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Art Against Consumerism
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At our most recent ICA Canada event, our 2009 Annual General Meeting, we had a series of very interesting presentations including ones focused on the Young Community Leaders Project and the Courage to Lead Program, as well as a live feed from Africa to hear about how the evaluation of Listen to the Drumming's Il Ngwesi program is going.

But the presentation that seemed to generate the most discussion and interest was one given by Ilona Staples on Art Against Consumerism. The presentation walked us through the origins of consumerism, what sustains it, how media plays a role and how artists are attacking consumerism through creative use of any and all mediums.

The presentation, thoughtful,engaging and comprehensive, gave us all something to consider in terms of the evolution of consumerism our own role in the propagation of consumerist culture.

The presentation is definitely one worth taking a look. Here is the link:

http://simplelifenow.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/artagainstconsum.pdf


April 7, 2009 | 1:00 PM Comments  0 comments

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Ioana - My experience with YFL>>>
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My name is Ioana Albulet and I am a student in the Community Worker program at George Brown College. I have the wonderful chance of doing my placement at ICA Canada with the YFL Program.

So far it’s been an amazing experience working with Staci. She is so passionate and a great mentor!!! Seeing her working so hard with and for youth inspires me. Youth have the energy and most important the desire to be involved in their communities but often times they do not have the opportunity to use their creativity. YFL is trying to offer this opportunity and I think it’s great.

A few words about me… I came to Canada three years ago from Romania. That was the turning point of my life. It wasn’t always a positive experience but it helped me discover who I was and what were my strengths. I also learned how important it is to have others to lean on when in need. That’s why I chose this path.
I want to be the support one needs at times in order to be able to help themselves and others.

Being able to be part of the YFL Team helped me develop some of my skills and I was impressed to meet so many people willing to help me not only because that’s their job but also because they believe in what they’re doing, they believe in youth.

Thank you YFL and Staci!!!

December 9, 2008 | 3:27 PM Comments  0 comments

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Welcome Back...
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It's been a good long while since I posted a blog on this page...it's good to be back.

I've made the move to the big city of Toronto, one I never thought I'd make, but here I am. I'm as surprised as anyone that I actually and truly love it! True, I've been out of the city more than I've been in it since moving here, but it's most definitely growing on me.

My job as Director of the Youth as Facilitative Leaders program at ICA Canada is chaotic and presents a challenge with every new day, but I love it just the same. I can't wait to get back to actual contact with young people,,,it's been a lot of desk time lately and I'm itching to get back out there and mix it up.

We're running this amazing project called Young Community Leaders in North Bay and Sudbury right now and it's so wonderful to see it come together. We're bringing youth together to find out what the community needs and then giving them the support and tools they need to make those things happen. Beautiful.

In personal news, I'm getting outta dodge this weekend...hittin' the road and enjoying a day at the Farmer's Market in St. Jacob's - tame, I know, but believe me, nothing gets to this girl's heart like locally grown produce and ethically sourced, happy meat. So, me, my man and our cloth bags are in for a treat!



September 26, 2008 | 10:56 AM Comments  0 comments

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ENGAGE! ...the youth that is
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On April 25th, students from 3 high schools in Timmins came together to share their ideas for making our community a better place. It was an inspiring, impressive, amazing day and I couldn't be more proud of the youth who participated.

As I sat there on the stage beaming from ear to ear, I just couldn't believe how brilliant, well thought-out and entirely plausible each of the proposals were. I mean, these youth came up with ideas that make so much sense I can't understand why the community isn't already doing the things they suggested.

The proposals addressed 3 separate community issues: Waste Management, Bilingualism and Nutrition in Schools. All 3 were published in the Timmins Daily Press as a special insert and I encourage everyone to try and get your hands on a copy and see for yourselves how incredible they are.

I am so happy to have organized such a great day...the proposals, the debate, the interaction with their local government - it really was a stellar opportunity and not just for the youth, but for all of us to pull our heads out of the sand and realize the potential, the benefit, the capabilities of young people in our communities.

Give them their voice, their moment, their power...they deserve it, they'll embrace it and you won't regret it.

May 8, 2008 | 2:10 PM Comments  0 comments

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Earth Day Hooray!
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Hello one and all,

April has been a fantastically busy month...so much so I will likely post twice, just to keep my blogs at a reasonable reading length.

For this entry, I want to talk a little bit about our Earth Day efforts and how thrilled I am at the number of youth we were able to get on board for the fight this month.

Towards the start of the month, I was able to organize a Climate Change: Youth Guide to Action Workshop with all 3 Katimavik groups in our area. 28 participants were on hand for this 3-hour event and, not only did we go through the workshop, but they have all planned environmental activities in their host communities that will take place for Katimavik's 30th Anniversay on May 24th! Events will include litterless BBQs, bake sales to support tree planting, purses made from reused materials that will be sold to support environmental causes, recyclables parade all with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue and contributing to the fight. Nice work Katimavik - you warm my heart!

We also held a public workshop here in Timmins on Earth Day itself and included a viewing of "The 11th Hour"...this documentary just came out on DVD and I thought it might provide some inspiration or at least a discussion departure for our workshop. Some amazing ideas came out of this workshop as well including starting a community garden, testing cheaper solar power methods with mirrors, community chalking and art to raise awareness and an increase in public transportation availability to 24 hrs a day in Timmins. It was our best turnout yet at around 30 youth and it was remarkable to see a group of young people get right down to business on a Tuesday night to try and make their world a better place...never ceases to inspire and ignite...

In my next entry I'll talk about the Youth Forum that was held in our community as well as the other TIG appearances for the month of April...

April 27, 2008 | 8:22 AM Comments  1 comments

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