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Portland FC players fresh from Yoga Class in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Below are photos of our Portland FC players, the same ones who went to represent Canada at the Homeless World Cup in Brazil fresh from Yoga class in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
After an invigorating Yoga workout, our Portland FC team went to their Sunday Soccer practice
AHA MEDIA is very proud to celebrate its Second Birthday and Second Year Anniversary online on Thursdayday November 11, 2010
Dear friends, family and fans of AHA MEDIA
We are very happy to share with you that AHA MEDIA online has turned 2 years! This joyous occasion is to be celebrated with some cake and champagne, so please enjoy with us!
We’ve had a full and very enriching year learning, growing, working, collaborating and being part of something greater in Vancouver and Downtown Eastside!
When AHA MEDIA works as Fearless City Mobile project participants from W2 Community Media Arts Centre, we peer train others in our Downtown Eastside (DTES) neighbourhood on media literacy and help bridge the digital divide in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside, most recently through our DTES CAMP
AHA MEDIA is very proud and honored to be in the documentary film With Glowing Hearts
We are proud to continue to grow everyday and help document/report from social justice issues , community festivals and social media events!
AHA MEDIA enjoys providing an independent and alternative perspective to general main stream media views. Through our new media devices and cameraphones, we hope to be a news resource for everyone who is interested in us.
We appreciate everyone and all the times we were able to help in providing our services!
We look forward to another great year with you!
Thanks very much! 🙂
Some of AHA MEDIA’s memorable photo moments of the year
DTES films in the Vancouver Short Film Festival on October 28-29, 2010
- – Most Liveable City is a documentary that set out to explore water fountains in Vancouver, but discovered the lack of water accessibility in this community highlights an even greater issue: water as a human right. Director Fiona Rayher of the Pull Focus Film School. Playing in the Emerging Filmmakers screening, 7:30pm on October 28
- – Christian Malo’s Addict gives an insight into a day in the life of a meth addict. Playing in the Emerging Filmmakers screening, 7:30pm on October 28.
- Pigeon Park Savings by Laurie Kindiak is a documentary on the only financial institution available to the 4000 low-income residents in the Downtown Eastside.
2010 Homeless Connect Events in Vancouver
October 10 – 16 is the fifth annual Homelessness Action Week
World Homeless Day is October 10. Add your voice to the call for a national, affordable housing strategy and contact your MP.
Check out the calendar of events for the week. Here are a few highlights:
- Join us and Be a Champion to Stop Homelessness on Tuesday, October 10th.
- The City of Vancouver is sponsoring a Homeless Connect Event at W2 Storyeum on October 15.
- A Homeless Connect Event is planned in New Westminster and the week will end with the annual fundraising dinner hosted by the New West Homeless Coalition. Click here for more information.
- Burnaby is planning events every day from Sunday to Thursday. Click here for more information
- The Tri-Cities is hosting a World Café – Homelessness in the Tri-Cities on October 14.
October 13th
What: The Gathering Place Homeless Connect
Where: 609 Helmcken Street
When: 11pm – 2 pm
Homeless Action week provides a unique opportunity to educate and make people aware of the issues around homelessness including the impact of living with mental health and addictions. Our main focus during this week is to host a one-stop shop called Homeless Connect where hundreds of individuals are connected directly with service providers and activities such as haircuts, foot soaks, hearing tests, gently used runners and much more.
For information about this event please call 604-665-2391
October 14th
What: Broadway Youth Resource Centre’s 11th Annual Open House
When: 1:00pm to 5:00 pm
Where: 691 East Broadway Street, Vancouver
This year’s celebration coincides with Vancouver’s Homelessness Action week, and we’re asking those attending to bring a non-perishable food item, or a pair of new socks.
Come out and celebrate 11 years of service at Broadway Youth Resource Centre.
October 15th
What: Vancouver Homeless Connect Event
Where: W2 Storyeum, 151 W Cordova
When: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Come out and be connected to services related to health, housing, employment, tenants rights, and income assistance. Enjoy the live entertainment and stay for haircuts, massages, foot soaks, acupuncture, food and much more!
AHA MEDIA at Woodwards community Thanksgiving dinner where today is proclaimed Vancouver Street Soccer League Day on Mon Oct 11, 2010
AHA MEDIA was pleased to attend the Woodwards community Thanksgiving dinner on Mon Oct 11, 2010
Below is Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA with Dennis, a resident of Woodwards SRO
The Woodwards Atrium was beautifully transformed to a gorgeous dining room setting
Irwin Oostindie of W2 Community Media Arts with daughter
Below is Mayor Gregor Robertson with Patrick and Robert of Team Vancouver for Street Soccer
Below is Sarah Blyth with Jim Green speaking about Team Vancouver for Street Soccer that went to Brazil for Homeless World Cup 2010
Mayor Gregor Robertson proclaiming Vancouver Street Soccer League Day on October 11, 2010
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