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: Buddhist Cosmology: Bigfoot & UFOs
·OnlineOnlineWhat if ancient Buddhist teachings already describe non-human intelligences, multiple realms, and luminous beings? Could devas, orbs, inter-dimensional entities — even Bigfoot — fit within a traditional cosmological framework?
In this talk, our Organizer Brian, explores parallels between early Buddhist texts and modern reports from the UFO community. Rather than dismissing extraordinary experiences, we’ll consider whether Buddhist cosmology offers a larger map of reality.
After a focused presentation, there will be extended time for Q&A and open circle sharing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences, questions, and perspectives.
Before turning to ufology, Brian was ordained as a Theravāda Buddhist monk and authored three books on Buddhism. Since 1996, he has taught Buddhist philosophy and meditation in over 2,000 adult education classes in the Vancouver area. His current work examines how ancient cosmology and contemporary anomalous phenomena may point toward expanded consciousness and a greater reality.
Brian gave this talk to our Meetup group in 2012 and that video is on our channel in two parts:
Karma, Rebirth and UFOs in Buddhism - 1 of 2
Buddhism, Bigfoot and UFOs - 2 of 2A related discussion from a previous Meetup with Canadian Buddhist monk Ajahn Punnadhammo can be viewed on our Meetup channel, here: Buddhist Cosmology, UFOs, Orbs, Devas & E.T.s with Ajahn Punnadhammo - Part 1
Also, Buddhism and UFOs, with Pannobhasa Mahathera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j6fbKt10DEMeeting ID: 830 6220 2168
Passcode: 238912
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.24 attendees
Meet Grant Cameron Live: UFOs, Consciousness & Open Q&A (Port Coquitlam)
1444 Delia Drive in Port Coquitlam, 1444 Delia Drive, Port Coquitlam, BC, CAIN PERSON. Join our regular Coquitlam-area gathering hosted at Grant Cameron’s home. These monthly meetings are designed to be interactive, research-focused, and discussion-driven.
Format:
• 15 minutes to arrive and connect
• Sharing round — participants express interests or questions
• Grant presentation (approx. 45–50 minutes)
• Open discussion and Q&A
• Social time afterwardGrant Cameron is a long-time Canadian ufology researcher whose work has evolved from early “nuts and bolts” investigations into deeper questions surrounding government involvement and the role of consciousness in the UFO phenomenon. These gatherings allow for ongoing dialogue in a small-group setting.
You can explore more of Grant’s work here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whitehouseufo
Website: https://www.presidentialufo.org/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.
The presentation portion will be filmed for YouTube. Seating is arranged off-camera.
These monthly meetings are part of our ongoing effort to build a thoughtful and engaged UFO research community in the Coquitlam area.5 attendees
Past events
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