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Next Volunteer Action Night –

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Published on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 15:00

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Spring Time Learning Opportunities at PeerNetBC

Our Spring workshops are a go! There are a plethora of learning opportunities. All workshops are done out of our offices at 408 - 602 west hastings, just a block from Waterfront Skytrain stations. All workshops are done on a pay as you can model with an asking of $50. If payment is a barrier to you being able to take part, please sign up and let staff know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Foundations of Facilitation

Sat, Apr 11 2015 10:00 am - 04:00 pm

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a facilitator is an essential component for creating successful peer-led groups. In this 6...

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Social Justice Film Night

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Published on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 07:00

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Social Justice Film Night

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[evoz] Reminder - Amnesty Film on Thursday

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Published on Monday, 16 February 2015 20:22

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Dear People - Just a reminder that we are screening "I Came to Testify" this Thursday Feb 19th at 7 pm at Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, Young Building, Room 300 (on the third floor). It is a powerful film dealing with a particular town in Bosnia that was ethnically integrated until Bosnian forces decided to use rape as part of their campaign to achieve ethnic cleansing. The survivors told their stories at the International Criminal Court and the Bosnian commander was found guilty of crimes against humanity. Thank you to Andy Chen and Camosun for Social Justice for hosting this event.

Best wishes - Melaney

[UVic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of Feb 16th

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NEWS:

This is the final week we are accepting Student Sustainability Champion Award nominations. If you know a student who is working to make the university more sustainable, nominate them by Friday Februrary 20th!

AT UVIC:

SACRED ECOLOGY

Monday February 16th, 6:30PM

University of Victoria Chapel

Join the UVic Chaplan for an introduction to the practices of sacred ecology, every Monday from 6:30pm to 8pm (except Family Day). Engage in an ecologically sensitive spirituality for these times, and explore an emerging worldview that integrates the wisdom of spiritual traditions, science and systems theory, eco-psychology, deep ecology and our own local skills and knowledge. See the UVic events page for more details.

Have You Seen Edward Snowden Lately?

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Published on Monday, 16 February 2015 11:00

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The bad news: Two years later, the aggressive war on whistleblowers is still being waged. Two weeks ago, Jeffery Sterling, a former CIA officer, was found guilty of 9 criminal counts and is likely on his way to a lengthy prison sentence for telling the truth.

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[evoz] Cafe Simpatico Friday Feb. 27

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Published on Monday, 16 February 2015 19:44

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Café Simpatico presents…Ayotzinapa

Mexico’s Missing 43 Students, Human Rights, The War on Drugs, & NAFTA

Friday, Feb 27th, 1923 Fernwood Rd.,

Music at 7:30 pm – Film and Speaker 8pm.

Join us for an important film of this tragic case*.

CASC member Tim Boultbee will provide an update and field questions.

*The subject matter and images in this film may be disturbing to some people.

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[evoz] EVENT : Women, War and Peace

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Published on Sunday, 15 February 2015 07:00

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Amnesty in Victoria and Camosun for Social Justice present:

Women, War and Peace

- a series of documentary films highlighting the costs to,
and contributions of, women in times of conflict

Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, Young Bldg. Rm 300, third floor
February 19, 7- 9 pm

Film #2 : I Came To Testify

I Came to Testify illuminates the momentous courage of Bosnia's female was survivors - systematically gang-raped, tortured and imprisoned by Serb-led forces - in testifying to the world. They paved the way for a precedent-setting verdict: the prosecution of rape and sexual enslavement as a crime against humanity.

Discussion and refreshments to follow. Admission by donation - $10 suggested.

Please distribute widely - bring your friends!

Red Chris Mine: The Mine or the Fish, You Can't Have Both

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Interview with Transition Town Founder + Permaculture & Academia + Early Birds End!

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Published on Thursday, 12 February 2015 16:44

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Weekly offerings, happenings, and know-how of Ashevillage and friends.

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Greetings,

What if access to education in regenerative and ecological design, systems thinking, earth skills, entrepreneurship, and community and planetary service was as common as college? What if all college students, or for that matter, anyone wanting to do good in the world, were able to learn through this lens? What might our world look like if each of us could identify our unique gifts and design our life's work within this framework? What if those getting an "education" were mentored by a group of passionate peers, experienced practitioners, and world-class advisers who supported the clarification of their vision, and further, placed value putting coherent planning into action. We envision this world -- where each of us have the skills, support and courage to step into our authentic power on behalf of our earth and humanity.

We believe that this is not only possible, but that it is essential if we are going to create the more beautiful world that our hearts know is possible. Inspired by this vision, we recognize that our calling --as an organization-- is to create these very opportunities. Because of the experienced practitioners who are at the forefront of this work in our region, we find ourselves in a position to offer learning opportunities with top level teachers who can support the best in our students. We find great joy in offering this, not only to young people, but to people of all ages. In addition, we recognize that access to this kind of 'education' must cost a fraction of what many colleges charge. If our students are going to be of service, follow their calling in the world, and put their visions into practice -- they must be able to do so without decades of debt on their shoulders.

Carl Fritschel, Site Manager & Apprenticeship Mentor:
“I went to architecture school and was starting to get depressed about my profession, my path, and the world. Coming to Ashevillage's Natural Building program was like a full 180! I feel so inspired, alive, excited again for how I can give back and literally make my dreams come true. This was a significant experience for my soul. I learned more in one week than all my years in school, and now I can't wait to share this knowledge with others."

If what we have shared speaks to you, we encourage you to have a look at the opportunities below, pass this on, support our scholarship fund, and be in touch directly if you feel called. We'd love to work with and support you. Please consider joining us as we build the bridge between academia and what is oft referred to as "alternative education." As we see it, this will one day be the norm.

Two gateway programs in the season ahead are:
1) Eco-Urban Homestead & Building Apprenticeship, with the Ashevillage Sanctuary
2) Permaculture School: Design Ecology & Living Skills, with Whole Earth Institute

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Anne Frank House Exhibition Comes to Vancouver Neighbourhood Houses

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Published on Thursday, 12 February 2015 16:22

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Anne Frank Exhibition Across Vancouver

February 10, 2015 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From The Anne Frank House to Vancouver’s Neighbourhood Houses
PeerNetBC is pleased to announce a new community partnership
with Anne Frank House to bring their exhibition to Vancouver’s
Neighbourhood Houses from February 16 to June 19, 2015.

Co-Executive Director of PeerNetBC, Romi Chandra Herbert says, “On the heels of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, we are honoured to be collaborating with Anne Frank House to bring her story to Vancouver.
Anne Frank – “A History for Today” connects the horrific history of the Holocaust with the challenges our communities face today in regards to discrimination, acceptance of diversity & providing a window through dialogue to make change both here & abroad”.

The exhibition features 34 large scale panels that speak about Anne Frank’s story, World War II, and addresses themes of discrimination, acceptance, and human rights. The exhibition will be led by young people in the communities as well as partnering with seniors. They will provide space to consider challenges that they and their neighbourhoods face in embracing diversity and acceptance of difference.

In addition to hosting the exhibition, youth participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what they’ve seen in the exhibition and create short videos about their own experiences in a diverse city.

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[evoz] Social Justice Film Night

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Published on Friday, 13 February 2015 03:44

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