Nanaimo Global Film Festival - WAJD Songs of Separation
Three Syrian musicians re-assemble their lives in Turkey and Holland after the trauma, turmoil, and dislocation of war. What unites them all is a love of Syrian music and a devotion to their country.
Hosted by Alternative Film Series
Podcasts with a Purpose: A “Dark Room” Listening Event
Using media to mobilize social action. Free popcorn!
Hosted by Media Studies
Global Citizens Week Program Guide (PDF)
Global Perspectives on Housing
As populations rise and the cost of living increases, people around the globe are struggling to secure affordable housing. Join international and local experts to discuss solutions to the housing crisis.
Hosted by Community Planning and Geography
All Nations Reggae Symposium
Featuring high-energy performances by two of this year’s participants plus local reggae DJ and VIU staff member Rebel Selector. Entrance is free. 19yrs.+ with ID.
Hosted by VIUSU
Global Citizens Week Program Guide (PDF)
Worldbridger Film Series: Last Men in Aleppo
The devastating Syrian civil war is brought to life through the eyes of a group of volunteer rescue workers in Aleppo known as the White Helmets.
Hosted by Departments of Sociology and History, VIU-WUSC and Faculty of International Education
Pecha Kucha: Using Your Power for Good
Join us for Pecha Kucha-style presentations that address the question of “How will you use your learning/experience here at VIU to act on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?” Students and employees are encouraged to present either solo or in a team. For more information, please email sustainability@viu.ca
Hosted by VIU Sustainability Advisory Committee
All Nations Reggae Panel Featuring Clinton Fearon, Saritah and Yellowsky
A diverse panel of reggae artists will discuss their personal stories as they relate to finding their voice in reggae, as well as how the genre has emerged as a global movement of hope and resistance that transcends geography, language and cultural identity.
Hosted by Sociology
Exploring Attitudes To Homelessness
Guided group discussion and Q & A with a panel of community workers and people who have experienced homelessness. Identify and explore significant experiences as they relate to homelessness, and how attitudes related to homelessness are formed.
Hosted by Recreation and Tourism
VIU Staff Info Session: Global Engagement Grants - Leave for Change Experience
In February 2018, VIU’s Tracy Vandermolen applied for a Leave for Change grant through the Global Engagement Grants program for VIU employees. Hear about her resulting experience in Vietnam.
Hosted by Faculty of International Education
Indigenous Perspectives Matter Here: Student Panel
A panel presentation from Indigenous, international, and domestic students discussing how and why VIU can incorporate Indigenous perspectives more meaningfully into our spaces.
Hosted by Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies