This Biannual event showcases and celebrates the capstone research projects and experiences of City University students in the Master of Counselling and Master of Education in School Counselling programs in British Columbia and the wider CityU community.

We have chosen the term “unconference” to embrace different ways of knowing, being and doing. Sessions are intended to be more participant-centred with topics, agenda, and format more open, informal, and flexible. The unconference is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with students as they explore their work.

During the day we will be exploring decolonizing practices as part of honouring reconciliation. We chose the Museum of Vancouver as the venue for our event because they have approached reconciliation in a good way. Every registrant will receive a complimentary ticket to the museum as part of their welcome package as an invitation to learn more about the First Nations whose land we are gathering on. We encourage you to check out the Museum of Vancouver website for the current exhibitions ( https://museumofvancouver.ca/mov-and-reconciliation).

Students sharing their work will be exploring formats and the physical space, this includes holding some of the sessions outside in the beautiful Vanier Park. We will also be holding an end of day reflective gathering outside so please come dressed for the weather. Respecting our relationship with the land and our interconnectedness with it, we will be gathering outdoors rain or shine.

During the catered lunch we are hoping our community will come together to learn from and with each other. Every member of our community has diverse passions, knowledges, and living experiences and we would be honoured if you would share yours with us. During registration we invite you to share what you would like to bring to our community dialogue.

The registration for the in-person day will close on May 25, 2024.

Come join the conversation!