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dyeing diaries

okay, i hope this works.

i am inviting you to join me in a voyage of discovery..................an work/study project, so far funded by vancouver foundation small arts grant, researching and using natural dyes.

it goes with my work in eco-fashion and sustainable living.

hope this works. :)

http://chindi-nation.net/pages/introduction-amp-invitation

Added by karenza t. wall on June 22, 2013 at 9:08pm — 2 Comments

Vancouver Courier: Car Free Day Evolves and Expands - Ross Interviewed!

Twenty blocks on Main Street will be closed June 16

BY SANDRA THOMAS, STAFF WRITER JUNE 6, 2013

Car Free Day Vancouver has evolved into a community-driven project far beyond at least one organizer's dreams.

"It's kind of like that Stone Soup fable," said Matthew Carrico, who sits on the board of the non-profit society and helps co-ordinate the Main Street festival. "We supply the nuts, bolts and logistics, and the community takes it from there. We shut the streets down,…

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Added by Randy Chatterjee on June 7, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dirk Becker's Comments on the Occupy Movement - November 2

 

by Dirk Becker

 

It all started with an email.

On July 13, 2011 Adbusters magazine sent out a call to its 90,000-strong list proclaiming a Twitter hashtag, #OccupyWallStreet, and a date, September 17. It quickly spread among the mostly young, tech-savvy radical set, along…

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Added by Randy Chatterjee on November 10, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

Underground Market For Vancouver BC

Reposted from www.helladelicious.com.

 

I have been following closely the adventures of the Underground Market that was started up in San Francisco a couple years ago and I would really like to see one get going here in Vancouver BC. I recently read this update from them, which takes a look at the lessons they have…

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Added by Hella Dee on January 24, 2011 at 5:00pm — 52 Comments

The Sustainable Revolution -Part 1



The Sustainable Revolution





by Mykoden

This paper was originally presented at the World Social…

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Added by Mykoden on November 27, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

The Sustainable Revolution -Part 2



The Sustainable Revolution



This paper was originally presented at the World Social Forum in Caracas at the University of Venezuela on January…

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Added by Mykoden on November 27, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Common Ground - September 2009, "Welcome to Village Vancouver" by Kathie Wallace and Ross Moster

This article is also available here.



Talk to your neighbour. See what happens...



We want to spread the good news of neighbourhood-based individual action. What have you created this summer and what do you dream of doing next year? What do you like the most about living in your neighbourhood? What essential components make your community the place you love to live in? Please blog us… Continue

Added by Randy Chatterjee on September 13, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

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