The Verge Permaculture Grad Series – 1/11 – The Teaser

The Verge Permaculture Grad Series – 1/11 – The Teaser from light & soul on Vimeo.

These are the stories of 10 graduates from Verge’s Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course, documenting what they’ve done with the knowledge, skills and inspiration they acquired from the course. Two film makers set out to find these graduates and catch them in action, capturing their successes, struggles, and transformations as they embark on new endeavours – starting gardens, homesteads, community projects, businesses, building sustainable homes and structures, hosting conferences and much more.

At this turning point in human history, where people from all walks of life have begun searching for a more fulfilling and sustainable way of living, these PDC graduates show what is possible, and in doing so demonstrate the essence of the permaculture movement that is sweeping Calgary and the world. We hope that watching these videos inspires you as much as we were inspired by creating them; so kick back, press play, and enjoy watching positive, practical change in action!

We will be releasing an episode every 2 weeks.

vergepermaculture.ca

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A Global Search For Justice . The Story of Doreen Spence

A Global Search For Justice . The Story of Doreen Spence from light & soul on Vimeo.

Activist
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Pioneer for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Nurse
Native Elder
These are just a few descriptions of a women, who’s life has been dedicated to making change and defying all odds along the way. This interview but scratches the surface of Doreen Spence’s full and inspiring life story.

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The Abundance Acronym

The law of abundance states that there is plenty and prosperity in all things. The universe holds abundance in all energy forms and provides unlimited options for anything and everything we could want or need. Abundance is not simply about wealth or financial energy; it is a mindset that everything you need will be provided for you because the universe exists in abundance.

Your energetic vibration determines what you attract, and what you attract comes to you in abundance. Look around your life and observe your patterns and beliefs about love, success, money, creative expression, and personal fulfillment. There will be a common thread between all areas of life that will be evident through the law of abundance. If you are trusting in one area of your life, it will show up in all areas. If you are fearful in one area, it will also show up in all areas since it relates to the same root cause. The key determinant is the energetic vibration you hold around self-worth.

This is the work of 10 Calgary artists reflecting on what is abundant within our lives and expressing it through their unique lens.


A is for Appreciate & Allow
by Kym Chi

gratitude fills my soul
for the ever present
abundance in my life

connecting deep
with the earth
and collective consciousness

a bridge is created
crossing over
to the infinite

appreciating, allowing
recognition
of my place here

my heart opens wide
seeing light
bringing wholeness to being

light beaming from
within
out, to the world

seeing intrinsic value
in everything
creating universal abundance
of love…


B is for Babes
by Jaryd Adairski

The world is full of babes. Decades of babes have been photographed for all to admire. I bring to you the finest babes from 1440 -present. Enjoy!

ps – Do things backwards


U is for Unity & Understanding
by Katie Green

Through allowing unity in the natural order of growth and decay, and of life and death, we begin to accept and understand a deep synthesis of self and of our existence and energy in this world. This awareness opens our consciousness, our purpose, and our discovery. This journey is a time where we face our inner darkness in all its forms, and see that it guides us to our inner light where an unconditional source of abundance is awakened.

This unity reminds us that we are forever in this natural world, untouched as our spirits breathe. As equals to this earth, we free ourselves from the limits of knowing only our kind, tuning into the primal rhythms in which we all share the same roots. Releasing the superiority that holds our species, we are brought closer to self-truth and self-abundance. Sigh like the wind, open your chest and feel us attach as the connection of spirit reminds us that we are all born one.


N is for New, Next and Not Relevant
by Henry Raul Yu


D is for Diversity
by David “The Kid Belo” Brunning


A is for Action
by Jermaine Bucknor

This piece represents a call for action. All products are manufactured with a predetermined shelf life, nothing is “built to last”. If we continue to accept this existing state of affairs and continue to consume till we have “everything” but really nothing; and discard it after it out lives our attention span we will not be able to acquire true abundance. Through our path of self (the world as it exists within us) actualization we need to determine what our life is truly abundant in so we can share with those around us and connect on a level beyond our material possessions. I chose to use everyday discarded products as my medium to show that everything exists for a greater good and has a use. If we strive to find that use we can help to preserve our existence and and that of future generations to come. The world will always be (a)round, will we?


N is for Nonsensical
by Daniel J Kirk

A balance between dark and light.
The nonsensical thoughts are abundant and allow for anything.
Embrace and surrender.


C is for Craftsmanship
by Conrad Bishop

It is fascinating to witness the countless examples of ingenuity developed by human beings as we all seek to create homes and social environments for ourselves. The intrigue and satisfaction felt when skillfully problem solving your way to a functional solution whether it be a home, piece of music, garden, or even a debate is the result of having the ability and understanding to manipulate or craft ones medium, whatever it may be. our ability to make real our intentions is relatable to so much more than carpentry, and it is through this “hands on approach” to life if you will, that great fulfillment can be achieved.


