Vancouver's Leader in Transition toward Strong, Resilient, Complete Communities
Time: July 20, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm
Location: Vancouver Cultural Arts Media Association (VCAMA)
Street: 2010 Dundas/Semlin
City/Town: Vancouver
Website or Map: http://www.evolver.net/group/…
Phone: 778 321 9434
Event Neighbourhood and Type: east, vancouver
Organized By: Sobey W
Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2011
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Transition US and Evolver.net present…
Evolver Spores: The Great Reskilling
Wed, July 20
For the last 50 years, throw-away consumer culture has led citizens of industrialized societies to forget many of the basic survival skills that have sustained humans for generations. Today, the impending challenges of peak oil and climate change leave our communities susceptible to the shocks and instability of centrally distributed hierarchical systems for life support. Facing the prospect of a world with drastically reduced access to energy and material goods, a rising network of Transition Town advocates, urban homesteaders, permaculture activists, and DIY proponents are retraining communities to manage their own food, shelter, waste, transportation, health, clothing, and models of exchange.
This month, Transition US and The Evolver Social Movement will explore the
pioneering organizations and individuals who are empowering us to build vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities as part of “The Great Reskilling.” The 40+ regional Spore chapters will feature workshops teaching anything from sock darning to bee keeping, cycle maintenance to rooftop gardening, aquaponic systems to natural building, solar panel installation to bread making, herbal walks to alternative currency.
6PM Potluck
7PM Presentation and Discussion
9PM-11PM Evolver Social
Admission $5
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