past to learn more about the Intergenerational March to commemorate OSD. 
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/2025-intergenerational-march-to-commemorate-orange-shirt-day/
CATEGORIES:CME
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SUMMARY:KGH MSA Blanket & Box CircleExercise Workshop By Dr. J. Derrick& Ms. Bonnie Van Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Location: KGH Murray Ramsden RoomRegister at: paymaneh.kghps@outlook.comMaximum attendees: 30 Participants Lunch and refreshments provided \n\n\n\nWorkshop Description\n\n\n\nBox Circle Exercise ( 9 am – 12 pm) \n\n\n\nJann Derrick\, PhD\, R.M.F.T. is of Irish\, English and Mohawk heritage and a Registered Family Therapist. Jann specializes in working with Indigenous Families\, Indigenous knowledge and trauma recovery. She has published professionally about The Box and the Circle and Native Family Systems\, as well as contributing to books such as The Dispossessed by Geoffrey York\, Voices of Colour – First Person Accounts of Ethnic Minority Therapists\, Multicultural Couple Therapy\, and the 2021 edition of The Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy.  \n\n\n\nJann’s recent research on clinical practice with Indigenous families is entitled ‘Kahwa:tsire. Indigenous Families in a Family Therapy Practice. She has served in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\, the MMIWG Commission\, and with the Ministry for Children and Family Development in BC. She is a Registered Member and Supervisor Mentor in the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy as well as a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. \n\n\n\nBlanet Exercise (1 pm – 4 pm) \n\n\n\nBased on Indigenous methodologies\, the goal is to build understanding of our shared history. Take a journey through pre-contact\, colonization\, and Indigenous resistance. This workshop is participatory\, experiential and decolonial. Explore a desire to work towards reconciliation with inspired dialogue and informed action. This aims to educate participants about Indigenous history and the complex nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and settler societies by engaging them in a physically interactive experience that simulates the process of colonization.
URL:https://kghmsa.ca/event/kgh-msa-blanket-box-circleexercise-workshop-by-dr-j-derrick-ms-bonnie-van-hatten/
CATEGORIES:CME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T115650
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SUMMARY:The Nature of All Things Indigenous: Discussing the Changing Climate of Truth\, Reconciliation and Nurturing Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register for our second in-person Indigenous Speakers Series session on Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 2025\, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (PT) at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on UBC Vancouver campus. In this event\, we are excited and honoured to welcome Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Shane Pointe\, who will share their perspectives and experiences on our changing climate. In this era of truth-telling and reckoning with the past\, we need one another to spark an urgent call for change—to reset our relationship with Mother Earth and the sacred\, finite resources we all share. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Stream | Register to receive the webcast link closer to the event date.In-person location | Jack Poole Hall\, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre\, 6163 University Boulevard\, UBC Vancouver Point Grey Campus (Google Maps location) \n\n\n\n*Note: Given the importance and sensitivity of the event\, we kindly request that those attending in-person commit to participating throughout the entire day. \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – Opening in a Good WayThe day begins with a traditional prayer chant to welcome our Ancestors and set the tone for the important work ahead. Dr. Shane Pointe (Ti-te-in) will then welcome us to Musqueam territory. \n\n\n\nModerators & GreetingsDerek Thompson and Maï Yasué will guide the day in a respectful way\, offering warm greetings and introducing Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Shane Pointe. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Introductions & ReflectionsDr. Suzuki and Dr. Pointe will introduce themselves and share reflections\, followed by remarks on the purpose of the gathering and the value of cultural work. \n\n\n\nWitnessesFour community witnesses will be called to observe the proceedings and hold memory of the day\, honouring the oral traditions of First Nations. \n\n\n\nHonouring CeremonyA ceremony will recognize those among us who are grieving and honour Dr. Shane Pointe’s meaningful contributions. Traditional songs will welcome both speakers into this space. \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – LunchA nourishing lunch will be provided for all attendees at no cost\, with refreshments available throughout the day. \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Meaningful ConversationsModerated by Derek and Maï\, this dialogue with Dr. Suzuki and Dr. Pointe will be guided by prepared questions to create a safe and supportive space. \n\n\n\n3:30 PM – ConclusionThe day will close with reflections from the moderators\, witnesses\, and acknowledgements of all who supported the event\, followed by a traditional song. \n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\nWritten by Derek K Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun
\, Director\, Indigenous Engagement \n\n\n\nDr. David Suzuki is synonymous with all sorts of references about the responsibility that we all share in caring for our planet. Dr. Suzuki has been recognized for his unwavering activism to change the way we think about our environment and to fundamentally shift the way we behave towards our planet. He has also been a strong supporter of First Nations and Indigenous knowledge systems within the context of climate change and protecting the environment. \n\n\n\nDr. Shane Pointe | Ti-te-in has spent his entire career breathing life into who we are and where we come from as First Nations and Indigenous peoples. He believes in the power and perseverance of our intergenerational intelligence in spite of being profoundly affected by the systems of oppression and assimilation. Ti-te-in is the inaugural recipient of the Honorary Doctorate of Original Laws from the Native Education College\, and this acknowledgement reinforces the relevance of First Nations and Indigenous knowledge. \n\n\n\nThere’s never been a more urgent time in which we find ourselves to strengthen our efforts to create communities of resilience and an intensity of purpose to come to terms with climate change and our relationship with Mother Earth. In an era of truth and reconciliation\, there is an intense interest to learn from First Nations and Indigenous peoples and communities to better understand our relationship with the natural world\, and to create the space and opportunity for the telling of our stories of the past and present that speak to a vibrant world in which all things have life and are respected. First Nations traditions are living intergenerational experiences of respectful cohabitation\, where humans considered themselves to be only one of many beings in a sacred landscape. \n\n\n\nThis important conversation will bring together Dr. Suzuki and Dr. Pointe to discuss their respective views and experiences about our changing climate. In an era of telling the truth and reckoning with the past we need each other to bring about an urgency of change to reset our relationship with our Mother Earth and the sacred and scarce resources we all share. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to bear witness to how we\, as First Nations\, understand this important work within the context of our culture\, our ceremonies\, our spiritual work\, and the way that we do things in our communities. You are invited to be a part of our efforts to heal\, to come together\, to work with each other\, and to anchor our commitments to do and be better. You are invited to experience the unique features of our culture\, our identity\, and our sensibilities about this important work. You are all invited to be a part of telling the truth\, of reckoning with the truth\, and reconciling for the present and for the future.
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CATEGORIES:Wellness
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