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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Two friends of CHASI, Fatema D. Ahmadi and Dr. Mark Kersten, highlight Canada's actions and options in confronting the ongoing gender apartheid in Afghanistan in this new Globe and Mail article.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan. Visible support is meaningful and as we mark 5 years since the Taliban takeover. Special thanks to our panellists: - Sahar Maqsoodi - Kimmy Coseteng, from @righttolearn.ca - Dr. @markkersten.bsky.social

Photo of around 30 people standing in a line, holding up signs in support of people in Afghanistan.

Photo of the room of the event, showing the panel, as well as a full audience

Photo of the three panellists sitting and looking at the camera

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Two CHASI's faculty associates have recently published articles related to physical activity for perimenopausal and postpartum women. Both researchers from the School of Kinesiology, Dr. Iris Lesser and Dr. Amanda Wurz's new work can be seen at: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2026/0...

Graphic that reads: "Faculty associate publications - Dr. Iris Lesser and Dr. Amanda Wurz." with pictures of both women. Below the photos are the details of the publications, as listed in this post.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

August 15 marks five years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began dismantling human rights in the country. Please join us for a panel on Thursday, August 13 to learn more about the situation and for a walkout immediately afterwards More info: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2023/0...

Poster for the event. Art at the top, created by CHASI artist-in-residence Sharon Strauss, shows a colourful image of Afghan women sharing a library space and books. Two women in burqas lean their heads together, reading the same book, with a heart between them. Another woman reads in the centre of the image, and next to her, a woman in a hijab teaches a girl how to write. The art is warm and has a sense of solidarity, with lanterns hanging and a bookshelf in the background. Text on the poster reads: "It’s been five years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began dismantling human rights.
Please join us for a panel to learn more about the situation and for a walkout immediately afterwards. Panel Topics include, Human Rights, International Law, Education, and Intersectional Challenges in Afghanistan. Thursday, August 13, UFV Abbotsford. Panel 10:30–12:00: S1111, first floor of SUB Building
Walkout 12:00–12:30: Meet between SUB and Gym." Beneath the text are logos for CHASI and UFV's Office of Sustainability, credit to Sharon Strauss for the art, and the text "Panel support by UFV President’s Inclusive Community Fund."

Photos of the past three annual walkouts, each showing several dozen people standing in a line at UFV, with many people holding signs of support.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We are so excited to be hosting our first ever summer camp for local high school students! Learn more in the article below.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Brandon Daudelin is our July CHASI Champion! Brandon a Financial Analyst and Liaison in UFV's Financial Services. Read more here: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2026/0...

Photo of Brandon Daudelin and Chelsea Klassen, holding up a certificate that reads "CHASI Champion" and smiling for a photo. Text overlaying the photo reads: "CHASI Champion: Brandon Daudelin, Financial Analyst & Liaison."

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The CHASIcast welcomes Dr. Craig Jennex, an associate professor of English at the TMU for a discussion of the widespread impact of collective social dance in queer history and how dance can inspire hope in the present day. Listen here or on your podcast apps: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/chasic...

Photo of Dr. Craig Jennex at a dance, arms raised and eyes closed with a happy expression on his face. He is cast in a purple light, with balloons above and a glittering decoration out of focus behind him. Text overlaying the image reads: "CHASIcast #21 - Dance, Joy, and Hope."

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Don your favourite apparel and join us for a celebration of community joy at the 4th Annual Pride Tea Dance! When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM Where: Abbotsford Campus K Building, south patio More info: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2026/0... @goufv.bsky.social @ufvpresident.bsky.social