E is for Everyday Evolutionaries
by Cody Thompson & Kai CB

looking around we see reflections of change
within one, within all, shifting forward the uni brain

subtle yet profound transformations in thought
give rise to actions that trancend the packaged and bought

from diet recalibration
to locking down a solid passion perpetuating station

those inspired to let be their heart’s true callin’
we salute you
for moment to moment you redefine what it means to be ballin’

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Balance Episode 2

Check out Dave here for some solid insirado. Man has overcome being told he would lose his foot to get back shredding his love!!

https://vimeo.com/51878963

Peace
Blair

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Balance Episode 1

Balance Ep.1- At Ease from Lee Visual on Vimeo.

Here is episode 1 of a 9 part series I have been involved in this past summer.

Super cool project to have been involved in…check out Lee Visual on facebook and keep your eyes out for the coming episodes.

Master behind the lens is a good mate Kelsey Thompson. Bloody Legend.

I have a couple of pretty cool updates top get on here in the next week of a couple of very special missions I got on in NW BC this fall.

Peace

Blair

Balance Episode 1

https://vimeo.com/51404044

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Sanctum – Truth Lifting Up Its Head Against Scandal

Masters of the minimal taking you on a sonic adventure through the mountains and valleys of your soul

free download here or be super rad and drop some dollars for these locs

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some community engagement with The Wascana Center

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In collaboration with Intelligent Futures and the Wascana Centre Authority, the ourWascana project is a community engagement initiative to discover what citizens love about Wascana, what they would like to see changed and their hopes and dreams for Wascana over the next 50 years. In 2012 this natural sanctuary within the heart of Regina turns 50 and its future is being shaped by the people’s lifestyles that are intertwined within it.
Located in the heart of Regina, Wascana Centre is the cultural and recreational centre of the community. In addition to hosting a variety of year-round festivals, events and activities, Wascana is the home of many important services from the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Regina and the University of Regina. In addition to housing the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislature, Wascana Centre is the location of several cultural landmarks, including the Trafalgar Fountain, Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery and the Saskatchewan Science Centre.
MUSIC BY: Deceptikon – Reeds, Tines, Memphis Steel
ourwascana.ca
intelligentfutures.ca

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the abundance festival

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Keep the eyes and ears open as the details unfold

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Gathering the abundance of our city by crossing the pillars of sound, thought and energy to celebrate and discuss the question…

What does abundance mean to you?

What is abundant in your life?

How are you sharing your abundance?

How can we cultivate more abundance in our city? our lives? our world?

Join us for the very first Abundance Festival!

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All Day Collaborative Art Show

1pm – 430pm Family Friendly Workshops (FREE)

5pm Organic & Locally sourced Dinner & Dessert (Dinner Ticket)

630pm Speaker Series (Regular Ticket)

8pm Interactive Ecstatic Dance Performance

9pm – 3am Live Music & DJs (From Hip-Hop to Funk to Eastern to House to Bass to Down Tempo and Trip-Hop)

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WORKSHOPS
(Environment, Creativity, Health & Well Being, Love & Community)

Power of Play
Energy & The Chakras
5 Mysteries of Soul Centered Living
Bee Box Building & Painting
The Wonderful World of Worms
Putting Your Garden To Bed
Community Building Through Interactive Story Telling
Cultivating Community & Self Love With Permaculture
Holding Space
Open Jam Session With Freak Motif
Contact Improvisation
Rhyming
Teddy Bear Stories
Creativity & Consciousness

Interactive Kids Activity Center
Beer gardens

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DINNER & DESSERT MENU @ 5
(Organic, Local, Seasonal and Farm Fresh)
(Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

A giving of gratitude before dinner by Jen Kunlire & Wakefield Brewster

Ninja Mix Ambrosia Salad Remix
w/ A Chocolate Mint Dressing

Herbed Gnocchi
w/ A Mushroom Reduction

Vegetarian Mushroom Medallions

Red Velvet Cake
w/ Grapefruit Geranium Butter Cream

Carrot Cake
w/ Cream Cheese Butter Cream

Iced Honey Herbal Tea

Catered by Jackie Cabunoc

Grown by Leaf Ninjas & Fisher Farms

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SPEAKER SERIES @ 630

Luke Kimmel – “Cultivating Abundace Through Relationships and The Planet”
Clifford Wessel – “Soul Centered Love”
Wakefield Brewster – “Spoken Word”

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ECSTATIC DANCE PERFORMANCE @ 8

Kylee Dawn

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MUSICAL LINE UP

Piranha Piranha
Dragon Fli Empire
Freak Motif
Kinfolk
Crimson
The Jazzlib Collective
Dustin Def
Synthetic Creatures & Paradigm Theorem
Amy Wood & Pleasant
Contraverse Collective
Chief Navaho
Sargeant & Comrade
Obi
Vi An Diep
David Lynch

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LIVE ART

Shane Haltman
Lisa Cuffley

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COLLABORATIVE ART EXHIBITION
( The Visually Expressed Abundance Acronym )

Katie Green
Daniel J. Kirk
Jaryd Adairski
Henry Raul Yu
Kym Chi
Conrad Bishop
Jermaine Bucknor
Cody Thompson
Kai Cabunoc-Boettcher
&
The Kid Belo

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Balance TV

Here is a little series I have been involved in this summer. keep an eye out here..

http://balancetv.net/

Peace

Blair

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leaping hearts

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