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Woodward’s Indigenous Winter Market
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12 December at 11:00 until 16 December at 18:00
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Our second year presenting a 4-day community festival and market supporting local artisans, artists, and performing artists with a focus on local Indigenous Peoples. We are also extending invitations to our non-Indigenous friends and neighbours in the inner-city to celebrate the creative talent and sharing and dialogue opportunities.Aboriginal Life In Vancouver Enhancement (ALIVE) in partnership with W2 Community Media Arts Society and the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre are pleased to pres ent the 2nd Annual Woodward’s Winter Aboriginal Market.Supported by RayCam Community Centre, Inner-city Economic Strategy, Hastings Crossing BIA, BC Government & Services Employees Union, Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival (VIMAF), and City of Vancouver’s Local Area Planning Process||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daily: Aboriginal Artisan Market, 11am-8pm
Daily: Urban Screens NFB Winter Film Classics, 8am-10pm on the Atrium’s videoscreens
winter classics from the video vaults of the NFB.Daily: Baking & Canning Workshops: Join us on Sunday in the cafe with Zoe and Karen to learn about making Christmas preserves and holiday baking. The cost is just $10-20 (sliding scale) for supplies and you get to leave with the delicious treats you make.
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||||||||Wednesday, Dec 12: 7-9pm, HipHop Bingo featuring prizes and your cohosts JB The First Lady and Ostwelve||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||Thursday, Dec 13: 8pm, An Intimate Winter Evening with George Leach & guests. 19+ Combine one of Turtle Island’s premiere blues musicians, with an evening of beer tasting (courtesy of Scandal Brewing, Cariboo Brewing, and Pacific Western Brewing Company)||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||Friday, Dec 14: The Edward Curtis Project – Reading, 7pm, with hot chocolate & treats.Marie Clements Playwright’s Reading of ‘The Edward Curtis Project’ in advance of its Production
at the National Arts Centre in Spring 2013. The work is based on the original production
commissioned and produced by Presentation House Theatre.In 1930, photographer Edward Curtis’ landmark series, The North American Indian, recorded
for posterity what he termed a “vanishing people”. Decades later, Metis/Dene playwright Marie
Clements and Canadian documentary photographer Rita Leistner went in search of those
same First Nations peoples and communities. Their three-year journey has become a visually
stunning, thought-provoking drama. Present-day Aboriginal journalist Angelina – traumatized by
chronicling the freezing death of three Native children – interacts with Curtis’ photo images and
the controversial man himself, questioning the ethics of her work and assessing the collateral
damage of being a witness.Marie Clements, is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, performer, director, and producer,
and is Simon Fraser University’s Ellen and Warren Tallman Writer-in-Residence for Fall-Winter
2012-13.||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||Friday, Dec 14: 2nd Annual Holiday Hustle, Doors 9:30pmSome of Vancouver’s most celebrated electronic musicians and bands come together for this
Beatroute Magazine fundraiser for W2 Community Media Arts Society. Lots going on including
photo booth, artisan market, with performances by: Mandai, Vandettas, Bastet, Cherchez La
Femme, Drugzndreamz, Frank Grimes, Andrew Van Hassel, Krusha vs Expendable Youth,
Willisist vs Dubconscious, Woodhead, The Librarian vs Self Evident, HxdB vs Cure. $15
advance, low-income DTES residnets receive discounted entry by calling 604-689-9896.||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||Saturday, Dec 15: Lifeskills’ PHS DTES Market is taking place adjacent to the Market, 12-5pm||||||||||||||||||||||||||
||||||||Saturday, Dec 15: VIMAF presents Charlie Zone feature film with short, 7-9pm.Sunday, Dec 16: VIMAF Children’s Program in the NFB Studio Cinema, 12-2pm
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Toys for Kids – Donations to Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver on Wed Dec 5
It’s a season of giving and CTV British Columbia is inviting you to make a donation of any new, unwrapped toys to the CTV Toys for Kids drive in support of Salvation Army of B.C.
