UBC Students Turn Cups into Art as Binners’ Turn Cups into change
UBC students turned discarded coffee cups into a representation of Vancouver’s skyline to draw attention to a record-breaking recycling event in the Downtown Eastside.
What does Oncle Höonki have to do with learning English?
More than you might think. It’s learning by ‘stealth’ and social connection for immigrants, refugees and seniors in the Downtown Eastside.
New Infographics Summarizing DTES Research Available
Produced out of an innovative collaboration between UBC students and researchers, these are designed to make complex information easier to access.
Navigating Uncertainties in Community-Based Research
A community-based (CBR) approach can transform research and researcher. Learn more about it via Katherine Cheng’s journey as our CBR Coordinator.
EVENT: Migrating Through Uncertainty
In this talk, Professor Lu Wang will share what she learned through community-based research about the coping strategies of older Chinese immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications for service delivery and practice.
CLIMATE CAFÉ: The Many Meanings of ‘Rewilding’
How can urban rewilding help address climate change in the Downtown Eastside and beyond? Join us for a lively and informative discussion.