Author Archives: Christopher

Genesis of Victoria Seed Library

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The genesis of the Seed Library partnership started from a conversation between two volunteers for another community project. Becoming members of the Victoria Seed Library

Urban Agriculture Co-ordinator: career path

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The path taken by an urban agriculturalist from his first course work in political science and environmental studies to his masters course work, and community initiatives. See other videos about Matthew

Restorative Technologist: career path

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Tracing the path from his parents’ involvement with antiques, to a course of studies and a career of following a passion of working with fascinating old technologies. He ends with how he used his blacksmithing skills as win-win with a

Mercy Ships.. UVic club

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The local and international impact of belonging to Mercy Ships. Mercy Ships brings transformational health care, relief aid and community support to some of the most impoverished people on earth, meeting their immediate and long-term needs. Our multi-national volunteers and

‘Learning to walk again’

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Testimonial of a client who received confidence back into her life after a near death experience. The lessons she took after this gave her something back in her life.

A pact with God

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After hitting big weather and waves a woman made a pact with God if she survived. She lived to take a course and gained new confidence. To view another life changing experience

Technology and theatre.. helping tell their story

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Mark Dusseault, director of public relations for a theatre company shares ideas around the role of story telling, and how social media, like Twitter has been a boon in reaching new audiences.

Accepting change

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Elements that contribute to someone taking on a new idea, committing to a new action. Someone coming into ‘the room’, light bulb moments. ‘The future isn’t so much about absorbing or tolerating change, it’s about making change.’ .. Seth Godin

Celebration that inspired our lives

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Two hundred and fifty friends and colleagues gathered to honour Ian Macpherson. The stories shared were inspiring and provided a model that many could live by.

Our Place.. a place of hope

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A retired nurse, who has volunteered at Our Place for 10 years shares the growth in atmosphere and hope she’s seen of late. This conversation began from a discussion about low or minimum wages at Walmart Stores where many employees