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AHA MEDIA ‘s First “Holiday Themed” Film in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with LifeSkills Centre members
AHA MEDIA began producing their first “Holiday Themed” Film in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with members of LifeSkills Centre – a drop in centre run by PHS
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AHA MEDIA is thankful for the opportunity to make a film through great support from our Artistic Mentor Christoph Runne, staff at LifeSkills Centre and PHS who provides us space, high end cameras and gear as well as ongoing training in Art, Media and Filmmaking! 🙂
Producing Short Satirical/Parody films is one of the reasons why AHA MEDIA came together in the first place! 🙂 – To do positive community engagement while educating others on the social justice issues of our Downtown Eastside neighborhood
Lights, Cameras, ACTION! 🙂
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In this photo is Andrew Lavigne with Hendrik Beune. Andrew is one of AHA MEDIA’s mentors
Andrew Lavigne is also Directing a movie which has AHA MEDIA as one of the story lines and includes great insights into social media, social justice, Vancouver Downtown Eastside and the Olympics!
http://www.WGHTheMovie.ca
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In this photo, Hendrik Beune takes “roll call” with LifeSkills Centre members interested in acting
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In this video are members from LifeSkills Centre getting ready for AHA MEDIA First “Holiday Themed” Film Shoot in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
This 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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In this following photo is April and Hendrik – in a serious moment before the camera! 🙂
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In this photo, the cast reads their lines while April stands by 🙂
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In this photo, Hendrik and Clyde of AHA MEDIA stand with Andrew Lavigne after being out in the cold weather to film our scenes!
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father who was involved in community services for a very long time.
Below are photos and video of Alvin and his hand drawn Aboriginal artwork prints to be used for fundraising for Harm Reduction in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
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Below are photos and video of Alvin Clayton who dedicates his art to be used as the WAHRS ( Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society) banner at LifeSkills Centre in loving memory of his father who was very involved in community service in his Nisgaa home nation up North in B.C.
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
Dr. Bruce speaking on the topic of “Folk Devils and Moral Panic” – The Globalization of Addiction Nov 12th, 2009 at Noon – 2pm.
Thanks to Coco Culbertson of PHS Community Services Society for the following:
I would like to strongly encourage you to attend a lecture – as part of our staff development and training, being given by Dr. Bruce Alexander, on
Nov 12th at Noon – 2pm.
He will be speaking on the topic of “Folk Devils and Moral Panic” – The
Globalization of Addiction.
Dr. Alexander has studied addictions for over 30 years, and is a renowned
expert in the field.
He was one of the founding Board Members of the PHS Community Services
Society, and understands very clearly the role of harm reduction based approaches, policy, housing and the role of a strong community
in the DTES, and in the context of addiction.
He will be speaking at the Fletcher Challenge Auditorium (Room 1900) at
the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre on Thursday November 12th from
noon-2pm.
Look forward to seeing you there,
Coco
April Smith of AHA MEDIA was very proud to welcome Canada World Youth to Vancouver Downtown Eastside
April Smith of AHA MEDIA was very proud to welcome Canada World Youth to Vancouver Downtown Eastside 🙂
A group of youth leaders from Canada, Kenya and South Africa came to discover what our community is like, ” the inherent value of people in the community, the very real struggles people face, and how brave, strong and beautiful the heart of our community is in the face of often enormous suffering”
http://www.canadaworldyouth.org
Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in the development of international educational programs for youth aged 15 to 25. We work with countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe.
Since 1971, the CWY program has made it possible for more than 31 000 young people from 67 countries to have safe and meaningful international experiences, learn about other cultures, and contribute to the well-being of their own communities.
Internationally recognized expertise
The Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have all designed programs based on the CWY model.
A unique and innovative model
Non-formal education: The CWY program advocates learning by doing, a model in which young volunteers learn by getting involved in communities in Canada and in another country.
A bilateral core program: CWY is one of the few organizations in the world that offers a two-part program, with one phase in Canada and the other in another country. This is one of the most original aspects of the CWY model because it provides a perspective on how people live in both countries and fosters true dialogue between partners in the South and in the North.
Supervision, health, and safety: All CWY projects are supervised by highly qualified professionals who provide volunteers with a safe, unique, and enriching experience.
AHA MEDIA attended the Soccer Showdown of the Year between Portland FC and Team Vancouver
AHA MEDIA attended the Soccer Showdown of the Year between Portland FC and Team Vancouver!
This was a friendly soccer match between Downtown Eastside residents from the PHS run shelter at New Fountain and Mayor and City Council! Both teams played extremely well!
For the full article, please see Vancouver Observer
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Below is a photo of Mayor Gregor Robertson and Liz Evans, Executive Director of PHS, sharing a laugh!
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Below is a photo of a Portland FC player with Mayor Gregor Robertson
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Below is a photo of both Portland FC and Team Vancouver after the Big Game!
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Below is a photo of AHA MEDIA celebrating with Liz Evans by enjoying a delicious Turkey lunch with Pumpkin and Whipped Cream!
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