1. this week at the market
2. Belfry media Release - The Number 14 Held Over to August 26
3. The Community Council is Moving - Aug 7th
4. Outlaw Social and Vancouver's The Breakmen - Aug 8th
5. RAW FOODS WORKSHOP - Aug 9th - Nanaimo
6. Do you have a family member or loved one inside prison? - Aug 10
7. Composting Basics - Aug 11th
8. VIVA-RAW VEGAN POTLUCK - August 11th
9. EcoNews Excerpts - Aug 8-12th
10. Sacred Circle Dance into Summer - Aug 14th
11. Uk All Female Band Gertrude with Joey Only & Blank Space - Aug 17th
12. Musicians come together for Peace - Nanaimo - Aug 19th
13. The REBEL SPELL, The Remanes, Blood Nasty - Aug 25
14. Symposium: The Performer in a Multicultural Society - Aug 25 & 26th
15. Local musicians at Folk Club - Aug 28th
16. 15th Annual National Claims Research Workshop - Oct 30-Nov 1st

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1. this week at the market

This week, everything on the list is BC grown and lots of that is Island grown!!! We have: plums from Healing Farm; raspberries from Maple Groove Farm; blueberries from Saanich Organics; and strawberries from Sungold Meadows. To round out the fruit selection, we have apricots, new crop apples, cherries, nectarines and peaches from the interior. On the veggie side, we have lots of local greens; zucchini of all sizes and shapes; 3 varieties of beets; 3 varieties of potatoes; leeks; 3 varieties of onions; beans; peppers; tomatoes; and basil. If you’re into cute and small - check out the baby carrots, mini cukes, baby zucchini and baby beets.

Where on earth can you find all this wonderful organic produce? Well – we suggest you visit one of these markets.

· NEW HOURS: VIC WEST FARMERS MARKET: WEDNESDAYS FROM 3-7, ON RAYNOR STREET AT CRAIGFLOWER beside Rayn Or Shine Community Garden
· BC MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES: TUESDAYS FROM 2-5 in the foyer at 800 Johnson Street
· QUADRA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET: SATURDAYS FROM 10-2 on Kings Road, beside the community garden - near Café Fantastico
· FERNWOOD COMMUNITY MARKET: TUESDAYS FROM 5:30-8:30 in the square in front of the Belfry Theatre at Gladstone and Fernwood
· ESQUIMALT COMMUNITY MARKET: WEDNESDAYS FROM 5-8 in Esquimalt Town Square (behind the library)
· BC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT: THURSDAYS FROM 2-5, in the foyer at 2975 Jutland Road
· HUMBOLDT VALLEY MARKET: THURSDAYS FROM 4-8, 788 Humboldt Street (in front of Café Mela)

· IS THERE A PLACE YOU’D LIKE TO SEE A POCKET MARKET - your office, school, recreation centre, community centre, community garden, public parking lot? Give us a call – we can help you investigate the opportunity.

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE MARKETS BY FORWARDING THIS MESSAGE THROUGH YOUR LISTS.

SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

LEE
PHONE: 385-7974

From: "Philippe Lucas" <phil@drugsense.org>

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2. Belfry media Release - The Number 14 Held Over to August 26

The bus keeps rolling
The Number 14 is held over for an additional week until August 26

Victoria, BC...The Belfry Theatre announced today that its presentation of The Number 14 will be held over until Sunday, August 26. The production was originally scheduled to close on August 18 but advance ticket sales have been very strong, prompting the company to extend the run. The Number 14 is an Axis Theatre Company production.

Inspired by Commedia Dell'Arte, Saturday Night Live, Punch and Judy, silent movies, mime and vaudeville the premise of this comic jewel is simple - it's a day in the life of a city transit bus, one that just happens to carry some of the quirkiest and most delightful characters you'll ever meet. Part Monty Python, part Mr. Bean, The Number 14 is all fun. Every time The Number 14 is produced it is updated to include current social observations.

