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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ZOOM: UFO Disclosure: What They’re Not Telling You
·OnlineOnlineWhat if the official story isn’t the full story?
Join independent researcher and writer Ben Emlyn-Jones for a focused look at UFOs, the paranormal, and the possibility of long-standing government secrecy.
Ben didn’t come from academia or media—he began as a hospital porter. But years of independent investigation led him to question mainstream narratives and explore evidence that points to something much bigger beneath the surface.
He is the creator of the HPANWO blog at https://hpanwo.blogspot.com, a contributor to UFO Truth Magazine, and author of the Roswell Rising trilogy. His books are at https://hpanwo-bb.blogspot.com/2016/08/roswell-rising-is-here.html
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benthejrporterIn this talk, Ben will cover:
- Evidence supporting the reality of UFOs
- The case for government cover-ups
- Connections to paranormal phenomena
- Why disclosure may already be underway
This is a serious, open-minded exploration of one of the most controversial subjects of our time.
Includes audience discussion and Q&A.Meeting ID: 850 6811 1613
Passcode: 092801
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
UFOs & the Presidents: What Leaders Have Really Known – with Grant Cameron
1444 Delia Drive in Port Coquitlam, 1444 Delia Drive, Port Coquitlam, BC, CAJoin us for a special IN-PERSON ONLY Vancouver UFO Meetup with renowned researcher Grant Cameron, one of the leading authorities on presidential involvement in the UFO phenomenon.
For decades, there have been reports that U.S. presidents have been briefed on UFOs—yet what they knew, and when they knew it, remains one of the biggest mysteries in the field.
In this talk, Grant will explore:
- Which presidents were most deeply involved in the UFO issue
- What has been revealed through documents, witnesses, and insider accounts
- How secrecy around UFOs is managed at the highest levels of government
- Where recent developments—including the Trump era—fit into the bigger picture
Rather than focusing on one administration, this presentation looks at the long arc of presidential knowledge and control of the UFO subject.
This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most respected researchers in the field—in a small, in-person setting with time for discussion and questions.
👉 Limited seating – this is a small group meeting at Grant’s home.
Check out this April 10th talk which Grant gave:
Trump Disclosure on July 8? Or a Massive UFO Disinfo Operation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHZng8XFlAw&t=432sYou can explore more of Grant’s work here:
Website presidentialufo.org
Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZhuwub4reWIYAaiiNIwo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whitehouseufo
Grant has an upcoming book, Epstein Epstein Epstein and the Paranormal.These monthly meetings are part of our ongoing effort to build a thoughtful and engaged UFO research community in the Coquitlam area.
Details:
📅 Sunday, May 10
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 1444 Delia Drive in Port Coquitlam. It is the lower suite on the left side of the house. Free street parking is available there and on Eastern Drive at the tennis courts and public transit serves the area. You can phone Brian if necessary at 778-232-2282.Come prepared for a fascinating deep dive into power, secrecy, and the UFO mystery at the highest levels of government.
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ZOOM: AI Takeover or Human Evolution? Ryan Veli Live on UFOs & Consciousness
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for a live Zoom discussion and Q & A with researcher and speaker Ryan Veli on some of the biggest questions of our time.
This will be a wide-ranging and open conversation exploring artificial intelligence, UFOs, consciousness, and the future of humanity.
Ryan will share insights from his background, including near-death experiences and work in advanced technological environments, which shaped his perspective on AI, non-human intelligence, and global systems.
Topics include:
• Is AI just a tool—or something more?
• Could artificial intelligence become a vessel for non-human intelligence?
• UFO encounters and contact experiences
• The role of consciousness and telepathy
• Are we moving toward a “new human”?
• Is humanity facing transformation, control… or both?This is not about pushing beliefs. It’s a space for thoughtful discussion, different perspectives, and open-minded exploration.
See Brian's video interview with Ryan from March 14, 2026 at:
AI Takeover, ET Contact & the New Human – Ryan Veli
📍 Location: Zoom
🗓️ Date: May 16
🎤 Guest: Ryan Veli
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or have your own experiences, you’re welcome to join the conversation.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.
Meeting ID: 873 5238 1382
Passcode: 64349912 attendees
Past events
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