Embark Sustainability
Embark Sustainability expresses solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla
December 18, 2025By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On October 7, Embark Sustainability released a statement of solidarity for the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led convoy of activists from 47 countries aiming to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla is the largest of its kind in history and seeks to “break Israel’s illegal siege.” Embark is a non-profit organization that operates at SFU, advocating for food justice and climate equity. The Peak corresponded with the organization to learn more about their support for the flotilla. Embark’s director of development, Serena Bains, wrote that the flotilla’s goals align with the organization, as Embark’s…
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Embark Sustainability hosts “Language as Nourishment” community kitchen
July 16, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer On June 25, Embark Sustainability held a community kitchen event titled “Language as Nourishment.” This event, hosted in the Student Union Building’s community kitchen, was led by Kil Daagwiiya Hooper, an undergraduate student studying political…
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Embark’s community garden has a new home behind Maggie Benston Center
May 20, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer and Hannah Fraser, News Editor Embark Sustainability’s community Burnaby Learning Garden is moving from outside the Technology and Science Complex (TASC) 1 to the field behind the Maggie Benston Center (MBC). They will transition over…
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SFU professor discusses the power of healing food systems
September 11, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On August 28, a new documentary, Food is my Teacher, premiered on CBC in Alberta and BC. The documentary explores how food is a significant part of identity, culture, and personal healing. Food is able…
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Community-focused gardening
May 8, 2022By: Meera Eragoda, Features Editor Editor's note: This piece has been updated to reflect Embark Sustainability Society is a non-profit group located on SFU's campuses. “Gardening is an act of love — a love for the planet, a love for your…
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SFU alum co-creates new app encouraging cafés and consumers to go green
July 26, 2021By: Nancy La, Staff Writer Bringing your own (BYO) cup to cafés to reduce waste is already a great act of sustainability, but two climate activists have created an online platform to make it even more rewarding. Founded by SFU…
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SFU offers sustainability program to bring fresh produce to students
September 23, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Editor's note: a previous version of this article stated that the distribution schedule was on the Embark Sustainability website, while the sign-up for the program was on the SFU Food Hub website. This article…
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