The Number 14 is generously supported by CH TV, Times Colonist, The Canada Council for the Arts, CRD Arts and the BC Arts Council.

Tickets range in price from $21 - $36, depending on the show you attend, and can be purchased by visiting or calling the Belfry Box Office at 250-385-6815. Discounts for students and groups of 10 or more are available.

For more information, interviews or photos please call Mark Dusseault, Publicist at 250-385-6835 or pr@belfry.bc.ca <mailto:pr@belfry.bc.ca>

Performance Schedule - Holdover week

Date Time Status / Events Prices (+ GST)

Monday, August 20 8 pm Open Seating $21
Tuesday, August 21 8 pm Open Seating $21
Wednesday, August 22 1 pm Matinee - Reserved Seating $21
Wednesday, August 22 8 pm Reserved Seating $28
Thursday, August 23 8 pm Reserved Seating $28
Friday, August 24 8 pm Reserved Seating $36
NO SHOW SATURDAY
Sunday, August 26 2 pm Matinee - Reserved Seating $21
Sunday, August 26 8 pm Reserved Seating $36

STUDENT PRICES - High School students (with valid student ID) receive a 50% discount* on tickets. Post secondary students (with valid student ID) receive a 25% discount* on tickets. (* Excluding Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm & Opening Nights).

Mark Dusseault
Publicist
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada, V8T 1G5

250-385-6835
pr@belfry.bc.ca
www.belfry.bc.ca

From: Mark Dusseault <pr@belfry.bc.ca>

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3. The Community Council is Moving - Aug 7th

The Community Council will be moving offices on August 7th.

As of August 7, 2007, the Community Council will be located at
3948 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC V8X 1J6

Our phone number will remain the same (383-6166)
Please update your records. We look forward to welcoming you in our new offices.

Anna Louise Russo
Communications Coordinator
Community Council
1144 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3K8
Tel: (250) 383-6166
annar@communitycouncil.ca

www.communitycouncil.ca
www.qolchallenge.ca

From: Anna Russo <annar@communitycouncil.ca>

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4. Victoria's Favorite Band, Outlaw Social and Vancouver's The Breakmen - Aug 8th

Summer Dance

Friday, August 8th
8:00pm show time
Leonardo Da Vinci Center
195 Bay street Victoria B.C. V9A 3K4
Tix. $12 adv. $15 door
Available at Lyle's place
All Ages
Cash Bar

For the first time in Victoria, Outlaw Social, recent M award winners for Victoria's favorite band and Vancouver's The Breakmen are teaming up for mid-summer dance/concert. Since emerging from commercial drive last year The Breakmen have been tearing across B.C. performing at some the top cultural events in the province. This will be true all ages event with jamming, a picnic and racing events planned before the show as well as a cake walk, and a western hat competition. These two groups have performed together many times in the last year at events like the Brakendale and Sooke Bluegrass festivals and their double bills are becoming legendary. This same one, two bunch of sweet, home grown, B.C. roots music has been recorded by CBC Radio and by Danny Moreau for a national TV pilot on roots music in Canada. The jamming and collaborating on stage always culminates in a massive "encore" with everyone joining together - this is what roots music is all about!
There will be cabaret seating, a dance floor, a cash bar and a children's area.

Join with Victoria's Roots/traditional community for summer celebration!

For more information or to set up interviews contact Oliver Swain at 250.858.8661,
ollieswain@yahoo.com

From: "Philippe Lucas" <phil@drugsense.org>

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5. RAW FOODS WORKSHOP - Aug 9th - Nanaimo

Part 1: Learn to LIVE!
with Raw Food Chef Brian Adam Williams

Eat As much as you want & eat well for $2 a day!