Event poster. An image of a teapot pouring out a rainbow, decorated with music notes, surrounds text that reads: "We're happy to present the 4th annual Pride Tea Dance! Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 to 7:00 PM. UFV Abbotsford Campus K building, south patio. Don your favourite apparel and join us for a celebration of community joy with a live DJ, music, dancing, prizes, BBQ, $5 bar, and more! Gluten free and vegan options available while supplies last. Open to all UFV Students, Staff, Faculty, and Community Members. All ages." The bottom of the poster has logos for Sustainable UFV, the UFV Faculty and Staff Association, CHASI, and a QR code for more info.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Since 2023, CHASI has worked in close partnership with Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association — a perfect example of how research done at UFV can be directly applied for real-world positive impact. Read more: blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2026/04... @goufv.bsky.social @ufvresearch.bsky.social

Two photos with text overlaid. The text reads: "CHASI Research supports restorative justice in Abbotsford." The top photo shows eight members of the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association team posing for a group photo. The lower image shows seven members of the CHASI team sitting at a table, engaged in a lively discussion.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Congratulations to all of the students presenting at Student Research Day today! We especially want to celebrate CHASI alum Madison McKenzie, who is presenting her research on the Growth of Para Sport in the Fraser Valley. We're so proud of you, Madi!

Photo of three people smiling for a photo, posed around a large research poster. Madison, a woman in a wheelchair, wears a name tag. Her research poster is titled "The Growth of Para Sport in the Fraser Valley" and shows photos of people playing basketball in wheelchairs.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us” — Micah Bazant CHASI stands in unwavering support and solidarity with our trans friends, family, colleagues, & community members. This morning we hung pride flags on campus. We hope that they make you feel seen, supported, and loved. #TDoV

Photo of two people hanging a pride flag in a window at UFV

Photo looking up at a pride flag hanging from a balcony in UFV's great hall, viewed from two storeys down

Photo of two people hanging a pride flag on a bike storage locker at UFV

Photo of the window of CHASI's office, with two pride flags cover most of it

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Tomorrow: UFV Office of Sustainability's Clothes the Loop offers a chance to make sustainable choices in what you wear, practice basic mending skills, and swap clothing! Join in tomorrow (Weds March 25) from 11-3 in J132 on the Abbotsford campus! More details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/clothes-th...

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Clothes the Loop

Weave together the threads of change. Learn to make sustainable choices in what you wear, practice basic mending skills, and swap clothing.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Since 2020, Chloe Raible has been a steady, reliable presence if almost every project CHASI has worked on as our first ever research assistant. We're incredibly proud to share an article and video from UFV Today highlighting her fantastic contributions to our research: blogs.ufv.ca/blog/from-st...

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From student to changemaker: How CHASI helped Chloe Raible find her path

A question cuts through the quiet hum of the open-concept office of the Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub at the University of the Fraser Valley. Amrit Mahal, a recent graduate resear...

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're excited to share our work on February 26! Thank you for the spotlight, @ufvresearch.bsky.social☺️

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Education, Community, & Human Development @ UFV @ufv-fechd.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

UFV employees are invited to Settler Colonialism in Palestine and Canada: Resilience Despite Dispossession, a talk by Dr. Gwendolyn Point and Dr. André Elias Mazawi. Feb 6, 2-4:30 on Abbotsford campus Space is limited, register at forms.office.com/r/mkzMzk75cE

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UFVResearch @ufvresearch.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📢 Faculty researchers, sign up to take the two-minute microlecture challenge in the return of this fast-paced, engaging annual event! 📆 Thursday, February 26 ⏱️ 11:30-12:30 📍 A219, Spirit Bear Cafe, Abbotsford campus 👉 email rgs@ufv.ca to sign up! Followed by the Research Showcase in A225.

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UFVResearch @ufvresearch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📢Calling faculty researchers! UFV's Faculty Microlectures returns February 26. Sign up now by emailing rgs@ufv.ca to share your research topic in two minutes or less. Full details: www.ufv.ca/research/eve... Followed by the Research Centres, Labs & Institutes. Showcase. Everyone welcome!

