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Inner City Economic Strategy 2013 in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)

September 13, 2013 ahamedia Leave a comment

Saturday Sept 14, 2013 12-4pm at 111 West Hastings, 2nd floor

Time for an Inner City DTES community update on key projects several of us are working on, from SFU’s-100 communities dialogue on economic development, the DNC Street Market, ALIVE’s Salish Sea Civilization and the Inner City Economic Strategy.

Time, from noon to 4:00 pm at the Woodward’s second floor. Food and beverages provided, have your say, get informed and engaged, supporting all vulnerable populations who seek to claim their space and be involved in their community.

From 2pm-3pm we’ll review some of the background research informing SFU Public Square 100 Community Conversations on the BC economy, brainstorm strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and discuss strategies to 1)create wealth, 2) promote social equity, and 3) protect the environment. To review the Discussion Guide informing these conversations, have a look here: http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/publicsquare/summit2013/files/summit2013-discussionGuide-FIN.pdf

Categories: AHA Media, Community Engagement, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside

A lunch visit to Nicli Antica Pizzeria

September 10, 2013 ahamedia Leave a comment

Recently AHA MEDIA was invited to lunch at Nicli Antica Pizzeria, Vancouver’s first VPN certified Neapolitan pizzeria.

We were very impressed with the delicious and drinks!

Special cocktails made especially for us!

Impressive Bar!

We dined on the Salsiccia pizza with delicious fennel sausage and fresh basil.

A wonderful experience to eat real pizza!

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Dining out, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Hendrik helps to build Woodwards Community Garden in Vancouver

August 23, 2013 ahamedia Leave a comment

Hendrik helps to replant Rose Bushes from Woodwards Community Garden to the Hastings Urban Farm.

Hendrik – Hero to Woodwards Community Garden with his pet Seagull “Bub Bub”

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Community Engagement, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Hendrik Beune, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside, Woodwards Housing

Homemade Kale Chips

August 6, 2013 ahamedia Leave a comment

Inspired by our neighbours generous gift of Fresh Organic Kale, we set out to make homemade Kale Chips in the oven with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Categories: AHA Media, April Smith, Downtown Eastside, DTES, Vancouver, Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Artists in the Atrium Opening Ceremony in Vancouver

August 1, 2013 ahamedia Leave a comment

Artists in the Atrium (AITA) takes place from August to October 2013 at the Woodward’s Atrium at Hastings and Abbott. AITA will promote and support the arts and culture of the Downtown Eastside through performance showcases, an art market and a series of workshops.

Opening Ceremonies were at 11am, Aug 1 at the Woodwards Atrium. Elder, Margaret George, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, Elder, Larry Grant, Musqueam Nation and Chief Ian Campbell, Squamish Nation will open the event followed by Chief Ian Campbell and the Squamish Nation Dance Group at 12:30pm.

Highlights included the Warrior Dance with Chef Ian Campbell, Terry Hunter, Randy Tait and Murray Porter. Stunning Silver Jewelry by Marilyn McKee sparkled on our hands and fingers. Delicious Fry Bread Bannock provided by wonderful caterer Rosemary Georgeson