"I have searched the world over for the tastiest food, the healthiest diets, and what I have found is this… the best things in life are free, or close to it. For two dollars a day you can eat the best that life has to offer. It’s so simple. After a few days of eating this way, you will wonder why you ever did anything else. How would you like to feel energized, after eating, instead of tired? It’s possible with live, raw foods made simply from oats, wheat, rice, beans, peas and seeds. I will teach you how to prepare manna bread, soy milk, cheese from seeds, bean steak, meat(less) balls, falafel, hummus, salads, wheatgrass and many more – many made from sprouted foods. It’s amazing!”

- Chef Brian Adam Williams

Date: Thursday, August 9th
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Place: Foodshare Centre, 271 Pine Street, Nanaimo

Cost: $15 – 25 (pay what you can afford or share your abundance)

No pre-registration required. Pay upon arrival.

For more info, call 250-753-5605, and leave a message.

From: Earth Masters Program <communityassets@telus.net>

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6. Do you have a family member or loved one inside prison? - Aug 10

We want to help you connect! Friday, August 10
is Prisoners Justice Day, and as part of a
special 12-hour broadcast, CKUT will be airing
messages from family and friends of prisoners.

Est-ce que t'as un membre de la famille ou un proche
en prison? On veux t'aider a connecter avec eux!
Vendredi le 10 Aout est la journee de Justice pour les
Detenus. A CKUT on va faire une diffusion special de
12 heures. CKUT va jouer des message de la part de la
famille et les amis des detenus.

Record your message now! Call the listener comment
line at 514.448.4041 ext.2547.

Enrigistrer votre message maintenant! Appelez la ligne
de commentaire au 514.448.4041 poste 2547.

You can also email messages to montrealabcf@gmail.com or
Prison Radio, c/o CKUT 3647 Universtiy, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B3.
We will read and play messages and special programming on
prison issues all day on August 10, so tune in!

Vous pouvez envoyez vos messages par couriel a montrealabcf@gmail.com,
ou Prison Radio, c/o CKUT 3647 Universtiy, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B3.
On va lire et jouer les messages dans le cadre de notre diffusion
special le 10 Aout! Soyez des notre!

From: CKUT Community News Collective <news@ckut.ca>

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7. Composting Basics - Aug 11th

Learn how to turn your garbage into gardening gold with this free workshop on making compost from your kitchen and yard waste. This workshop will cover backyard composting systems, getting started, trouble-shooting and speeding up the process.

When: Saturday, August 11th - 11 am - 1 pm
Where: Compost Education Centre, located at 1216 North Park St.

Cost: FREE

To register, call 386-WORM or email info@compost.bc.ca

__________________________________________
Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
1216 North Park Street
Victoria BC V8T 1C9
Hotline (250) 386-WORM(9676)
Business/Fax (250) 386-9678
E-Mail info@compost.bc.ca
Website www.compost.bc.ca
GIVE BACK TO THE EARTH

From: "GV Compost Ed. Centre" <office@compost.bc.ca>

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8. VIVA-RAW VEGAN POTLUCK - August 11th

Our Guest Speaker Ray Kent will give a speak on Reclaiming Your Health Through Fasting, Lifestyle and Diet

Please bring a raw vegan dish to serve 6 to 8 people, serving utensils, dishes and cutlery

Date: Saturday, August 11th (2nd Saturday each month)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fairfield Community Place - Garry Oak Room - 1335 Thurlow
Cost: $3.00 Donation per adult would be appreciated to help with expenses

For additional information, phone Linda at 380-6383 or www.seedwiki.com/wiki/viva-raw

Most Recent VIVA - Raw Newsletter: www.seedwiki.com/wiki/viva...august_1st

Linda Chan
VIVA-Raw Coordinator
Telephone: 380-6383 (Victoria)

From: Linda Chan <lindaschan@shaw.ca>

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9. EcoNews Excerpts - Aug 8-12th

Wed 8, 6:30pm OrganicAthlete Victoria meeting - plant-based nutrition for athletes. Side room at Green Cuisine, (6pm or food). RSVP: Dave organicathletevictoria AT gmail.com

Thu 9, 7:30 pm Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembered: The Annual Lantern Ceremony, Craigflower Park, off Admiral's Road. All welcome. Raging Grannies and Physicians for Global Survival. 665-7788

Sat 11, 8-11am Thetis Lake Canoe Adventure. Canoe and instruction provided, no experience needed. 5 yrs+ $15; $8.50 Pre-register: 478-3344. Repeats Sun 26.

