Two interesting events coming up for people that like to make important connections for social change. I can’t make it to the first, but hope to find out more about their program and what they can offer the nonprofit sector. The second I help organize, so maybe see you there? We’re already registered to capacity, but you can add yourself to the wait list.
Pull Focus Open House
April 26, 2011 | 7pm
In the spirit of grassroots social change, Pull Focus Film School brings together emerging filmmakers, activists, non-profit practitioners, and media innovators in an environment that encourages conversation, collaboration and creative engagement in social change.
The goal of Pull Focus is to empower students to tell stories they care about while raising awareness about many of the amazing and ambitious efforts that are currently being undertaken within the non-profit community.
Pull Focus celebrates its spring program with an Open House on April 26th at 306 Abbott Street in Gastown. Come experience the ‘social change’ spirit, in tandem with the exciting evolution of the local mediascape.
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Change Through Food Systems
May 3, 2011 | 6pm
From producer to intermediaries to consumers, how can positive change happen through our food systems? We all play a part – let’s talk it out!
Join us as three unique individuals spark a conversation about food systems and have your turn to make connections to new ideas, people, and passions.
Moderator: Anthony Nicalo @tonynicolo – chef; entrepreneur; building first global map of local food @foodtree
Speakers:
- Arzeena Hamir @arzeena – agrologist; coordinator for the Richmond Food Security Society; engaging diverse communities in the food security conversation
- Herb Barbolet – food activist; researcher; author
- Mijune Pak @followmefoodie – food blogger at Follow Me Foodie; facilitating producers and consumers in conscious engagement with food
