Thursday, July 30, 2015

#ShellNo to Arctic Drilling

Published on Jul 29, 2015
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.


Take action here.
www.greenpeace.org

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Life in the Jungle: Migrants Stories

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?

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Wake Up Everyone!

http://ainafeeds.us/film




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.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Aquarium Visit 2015-July 23 -Qila & Angel's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QILA AND ANGEL- JULY 23 2015-VANCOUVER AQUARIUM

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

















Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Put your boobs away!!

This moms response to why Women Should NEVER Breastfeed in Public is Perfect!! Check it out and share widely! Let's set the record straight!!

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Love These Headpieces at the Vancouver Folk Festival 2015

 The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is on July 17-19

SUNDAY is the last day so get down there and check out the super unique & creative designs. 

The vendors all all in the back make your way there and check it all out for yourself. See my other posts to.

Scheherazade Banoo Designs -
These are just gorgeous! I just LOVE them!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ScheherazadeBanoo
https://www.facebook.com/Scheherazade.Banoo?fref=ts 

Scheherazade Banoo Designs - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

One of a kind Headpiece
Up-cycled from found treasures

For tribal dancers, hoopers, festivals 
& all the in betweens.  

Scheherazade Banoo Designs - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Scheherazade Banoo Designs - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Scheherazade Banoo Designs - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Scheherazade Banoo Designs - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Scheherazade Banoo Designs -Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Scheherazade Banoo Designs


Scheherazade Banoo Designs

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2015-July 17-19


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Easy Breezy Clothing- Jericho Folk Festival - July 17-19


http://easybreezyclothing.com

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Fairies Pyjamas -Vancouver Folk Music Festival - July 17-19

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!!

Have a GREAT TIME EVERYONE!!

The Fairies Pyjamas

http://thefairiespyjamas.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheFairiesPyjamas?fref=ts



Fairies Pyjamas -Vancouver Folk Music Festival - July 17-19


Fairies Pyjamas - Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Fairies Pyjamas - Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Fairies Pyjamas - Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Fairies Pyjamas - Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Fairies Pyjamas - Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Fairies Pyjamas Designer- Men's line -  Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015
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

Michelle Lynn Johnson

Read how you can help!

Nepal Earthquake Relief Effort From the GROUND

http://shop.thefairiespyjamas.com/nepal-relief

Thursday, July 16, 2015

GO ON, TELL US WE'RE WORTHLESS!

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."



GO ON, TELL US WE'RE WORTHLESS!


More info on:
www.agnestorok.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Agnes-...
TW: https://twitter.com/AgnesTorokPoet

New video up now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHIFY...

Filmed and edited by Perry Jonsson
facebook.com/PerryJonssonArt

Part of Loud Poets collective
www.loudpoets.com
https://www.facebook.com/LoudPoets

Full Poetry Collections on
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AgnesTor...

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Combine the Preschool in the Nursing Home

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!

Monday, July 13, 2015

Carnaval Del Sol Festival 2015- Vancouver

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 .






Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015






Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015



Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015


Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015

Sula Boxall ,Kara Miranda, Yurie Kaneko 
Photography by Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita © 2015