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Conflict Minerals- Think Global - Act Local
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF-sJgcoY20 The Enough Project has surveyed the 21 largest electronics companies to determine what progress…Continue
"Tsunamis cause more destruction than the original earth quake." Listening, Smiles for strength to the people of Ahousaht & Japan.
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http://www.nsi-canada.ca/ahousat_going_a_portrait_of_the_ahousaht.aspx What causes healing? Rod McCormick asked…Continue
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Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted a status
"Enjoyed the World Community Film Festival & manning the VV table! Cheers, Karen Gilchrist, BA (Dev. Psych.), MSW, RSW & Nadia Kim age 7 ."
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Karen Elaine Gilchrist's event W2 Speaks at City Hall!
"Some history: http://www.facebook.com/events/442187849186093/
For almost two months, the W2 community amenity at the Woodward’s Heritage Building has been effectively shut down.
This vital hub for inner-city artists and community activists,…"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted an event
W2 Speaks at City Hall! at Council Chambers, Vancouver City Hall,
January 30, 2013 from 9:30am to 11am
City Finance & Services meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 9:30 am.This is a call out to the community!Meet us at City Hall on Wednesday morning to support W2, a vital community asset, and protection of Vancouver's cultural spaces.Join our demand for access and inclusion in this city. Tell Council to stop leaving inner-city artists, residents and indigenous organizations out in the cold.We've been steadfast in our resolve to help the city understand that W2 belongs to the…See More
Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted a status
"“Perhaps, in trying to ‘heal the world’ through restoration, we end up healing ourselves.”"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted a status
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Ross Moster's event *Kits Village Drop-in "Spaghetti" Night near 12th & Fir in Fairview NEW DATE
"Likely she will come with me for just after 6 as we will be coming from the VSW event , eat and then I will drop her off and come back and then leave just before 8."
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Ross Moster's event *Kits Village Drop-in "Spaghetti" Night near 12th & Fir in Fairview NEW DATE
"Nadia has brownies from 6:30 to 8pm. If she comes at the start it will just be for a quick bite of supper then I will drop her off and leave for 8pm."
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Ross Moster's event *Kits Village January Potluck
"Nadia and I may stop by to wish all a Happy New Year and check in with happening in Kits these days."
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Ross Moster's event *Kits Village Drop-in "Spaghetti" Night near 12th & Fir in Fairview NEW DATE
"I am hoping to attend after Women Transforming Cities, Vancouver Status of Women and Kiwassa Neighbourhood House for an evening of exciting discussions about improving public transportation in the city.http://www.facebook.com/events/149566671859401/…"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist's event was featured
Presents of Peace at YWCA Metro Vancouver
December 1, 2012 at 12pm to December 24, 2012 at 7pm
Spread festive cheer to families in need with YWCA's Presents of Peace holiday giving program.Sponsor a Family – Make a difference in the lives of low-income women and children by sponsoring a family in need this holiday season. By becoming a sponsor you will be matched with a family and provided with their "wish list." Sponsors then shop for gifts and deliver the hamper to the family's home. Read Athena's story.Sponsor a family by completing our online registration form.Other ways to help a…See More
Karen Elaine Gilchrist commented on Karen Elaine Gilchrist's event Presents of Peace
"The Presents of Peace program really helped out Nadia & I during my university years! If you can, please donate!"
Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted an event
Presents of Peace at YWCA Metro Vancouver
December 1, 2012 at 12pm to December 24, 2012 at 7pm
Spread festive cheer to families in need with YWCA's Presents of Peace holiday giving program.Sponsor a Family – Make a difference in the lives of low-income women and children by sponsoring a family in need this holiday season. By becoming a sponsor you will be matched with a family and provided with their "wish list." Sponsors then shop for gifts and deliver the hamper to the family's home. Read Athena's story.Sponsor a family by completing our online registration form.Other ways to help a…See More
Karen Elaine Gilchrist posted an event
The Struggle for Housing in Vancouver: Shorts on Little Mountain at UBC, Student Union Building, Norm Theatre
October 2, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
Film screening followed by panel discussionThese four short films document the struggle to save Little Mountain Housing, Vancouver' first public housing project.This month, the remaining tenants are fighting their eviction from Little Mountain.Come to experience a unique documentary history of Little Mountain and to hear first hand accounts of the ongoing work to stop the demolition of the last building.Panelists include:・ Film Director David Vaisbord ・ Little Mountain tenants featured in the…See More
Ross Moster left a comment for Karen Elaine Gilchrist
"Hi Karen,
Kits Village potluck tonight if you and Nadia would like to join us!
Cheers, Ross"
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Karen Elaine Gilchrist's Blog
"It takes a village to raise a child"; "Ongoing crisis in masculinity" What do you think?
Posted on March 3, 2011 at 11:05am 1 Comment 4 Likes
Jackson Katz argues that widespread violence in American society, including the tragic school shootings in Littleton, Colorado, Jonesboro, Arkansas, and elsewhere, needs to be understood as part of an ongoing crisis in masculinity. Tough Guise is the first educational video geared toward college and high school students to systematically examine the relationship between pop-cultural imagery and the social construction of masculine identities in the U.S. at the dawn of the 21st…
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- At 3:43pm on June 10, 2012,
Ross Moster said… Hi Karen,
Kits Village potluck tonight if you and Nadia would like to join us!
Cheers,
Ross
- At 2:59am on August 25, 2011, Jana Ronne said…
Hi Karen,
So I planted some seeds and I will be able to transplant and give you some seedlings soon. I have some brussel sprouts, beets, onions and is they come up, also some bok choy. You could plant some carrots seeds and try radishes (don't always cooperate and might go to seed rather than making a radish) too. Those don't transplant well.
For salads, arugula and some hardy spinach would grow well right now and in the winter.
I will let you know when I have the seedlings ready.
so long,
Jana
- At 4:32pm on July 26, 2011,
leanne gypsy said… Mr Trong Nguyen
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Mushroom manure delivery!
- At 2:07am on July 25, 2011, Jana Ronne said…
Hi Karen,
It was so nice to meet you and Nadya on Saturday!
When I get to it, I will be sending out an e-mail with the soil etc info.
And I will definitely be in touch when I get my winter veggie starts:)
Have a great week!
Jana
- At 7:01pm on July 24, 2011, leanne gypsy said…
- Hi KEG,
Yes, mushroom manure delivery is big operation. We had such a heap. We shared with the neighbourhood and haven't any left...I hope you can find some, or hold out till next spring.
Leanne
- At 11:02am on July 22, 2011, Joldie Hayes said…
Hi Karen,
Unfortunately there is nothing set up for ride shares from Vancouver. You may want to post something on the Slow Food Vancouver Facebook page and see if you get any response that way?? We always do a survey after the event to those who have registered online as we have their email addresses. So maybe we can add something about the need for ride sharing and see how many people would be interested. Then based on the need look into providing this service for next year, or at least set up an ride sharing board. I hope something works out for you this year. It would be great to have you join us :)
- At 1:17pm on February 24, 2011, Ross Moster said…
Hi Karen,
We're thinking about Wed, March 23rd for the next Arts & Celebrations gathering. Can you update your doodle, so we can see if that works for everyone?
Thanks.
- At 9:43pm on February 3, 2011,
Mary Bennett said… - Hi, Karen, very nice to meet you and Nadia tonight. I offered to send you some info, but can't remember what it was! Send me a note to maryinvancouver@gmail.com reminding me and I'll send along. (I check email more often than the vv site.) - Mary (Oh, and yum and thank you for the new year food.)
- At 11:33am on February 2, 2011, Ross Moster said…
Hi Karen,
Welcome to our Health Group. We've haven't really activated yet and are quite small, but I've been thinking about bringing people together in the group to share a meal and see what ideas come out of it.
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