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  1. Some impressions from our last Open Doors Day, with a wide range of offerings and lots of demo projects on display.

    It was a great chance to show what the lab is about, share ideas, and give visitors a look at what we build and explore together.

    #hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #opendoorsday #demostuff #communityevent

  2. Reminder that I'll be at the #VancouverIsland #VisualArts Society open house, at their Blanshard St location, from 2pm - 8pm, in Prickly Pear art studio - this Saturday!
    My friend, Jada, is the current #VIVAS #Indigenous #ArtistInResidence there. We will be creating stuff, as people visit during the inaugural #ArtStudio #OpenHouseTours.

    Come by, visit, chat with us!

    wearevivas.ca/events

    #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Art #Culture #StudioTour #FreeOrByDonation #Artists #YYJArt #VanIsle #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #CommunityBuilding #CommunityArt #YYJArtists #VancouverIslandArtists

  3. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar

    Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
    By #IyéCreativeCollective
    Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.

    Date/time:
    Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
    Doors at 9:50am

    Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!

    In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.

    We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!

    What will happen?
    Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:

    #StoryCircles

    Let's read the book together.
    Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
    Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.

    #ArtMaking
    Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
    Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
    #CulturalCrops Map Wall

    Place your food or spice on a big map.
    Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.

    #Food & #Music Sharing
    Enjoy snacks together.
    Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
    Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
    See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.

    Why join us?
    Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.

    Language: This event will be delivered in English.
    Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
    Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.

    Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.

    Food and Beverage:
    Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.

    Funders:
    This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

    #FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.

    eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat

    #FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling

  4. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar

    Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
    By #IyéCreativeCollective
    Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.

    Date/time:
    Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
    Doors at 9:50am

    Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!

    In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.

    We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!

    What will happen?
    Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:

    #StoryCircles

    Let's read the book together.
    Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
    Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.

    #ArtMaking
    Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
    Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
    #CulturalCrops Map Wall

    Place your food or spice on a big map.
    Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.

    #Food & #Music Sharing
    Enjoy snacks together.
    Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
    Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
    See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.

    Why join us?
    Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.

    Language: This event will be delivered in English.
    Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
    Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.

    Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.

    Food and Beverage:
    Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.

    Funders:
    This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

    #FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.

    eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat

    #FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling

  5. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar

    Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
    By #IyéCreativeCollective
    Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.

    Date/time:
    Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
    Doors at 9:50am

    Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!

    In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.

    We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!

    What will happen?
    Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:

    #StoryCircles

    Let's read the book together.
    Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
    Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.

    #ArtMaking
    Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
    Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
    #CulturalCrops Map Wall

    Place your food or spice on a big map.
    Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.

    #Food & #Music Sharing
    Enjoy snacks together.
    Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
    Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
    See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.

    Why join us?
    Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.

    Language: This event will be delivered in English.
    Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
    Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.

    Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.

    Food and Beverage:
    Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.

    Funders:
    This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

    #FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.

    eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat

    #FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling

  6. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar

    Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
    By #IyéCreativeCollective
    Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.

    Date/time:
    Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
    Doors at 9:50am

    Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!

    In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.

    We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!

    What will happen?
    Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:

    #StoryCircles

    Let's read the book together.
    Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
    Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.

    #ArtMaking
    Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
    Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
    #CulturalCrops Map Wall

    Place your food or spice on a big map.
    Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.

    #Food & #Music Sharing
    Enjoy snacks together.
    Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
    Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
    See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.

    Why join us?
    Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.

    Language: This event will be delivered in English.
    Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
    Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.

    Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.

    Food and Beverage:
    Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.

    Funders:
    This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

    #FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.

    eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat

    #FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling

  7. #SaveTheDate #MarkYourCalendar

    Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam
    By #IyéCreativeCollective
    Join us for a morning of #storytelling , #art , #food, and music as we create a #ChildrensBook about seed, migration, and friendship.

    Date/time:
    Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm
    Doors at 9:50am

    Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green #seed with a beautiful story to tell!

    In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of #CollardGreens from the West Coast of #Africa to #TurtleIsland , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.

    We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!

    What will happen?
    Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:

    #StoryCircles

    Let's read the book together.
    Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.
    Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.

    #ArtMaking
    Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.
    Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.
    #CulturalCrops Map Wall

    Place your food or spice on a big map.
    Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.

    #Food & #Music Sharing
    Enjoy snacks together.
    Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.
    Mini Pop-Up Exhibit
    See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.

    Why join us?
    Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our #documentary. Together, we will celebrate food, #migration , and the wisdom of our #cultures.

    Language: This event will be delivered in English.
    Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.
    Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.

    Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.

    Food and Beverage:
    Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.

    Funders:
    This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

    #FreeEvent - Please #PreRegister to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.

    eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat

    #FamilyFriendly #BIPOC #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanFood #AfricanSeeds #AfricanFoodSecurity #CulturalConnections #AllAges #Diversity #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #BlackKids #AfricanKids #BIPOCFamilies #books4kids #KidsPlay #Storytelling

  8. Hey folks in #Saanich #VictoriaBC & surrounding areas - come out for 2025 #StrawberryFestival 🍓
    I'll be out there, volunteering at the event. Helping to raise funds for the LIFE program which provides a subsidized pass for disabled & low income people to access local recreational centres & programs. Come & see me there 😀

    Join Saanich in celebrating the 58th annual Strawberry Festival. This #FamilyFriendly, fun, #FreeEvent features live music, kids' activities, bouncy castles, information booths, arts and craft stations and, of course, the traditional servings of #strawberries and ice cream. Scroll down to see information on vendors, music, activities and more!

    When: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
    Where: Beaver Lake Regional Park, 728 Beaver Lake Rd, main parking lot.

    saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recre

    #Wsanec #PublicEvent #CommunityEvent #Volunteering #YYJEvents #FreeParking #YYJ #SummerEvents #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #FunForEveryone #FreeFun

  9. Come enjoy the upcoming Esquimalt Lantern Festival, next month! Come visit & make lanterns at the maker station at lantern festival. I'll be manning that station from 6pm-8pm

    The #Esquimalt #LanternFestival is taking place on Friday, September 13 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

    This is a #FreeEvent and #AllAges are welcome to attend. There will be #LiveMusic, roaming #puppets, #FoodVendors, #FacePainting and #LanternMaking. Attendees are also encouraged to wear #costumes and bring their own lanterns.

    Location: Esquimalt #GorgePark, #KinsmenGorgePark / #GorgeWaterwayPark - Japanese Pavilion area.

    do250.com/events/2024/9/13/esq

    #LekwungenTerritory #SongheesTerritory #SaanichParks #Wsanec #Saanich #Arts #FamilyFriendly #CommunityEvent #YYJ #VictoriaBC #VictoriaArtsCouncil #PublicArtEvent #CreativeEvent #ArtsAndCuelture #VisualArt #VancouverIsland #VanIsle