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 […]
Community Collaboration is the core of Food Security
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Collaboration, Reciprocity and TimeBanks
A few days ago I was enjoying some holiday season conversation and cheer, with colleagues, at The Office Lounge in downtown Victoria. Among other things, we shared ideas around working together, partnering with others, on projects of mutual benefit. Collaboration, working together, towards a shared goal, involves reciprocity. Being reciprocal is about mutual dependence and […]
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Strategies to reduce the gap between rich and poor, and make stronger communities
Once in a while I like to take on the problems of the world. I do this, not (usually!) as an opportunity to rant, rather as an opportunity for conversation, floating ideas, and tagging potential resolutions, which I can then hold out as a place to walk towards. It helps motivate me, when […]
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Mountain Equipment Co-op: A story of community values and enterprise
I’ve been a member of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Canada’s largest retail co-operative, since the 1980s. I love their stuff. Yet, MEC is more than stuff. This week I met up the Stephanie Sketchley, Sustainability Coordinator for the MEC store in Victoria, and learned more about MEC’s place in the community. About MEC MEC was […]
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10 Big Picture community collaborations in Victoria that support the family
In Victoria there are many examples of people working together, i.e., collaborating, with the big picture in mind. I have a soft spot for these collaborations. My experience is they are usually community-oriented. They bring diverse peoples and groups together, bridge multiple interests, and work for a healthier community, for all. These collaborations are systems […]
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