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Upcoming Events
Communicating Climate Hope: Countering eco-anxiety and climate doomism in research and practice (August 15th to 16th, 2024)
As the impacts of the climate crisis rise, we are also seeing a rise in eco-anxiety. Although experiencing such emotions may inspire some to act, for many the result is doomism, and a resulting inability to act. Therefore, the current Climate Hope event aims to explore the vital role of effective communication in fostering hope and driving positive action in the context of climate change. The rise in eco-anxiety and doomism reflects a disconnect between understanding the climate crisis and acting to affect positive change. Communication plays a vital role in resolving this disconnect, aiming to understand the ways in which people think and talk about the problem, and to develop ways to promote beneficial framings and narratives that can contribute to positive, collective change.
Conference co-sponsored by: UBC Public Humanities Hub.
ResiStories: Living Archives of Pride (August 22nd, 2024)
Celebrate Pride at the Museum of Vancouver! This August, we are honouring our local 2SLGBTQIA+ icons and histories and the “living archive” today’s community embodies and represents. Emceed by Shay Dior, prepare to be wowed by drag performances from Continental Breakfast, Count Cupid and Mx Bukuru—who are taking inspiration from queer historical moments and icons to create their sets. Plus, scholars of queer culture and archives—and drag of course—will share info on the lesser known references in each performance. All of which will be followed by a panel discussion between the artists and scholars. Come be entertained and educated and meet living archives of pride!
Event offered by: Museum of Vancouver, UBC Public Humanities Hub, and UBC Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund.
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