Sat 11, 11am-1pm, Composting Basics Workshop. Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St. Free. Call 386-WORM to register.

Sat 11, 6pm VIVA-Raw Potluck. Speaker Ray Kent. Bring raw vegan dish, ingredients list, dishes and utensils. $3. Garry Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow. www.seedwiki.com/wiki/viva-raw or 380-6383.

Sat 11, 7pm Victoria Vegan dine-out. Location TBD. RSVP: dave AT friendsofanimals.org

Sun 12, VNHS Discovery Island & Chain Islands Ecological Reserve Bird-watchers Kayak Tour. $85.95 Lindsay 361-9365, or lindsay@pacificapaddle.com .

Sun 12, 3pm Friends of Animals leafleting and petition signing session to ban horse-drawn carriages from James Bay. Please RSVP: dave AT friendsofanimals.org.

From: "EcoNews" <guydauncey@earthfuture.com>

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10. Sacred Circle Dance into Summer - Aug 14th

WHEN:
Tuesday, August 14 from 7-9 PM

WHERE:
Friends' Meeting House, 1831 Fern Street in Victoria

HOW:
Admission by donation. All ages welcome. No experience required.

WHY:
To celebrate the changing seasons and the cycles of our lives and wild
nature, to remind us of the strength and unity of circles in nature, in
our lives, families and communities

WHO:
For more info contact Betsy Nuse (592-2848)

From: Betsy Nuse <bnuse@islandnet.com>

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11. Uk All Female Band Gertrude with Joey Only & Blank Space - Aug 17th

Fundraiser for the VICTORIA ANARCHIST BOOK FAIR

August 17 - 6:30pm
@ Solstice Cafe 529 Pandora ave.
Victoria BC Coast Salish Territories

Gertrude -All Female Melodic Post Punk/Riot GRRL from the UK
www.myspace.com/gertruderock gertruderock.com

Joey Only -Vancouver Outlaw folk/country singer with Guests
www.myspace.com/xjoeyonlyx joeyonly.com

Blank Space -Subversive Spoken Word
www.myspace.com/314blankspace

This show is Fundraiser for the Victoria Anarchist Book Fair $5-$15 sliding scale and kids under 12 get in free!
victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca

From: "Comrade fletcher" <prideandunity@hotmail.com>

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12. Musicians come together for Peace - Nanaimo - Aug 19th

The Nanaimo War Resisters and St Andrews United Church jointly present A Concert for Peace, a collection of classical and contemporary music, on

Sunday, August 19, 2007
at 7:00pm
at St Andrew's Church
on Fitzwilliam Street in Nanaimo.

Headlining this fundraising concert will be Timothy Richard, who is a young Canadian Baritone, currently completing a Bachelor's of Music in Honours Vocal Performance program at the University of Western Ontario under the tutelage of famed baritone Theodore Baerg, and well on his way to becoming established in the world of vocal music. Timothy is also a War Resister who, rather than participate in the Iraq War, came to Nanaimo from the United States in November 2005. While in Nanaimo he became active with the Nanaimo War Resister Support Group as well as a member of the St Andrew's choir. Timothy wanted to give back to the community that supported him during a difficult transition so he collaborated with friends at St Andrew's to present A Concert for Peace as joint fundraiser for them and the Nanaimo War Resister Support Group. Timothy will be joined by Sue Solomon, an award winning soprano who this past April won the Linden Singers Award at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the highest award for a singer in her category; Nicole Lewis, also a soprano and a Global Studies student at Malaspina University College and Saehae Bae, a young and very gifted pianist who was runner up in the BC Provincial piano festival this year and at 14 years old is the accompanist for Nanaimo Youth Choir and Camerata. Yoosun Hwang also known as Christine Bae, organist at St Andrews, will accompany the singers. Tickets for the concert are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door or by phoning Jane Barnum at 758-5983. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the War Resisters and St. Andrew's.