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We'll be there on February 26! We hope you'll stop by and learn about CHASI, and we're excited to chat with our fellow research centres, labs, and institutes. 🥳

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Stronger wildfire safety starts with community voices. The National Indigenous Fire Safety Council is gathering stories, data, and traditional knowledge to build Indigenous‑inspired wildfire risk tools. Details and ways to get involved are in their latest guest post: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2026/0...

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Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Congratulations to the changemaking recipients of @tlcatufv.bsky.social's Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices fund! And a special congratulations to CHASI's own lead researcher, Chelsea Klassen, whose project was selected! 🥳 More details: blogs.ufv.ca/tlc/2025/12/...

Photo collage showing headshots of the 15 faculty members selected for the TIPP Fund. Text reads: Celebrate changemaking - TIPP Fund 2025-2026 recipients.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Happy holidays from CHASI! We have a lot of exciting and important projects lined up for 2026, and we can't wait to start sharing them with you. Until then, we wish everyone a restful and safe holiday break surrounded by the communities you cherish most.

Photo of two CHASI researchers posing with a hug for the camera, standing in CHASI's office next to a Christmas tree.

Three members of the CHASI team pose for a photo in the CHASI office. One has his arm around an inflatable snowman wearing a rainbow sweater

Members of the CHASI table gathered around a large dining room table which is covered in delicious homemade food. They are talking, mingling, and eating. There is a Christmas tree in the background, and one person is wearing a Santa hat.

Photo of a dish of food. It is a spread piled and shaped to look like a Christmas tree, with craisins dotting it like baubles, and it has crackers arranged nearly around it.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the flooding events this past week. Looking to recovery, we offer our complete report on community response/recovery to the 2021 floods. It is available to all at blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/after-... Questions on our findings welcome — please email chasi@ufv.ca

Screenshot of the cover of a report. It features an aerial photo of the flooding across the Sumas Prairie in November 2021. Text reads: After the Flood — Community Response and Recovery.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Today’s CHASIcast marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on the anniversary of the Polytechnique Montréal killings. Megan Capp joins us to speak about her work on intimate partner violence and the advocacy needed today. blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/chasicast-20

Image showing Dr. Megan Capp speaking into a microphone. Text overlaid reads: CHASIcast #20 - remembering and advocating on December 6.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Today, CHASI presented Dr. James Mandigo (@ufvpresident.bsky.social) with a gift in thanks for his commitment to Changemaking and his leadership in centering that vision at UFV: framed artwork created by graphic recorder Melissa Kendzierski reflecting our community's vision of Changemaking.

Photo of Dr. James Mandigo posing with nine members of the CHASI team. All ten of them are wearing navy blue sweatshirts with CHASI written in bold orange letters. Dr. Mandigo is holding a framed painting, described in the next image description.

Photo of a framed painting. It is a collage of images, words, and ideas on a white background, using the UFV dark green and a basis for its colour palette. In the centre is the text "Changemaking: ready to be known". It is surrounded by various images and words representing different conceptions of what changemaking means to different people.

Photo of Dr. Mandigo unwrapping the framed painting from white wrapping paper.

Photo of Dr. Mandigo hanging the painting on a wall in his office.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

On Thursday, November 20, we invite you to join us for a Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This vigil is a time to mourn the dead and fight for the living — to remember those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence and to stand together in solidarity and hope.

Poster with a trans flag in the background and vigil tea candles beneath it. Text reads: "November 20, 5:30-7:30pm. Transgender Day of Remembrance: a vigil to mourn the dead and fight for the living. Space will be available to add names and/or photos of those you are remembering. University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford. Building A entry hall (near bus stop). All ages, barrier-free, public." At the bottom of the poster are logos for No Space for Hate, UFV's Faculty and Staff Association, CHASI, and UFV's School of Culture, Media, and Society.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass, who has been named @goufv.bsky.social UFV’s new Provost and Vice-President, Academic. We are incredibly thankful for all of the support she has provided over the past years, and are excited to see what the future holds!

