Keys to impactful university teaching

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After almost a decade teaching at the university, James identifies essential factors in enhancing the impact his teaching has on his students.

The restoration of the Gorge Waterway in Victoria

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Long time resident in her 90’s recalls how one man’s effort in the early 50’s put a stop to dumping of garbage and appliances, as well as industrial effluent in the waters.

Course in materials and restoration of old buildings

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Outlines what a restoration technologist does, and where they might work. Geordie was sharing ideas at a course in this field in Victoria BC that drew participants from many parts of the world.

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

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.

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

Marty Frost: Worker Co-ops

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New ( old) ways for workers to take control of their work-lives. Marty Frost has 17 years of co-operative development and training. Each developer in Devco has over 30 years of co-operative development, management and training experience. Devco has received

First baking venture: Fernfest

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Taking a passion for baking to the Fern Fest… with great confidence and success!