Timothy says "I grew up around music, but I found social activism later in life when, as a member of the US Army National Guard, I was hit with a moral dilemma: Do I do what I know to be right, or participate in the Iraq war and 'go with the flow'? I chose the right thing and I never looked back. A Concert for Peace gives me a great opportunity to combine the two things that I am most passionate about, peace and music."

Concert details:
A Concert for Peace
To benefit the Nanaimo War Resisters & St Andrew's Church
Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 7:00pm
at St Andrew's United Church - Tickets $10.00 at the door

For media interviews
Phone Elizabeth Hume at 752-8142 or Eva Manly at 758-0966

About the Nanaimo War Resisters
The Nanaimo War Resisters Support Group exists to provide welcome and support to men and women of conscience who have chosen to resist the war in Iraq by fleeing the United States military. We take this stand because we are citizens of a peace loving nation, we oppose war and we are committed to a culture of peace. We believe that Canada has a history of being a haven - and we must support that. The War Resisters Support Group Nanaimo provides emotional and financial support to military men, women and their families who are resisting the war in Iraq. We provide for the basic needs of new arrivals until they have achieved refugee status (or equivalent) or until they have received permission to work - whichever comes first. We also provide funds for legal cases that are related to the War Resisters status in Canada.

About St Andrew's United Church:
St Andrew's United Church holds an honourable place in Nanaimo history. Because of its fine acoustics, it is regularly used by professional choirs, orchestras, and other musical groups in concert. Part of St Andrew's mission is to provide an opportunity for people of all ages to learn of and grow in faith as well as develop a fellowship and bond with the local and global community.

About the performers:

Timothy Richard, Baritone:
Timothy Richard is a Canadian baritone who is becoming an established voice in the world of vocal music. Having performed and taught internationally, Timothy performs music in a variety of languages and styles. Current projects include Carmina Burana, Kindertotenlieder, and numerous other works. He is currently finishing the fourth year of the Bachelor's of Music in Honours Vocal Performance program at the University of Western Ontario, under the tutelage of famed baritone Theodore Baerg. Timothy plans on continuing on to his Masters in music performance, and looks forward to an international performance career.
Saehae Bae, Pianist:
Saehae was born in Yung joo, Korea in 1993 and she began playing piano at the age of 3. She has achieved many awards from piano competitions in Korea. In 2005, she came to Canada with her mom and brother, and has studied piano with Teresa Marusarz-Borek and at Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. She competed in Junior piano at the BC Provincial festival this year and was runner-up. She is 14 years old and is the accompanist for Nanaimo Youth Choir and Camerata Choir. She is currently studying piano with Ingrid Henderson at Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Nicole Lewis, Soprano:
Nicole Lewis was born and raised in London Ontario and started studying music and performing solos at the age of ten. She has sung in various semi-professional choirs and has been active in school choirs as well. Although she spent over 15 years studying vocal music, she enjoys it as a hobby now and sings with the Cantable Choir at Malaspina U.C. and St. Andrew's United Church choir. Nicole is studying languages and Global Studies at Malaspina and hopes to work with new immigrants when she completes her degree.
Sue Solomon, Soprano:
Sue Solomon's performing career began at the age of five on the stage of the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. In 1988, she obtained her B.Ed in music from UVIC. Her latest teaching assignment includes elementary band and music for over 250 students. Sue has performed with the Victoria Operatic Society, Viva Musica (Kelowna) and a variety of other operatic and musical theatre companies in BC. This past April, she won the Linden Singers Award at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival, the highest award for a singer in her category. She currently studies with Christine McMahon.

