GPAG: Monsters: As Relation + In Relation | Online Talk with Ronnie Dean Harris

A look at the realm of Coastal and Interior Salish Transformer stories as a relational matrix of storied ecology rather than a collapsed box of morality lessons and mythology. Free, with registration required; a link to the event via Zoom will be sent to you after registration. Please note that this event takes place online only, on Thursday June 18th, 6pm – 8pm. Find more information and register online.

Ronnie Dean Harris is a Stō:lo/St’át’imc/Nlaka’pamux artist, researcher, and community leader based in New Westminster whose work bridges music, film, sound design, and Indigenous land-based storytelling. Ronnie’s research explores Indigenous history, cosmology, genealogy, and policy, informing his community-based projects and facilitation work.

SSAC: Populism and Democracy in Canada

Democratic politics can be either enhanced or undermined by politicians claiming to speak for the people. Populist politicians frame politics as a struggle between ‘the people’ and elites who prevent the people from achieving their legitimate social and economic interests.

Capilano Universe Lecture: Rethinking Inclusion Through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens (ONLINE)

Despite decades of reform, inclusive education often stops at policy compliance rather than fostering authentic belonging. This talk explores how schools can move beyond technical solutions to cultivate genuine inclusion grounded in empathy, reflection, and shared responsibility. Drawing from her doctoral research, Kinza Pirzada (EdD, MPEd, MSc) examines how systemic ableism and professional norms shape educational experiences for neurodivergent learners. Through stories from the field, she illustrates how educators and leaders can shift from “managing difference” to embracing diversity as a source of innovation and growth. This session invites participants to imagine schools as communities where all learners feel seen, valued, and connected.