Blogger, Artist, Social Media, Web Designer, Photographer- I blog about nouns-people, places and things, even when it's negative I try to put a positive spin on it. @tinawinterlikfb https://tinawinterlik.blogspot.com
In
May, the Obama administration approved Shell's plan to explore for oil
off the coast of Alaska in the Arctic Ocean. Environmentalists are
appalled, fearing that Shell's plan can only lead to disaster. There
have been several protests, and one in Portland today left activists
dangling from a bridge for hours.
It's difficult to see this and even harder to imagine living like this. This film gives a brief personal look into these refugees and why they are risking their lives doing what they do. I am praying for them all. This could be you or me! What would you do?
ʻĀINA: That Which Feeds Us from Living Ancestors on Vimeo. ʻĀINA (pronounced "eye-nah") means “That Which Feeds Us” in the Hawaiian language. The film highlights a way to address some of the most pressing environmental and health crises facing the island of Kauai - and of island Earth. That may sound like an outstanding claim, but as ʻĀINA vividly illustrates, such is the power of agriculture and food choices for people and the planet.
The Fairies Pyjamas is a clothing brand of unique clothing and accessories.
Designer
and Owner, Michelle Lynn Johnson works with a FAIR TRADE manufacturing
facility in Nepal to produce her designs and ideas.
Inspiration for this
ever-evolving project has grown from music festivals, travelling and
the notion of sustainable consumer culture. Now more then ever,
consumers can use their buying power to support what they believe in.
Fairies Pjs designs help skilled Nepalese workers support their
families, increase their living standards, and work in an environment
with enforced health and safety standards.
When you support FAIR TRADE you support the health and dignity of all people.
We went to Folk Fest on Friday night and well we had to go back today because Angel saw a jacket she just had to have. One minute I had this perfectly happy cherub, next minute she was miserable.
All it took was to see the most beautiful jacket the fits absolutely perfect and then to be told, no sorry we can't get it right now. But it all worked out. Thanks so much to Fairies Pyjamas, we had a lot of fun visiting again today to pick up the jacket and make this video of all the fun. Thanks again!!
For all of you, whether you have a ticket or not, the back side of the Festival is where all the venders are and they have gorgeous items at incredible prices. You have to stop by Fairies Pyjamas if you are looking for something unique and especially if you love fairies like we do ;)
They are there all this afternoon and tonight and then all tomorrow so be sure to stop by. Tell them Tina and Angel send you and you saw it on her blog or twitter or FB...where ever!!
Get Down There!! Don't miss out. You can go down to the beach and have a nice picnic and watch the sunset and you can still hear all the music. It's really lovely. Ride your bike along the new Jericho /Point Grey bus pass, it's awesome. Love it so much!!
Fair
Trade Initiatives: "It is one thing to give money to charity, and
another level to teach someone skills for employment. Thats why I
believe in this project". FairyMichelle, owner of Fairies Pjs,
interviews Dil Kumari, a rescued Nepali youth from modern day slavery.
Dil is the manager of the skills training facility established by the
Fair Trade company The Fairies Pjs has our clothing produced with. When you purchase/support/share FP, you're helping to make a difference
in the lives of the people of Nepal who assemble our garments
About Michelle
Michelle Lynn Johnson is a small business owner, entrepreneur and
graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. She designs, owns and
operates The Fairies Pyjamas: A whimsical festival inspired clothing
line made from mostly organic fabrics. She works with her fair trade
production partner company in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is Michelle’s
personal account of how she went from dreaming about work and travel, to
making those dreams come true, without ever having to compromise her
principles http://shop.thefairiespyjamas.com/michelles-story
This is so honest, please share widely so we can enlighten everyone and call for change! You could just take the word "female" and it all applies here in Canada, sadly! :( And we are supposedly so advanced, fair and democratic, and add "indigenous" and to it, that's the truly Canadian version :( :( :( .
Let's change it! Vote this election! Let's Change Canada and make it a place we are proud of. Vote Green!!
"Poem by Agnes Török on the news of a new Conservative budget. Based on
experiences of living in Britain under austerity as a young, queer,
unemployed, female immigrant student - and not taking it any more."
Music: "What I see" by Robbero, remixed by Perry Jonsson and used in accordance with it's Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) CC Licence. http://ccmixter.org/files/Robbero/50733
Share this EVERYWHERE!! We need this here!! It's brilliant! It's a
wonderful way to teach empathy and children and give back to the
elderly. So BEAUTIFUL! Made me cry!! I want to be a part of this!
We finally made it to Caranval del Sol, looked like everyone had a great time. Sadly we missed Saturday's events with the Nahualli Folklore Dancers, hopefully next year.
Nahualli Folklore
About Carnaval del Sol
Carnaval del Sol’s aim is recreating a Latin American fiesta experience
in downtown Vancouver! Amid exciting music, food and cheers; for two
days you will be immersed into numerous activities: outdoor salsa &
zumba lessons, a mini world cup street soccer tournament, an arts and
crafts market, an array of children activities, environmental education
activities, and much more! This event will make all citizens and
visitors experience the authentic Hispanic culture, food, arts and
music!
History
The concept of Carnaval del Sol came
from Paola V. Murillo, founder of Latincouver, who recognized some of
the challenges immigrants faced during her time working at a recruitment
agency. “Latincouver is our association where latinos and locals
support each other,” says Paola. “With Carnaval del Sol, we bring that
concept to life, like a “plaza”, to show the identity and strength of
our network. The first Carnaval de Sol was in 2009 at the Hellenic
Community with 500 people. For the last edition the event had 100,000
attendees .