Yoosun Hwang and Peter Kurpita, collaborative pianists will accompany the singers.

From: Eva Manly <ejmanly@islandnet.com>

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13. The REBEL SPELL, The Remanes, Blood Nasty - Aug 25

FUNDRAISER for THE VICTORIA ANARCHIST BOOK FAIR

August 25 - 6:30pm
@ The Sunset Room 1810 b Store Street Behind Value Village
Victoria BC Coast Salish Territories

The Rebel Spell -Vancouver Peace Punk
www.myspace.com/therebelspell

The REMANES -Fast Melodic Punk from Victoria
www.myspace.com/remanes

Blood Nasty -Chaos Punks from Victoria
www.myspace.com/bloodnasty

This show is Fundraiser for the Victoria Anarchist Book Fair $5-$15 sliding scale and kids under 12 get in free!
victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca

From: "Comrade fletcher" <prideandunity@hotmail.com>

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14. Symposium: The Performer in a Multicultural Society - Aug 25 & 26th

Puente Theatre Society presents:

Symposium: The Performer in a Multicultural Society

25 & 26 August, 2007
Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin Road Victoria BC

Can multicultural theatre conquer BC's mainstream stages?
During this two-day event, strategies, tools, concepts, and techniques
to promote diversity in theatre will be studied and shared

HIGHLIGHTS:

Workshops & Master Classes:

u Saturday 25 August, 11:15 am to 12:30 pm: African Dance Workshop with Maobong Oku & drummer Yoro Noukussi

u Saturday 25 August, 3:15 to 4:15 pm: Master Class: Blood Memory, with Dr. Iris Bannerman

u Sunday 26 August, 12:00 to 1:00 pm: Master Class: Celebrating Oral Tradition, with Krystal Cook

u Sunday 26 August, 2:00 to 3:00 pm: Voice Workshop, with Bisia Belina

Topics:

u Social Responsibility of the Performer in a Multicultural Society: minority performers seem to be drawn inevitably to topics that cover social issues: integration into the new society, racism, cultural differences, gaining respect for one's culture of birth. Because the stage is a place of power we, the performers, are seen as representatives of whole communities. Challenges and advantages of this situation. Do performers have a choice?

u Education and training of the Performer in a Multicultural Society: are training Institutions doing enough to utilize the cultural diversity available in this country? What is missing? Are we opening up to other forms of making theatre? Are we using/contacting/opening up to teachers, instructors, writers from a variety of cultures?

u Storytelling: fundamental form of performance and communication: a way to ease the performer into the new society and validate his/her culture and experience.

u Blood Memory: by starting with the idea of owning a "blood memory" we can begin to understand our unique ways of communicating to each other via our individual speech and "dialect".

u The significance of First Nations Performers in our Multicultural Society: First Nations' spirit is the blood memory of this country. To connect with it is to connect with the roots of our identity no matter where in the world we come from.

u Multilingualism and translation: inevitably we are using more languages in productions. What problems does this pose for the performer? What is gained and lost in translation?

u A Canadian Performer in Japan: what can we learn from these personal experiences?

u The Victoria experience: what is the situation in our city? What can we learn from others?

u Education and training of directors and artistic directors in a multicultural society. What are the challenges in expanding the horizons of those largely responsible for what/who appears on stage? What can we, as performers, do about it?

To suggest other topics, please e-mail us at puente.theatre@gmail.com.

Saturday 25 August, 5:30 pm: Reception for symposium participants and evening performance audiences. Delicious foods can be purchased from the Victoria Multicultural Women's Catering Coop. There will also be a cash bar.

