Archive | September, 2012

Opinion: Reconciliation means more than regret over residential schools

By Rhiannon Bennett and Christine Boyle, Special to the Sun, September 24th, 2012  Musqueam people and supporters march along Granville Street in Vancouver to preserve the ancient Marpole Village burial site threatened by a condominium development.   At about this time next year, Vancouver will host one of the seven national events central to Canada’s […]

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Connections, Engagement & our Crisis of Meaning

Connections, Engagement & our Crisis of Meaning

Kurt Vonnegut once said, “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” Last June the Vancouver Foundation released a study on Connections and Engagement in Vancouver. Much of the survey identified saddening but […]

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Fall Updates and More Next Steps

Fall Updates and More Next Steps

As you may know, Spirited Social Change began as an experiment. And this fall we’ll continue exploring with you, investigating and experiencing what it means to be progressive, engaged citizens in ways that feed our hearts, as well as our minds, our souls, our bellies, and our communities.     Our monthly dinners will continue […]

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