About us
Welcome to Vancouver UFO & Preparing for Contact
Explore the fascinating world of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters with us. This is a space for curious minds and passionate researchers to come together, exchange insights, and share personal experiences related to ET contact and the unexplained. We dive into evidence, discuss theories about why extraterrestrials are engaging with humanity, and examine how these phenomena may be influencing society and consciousness.
Our group is also a welcoming community for those who may feel isolated in their interest—here, you’ll find like-minded people and the opportunity to form lasting friendships. Instead of being speaker focused, most meetings are facilitated group discussions with our collective knowledge and wisdom.
Whether you’ve spent years investigating these topics or you’re just beginning your journey, you’re invited to be part of meaningful conversations that challenge the limits of conventional thinking. We regularly host meetups, talks, and guest speakers, and we’re cultivating a strong in-person community in Vancouver and Coquitlam. "Preparing for Contact" in our name, comes from ICER at https://icer.pt/ .
Not located nearby? That’s okay—there are still ways to get involved!
Online Community and Participation
We’re building an online community open to everyone with an interest in UFOs, extraterrestrials, and the deeper questions of contact and consciousness. You don’t need to be a ufologist to get involved. If you're interested in hosting a meeting or sharing your perspective, simply reach out to our organizer, Brian. If you organize a UFO or experiencer meeting and would like it listed here, feel free to contact Brian.
Brian Ruhe founded the Vancouver UFO Meetup on June 3, 2009 and he is part of a school of thought within ufology, but this Meetup welcomes all viewpoints. We encourage respectful dialogue, and all voices are welcome to participate and be heard.
Our Meetup is part of a larger project idea, University Galacticus, at https://universitygalacticus.org/ .
Video Channel
Check out our growing library of past meetings and guest interviews on our BitChute channel:
🎥 https://www.bitchute.com/channel/es76TdgdDJIs/
Zoom Etiquette
We hold frequent online meetings—usually on weekends or whenever our guests are available.
To make things easy, we use a passcode-enabled Zoom room, which allows you to bypass the waiting room entirely.
📌 Zoom Guidelines:
• Please mute your microphone when not speaking—this helps improve the quality for those editing and watching the videos later.
• If you prefer not to appear on camera, simply turn your video off.
Members are requested to leave comments after the event, on that event page.
Brian will give out free copies of his book to the people who show up at any meeting. His book is: https://www.amazon.ca/SHORT-WALK-ANCIENT-PATH-Exploration-ebook/dp/B007RFLZ7I/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1
Note on Donations
These events are free and no donation is expected but if people are inspired to help cover Brian's costs, you can give a donation to him. This Meetup costs $443/ yr and the Zoom account costs $257/ yr.
Further Reading
To dive deeper into Brian’s views, visit the links below for selected writings hosted on Google Docs.
An ET Hypothesis and Sources
Honour Roll of UFO Secrecy Keepers – University Galacticus
Things Volunteers Can Do
The Big Picture of the World
Goals and Plan of Action
Hierarchical Structure of Power from Alien to Humans
Dealing with People's Reactions to our Views
Standard of Truth
Academy of the Federation of Planets
Mary Rodwell and Brian's Correspondence 2018 - 2022
Mastermind Alliance for Meetup
University Galacticus venture
Brian Ruhe's E.T. Hypothesis and Sources
The Hybridization School of Thought
Upcoming events
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In Search of Extraterrestrial Life within Our Solar System with Terry Tibando
Coquitlam Public Library City Centre Branch, 1169 Pintree Way, Coquitlam, BC, Coquitlam, BC, Coquitlam, BC, CAJoin us for a fascinating in-person presentation and discussion at the Coquitlam Public Library (City Centre Branch – Board Room).
Terry Tibando will present a visual slideshow exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial life within our solar system, followed by an open Q&A discussion. He will also introduce the CSETI Vancouver CE-5 protocols, which focus on human-initiated contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.
Terry brings over 70 years of firsthand experience with UFO sightings and contact phenomena, beginning in early childhood. His lifelong involvement in ufology includes roles as a researcher, investigator, and field expedition leader.