Performances:

u Chile Con Carne, performed by Romina Miranda; written by Carmen Aguirre, takes an uncompromising look at a Chilean refugee family, through the eyes of an eight-year-old girl. Saturday 25 August 2007 at 6:30 pm.

u Emergence, written and performed by poet Krystal Cook: the journey of a Kwakwaka'wakw woman from the Namgis territory of Alert Bay. She uses movement, mask, sound and spoken word to explore and celebrate the emergence of voice. Saturday 25 August 2007 at 8:00 pm.

u The Adventures of Ali & Ali and the aXes of Evil: a Neworld production, written and performed by Marcus Youssef and Camyar Chai, a biting, extremely funny satire. Sunday 26 August 2007 at 5:30 pm.

Pass full Symposium: $45, students/seniors/un-waged: $25
Ticket single event (two workshops/three performances): $10/each
Auditing pass two Master classes and all plenary meetings and discussions: $10

For tickets and further information, please call (250) 592-4367 or (250 381-0190,
e-mail puente.theatre@gmail.com, or see www.puentetheatre.ca

PUENTE Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of:
Canada Council for the Arts, CRD Arts Development, BC Gaming Commission,
Spirit of BC Arts Fund, BC Arts Council, Canadian College of Performing Arts,
& Intrepid Theatre

More information is available on our website www.puentetheatre.ca. We would greatly appreciate it if you could pay attention to it in your media.

We are currently preparing for this exciting event, and would welcome the opportunity of an interview about its details. Please call Artistic Director Lina de Guevara at (250) 592-4367.

Kind regards,
Marianne van der Meij
Asst. General Manager
PUENTE Theatre Society
1647 Fell Street
Victoria, BC, V8R 4V9
(250) 592-4367 / (250) 381-0190
www.puentetheatre.ca
puente.theatre@gmail.com

From: "PUENTE Theatre" <puente.theatre@gmail.com>

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15. Local musicians at Folk Club - Aug 28th

Sunday, August 26th

Jennifer Louise Taylor with Paula McGuigan (from
Barley Wik) and Cheryl Fischer at the The Victoria Folk Music Society at

7:30 p.m. (Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave.)

Songs from the heart told
through beautiful harmonies and a dash of humour.

From: music@jenniferlouisetaylor.com

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16. 15th Annual National Claims Research Workshop - Oct 30-Nov 1st

Modernising Claims Research and Production through Technology and Remote Access October 30 - November 1, 2007 Empress Hotel, Victoria BC

Dear Colleague:

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association (T8TA), will host the 15th Annual National Land Claims Research Workshop in Victoria, British Columbia. The workshop will take place October 30 to November 1, 2007 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel located in downtown Victoria. We expect that over 200 First Nations land rights researchers and specific claims technicians from across the country will be in attendance. The Workshop will provide opportunities for all participants to share information regarding the specific claims work being undertaken in each region of the country. Attendees will also benefit from a series of thematic and technical presentations, which highlight recent developments in information management, legislative initiatives and case law that directly impact the research and settlement of specific claims.
We hope the focus of this year’s Workshop will be relevant to your work. We have included several small hands-on sessions devoted to information management technologies. Due to anticipated high demand, pre-registration is required to attend these sessions.
Location
The 15th Annual Workshop will be held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC (see pre-registration form for details).
Pre-Registration
In order to plan for an approximate number of Workshop participants, we are asking that you pre-register by September 29, 2007. A copy of the pre-registration form is enclosed. Please indicate whether or not you will be attending the banquet on October 31. Those who would like to attend, but do not work for a First Nation organization or INAC (e.g. consultants, etc.) must pay a $200 registration fee — we will not prorate if people only wish to attend one session or one day.

Hotel & Flight Reservations
A block of rooms at discounted rates of $90 plus tax has been reserved at the Fairmont Empress in Vicotira. Organizations or individuals must reserve their own room(s), and must quote the Reservation ID: GRNLC1. After September 29, 2007 the special rate will no longer be available. All participants attending the Workshop are encouraged to make their own flight and hotel arrangements as soon as possible (see pre-registration form for details).
Rules for Cost Reimbursement for Workshop Attendees
Please note the attached rules for reimbursement for attendees who may wish to claim for partial costs of attending the Workshop. If you have any questions, please contact the Workshop Coordinator Rose Joseph at rjoseph@ubcic.bc.ca) or by telephone at the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs at (604) 684-0231.

