Michelle Huang recently represented the UBC Geography community at the 2025 Town Hall: Climate Futures undergraduate workshop conference, co-hosted by the Simon Faser University (SFU) Geography Student Union (GSU) and the UBC Geography Students’ Association (GSA). Focused on ‘Climate Futures’, the conference provided a platform for undergraduate students from both UBC and SFU to engage in collaborative learning, mentorship, and discussions on geographical issues of importance to students.
As a third-year Geography undergraduate, Huang facilitated an engaging workshop titled Statehood, Indigeneity, & Migration in Settler-Colonial Countries. Her session explored shifting definitions of statehood and sovereignty while addressing contemporary challenges in Anglosphere settler-colonial nations, in relation to Indigenous populations and climate migration. Through a guided discussion, she led SFU and UBC attendees through an examination of the lasting impacts of settler-colonial histories and their influence on present-day governance structures.
The GSA and Department of Geography extend our gratitude to Michelle for her support increasing the accessibility of academic topics in Geography to the broader undergraduate community.
About the Conference:
Town Hall is a half-day event featuring workshops and networking opportunities, emphasizing cross-collaboration, experiential learning, and scholarly exploration among undergraduate students in Geography. The conference invites students, individually or in teams, to submit proposals for original workshops focusing on geographical themes. Students interested in learning more about the conference are encouraged to visit the GSA’s website at ubcgsa.ca or follow their work on Instagram at @ubcgsa.
Event photo credits: Amanda Quail (VP Communications, UBC Geography Students’ Association)