Background highlights:
- Former member of APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization) and CAPRO
- Organizer and emcee of Canada’s first Disclosure Project event (Simon Fraser University, 2001)
- Longtime CSETI Vancouver Coordinator, leading field contact teams for over 30 years
This event is also an opportunity to help grow a local UFO discussion community in Coquitlam, supporting regular in-person meetups alongside Vancouver and Zoom gatherings.
Location details:
The library is directly across from Lincoln SkyTrain Station, making it easy to access by transit or car.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location:
Coquitlam Public Library – City Centre Branch (Board Room)
1169 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamParking:
- Free library parking (roof level via Northern Ave entrance)
- Up to 4 hours free parking at Coquitlam Centre mall
Connect with Terry / CSETI Vancouver:
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/744204198925645
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/csetivancouver
Come with curiosity, questions, and an open mind.
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ZOOM: Ask Brent Raynes: 59 Years of UFO Research & High Strangeness
·OnlineOnline## Join us for a special live Zoom conversation with veteran UFO researcher Brent Raynes, followed by an extended Q&A session.
Brent has spent nearly six decades exploring the UFO phenomenon, beginning in 1967 at just 14 years old. Over the years, he has investigated cases, corresponded with leading researchers, and developed a deep perspective shaped by thinkers like John Keel and Carl Jung.
In this talk, Brent will share insights from a lifetime in ufology — including how the field has evolved, and why the phenomenon may be far more complex than simple extraterrestrial visitation.
Topics include:
- Early UFO research before the internet
- Correspondence with John Keel and influence of “ultraterrestrial” ideas
- UFOs and consciousness: telepathy, synchronicity, and altered states
- Case studies involving anomalous sightings and high strangeness
- The role of symbolism, archetypes, and Native traditions
- Why some encounters blur the line between physical and psychological reality
- The return of consciousness-based interpretations in modern ufology
Brent is also the editor of Alternate Perceptions Magazine, at https://apmagazine.info which explores UFOs, parapsychology, and anomalous phenomena.
After the talk, we’ll open the floor for live Q&A, giving you a chance to ask Brent your questions directly.
After nearly 60 years in the field, Brent brings a rare combination of experience, openness, and humility. Rather than offering simple answers, he challenges us to rethink the nature of reality itself.
See Brian's recent video with Brent Raynes at
The Trickster UFO: Brent Raynes on Keel, Jung & 59 Years of High StrangenessMeeting ID: 882 6243 5422
Passcode: 714158
We will be recording a video for the internet so if you don't want to be filmed, please turn off your camera.
— If possible, please try to choose a screen name we can recognize when you join. It doesn’t have to be your real name.18 attendees
ZOOM: UFO Influence Smolders Beneath a Stunning Mystical Music Vision
·OnlineOnlineThe Innerspace of Outerspace by Mike Fiorito explores the idea that music is far more than entertainment—it is a powerful force that shapes consciousness and connects our inner and outer worlds. The book argues that music functions as a form of “practical magic,” capable of altering perception, organizing emotion, and creating shared experiences among individuals and communities. In this sense, sound becomes a portal, opening pathways to memory, imagination, and transformation.
Fiorito traces this idea across history, from ancient chants and shamanic rituals to modern experimental and ambient music. He presents music as a longstanding “technology of consciousness” that humans have used to navigate both personal and collective realities. The book also explores connections between music and mysterious or anomalous experiences, suggesting that sound can expand awareness and deepen our engagement with the unknown.
At a broader level, The Innerspace of Outerspace emphasizes music’s cultural and ecological significance. It proposes that by changing how we listen, we can change how we relate to one another and to the planet. Ultimately, the book presents music as both a mirror of reality and a tool for reimagining it, inviting readers to see listening as an act of creativity and transformation.
Brian recently recorded this video with Mike on our Meetup channel at:
Music as a Technology of Consciousness Exploring Inner and Outer WorldsMike's website with his books is at: https://mikefiorito.com/
Meeting ID: 830 7183 8739
Passcode: 936286
We will be recording a video for the internet so if you don't want to be filmed, please turn off your camera.
— If possible, please try to choose a screen name we can recognize when you join. It doesn’t have to be your real name.8 attendees
Past events
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