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We Are Civic Media
A discipline-crossing introduction to civic media via accounts from grassroots practitioners “Civic media” is the use of contemporary technologies to connect communities, inspire action, build civic capacity, and sustain social change efforts. Written by artists, creators, storytellers, organizers, and others working at the intersections of technology, social justice, and culture, this book summons civic media through the lived experiences of its contributors. Latoya Peterson delves into the therapeutic power of gaming; Akilah Hughes discusses identity and community through the lens of her campaign to change her high school's racist mascot; and Tyree Boyd-Pates emphasizes the potential power of museum curation to challenge power dynamics and bridge digital and physical realms. Through the experiences of these grassroots practitioners and many others, We Are Civic Media offers accessible insights for those interested in understanding, respecting, and practicing civic media.
Upstart & Crow
Upstart & Crow exists to share stories and to support the literary arts in Vancouver and beyond. We develop transformative programs, host conversations and launch projects that enable storytellers to create and share exciting new work. We partially fund these initiatives through bookstores that champion independent presses and underdiscovered works. Find event rental and launch information.
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A newsletter just feels like shouting into the void, but as an artist, I am “supposed” to have one.
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Vancouver Magazine is the indispensable playbook to Canada’s most exciting city. Since 1975, Vancouver Magazine has been your an insider’s guide to the people, places, events and (most importantly) the incredible restaurant scene that make this such a special place to live, work and play. Our editors bring curated, considered recommendations and insights to every page and digital content piece, with a playful, punchy spirit. Whether we’re covering the coolest up-and-coming Vancouver fashion designers, a buzzy new restaurant opening, the hottest spots to hit on your long weekend Gulf Island getaway or wild and wonderful urban planning solutions, we’re on a mission to prove this is So Fun City.
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WE ALL WE GOT
Welcome to We All We Got: A Digital Green Book for the Culture—a guide for navigating the ever-growing wave of digital manipulation aimed at dividing, deceiving, and discouraging Black communities.
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