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April Smith of AHA MEDIA is very honored to be 2011 Northern Voice Keynote Speaker for Social Media Conference at UBC on May 13-14, 2011
The Northern Voice personal blogging and social media conference is happy to announce that our Keynote Speaker #1 is none other than April Smith, a well-known Vancouver-based Freelance New Media and Social Media Maker for AHA Media, Citizen Journalist, Project Leader and Trainer for @FearlessCity with W2Woodwards – W2 Community Media Arts. Read more here
I am very honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the 2011 Northern Voice Conference at UBC on May 13 -14 ♥
I look forward to sharing with you, some of my experiences in making Vancouver media that matters!
- Through art, music, and community promotion, I am a self-taught advocate for social justice and outreach and positive neighborhood unity.
- Using social media, new media, mobile technology, photos and videos, I concentrate on sharing the stories and voices of the otherwise-silenced inner city community of the Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) with a global audience.
- As a freelancer, I blog, take photos, videos and Livestream through my Nokia N97 mini cameraphone extensively to give MAXIMUM coverage
I believe in promoting and empowering people of the DTES as much as possible!
I am truly thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way! I would not be here if not for them! ♥
Let’s connect ♥
http://www.AHAMEDIA.ca/
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http://www.facebook.com/AprilSmithFilms
http://www.facebook.com/AprilFilms
http://www.twitter.com/AprilFilms
http://www.twitter.com/AHAMEDIA
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http://www.youtube.com/AHAFilm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/AHAMEDIA/sets
http://www.qik.com/AHAMEDIA
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/AprSmith
Right to Food mobile mural project in Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Right to Food mobile mural project collaboratively created seven 8’x4′ mobile, lightweight murals that each represent one of 7 Food Solutions to reform the quality, nutritional impact, abundance and delivery of food across the DTES.
The 7 Solutions were developed by the DTES Kitchen Tables project in partnership with sister organizations across the community. Once complete, the 7 murals will be displayed across the community, serving as Right to Food landmarks.
Read more here
AHA MEDIA hears Chelsea’s story about her life in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
During a women’s art and support group, AHA MEDIA hears Chelsea’s thoughts in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
AHA MEDIA filmed SPUD Patrol giving away Hot Baked Potatoes in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
On a cloudy Saturday morning, SPUD Patrol gave out delicious baked potatoes to hungry folks in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
AHA MEDIA sees new sign at 58 West Hastings in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) – 100 percent social housing!
From http://www.100percentsocialhousing.com/
We’ve been struggling to secure land in the DTES for low-income housing. To keep a fair balance, we need more development of 100% Social Housing.
Years ago we persuaded a private developer to secure some land that could eventually be used for housing. The city will end up with possession of the land, but we fear city staff may encourage this to be a “mixed” development (condos). We’re trying to work to make sure this site remains 100% Social Housing.
This site would include 166 units of Low-Income Housing, 30 Low-Income Single Family units and 40 Rent-To-Own units, as well as an expanded Potluck Cafe, a medical and dental clinic to serve the community, and community group offices. The Rent-To-Own units would cost $375-$475 per month, and would provide a percentage ownership of their unit.
Please join the thousands who have already shown their support for this project. This is one piece of the puzzle to ending homelessness and improving conditions in the low-income community of the DTES. Thank you!
Below are photos of empty lot at 58 West Hastings
Architectural Renderings
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58 West Hastings – Ground Floor Level
Ground floor level view of proposed social housing development at 58 Hastings St.
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58 West Hastings – Typical Floorplan (levels 2-5)
View of typical floorplan for levels two through five.
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58 West Hastings – Typical Floorplan (levels 6-7)
View of typical floorplan for levels six and seven.
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58 West Hastings – Cross Section
Street view of building showing long and cross sections.
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