Learning & Lectures
Computer Fundamentals Workshop
Get a free introduction to computers and related technology with this weekly virtual workshop. The course seeks to provide an interactive and engaging introduction that isn't intimidating!
Requirements:
Dates: 2 hour sessions on Mondays, September 18 - December 4, 2023 Cost: Free registration Location: Virtual via Zoom Contact Information: Ian Gardner at 604-209-0365, Ian.Gardner@vch.ca |
Earthquake Preparedness: Apartment Living
Find the full list of all city earthquake workshops here. You need a City of Vancouver account first, and you sign up for that here. Here is some more detailed information about how to protect yourself from an earthquake, here. |
Decentral
This is a shared meetup, if you are interested in hosting an event please make a request to info@decentral.network |
Free Indigenous Awareness Courses
University of Alberta
Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson online course from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.
Commitment: 12 weeks of study, 2—3 hours/week
This course consists of twelve modules, each with a series of:
Commitment: 12 weeks of study, 2—3 hours/week
This course consists of twelve modules, each with a series of:
- video lectures,
- a set of course notes and course glossary,
- and required and recommended readings
BCIT [British Columbia Institute of Technology]
BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships offers a free Indigenous Awareness course. The course contains the following three modules:
Module 1: Indigenous Peoples
Module 2: Colonization
Module 3: Decolonization
Those who are not part of the BCIT community may get access to the Indigenous Awareness course for free by registering at the page linked at the button below.
Module 1: Indigenous Peoples
Module 2: Colonization
Module 3: Decolonization
Those who are not part of the BCIT community may get access to the Indigenous Awareness course for free by registering at the page linked at the button below.
Free Health Webinars
Choices Markets Online Webinars:
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Thursday Lunch Time Art Tours
When: First Thursday of every month
Time: 12:30-1pm Where: Contemporary Art Gallery 555 Nelson Street, Vancouver Cost: Free First Thursday of every month:
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London Drugs In-store Workshops
Peer Support Worker Training Application
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Overdose Response Naloxone Training
Apr 19 at 2:00pm Wed, May 17 at 2:00pm Wed, Jun 21 at 2:00pm Wed, Jul 19 at 2:00pm Wed, Aug 23 at 2:00pm Wed, Sep 20 at 2:00pm Wed, Oct 25 at 2:00pm Wed, Nov 22 at 2:00pm Wed, Dec 13 at 2:00pm Location At Robert & Lily Lee Family CHC (1669 E Broadway, Vancouver) in Room 224 (on the 2nd floor or via Zoom Cost Free |
UBC Learning Exchange - Drop-In Activities
The Learning Exchange:
Hours of operation : Tuesday to Friday from 1-4:45 p.m. Email : learning.exchange@ubc.ca Phone Number : 604-827-2777 LOCATION 612 Main St |
Adventures in Short Film Writing
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Communication & Group Facilitation, Skill Building & Training Workshop
Vancouver Coastal Health will be facilitating a Communication & Group Facilitation Workshop Series on
Ongoing throughout the year email Bernice for the latest dates This workshop series will take place in-person at 1669 E Broadway, Vancouver. This course requires pre-registration. If you are interested, please contact, Bernice Lee at Bernice.Lee1@vch.ca. C: (604) 862-0317 P: (604) 675-3980 ext. 20351 110 – 1669 E Broadway |
Peer Programs and Work Opportunities at VCH
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Learn A New Language
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Coping with Uncertainty
Upcoming Sessions on Zoom:
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Speakers Series by Vancouver Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Club
Looking to enhance your public speaking skills or starting from scratch? Our club has got you covered with something for everyone:
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Truth and Reconciliation
Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action

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Hope Matters Podcast
Event:
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Louvre: New Virtual Collections
The Collections database consists of entries for more than 480,000 works in the Musée du Louvre and Musée National Eugène-Delacroix.