Agenda
Enclosed is a copy of the Draft Agenda for the Workshop.

We look forward to seeing you in Victoria in October!

Yours Sincerely,

Jody Woods, Director
UBCIC Research
ENCLOSURES:

Draft Agenda (July 2007)

Pre-Registration Form

An Important Note about Small Group Sessions

On-Site Internet Registration

Rules for Cost Reimbursement

Registration Checklist

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Cher collègue:

L’association des Chefs indiens de Colombie Britannique (Union of BC Indian Chiefs - UBCIC) et l’association tribale du Traité 8 (Treaty 8 Tribal association - T8TA), seront les hôtes du 15ème Atelier National des recherches sur les revendications à Victoria, Colombie Britannique. Cet Atelier se tiendra du 30 octobre au 1er novembre 2007 à l’hôtel Fairmont Empress situé au centre-ville de Victoria. Nous attendons plus de 200 chercheurs des Premières Nations Nations et technicians qui travaillent sur les revendications particulières à travers le Canada. L’Atelier va fournir l’occasion à tous les participants de partager de l’information sur les travaux de recherche réalisés dans chaque région du pays. Les participants vont aussi profiter d’une série de présentations thématiques et techniques sur les développements récents en matière de gestion de l’information, de projets législatifs et de jurisprudence qui ont un impact direct sur la recherche et le règlement des revendications particulières.

Nous espérons que la thématique de l’Atelier de cette année sera profitable pour votre travail. Nous avons inclus plusieurs petites sessions pratiques sur les technologies de gestion de l’information. En raison de la forte demande anticipée, la pré-inscription est requise pour participer à ces sessions.
Localisation
Le 15ème Atelier sur les revendications se tiendra à l’hôtel Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria, CB (voir le formulaire de pré-inscription pour les détails).
Pré-Inscription
Pour évaluer le nombre approximatifs de participants à l’Atelier, nous demandons de vous pré-inscrire au plus tard le 29 septembre 2007. Une copie du formulaire de pré-inscription est incluse. S’il-vous-plaît indiquer si vous allez participer au banquet du 31 octobre. Ceux qui veulent participer à l’Atelier, mais ne travaillent pas pour une organisation de Première Nation ou pour le MAINC (ex. : consultants, etc.) doivent payer le tarif d’inscription de $ 200 – ce tarif est payable quelque soit la durée de votre présence à l’Atelier.
Réservations d’hôtel et d’avion
Un bloc de chambres au tarif réduit de $ 90 plus taxes par nuit a été réservé à l’hôtel Fairmont Empress de Victoria. Les organisations ou les individus doivent réserver leurs propre(s) chambre(s) et doivent mentionner le Code de réservation GRNLC1. Après le 29 septembre 2007, le tarif réduit ne sera plus disponible. Tous les participants à l’Atelier sont encouragés à faire leurs propres réservations d’avion et d’hôtel dès que possible

Règles de remboursement des dépenses pour les participants
Prenez note des règles de remboursement des dépenses pour les participants qui veulent obtenir un remboursement pour participer à l’Atelier. Si vous avez des questions, contactez la coordonnatrice de l’Atelier, Rose Joseph, à l’adresse de courriel rjoseph@ubcic.bc.ca ou par téléphone à la Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs à (604) 684-0231.
Programme
Ci-joint une copie du programme préliminaire de l’Atelier.
Nous comptons vous voir bientôt à Victoria en octobre !

Sincèrement vôtres,

Jody Woods, directrice
UBCIC Research
Pièces jointes:

Agenda - Préliminaire (Juillet 2007)

Formulaire de Pré-inscription

Note importante concernant les sessions en petits groupes

Pré-inscription pour Accès Internet Haute-Vitesse Gratuit

Règles pour le Remboursement des Dépenses

Liste de vérification


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