May | 2010 | AHA Media

Creating websites and social media connections for Drug War Survivors, BCAPOM and WAHRS

May 30, 2010 ahamedia Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA is pleased to help create websites and social media connections – Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Youtube for the following Harm Reduction organizations based in Vancouver:

BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors – Drug War Survivors,

The BC Columbia Association for People on Methadone BCAPOM

Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society WAHRS

AHA MEDIA is helping to give Drug Wars Survivors, BCAPOM, and WAHRS more ways to stay connected and educate through social media

AHA MEDIA thanks VANDU and BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors, BCAPOM - The British Columbia Association of People on Methadone, Drug War Survivors, Social Media, Vancouver, VANDU, WAHRS - Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society

David Wong shows AHA MEDIA, Valerie Lee and Gary Lee his frogs and walking stick insects

May 26, 2010 ahamedia 4 comments

On a rainy day, David Wong educates AHA MEDIA, Valerie Lee and Gary Lee about his frogs and walking stick insects

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Below is a Dumpy Tree Frog and a Red Eyed Tree Frog

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In this video, David Wong shows AHA MEDIA, Valerie Lee and Gary Lee a Dumpy Tree Frog and Red Eyed Tree Frog

This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms

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Below is a photo of a Walking Stick Insect

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Below is a close up of an eye of a Walking Stick Insect

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In this video, David Wong shows AHA MEDIA, Valerie Lee and Gary Lee a Walking Stick Insect

http://savethefrogs.com

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Community Engagement, David Wong, Frogs, Gary Lee, Valerie Lee, Walking Stick Insects

AHA MEDIA and Fearless City Mobile is proud to be at VIDWEEK 2010 – Vancouver Interactive Digital Week W2 Launch Party on Tuesday May 25 7 – 10 pm at W2 Storyeum

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Time: May 25, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: W2 Storyeum
Street: 151 W Cordova
City/Town: Vancouver
Phone: 604-689-9896
Event Type: reception, party
Organized By: W2
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Event Description

Celebrate the launch of VIDWeek 2010 at Vancouver’s celebrated Storyeum site. This is the kickoff to an exciting week of networking, learning, and parties for the digital media and wireless industries, with Canada, USA, Asia Pacific and Europe represented.

Tired of ‘Rock Band’ parties? Try the real thing at The Wailing Wall of Sound, the largest guitar amp in the world, at 40 foot long. Feeling digital street-wise and artistic? Try Tangible Interaction‘s interactive grafitti wall, and be entertained with our DJs and VJs. Enjoy hors d’ouevres from the W2 Cafe, and local ales from Storm Brewing.

Entry free with Conference Registration, $10 for everyone else. Parking upstairs at EasyPark(enter off Cordova or Water), bike parking inside.

The Party is the evening program that follows the day-long Digital Media Day (WIP Jam format), 9-4pm at W2 Storyeum.

If you are a W2 member and wish to attend this evening Launch Party RSVP via 604.689.9896.

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Fearless City Mobile Project, VIDWEEK 2010, W2, W2 Community Media Arts, W2 Events, W2 Storyeum

AHA MEDIA films at World Hepatitis Day Rally by VANDU and BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors in Abbotsford on May 18, 2010

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In this video, Aiyanis Ormond of VANDU, Barry Shantz of BC and Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors and Ann Livingston of VANDU speak on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, Dave Murray of VANDU introduces Dr John Farley, an infectious disease specialist who has offices in Abbotsford and Vancouver who said Abbotsford has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C in the province, and there are too many restrictions placed on who is eligible for treatment through Pharmacare.at World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford May 18 2010

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In this video, Aiyanis Ormond and Ann Livingston of VANDU protest Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, VANDU members carry a Coffin to represent Hepatitis C deaths during a march for World Hepatitis Day involving BC and Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors around Abbotsford City Hall and Police Station at a Harm Reduction Rally in Abbotsford, BC on May 18 2010

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In this video, Speeches include Aiyanis Ormond of VANDU, Barry Shantz of BC and Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors and Deb of Hep C Council of BC speak on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, Richard Cunningham of VANDU speak on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, a speech from a member of BC and Yukon Association of Drug World Survivors speaks on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, speeches from VANDU and BC and Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors including Keith Smith speak on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In the next photos and video, members of VANDU and BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors marched into Abbotsford City Hall Bylaw office and dumped bags, buckets, boxes and plastic containers filled with used needles found in Abbotsford with Abbotsford City Hall Bylaw staff and Police officers standing by

Abbotsford does not have needle exchange program

Dave Murray of VANDU and Barry Shantz of BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors and other members including Richard Cunningham of VANDU speak on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010

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In this video, Aiyanis Ormond of VANDU, Barry Shantz of BC and Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors give final thougths on Abbotsford City Council’s “Harm Production” Bylaw and the need for needle exchanges, safe injection sites and Harm Reduction to prevent Hepatitis C on the day before World Hepatitis Day Rally in Abbotsford, BC May 18, 2010