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Inner City Economic Strategy event at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
The Inner City Economic Strategy seeks to bring together the residents of the community, with other residents, businesses, service providers and all levels government. The City of Vancouver is committed to working with the community to create a comprehensive economic strategy which seeks to empower the residents of the Downtown Eastside. Unique populations have to be considered, women, Aboriginal, youth, immigrant and the aging population. This event is open to everybody who wants to contribute to taking
ownership over this strategy.We know we have to collectively develop an ongoing strategy with projects that have real positive outcomes for the residents of the Downtown Eastside and inner-city neighbourhoods.
How do we build a sustainable community which enhances the local economy? What type of education, training and employment strategies do we envision? What mix of businesses can we collectively advocate for? How do we get a City of Vancouver procurement policy that supports our collective goals? What opportunities already exist that need nurturing and advancement? Who is already doing this work? How can you get active with social media for your own project, cause or business? Participate, learn tips!
Presenters from local businesses and interested groups. Lunch and organic will be provided.
Display tables showcasing efforts for inclusive economic development will be featured in the Woodward’s Atrium including Crosstown Pet, ALIVE, W2, Thru Haida Eyes, Chindi Nation and many others.
We welcome others to this inclusive event!
Opening Remarks by Irwin Oostindie of W2, Hendrik Hoekma of DTES Education Enhancement Society and Bob Laurie of Vancouver Board of Trade
Panel Speakers included Brian Postlewait of Mission Possible, Marcia Nozick of Embers Wes Regan of Hastings Crossing BIA
DTES Business Start UP presenters by Hendrik Beune of Crosstown Pet, Marilyn McKee of Thru Haida Eyes and Karenza Wall of Chindi Nation
Scott Clark of ALIVE inspired us with his rousing speech of economic development strategies
Inner City Economic Strategy at W2 Media Cafe on Sat Sept 22 12-5pm in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
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The Inner City Economic Strategy seeks to bring together the residents of the community, with other residents, businesses, service providers and all levels government.The City of Vancouver is committed to working with the community to create a comprehensive economic strategy which seeks to empower the residents of the Downtown Eastside. Unique populations have to be considered, women, Aboriginal, youth, immigrant and the aging population. This event is open to everybody who wants to contribute to taking ownership over this strategy.
We know we have to collectively develop an ongoing strategy with projects that have real positive outcomes for the residents of the Downtown Eastside and inner-city neighbourhoods.How do we build a sustainable community which enhances the local economy? What type of education, training and employment strategies do we envision? What mix of businesses can we collectively advocate for? How do we get a City of Vancouver procurement policy that supports our collective goals? What opportunities already exist that need nurturing and advancement? Who is already doing this work? How can you get active with social media for your own project, cause or business? Participate, learn tips!
Presenters from local businesses and interested groups. Lunch and organic will be provided.
Display tables showcasing efforts for inclusive economic development will be featured in the Woodward’s Atrium including ALIVE, ICNC, W2, RayCam, and others. We welcome others to this inclusive event!
See you at 12 noon on Saturday!
Mad Dogg of WoodSquat 2002 speaks on WoodSquat 2012 – 10th Anniversary in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Ten years ago Vancouver’s most famous squat kicked off and impacted the future of the Downtown Eastside. An open community exhibition, screening and dialogue series marks the anniversary and questions the legacy of the autonomous direct action housing initiative over 92 day starting September 15, 2002.
Hendrik Beune of AHA MEDIA and Mad Dogg, one of the original Woodwards Squatters share their reflections and stories 10 years today on Sept 12, 2012
InDigital Tech Conference at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
The InDigital: Tech Your Life Career Camp, put on by W2 Community Media Arts Society in partnership with the First Nations Employment Society, is an innovative four day technological programme that will expose Indigenous youth, and those interested, to the essential and emerging technologies sector.
Indigital: Tech Your Life Career Camp at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
Indigital: Tech Your Life Career Camp
EVENT DETAILS
Time: August 23, 2012 to August 25, 2012
Location: W2 Media Cafe
Street: 111 West Hastings Street
City/Town: Vancouver
Event Type: showcase, conference
Organized By: W2 Woodwards sponsored by FNES
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Showcase | Conference
August 23 – 25
W2 Media Cafe/Woodward’s Atrium
111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Indigenous@creativetechnologies.org – @indigitaltech – 604.689.9896
An Aboriginal technology showcase offered in Unceded Coast Salish Territories; an unparalleled summer experience designed to youths’ interests and passion.
The Indigital: Tech Your Life Career Camp, the first Aboriginal youth digital technology showcase of its kind to be offered in the Lower Mainland, is an intensive three-day technology experience for Coastal Indigenous youth designed to foster discovery and interest in ICT, creative, broadcasting and green-tech technologies and provide exposure to education and career possibilities within the tech-sector. Youth will participate and engage in a series of introductory-level skill building workshops, site visits to leading industry and post secondary program locations, and a conference facilitated by leading Indigenous tech employers, green technologists and industry professionals. Upon successful completion of the three-day Camp program, participants will receive a Certificate of completion, along with incentives/prizes.
For more information visit: www.indigitaltech.ca
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