Photo of Dr. Ryder Glass sitting beside Dr. James Mandigo at a table in CHASI's space, having a conversation with members of the CHASI team around a table.

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UFVResearch @ufvresearch.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

HAPPENING TOMORROW! | On November 4, Shel Stefan, Associate Professor, School of Arts, presents an open lecture on their research trip exploring themes of queer and trans resilience at Chicago's 2SLGBTQIA+ museums and archives. @ufvchasihub.bsky.social @ufvpresident.bsky.social

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UFVResearch @ufvresearch.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE | On November 4, Shel Stefan, Associate Professor, School of Arts, presents an open lecture on their research trip exploring themes of queer and trans resilience at Chicago's 2SLGBTQIA+ museums and archives.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

What role can firefighters play as public health educators? Our colleagues at the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council share an approach in their new guest article. Read more: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/1... Participate in the survey for Indigenous community members: redc.phri.ca/redcap/surve...

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A New Mandate for Safety: Integrating Public Health into Canadian Fire Services through Indigenous Leadership – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

"Welcome to Palestine" by CHASI artist-in-residence and UFV student Sharon Strauss. Sharon writes: "I hope that someday the Palestinian people can live and thrive in their homeland, free of war and oppression."

Illustration show a hand holding up a photo. In the foreground, the photo shows a vibrant, colourful marketplace full of people; in the background, it shows the same location, grey and reduced to rubble and ruins. The illustration highlights the contrast between the city that once existed, and the devastated state it is currently in.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Thank you to The Cascade for speaking to Dr. Brett Pardy about his experiences teaching at the Pacific Institution. We're proud to have played a role facilitating this project, and always love hearing how meaningful it's been for both students and instructors. ufvcascade.ca/ufv-course-b...

Photo of two copies of The Cascade, UFV's student newspaper. One is lying flat to show the cover, and the other is on top, folded over to show a specific article. The article's headline is "UFV course brought to federal prison." The text of the article is too small to read in the photo, but can be read at ufvcascade.ca.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🎉 Big news from UFV! We’re proud to share that the University of the Fraser Valley has been officially named a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U — joining a global network of institutions committed to systems change, social innovation, and community-rooted learning.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We are incredibly excited to share this news — CHASI has been proud to help lead UFV in the process to earn this prestigious recognition. @goufv.bsky.social

Screenshot of an article headline. It reads "UFV named Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, earning global recognition for local leadership in social innovation." A photo below shows people gathered and sitting together, and is captioned "Dr. Martha Dow leads a group discussion during a changemaking session at the Gathering Place on the UFV Chilliwack campus."

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

How do fire services balance the complex needs of providing effective and timely to a wide geographical area? Drawing from CHASI's analyses, the NIFSC explores a data-driven approach to finding optimal locations that best serve Indigenous communities across Canada. blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

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Building a Sustainable Footprint: A Data-Driven Approach to Fire Safety in Canada’s Indigenous Communities – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

CHASI had the privilege of sitting down with the Honourable Jessie Sunner, B.C.'s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills during her recent visit to UFV. Read more: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

Photo of Minister Sunner arriving at CHASI's door and shaking hands with CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow. Behind her, Dr. James Mandigo and Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass enter the room.

Photo of Minister Sunner and Dr. Martha Dow speaking in CHASI's space, while others speak in small groups in the background.

Photo of people seated around a table in CHASI's office. They are all looking to Minister Sunner as she speaks and smiling or laughing. A window in the background displays CHASI's name, and has a rainbow flag hanging at the top of it.

Group photo of the entire group of 16 people, posing in front of CHASI's "Together Empowered" mural, which shows blue-tinted figure holding out their hands like scales to balance those two words.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We've been incredibly proud to facilitate this collaboration between @goufv.bsky.social and the Correctional Service of Canada. We look forward to continuing to bring these eager learners together with exceptional instructors! Learn more: blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2025/08...

