I think many cheered when Ms. dePape flashed her Stop Harper sign during the throne speech. It was an act that was inspirational and most likely a taste of what’s to come over the next 4 years. There are two reasons for this: first, young people are now represented in our government like never before…
It has always been my belief that the best way to test anything is to go into the most challenging conditions and see if it works there. I used this philosophy in my youth work – moving with my agency from the more affluent west side of Vancouver, to the east side, and then to…
Sometimes you just love what people post … as it goes with me for Kris Krug.
This is the an interview with Rick Mercer regarding the Vote Mobs. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
As in the US, it seems that the comedians, in this case Rick Mercer, and not the pundits who have the greatest sway on voters, especially the youthful set. “In the back of my mind I was thinking perhaps some of them would write a nasty letter to the local paper,” Mr. Mercer said Sunday…
You would think that the most prominent words in this word cloud would be the names of the party leaders, the parties, or even a reference to Canada. But no, the most prominent words are Mr and GOVERNMENT – which says it all as it was a debate with all male MPs, a male moderator,…
Young People .. Rise Up! .. and stay home. In light of the focus on youth and student electoral participation at the 41 st general election, and on efforts to increase voter interest and turnout among this group, a well-intentioned returning officer undertook a special initiative to create an opportunity for students at the University…
In June of 2006 Vancouver held the World Urban Forum, a biennial event sponsored by UN-Habitat and selected prominent host cities. The World Urban Forum is a showcase of the most cutting edge urban policies and practices globally. Vancouver was chosen as one of the prominent cities to host this conference, along with Barcelona…
Though I have not been yet, there is a great buzz around the iHub in Nairobi, described as an “open Space for technologists, investors, tech companies and hackers in Nairobi.” (I have also been told they sell great coffee). They just clocked their first year in existance last week, and it is great to see…
Mr. Ghonim says it all – the internet and social media facilitated the coming together of the revolution. It broke down the feeling of isolation that the Egyptian regime banked on. Social capital was created. Enough said by me, Ghonim says it better. For other posts on the role of social media in affecting change…