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Carrying Home, Carrying Movements
May 11, 2021 (12:00 - 14:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Khayla Almonte-Davila
This is a virtual drawing and writing workshop for first generation immigrants. All you need is paper and a drawing or writing utensil!
About this Event
Those of us who have experienced a life-altering move understand the tug and pull of our identities seeking to reconcile. We know the feeling of mother tongues and foreign languages clashing in our mouths. We...
Full Body Vinyasa with Black Velveteen Yoga
May 18, 2021 (20:00 - 21:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join me for a 60 minute mixed level Flow Tuesday at 5 pm! Class is via Zoom, Spotify playlist provided!
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Tech & Racial Equity Conference: Anti-Racist Technologies for a Just Future
May 19, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Rapidly developing technologies can be an unprecedented force for good, but too often codify and amplify existing forms of racial inequality, discrimination, and bias. This free, online conference brings together researchers, policymakers, technologists, and advocates to address technology’s new threats to racial equity and new tools for a more just future.
The conference is sponsored...
SocietyX - Poetry Therapy Workshop
May 19, 2021 (14:00 - 15:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Become your own muse.We'll cover key poetic terms and devices by studying poems by a handful of modern and contemporary poets and then get a chance to try our own hand at writing new poem drafts from a select number of prompts. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to workshop your poem drafts and get feedback on your work.
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Drag Aerobics with Dolly Trolley
May 19, 2021 (15:30) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Fabulous London drag superstar Dolly Trolley will take you through the campest workout session live in your living room. Tune in every Wednesday at 7.30pm via Zoom (Book your tickets and we will send you the link before the show). Grab your spandex, push your sofas to the side, and get ready for an aerobics class with a twist, turn and a shimmy shimmy darling!
Get ready for diva bops,...
Together Towards Recovery Conference (Youth Mental Health Recovery beyond COVID)
May 20, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
The In This Together campaign will be hosting the Together Towards Recovery Conference (Youth Mental Health Recovery beyond COVID) on May 20 and May 21st at 4:30 p.m. EST! We will highlight our campaign achievements, share our research findings and recovery plan recommendations! This will be a space where youth will share their perspectives about their mental health challenges! We will have...
Raise Your Game: Global Hangout with Yunus Sports Hub
May 21, 2021 (8:00) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Learn how to increase your influence
We are going to learn from the best how to increase our influence as problem-solvers. Along with some super-fun, interactive activities to get to know each other, the hangout will include an expert session with Thomas Van Schaik. He is going to help us answer and act on the question: what is it that you want...
SocietyX: Making A Home For Houseplants
May 24, 2021 (12:30) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Over the last few years there has been astronomical growth within the houseplant community, thanks to social media. Lately, there has been an even bigger boom in the numbers of botanical bros and plant moms while we’ve all been spending more time at home!
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Asia x Canada Documentaries
May 25, 2021 (19:00 - 21:00) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Dive into several compelling documentaries centered around Asian immigration and refugee settlement in Canada.
Register here, for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/as...
Asian Canadian Artists Against Racism: an Evening for Resistance!
May 26, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join us for an evening of resistance against racism!
In light of increased violence against Asians in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, ACLA BC invites you to consider how art can be used to organize against racism and imagine ideas of solidarity and community care. The all-ages event will feature creative performances (e.g. spoken word, video, and more), community...
Nonprofit Investor Club
May 26, 2021 (9:00 - 11:00) - (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time
Hosted by: Khayla Almonte-Davila
For those who are interested in impact investing!
IFC is piloting a Nonprofit Investor Club with the primary goal of providing education and investment opportunities.
Project Description:
In partnership with TechSoup, Impact Finance Center is hosting the Nonprofit Investor Club.
While the nonprofit sector has long relied on philanthropy as its primary...
YOUth Panel: Asian Heritage Month
May 27, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Canadian youths hear, see, and feel the impact of racism.
This event brings together six Canadian youths (15 – 20+ years) in conversation on vital topics that will deepen our understanding as well the actions to take. Their conversation will include
• Privilege and biases
• Stigmatization and mental wellbeing
• How stereotyping is used to divide us
•...
Amplifying Asian Voices: Challenges, Successes & Future-making
May 27, 2021 (15:30 - 17:00) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join us for an online discussion to celebrate Asian cultures and the contributions of our Asian community, discuss and acknowledge systemic challenges, and drive action on building a more equitable and inclusive community.
Keynote speech: by Chase Tang
Chase will share his experience as an immigrant growing up in Canada and his vision...
Healing Relationships with the Natural World with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
May 27, 2021 (17:00) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Presenting is Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, renowned author, educator and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. As a scientist, Dr. Kimmerer’s interests include the restoration of ecological communities and the rejuvenation of human relationships to land. She holds a PhD in Botany from the University of Wisconsin.
Nhung N. Tran-Davies - Book Reading & Talk
May 30, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join author Nhung N. Tran-Davies for a reading of her children’s book, The Doll. Q&A and discussion to follow.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nh...