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UFV brings in-person university classes to federal prison

A two-year-long partnership between Abbotsford’s Pacific Institution and the University of the Fraser Valley is bringing higher education to inmates, preparing them for life after incarceration. The...

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UFVResearch @ufvresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🌻 The August edition of the Research Office Newsletter is hitting your mailboxes now. Didn't get it? Check your junk folder, or sign up & view previous editions here. 👉 bit.ly/ResearchNewsSignUp

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Today's guest article from the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council looks at how Indigenous knowledge and controlled burns can reduce the overall destruction of wildfires in Canada. Read it on CHASI's blog: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

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Rekindling the Flames: Empowering Indigenous Fire Stewardship for a Resilient Canada – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

It's been 4 years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began imposing a regime of gender apartheid. These discriminatory systems have dire consequences for all Afghans, particularly for women and girls who are deprived of their fundamental rights, from education to free movement.

Photo of the gathered crowd of approximately 50 people standing in a line outdoors on UFV's Abbotsford campus. They are holding signs in support of women in Afghanistan.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Abbotsford News featured a fantastic write-up of Dr. James Mandigo (@ufvpresident.bsky.social) and his vision for UFV as a "positive changemaker for the region." We're excited to work with Dr. Mandigo to help make the vision a reality! Read it at www.abbynews.com/e-editions?i... (turn to page 15).

Screenshot of a digital newspaper page. It shows a photo of Dr. James Mandigo, and has the headline "using education to transform community and create pathways." The text of the article is too long to fit in this alt text, but explains Dr. Mandigo's vision and approach to his time as president. There is a pull quote that says "I look forward to working alongside my colleagues and to engaging with our communities to continue to have meaningful and impactful engagement with all the communities we serve." The full text is available at the link in this post, which goes to an e-edition of the Abbotsford News. This article is on page 15.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

This latest guest post from our colleagues at the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council explores critical tools and strategies to put human lives above monetary concerns. Read more: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

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Fire Safety in First Nations Communities: Valuing Lives Through Prevention and Suppression – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

To mark the final day of #DisabilityPrideMonth, CHASI presents a new piece from CHASI artist-in-residence Sharon Strauss: “In spite of it all, I’m proud I’m me” You can read Sharon's reflection on the personal significance of this piece here: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

Illustration. It shows a colourful image of a femme person with neon rainbow lines across her skin like paint splatters. She's forming her hands into a heart, and the negative space forming the heart shape is coloured red. Her hair is long, black, and flowing wildly forming a black background to the whole piece. Her eyes are closed and she wears a look of content. Around her head are purple butterflies made of sharp angles almost like broken glass. The piece has a tone of loving acceptance.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The deadliest threats to firefighters often emerge long after the sirens have faded, according to our latest guest post from our colleagues at the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

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Cancer, Trauma, and the Toll of Service: What 15 Years of Claims Data Tell Us About Firefighter Health in Canada – Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

August marks four years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. Please join us at noon on Thursday, August 14 for our third annual walkout of UFV's Abbotsford campus in solidarity with the women of Afghanistan. For information or questions, please contact chasi@ufv.ca.

Poster for a walkout in support of women in Afghanistan. A large illustration depicts Illustration of a woman in a blue burqa holding a rose. She is standing in a field of red flowers. The bottom of her burqa is on fire and the fire blends into the red and orange flowers around her. The background is bright white with indications of a smoky sky. Text reads: "It’s been four years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began taking rights from women. Join us for a walkout to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those women.Ban education. Block healthcare. Bury hope. Afghanistan’s women deserve better. Thursday, August 14 | 12:00–12:30 PM UFV Abbotsford | Breezeway between buildings A&B."

Two photos showing crowds of people lined up for a photo, holding signs supporting women in Afghanistan. Text identifies them as the 2023 and 2024 walkouts.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

On June 25, UFV celebrated Pride with the third annual Tea Dance — with this year featuring Drag Musical Bingo hosted by UFV’s own Colin Alda Monsters! The event was hosted and organized by UFV Office of Sustainability and CHASI, with support from UFV Faculty & Staff Association.