Please bring your donations to the Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver (located at 845 Burrard Street) on Wednesday, December 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PHOTOS
St. Thomas More Collegiate Choir
We are asking for your help in collecting toys for kids of all ages including teenagers.
Your generous donations will be going to kids in need of toys and in support of Salvation Army of B.C.
Read more: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/ctv-toys-for-kids-1.1039763#ixzz2DZwFtj82
Creative Mornings with Mayor Gregor Robertson at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
CREATIVE MORNINGS / VANCOUVER
Date: Friday December 07, 2012
Breakfast and Talk : 8:30am – 10:00am
SPEAKER: Mayor Gregor Robertson
In November 2011, Gregor Robertson was elected to a second term as Mayor of Vancouver. He was re-elected to continue building upon the accomplishments of his first three years in office—working to end street homelessness, addressing housing affordability, improving public transit, and making Vancouver the greenest city in the world.
Mayor Robertson is also a national advocate for urban issues as Chair of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors’ Caucus, focusing on public infrastructure, housing and transit.
Mayor Robertson spearheaded the creation of the city’s first comprehensive Economic Action Strategy, and is committed to growing a sustainable and thriving economy in Vancouver focused on high-growth sectors like digital media, clean technology and renewable energy.
Building on the successful legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics, which has generated over $350 million in economic impact and created more than 3000 new jobs in the Metro Vancouver region, Mayor Robertson has established Vancouver internationally as the Green Capital—a City where going green is good for business. He has also overseen the creation and implementation of the award-winning Greenest City 2020 Action Plan that aims to make Vancouver an environmental leader in everything from energy efficiency and waste reduction to clean air and local food.
Under Mayor Robertson’s leadership, Vancouver continues to rank as one of the most liveable cities in the world, with one of the most competitive environments for attracting new jobs and investment. The City of Vancouver has also been named the Most Innovative Organization in the province by BC Business Magazine for its open data initiative.
He has made affordable housing a top priority, with an aggressive, ten-year plan to provide thousands of affordable housing units for Vancouverites of all ages, while ensuring that existing affordable housing is protected. As Mayor, he has overseen significant progress towards the goal of ending street homelessness by 2015, by opening new homeless shelters while leveraging significant investments in new social housing throughout the city.
Prior to entering politics, Gregor co-founded Happy Planet, a Vancouver-based socially responsible company that produces organic juices and promotes health and nutrition. He and his wife Amy have four children. The Mayor is an avid soccer and hockey fan, and can occasionally be seen around town playing his tuba or drums.
HOST
This month’s event will be hosted by the generous folks over at
W2 Media Café and co-presented by the BC Chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. If you are not familiar with our supporters, please visit them online to learn more!
Thanks also to our media partner VancouverIsAwesome.com.
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
Breakfast will be generously sponsored by this month’s support partner modo.
ABOUT CREATIVEMORNINGS
CreativeMornings is a monthly morning gathering for creative types. Each event includes a 20 minute lecture, followed by a 20 minute group discussion. The gathering begins at 8:30am with the topic presentation starting at 9:00am and everyone taking off for work at 10am.
CreativeMornings are free of charge!
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A Night tour of Local Garden in Vancouver
Our mission is to sustainably grow the freshest, healthiest, best-tasting local produce without the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides.
Sustainably growing Vancouver’s freshest source of healthy local greens, Local Garden is North America’s original Verticrop™ farm located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Handpicked at the peak of freshness and delivered the same day to local restaurants and grocers, means the freshest tasting produce available without the loss of any vitamins, minerals or nutrients.
Our Place Community Forum at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
Our Place – Promoting Local Access & Community Empowerment Community Forum
Our Place is a multi-faceted community based initiative and You play play an important role in determining the overall success of our coordinated strategy to grow healthy children and families in a healthy community.
The Community Forum is an opportunity to share ideas on the Inner City. Sessions will focus on:
Home – Social Housing for Families and Seniors
Family – Parent to Parent Advocacy Training
Work – Opportunities for a Sustainable Economy in the Inner City
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