Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Enter the Open Architecture Challenge
Only 30 days left! If you have dreams about designing sustainable, low-cost buildings here is a chance to win $250,000 toward making your dream come true. For details go to: openarchitecturenetwork.org
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Youth Conference on Darfur
The conference will allow students of all backgrounds, disciplines and ages to engage in academic, professional and action-oriented discussion about the situation in Darfur. This will be the first time youth have been invited to participate in a conference on Darfur.
The format of the conference is based on the traditional model UN-style structure, but has been customized in two ways. First, participants will represent only nations, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations and directly afflicted parties relating to the conflict at the conference. Through this modification, we hope to have truly stimulating and positive discussion on the issues. And second, the day will be split so that 3/4 of the conference will be used to debate two pre-assigned questions among participants, while the remaining 1/4 of the event will be an interactive discussion with experts on Darfur who will give an academic perspective to the same issues discussed earlier.
When: Sunday, March 2nd 09h00-17h00
Where: Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room
Cost: FREE
For more information visit darfur2008.com, email darfur2008@gmail.com, or phone 604.294.5160.
The format of the conference is based on the traditional model UN-style structure, but has been customized in two ways. First, participants will represent only nations, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations and directly afflicted parties relating to the conflict at the conference. Through this modification, we hope to have truly stimulating and positive discussion on the issues. And second, the day will be split so that 3/4 of the conference will be used to debate two pre-assigned questions among participants, while the remaining 1/4 of the event will be an interactive discussion with experts on Darfur who will give an academic perspective to the same issues discussed earlier.
When: Sunday, March 2nd 09h00-17h00
Where: Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKay Room
Cost: FREE
For more information visit darfur2008.com, email darfur2008@gmail.com, or phone 604.294.5160.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
My Name is Rachel Corrie
There have been innumerable attempts to censor the play, My Name is Rachel Corrie. In response and out of a need to question what this means for public discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict that runs counter to mainstream characterizations of the situation neworldtheatre presents...
Here and There: Panel Discussion & Community Forum
The panel will examine the motivations behind, and the complexities of international solidarity activism in Palestine; and the central role of artists and educators in the work of realizing justice in the Middle East.
Panelists will include:
...and others
When: January 20th, 15h00-18h00 (related events at other times)
Where: SFU Harbour Centre, Labatt Lecture Hall (Room 1700)
Cost: FREE
For more information on My Name Is Rachel Corrie and related events visit neworldtheatre.com, email info@neworldtheatre.com, or by phone at 604.602.0007.
The panel will examine the motivations behind, and the complexities of international solidarity activism in Palestine; and the central role of artists and educators in the work of realizing justice in the Middle East.
Panelists will include:
- Sobhi al-Zobeidi, Palestinian filmmaker, scholar and founder of refugee Camp Productions
- Jon Elmer, Canadian freelance writer and photojournalist specializing in the Middle East
- Itai Erdal, Lighting designer and former Israeli Defense Forces soldier
- Johanna Mazur, International Solidarity Movement Activist
- mia amir, Israeli-born, Vancouver-based Activist and Poet
...and others
When: January 20th, 15h00-18h00 (related events at other times)
Where: SFU Harbour Centre, Labatt Lecture Hall (Room 1700)
Cost: FREE
For more information on My Name Is Rachel Corrie and related events visit neworldtheatre.com, email info@neworldtheatre.com, or by phone at 604.602.0007.
Transferring to Univeristy?
Important Notice: March 30th is the application deadline for the Irving K Barber BC Scholarship - $5000 - for those students who are transferring to BC universities to continue their degrees. For more information visit bcscholarship.ca.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Volunteers needed at Living Oceans
This is a great opportunity for G Stews who want to focus on environmental stewardship. Living Oceans is looking for two to three people to take on volunteer positions starting soon. Our contact person is Mary Lindsay; email her at mlindsay@livingoceans.org.
Monday, January 14, 2008
News from Indonesia
Hi Global Stewardship,
I can't even say how much being in the Global Stewardship Program has shaped my current reality. Right now I participating in Canada World Youth in Indonesia. And really putting into practice all the things I learned about global issues, politics, and development work while I was a G Stew.
I find myself talking about the program so much lately because it really has shaped my experience. Since being in Indonesia, my group has been challenged to come up with its own research method to find out what we are going to do in our village.
My G Stew experience has really given me so much insight into how to make our time and work here sustainable, participatory and worthwhile, without being imposing or imperialistic. It's a challenge but I feel well equipped to deal with this challenge because of my years as a G Stew.
This experience overseas feels more like a stepping stone to my future because I am using so much of my knowledge from the program. We even organized a Make Poverty History March in the Canadian phase of this program, and my experience doing that as a G Stew helped immensely. The perspective I gained from the program continually surfaces each day in a positive way that I know it will continue to for the rest of my life.
- Sashah
I can't even say how much being in the Global Stewardship Program has shaped my current reality. Right now I participating in Canada World Youth in Indonesia. And really putting into practice all the things I learned about global issues, politics, and development work while I was a G Stew.
I find myself talking about the program so much lately because it really has shaped my experience. Since being in Indonesia, my group has been challenged to come up with its own research method to find out what we are going to do in our village.
My G Stew experience has really given me so much insight into how to make our time and work here sustainable, participatory and worthwhile, without being imposing or imperialistic. It's a challenge but I feel well equipped to deal with this challenge because of my years as a G Stew.