Photo of drag queen Colin Alda Monsters standing by a microphone, excitedly gesturing into the air as she leads Drag Musical Bingo. The event is on a patio decorated with lots of rainbow and Pride flag decorations. Event attendees watching her are out of focus in the foreground.

Wide shot of the Tea Dance on the patio at UFV Abbotsford's K building. It is decorated with rainbow flags, hanging paper balloons, and rainbow plates and napkins. Each table has people around it, mingling and talking.

Attendees at the Tea Dance stand around a table, holding bingo cards. One smiles at the camera, while others look off camera towards the stage.

CHASI Director Dr. Martha Dow and UFV President Dr. James Mandigo speak at the Tea Dance, both wearing Pride shirts.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Earlier this month, CHASI opened our doors to commemorate five years of serving our communities alongside our many partners to mix, mingle, and enjoy our new art exhibition! You can see more details and pictures are on our blog: blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/2025/0...

Photo of a crowd of people inside CHASI's office, standing to listen to a speech from Dr. James Mandigo

Photo of Sharon Strauss showing her art, which is displayed on the wall, to a guest at the event.

Photo of three people speaking and smiling around a tall table. The table has a plant centrepiece, and a large, bright pride flag hangs above a window behind them.

Photo of the crowd at the event, centered on the mural on CHASI's wall. The mural depicts a figure, painted in blue, holding up their hands like scales. Above each hand is a word, saying "together empowered."

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Congratulations to all of our new graduates! 🎈 All of these fantastic members of the CHASI team — past and present — officially earned their credentials this week: 🎓 Holly Cooper 🎓 Ava Hedblom 🎓 Emma Hones 🎓 Amrit Mahal 🎓 Mayu Ochi 🎓 Chloe Raible 🎓 Bethany Zimmerman

Photo of people posing. Amrit Mahal is in the centre wearing graduation regalia and holding her degree. Five other members of CHASI surround her, smiling for the camera.

Holly Cooper poses for a photo in graduation regalia, holding balloons and flowers.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We're thrilled to be teaming up with Sustainable UFV, UFV's Pride Collective, and the Faculty & Staff Association to bring the Tea Dance back for a third year, this time paired with Drag Musical Bingo. Join us June 25 for this free, fun, and inclusive event! www.eventbrite.ca/e/ufv-drag-m...?

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UFV Drag Musical Bingo & Tea Dance

Join us for a night of friends, food, drinks, dancing, and musical bingo led by none other than Colin Alda Monsters! This is a 19+ event.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

UFV students: we want to hear about your experiences with community at the our university! We're looking for people to participate in our upcoming focus groups. If you'd like to participate, please scan the QR code in this post or visit: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Poster. An image at the top shows of a photo of a large group of people gathering for a 50th anniversary celebration in the Student Union Building atrium. Text reads: "Let's talk about belonging and connection at UFV: Join our focus groups! All participants will receive a $20 Fair Grounds gift card. UFV's Community Health and Social Innovation Hub invites current UFV students to participate in focus groups regarding student belonging, connection, and community. By sharing your insights, you can help us to better understand the student experience and identify gaps in institutional resources. We want to hear from you! This research project is being conducted by the Community Health and Social Innovation Hub at the University of the Fraser Valley. Questions? Please contact chasi@ufv.ca." Below is a QR code and short URL, which reads "bit.ly/te-focus.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

How can we work towards a better society in difficult times? The CHASIcast is pleased to welcome back Dr. Rita Dhungel, joined this time by Chelsea Klassen, CHASI's lead researcher. Listen on your favourite podcast app, or at blogs.ufv.ca/chasi/chasicast-19

Photo of Chelsea Klassen and Rita Dhungel speaking into podcast microphones. Text reads: "CHASIcast #19: Community Development in Changing Times."

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