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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Kitsilano
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- Food sustainability/security, relocalizing and contributing to new economy, building social resilience and sustainability, health — wellbeing and mobility. Is there still a Heart and Soul group?
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
- Village Vancouver Kitsilano, Buy Nothing Central Kitsilano, Heart and Soul, Walking, Tai Chi or Qigong, etc.
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- We have just moved back to Kits — so not yet!
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- My interests and concerns are fully aligned with VV, I have been dealing with cancer for two years and am now well, and we have just moved back to Kits!
Louise Trusler Mangan's Blog
Salish Sea Bioregional Gathering this weekend!
Posted on October 18, 2017 at 2:36pm 0 Comments 1 Like
There are beautiful, real and inspiring ways available for us to address the challenges we face. We share with so many others a passion for moral, ethical and spiritually-informed leadership to empower us to save our planet --and all living species -- while also building a just, compassionate and sustainable society. This is not only possible, it’s up to all of us together to grow into what’s required in this time. Let’s connect the Salish Sea bioregion with commitment, purpose and…
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Hi Louise,
Hope you're doing well. I'm looking forward to participating in this in Heart and Soul. Is it of interest to you? http://www.villagevancouver.ca/group/vvheartandsoulgroup/forum/topics/work-that-reconnects-macy-mondays
Cheers,
Ross