Water, in its three forms, liquid, vapour and ice, is a major and essential part of our lives and environment. This talk will describe  the many characteristics, properties and effects of water in these three forms, looking at aspects of Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Meteorology, Physiology, Societal demands, Hydrology and many associated phenomena and the effects on our lives.

The enthusiasm of small groups of musicians, gathered to play their different wind instruments for eager audiences must surely be as old as the invention of the instruments themselves. This class, the third in this Fall’s Come to the Concert series examines the interplay of music created for one such group, a quintet consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet bassoon and horn, the standard “wind quintet.”  The concert’s title, “Winds of Change,” suggests aspects of the of the music’s qualities: chiefly contemporary composers: Canadian (Elizabeth Raum), American (Brandon, Fine, and Coleman) and British (Alan Bullard), but with great variety, rhythmic vitality, lyrical depth and charm.

In this talk, we’ll explore the complex and evolving process of wildfire recovery through the lens of social-ecological systems. From the urgent steps of bringing communities home and coordinating salvage logging and replanting, to the unexpected consequences of the emergence of morel mushrooms and the influx of harvesters they attract, wildfire recovery reveals a complex web of both opportunities and challenges. The morel boom can create sudden economic activity, but it also brings environmental pressures and social tensions. We’ll also explore the long-term healing between communities and the land, and how these relationships must adapt in the face of an ever-changing climate.

These lectures will follow Albert Einstein’s scientific achievements and his controversial personal life. The importance of his scientific publications and his famous opposition to Niels Bohr will be explained. We will show that his theories fundamentally underpin much of today’s modern science and technology. This is a Zoom class so you can watch from the comfort of your home or in the company of others at the Kamloops Sports Council.

Bala will share stories of hope and resilience in building communities. He will describe the on-going work with disaster-affected communities in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and BC. For example, many coastal villages in India and Sri Lanka fall under the Coastal Multi-Hazard Zone (CMZ), making them highly vulnerable to inundation due to sea erosion. Small-scale fishing communities are vulnerable to cyclones and floods. As well, they are vulnerable to losing their rights to the sea, and in addition the fishing grounds and destruction because of industrial trawl fishing and climate change events. At the end of the presentation, Bala and participants will look at our own stories of hope and resilience using narrative tools, and by doing so, create collective hope and strength.

Videographer Alison Maclean will present her latest feature video, showcasing the Liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation. It relates the history of the first ever humanitarian AID Convoy negotiated during German occupation and the leading role played by Canadian troops. Featured are archival footage, Dutch children’s witness stories and veterans’ comments.

Cougars are native to the Americas and found in North, Central and South America, making them the most widely distributed, wild, terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere.  Though rarely seen, they can even be found within the city limits of Kamloops. Kevin will discuss the habits and behaviours of these magnificent, elusive animals.

This faculty led international Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) practicum provides students with opportunities to gain firsthand knowledge about nursing and health care in a developing nation (Nepal) while they spend four weeks in a large urban hospital. The field school promotes their understanding of global health concepts while students also explore Nepali culture, history and politics. Join Shari and several of the student participants while they discuss their experiences with the Nepal Field School.

The fourth Come to the Concert class helps us with our musical preparations for Christmastime.  The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, the KSO Chorus and soloists always present a joyful selection of seasonal music. The class will explore the programme’s highlights, from familiar longer works such as Messiah, but also take the opportunity to introduce the class to some other delightful but less well-known works.

In this new body of work, Raluchukwu Ojah explores questions of cross-cultural exchange and the immigrant experience through fashion and dance. Ojah’s research draws upon a traditional spiritual masquerade called Ekpe, performed in his hometown of Amaekpu, Ohafia, Nigeria. Through a series of life-size dancing figures hanging from the wall, Ojah reimagines the Ekpe masquerade to reflect upon his own roots and the ways in which ancestral rituals are spread through contemporary Nigerian western fashion. Ojah’s figures capture the dynamic movement of traditional Igbo, Enugu and Ohafia dances, which have had a strong influence on contemporary dance, especially hip-hop and club dance culture.