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🌱 As the Summer Solstice approaches, members of the BCIT community are beginning to celebrate through learning, connection, and shared experiences.

From community planting and sacred medicine teachings to First Nations songs and shared food, the Growing Together gathering brought people together to learn about Indigenous knowledge, culture, and food security.

For many Indigenous Nations, the Summer Solstice is a time of gathering, renewal, gratitude, and celebration. June 21 is also recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, honouring the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in cultivating community and connection. 🌿💛

Catch every weekday match on 10 screens at Habitat Pub! Grab a seat, order your favourites, and join the roar!

Catch the games this week!
🇲🇽 Mexico vs. 🇿🇦 South Africa on June 11 @ 12 PM
🇨🇦Canada vs. ⚽ UEFA Playoff A on June 12 @ 12 PM

Don't miss a moment of the action, and keep an eye out for next week's match schedule!

Renting in Burnaby or Vancouver, and want to better understand your rights as a tenant? 🏠

Join us for our Housing Rights 101 Workshop on Thursday, June 18, from 2:30 PM–4:00 PM, and learn how to:

➡️ Navigate unclear lease terms
➡️ Protect your security deposit
➡️ Understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
➡️ And more!

Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcit-housing-tenancy-rights-workshop-tickets-1985164583709

A huge congratulations to all of the incredible students who supported the BCIT Student Association this year in so many meaningful ways! 🎉

Your time, passion, and dedication have helped create a stronger, more connected, and more supportive student experience for the BCIT community. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve contributed along the way.

A big congratulations to Czarina Ramos, Nam Phuong Nguyen, Minh Nguyen, Ilia Moroz, Simone Chiang, Liang Huang, Anna-Hien Pham, Charlie Seletckaia, Mischa Potter, Megan Crothers, and Renee Teo.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these amazing BCIT student achievements!

Any current or incoming students, be sure to check out the awards and funding opportunities available through the BCIT Student Association: https://www.bcitsa.ca/student-services/awards-funds/

🔊 Protect your hearing before you start your career.

HearSmart™ is coming to the BCIT Aerospace Campus to provide complimentary hearing tests for ATC students ✈️

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Outside the Aircraft Hangar, BCIT ATC Campus

Working in loud environments is common in aerospace and technical careers, and regular hearing tests are an important part of protecting your long-term health. This is a great opportunity to establish your hearing baseline early and learn how to protect your hearing throughout your career.

Appointments are limited, so book your spot now: https://www.bcitsa.ca/event/hearsmart-hearing-test/

DYK❓Just 10 minutes of interacting with animals can boost mood and help you feel more relaxed and connected. 🐿️🦜

If you heard bird calls echoing through the SE2 building earlier this week, you weren’t imagining things 👀 Thanks to Wild Education BC, we had some furry and feathered guests stop by campus.

To all our students: we hope these cute encounters gave you a chance to take a break from exams and final projects. For those who are finished with your semester, congrats! 🌟

Do you really know your BCIT Student Association, or are we still a bit of a mystery❓

We want to learn how we can better support your journey at BCIT and create services, resources, and experiences that actually matter to you.

Complete this quick 5-minute survey and you’ll be entered to win 1 of 3 $200 Amazon gift cards.

Your voice matters. Help shape the student experience at BCIT.

Complete the survey now: https://customervoice.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mzJYkDdodUKnqbx0cBIIdImSzPRr1xZOpGWwC5UdEXFUMFJRWDhENjA1VDVQSThZVVJCWkJRQUNaSi4u

RMT massages are back! 💆

For a limited time, BCITSA is bringing back complimentary massages! Join Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) student trainees from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, supervised by clinical professionals, for a rejuvenating session.

Whether you’re dealing with minor aches or need a reset, this is a great chance to support your wellbeing before small issues turn into bigger ones. Remember that your body is your most important tool, so take care of it.

Details:
📅 May 22 & 29
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Council Chambers, 3rd Floor (SE2)

If sessions are full, be sure to join the waitlist in case of cancellations. 👉Visit https://www.bcitsa.ca/event/rmt-massages/ to sign up.

Some moments from last week’s Recharge event at BCIT's Downtown campus 📸

It was great connecting with students at the Tech Collider near the end of the term, especially with some much-needed animal therapy. Thank you again to Wild Education BC for joining us!

As we head into the summer term, remember that your BCIT Student Association is still here to support you. Whether you’re planning your career or getting more familiar with the BCIT community, you can visit 👉bcitsa.ca for more information.

If you're going to be on BCIT Burnaby campus and want to receive some animal therapy, keep an eye out on May 13! 🐾

Our furry friends from Wild Education BC are making their way from Downtown (👂if you didn't hear about it, they'll also be at the Downtown Recharge event on April 30) to Burnaby!

Be sure to be at BCIT Burnaby campus to catch them!
📆 Wednesday, May 13
🕙 11 AM - 2 PM
📍Great Hall

No sign-ups are needed. Drop by to recharge with us. Even 5 minutes of stepping away from your screens can help.

To check out more events like this, visit https://www.bcitsa.ca/events/, or to learn more about Wild Education, visit https://reptileguy.ca/