Last night, I went to the movies, to watch a new documentary about food security, the world premiere of Food Security Simple and Safe: it’s in your hands. Produced by Nick Versteeg, of DV Cuisine, the screening was part of the Victoria Film Festival. It was a packed house. I know why. Not bothered yet […]
The IdeaConnection Interviews: The place to go for insights into Open Innovation
Last week, I had the pleasure of conversation with Vern Burkhardt, a writer with IdeaConnection, a company that connects business to creative and innovative people, from around the world. We met at a local coffee shop. I’d been looking forward to our conversation for some time. I wasn’t disappointed. Since late 2007, Vern has been […]
The Storytelling Class: Canadian documentary impresses Movie Monday crowd
Last Monday, I attended Movie Monday here in Victoria, a regular cinematic experience, held every Monday night at the Eric Martin Theatre in Victoria. The film was The Storytelling Class. I was impressed, on all accounts. About Movie Monday Movie Monday Victoria is the inspiration of Bruce Saunders (pictured left). While in the psychiatric ward […]
15 Ways to bridge the gap between cultures and communities in conflict
I shed tears this weekend. They weren’t for me. They were for others, and their stories, I heard, as a participant, along with 200+ others, in the first ever Truth and Reconciliation conference between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals in Victoria. The conference was titled Open Hearts, Clear Minds: A Road to Reconciliation, and took place at […]