This experience overseas feels more like a stepping stone to my future because I am using so much of my knowledge from the program. We even organized a Make Poverty History March in the Canadian phase of this program, and my experience doing that as a G Stew helped immensely. The perspective I gained from the program continually surfaces each day in a positive way that I know it will continue to for the rest of my life.
- Sashah
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Our Obsession to Clean is Making Us Trashy
"Many people that consider themselves good stewards of their money are careful not to indulge in too many designer shoes, coffee house drinks, or take-out dinners. How often have you considered that your cleaning routine may be the most wasteful habit of them all?"
So starts Linsey Knerl's article at wisebread.com.
I strongly encourage you to read the full article, it is not long, for an eye awakening experience in why new isn't always better.
So starts Linsey Knerl's article at wisebread.com.
I strongly encourage you to read the full article, it is not long, for an eye awakening experience in why new isn't always better.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Read a book, plant a tree.
Eco-libris would like to help reduce our ecological footprint. Specifically, through reducing our consumption of books. But don't worry, books are here to stay.
Instead of reducing the amount of books, the idea behind Eco-Libris is very simple: they sell a $1 sticker you can place in a book to indicate it has been 'compensated' for as Eco-Libris will plant a tree with that $1.
1 book = 1 sticker = 1 tree.
It turns out they plant 1.3 trees for every dollar, that is, 4 trees for every $3, because about 1/3rd of planted trees don’t make it, and the goal is to have surviving trees, not just to plant them. That $1 doesn't just plant a tree to wither and die or survive and flourish as chance would have it, but a healthy tree guaranteed.
Eco-Libris takes a small percentage of the $1 to sustain themselves, and then contracts out with 3 different tree-planting non-profit organizations they’ve selected, in Africa and Central America.
Want to do your part? Visit Eco-Libris at ecolibris.net.
Instead of reducing the amount of books, the idea behind Eco-Libris is very simple: they sell a $1 sticker you can place in a book to indicate it has been 'compensated' for as Eco-Libris will plant a tree with that $1.
It turns out they plant 1.3 trees for every dollar, that is, 4 trees for every $3, because about 1/3rd of planted trees don’t make it, and the goal is to have surviving trees, not just to plant them. That $1 doesn't just plant a tree to wither and die or survive and flourish as chance would have it, but a healthy tree guaranteed.
Eco-Libris takes a small percentage of the $1 to sustain themselves, and then contracts out with 3 different tree-planting non-profit organizations they’ve selected, in Africa and Central America.
Want to do your part? Visit Eco-Libris at ecolibris.net.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Call Out to Filmmakers!
If you had the world's attention for a few minutes ... what story would you tell?
Submit a film for Pangea Day! Pangea Day is looking for short films that will make people laugh, pause and think. They can be fiction, nonfiction, real life or animation. Above all, they should tell a story that someone else on the other side of the world will be able to relate to.
Pangea Day will be offering a $3,000 licensing fee to every featured Pangea Day filmmaker. You could also win $20,000 to develop a treatment and a nonbinding first look with Participant Productions
Register at pangeaday.org. Then upload your film to youtube.com. You may also submit your film via Withoutabox.
Need music for your Pangea Day film? Our friends at Elias Arts, the renowned music company in Santa Monica and New York City, have created a Pangea Day Music Library. This music is a gift to Pangea Day filmmakers in appreciation for their efforts - and because powerful images and themes deserve music to match.
Go to eliasarts.com to register and request a password to access the music library.
Submissions close February 15, 2008
Submit a film for Pangea Day! Pangea Day is looking for short films that will make people laugh, pause and think. They can be fiction, nonfiction, real life or animation. Above all, they should tell a story that someone else on the other side of the world will be able to relate to.
Pangea Day will be offering a $3,000 licensing fee to every featured Pangea Day filmmaker. You could also win $20,000 to develop a treatment and a nonbinding first look with Participant Productions
Register at pangeaday.org. Then upload your film to youtube.com. You may also submit your film via Withoutabox.
Need music for your Pangea Day film? Our friends at Elias Arts, the renowned music company in Santa Monica and New York City, have created a Pangea Day Music Library. This music is a gift to Pangea Day filmmakers in appreciation for their efforts - and because powerful images and themes deserve music to match.
Go to eliasarts.com to register and request a password to access the music library.
Submissions close February 15, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Facilitator's needed for Nov 2008!
Safiya Dhanani is working with an international organization called CISV (Children's International Summer Villages), which promotes cross-cultural friendship and understanding through children and operate on an international, national and local level.
Currently, she is on a committee that is in the planning stages of organizing a youth environmental sustainability conference for November 2008. They are looking for young, articulate individuals to facilitate a series of break out sessions. They are requesting students from the Global Stewardship program to facilitate discussions and run a few activities.
Visit cisvvancouver.com and cisv.org for more info!
Currently, she is on a committee that is in the planning stages of organizing a youth environmental sustainability conference for November 2008. They are looking for young, articulate individuals to facilitate a series of break out sessions. They are requesting students from the Global Stewardship program to facilitate discussions and run a few activities.
Visit cisvvancouver.com and cisv.org for more info!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Craig Kielburger at SFU Harbour Centre
World Campus Keynote presents Craig Keilburger, a children's rights activist and leadership specialist.
When: January 24th 19h00 - 20h30
Where: Fletcher Centre Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre
Cost: $5 for Students, $10 otherwise
Email hjc1@sfu.ca to reserve seats.
When: January 24th 19h00 - 20h30
Where: Fletcher Centre Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre
Cost: $5 for Students, $10 otherwise
Email hjc1@sfu.ca to reserve seats.
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