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Podcast: The Power of Disability
In the first episode, Al interviews Victoria Maxwell, the Bipolar Princess. |
Podcast: Below the Radar
Below the Radar: Podcast
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Vancouver Wildlife Live Cameras
The Pacific Great Blue Herons have returned to the colony at the Park Board office at 2099 Beach Avenue.
The Hancock Wildlife Foundation has live cams next to eagle nests in Delta, Harrison Hills, White Rock, Surrey, and French Creek. The Foundation teaches about wildlife and conservation, with a focus on bald eagles. By offering live streams of the eagles, they seek to engage the public while fostering appreciation and understanding.
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LinkedIn Learning - Access for Free
LinkedIn Learning offers online courses taught by professionals
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More Online Learning for Free
Love learning or have a specific skill or knowledge area you would like to develop? There are several websites that offer free online courses.
FutureLearn
Courses vary in length. Most are six to ten weeks long but they also have some shorter two and three week courses. Most are delivered by universities. Free course membership gets you access to the course for its duration + 14 days, regardless of when you join.
Sample courses:
Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/food-and-mood
Thrive at Home: Better understand work-life balance, mental health and motivation so that you can thrive at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Using FutureLearn
Coursera
Free courses from universities and companies. Learn at your own pace, 100% online. Duration of courses vary enormously, from a couple of weeks to 6 months or more.
Sample courses/ specializations:
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
The Science of Well-Being
Check out Coursera; view the topics drop-down menu under ‘Explore’
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more.
Sample courses:
Pixar in a Box: The Art of Storytelling
Other learning:
Interviews with Entrepreneurs
Personal Finance
Check out Khan Academy - view the drop-down menu under 'Courses'.
FutureLearn
Courses vary in length. Most are six to ten weeks long but they also have some shorter two and three week courses. Most are delivered by universities. Free course membership gets you access to the course for its duration + 14 days, regardless of when you join.
Sample courses:
Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/food-and-mood
Thrive at Home: Better understand work-life balance, mental health and motivation so that you can thrive at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Using FutureLearn
Coursera
Free courses from universities and companies. Learn at your own pace, 100% online. Duration of courses vary enormously, from a couple of weeks to 6 months or more.
Sample courses/ specializations:
Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization
The Science of Well-Being
Check out Coursera; view the topics drop-down menu under ‘Explore’
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more.
Sample courses:
Pixar in a Box: The Art of Storytelling
Other learning:
Interviews with Entrepreneurs
Personal Finance
Check out Khan Academy - view the drop-down menu under 'Courses'.
Creative Mornings Vancouver
Creative Mornings
'We bring together people who are driven by passion and purpose, confident that they will inspire one another, and inspire change in neighborhoods and cities around the world.' Location: SFU Woodward's - Goldcorp Centre for the Arts 149 West Hastings Street Dates: Vary, but it's a monthly series Time: 8:30am - 10am (be there by 8:45 or you forfeit your ticket) Cost: Free Due to popularity in Vancouver causing tickets to immediately sell out, they use a waitlist as a registration system and they randomly award tickets using a lottery system. Lucky ticket winners are informed by email. |
Computer Lessons / Drop in Internet Access in Kitsilano
Computer Access
Public access computers are available at these two Kitsilano locations. Some other neighbourhood houses offer similar computer access and tutorials - check the one near you!
NOTE: no printer availability at either site One-on-One Computer Tutorials Book an appointment to spend an hour with a volunteer computer tutor and learn the basics for operating your computer, laptop, or tablet! Learn skills for using email, accessing the internet, social media, common software programs, and more! FREE with a current KNH membership or by donation. Tutorial appointment days & times vary depending on volunteer availability. To book an appointment call Kits House Front Desk at 604-736-3588 |
EDX.org - Free On-line Classes
EdX offers free online courses and classes [free to audit... certificates do cost]. Find the latest MOOC from the world's best universities including MIT, Harvard, Berkeley, UT and others.
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Lecture Series from UBC Green College
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