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Electronics Recycling

2009-10-18T18:38:58Z

old TVs, appliances, computers, anything electronic....
Jan 13, 9-2
at Break Down Recyling - 852 Devonshire Rd, Esquimalt (381-2373)
drop off by donation- minimum for tvs & monitors is $10

Proceeds to Canadian Earth Institute

for more info call Sandra:
361-9916

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Roomate wanted 2 bdrms in 4 bdrms house 850 all inclusive

2009-08-01T00:17:37Z

Hi my roomate is moving with her boyfriend and so I need a new roomate 1 adult or one adult and child. House with yard, BBQ, one block from lake and little beach, walking distance to elementary and middle schools, 12 min drive to town, in langford. Would be sharing the house with me (check out my profile for more info) and my 8 years old gentle son. ASAP but dates negotiable :o)

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Contact Improv

2009-07-29T23:49:04Z

Hey you'all I was wondering wether Contact Improv is flopping gracefully around Victoria?

Anybody know?

Anybody interested in it?

Attend a class in it? do it with your friends?

It's so much fun, i'm really inexperienced but am orgasming to learn... :)
Love
~O

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B the Media!

2009-07-27T03:33:43Z

**Please pass this message along to anyone who might be interested in
being involved with a new local media project...

B Channel News, a new online local video news collective, is looking for
videographers, on-camera reporters, video editors, journalists,
columnists, web designers/techs, and other volunteers to help us create a
new form of online interactive news media.

B Channel crews have been out filming events around town, and we have one
sample page up at http://bchannelnews.tv to demonstrate what we hope to
create.

Our goal is to provide comprehensive, factual coverage of key local issues.

We do this by providing as much information as possible, in a variety of
formats. Our job, as the media, is not to pick and choose from the
information we discover and present it with a pre-packaged angle. Our job
is to help you be as informed as possible, and draw your own conclusions.

We're aware, as journalists and researchers ourselves, how online media
archives are increasingly being used by students, scholars, researchers,
legislators, and others, as a tool for research. With this in mind, it's
critical that stories get told from as many angles as possible, and that
access be created directly to the source of the information.

B Channel News is an interactive experience. Each issue covered includes
several video segments, interviews, articles, and links to other media
outlets, as well as links to relevant websites. Each page has a comment
section, so that you may join the discussion, put forwards suggestions,
share information, and help steer the direction of our coverage.

B Channel News is located in Victoria, BC. Our coverage will be focused
mainly on events in this city.

B Channel News is looking to recruit and support beat reporters.
(Beat reporting is the craft of reporting on an issue or particular
sector, organization or institution over time. Beat reporters build up a
base of knowledge on and gain familiarity with the sector, allowing them
to provide insight and commentary in addition to reporting straight facts.
This distinguishes them from other journalists who might cover similar
stories from time to time. -wikipedia)

Possible beats include:

-Culture
-Politics (mostly municipal)
-Development and Infrastructure
-Business, Industry
-Education
-Labour
-Police and Military
-Criminal Courts
-Poverty and Social Services
-Environment
-Religion/Spirituality
-Community
-Technology and Science
-Health
-History

B Channel News is a collectively run media project. Our goal is to allow
reporters as much creative control as possible with their coverage. We
want to produce a quality website that reporters feel proud to be involved
with.

Though we are hoping to attract dedicated volunteers who are willing to
work with us on a regular basis, we are also accepting submissions of
articles and videos. Consider becoming a freelance reporter with B
Channel.

The B Channel News Collective meets every Sunday at 1pm.
Email info@bchannelnews.tv for meeting location, or call 250-857-NEWS

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Any body know of any friend's place/s for me to stay in Edmonton from July 30th to Aug 2nd?

2009-07-20T07:23:18Z

I will be at a youth conference there during that time.
thank you,
Mike

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Looking for Sublet Immeditately, or for August 1st

2009-07-10T16:44:40Z

1 clean, friendly, all-around great guy looking for a place to live for the month of August. I will be outdoors and on the road most of that time, so mostly just a place to sleep and store my things.

I can afford up to $500 rent.

I like friendly roommates that enjoy open communication.

:)

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Beat Gazebo - In Lund BC on the Sunshine coast SAT 27 @ the Gazebo - free camping $10 !

2009-06-19T20:28:12Z

please check out

www.gazebo.weebly.com

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Home

2009-06-14T07:30:19Z

http://www.youtube.com/homeproject

Please enjoy this visually stunning film available for free on line for a short while longer

-k

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OK Who didn't vote?

2009-05-14T01:22:43Z

Thanks allot.Now we're stuck with Slash Gordon & the bugnuts brigade for another term.Only a 51% turnout...WTF that's pathetic. At least the NDP won in my riding.

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"What's all this talk about about poly?" Next Poly 101 meeting & new blog...

2009-05-11T20:51:19Z

Our next discussion will be May 28th at Camas Bookstore, 6:30 p.m. More info (updated regularly) on our blog:

http://www.victoriapoly101.blogspot.com/

~Kiki

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Looking for Co-driver Montreal Victoria

2009-05-04T19:46:01Z

Hi!
Do you have a friend or family who can drive standard who wants go From Montreal to Vancouver/Victoria, leaving Montreal June 26? Or do you? Well, I have my car and am crossing the country in it leaving my place in Montreal June 26 and I need one co-driver who so that it doesn't take me 2 weeks to get there ;o)
Please msg me is you or someone you know is interested.
Blessings
Sapphirah Luna

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Farmers moving to the city!

2009-04-17T15:33:46Z

Hello friendly people of Victoria!

We will be moving to your fine city this summer and are looking for a place to live.

A little about us...
We are a young (early and late 20s), married couple currently living on a small farm in Port Alberni. We're quiet, simple, folk, looking for good, friendly, people and community. One of us will be studying Herbal Medicine at Pacific Rim College, and the other is a DJ (house music) and bicycle mechanic. We come with two quirky indoor/outdoor cats, lots of books, and lots of records. We enjoying doing Kung Fu and Tai Chi, love to cook and bake almost all of our own food, and don't own a television.

We are looking for a house with some space to garden (we're moving from country acreage to the city!). We're open to living with other people, as long as we have a semi-private space. Do you have a small guesthouse in your backyard? We are used to living in small spaces! Ideally we would like to be fairly near downtown, and spend less than $800 a month. It would be nice to have a fenced yard for our kitties to run around in as well. Our cats don't do well with other cats, but they have lived with a dog in the past. In roommates, we are looking for conscientious, healthy, eco-conscious people who aren't big partiers. We don't really drink, but we are 420 friendly.

If you have, or know of someone who has, a house or room in a house available starting July/August for $800 or less, we'd love to hear from you.

Elysse and Rashaan

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Poly 101 discussion in Victoria, BC

2009-04-09T21:19:52Z

Hi folks,

I'm hosting another Poly 101 discussion on February 24th, 6:30 p.m., at James Joyce Bistro & Peacock Billiards in Victoria, B.C. Whether you are new, curious, confused or filled with poly wisdom -- all are welcome to come, snack, and share stories about the challenges of being a multi-partnered person!

If you think you'd like to attend, please reply here or send me a note, so I can get an idea of numbers.

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devilgirl and princess loralei need a home

2009-04-02T06:58:43Z

looking for a pet friendly home(room in cool space, apartment, house, cottage, coach house...)
anywhere in victoria (on a bus route would be nice)
we're quiet, don't drink or do drugs or smoke indoors
May 1st or sooner.
devilgirl_832@hotmail.com

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Divine Invasion CD release tour coming to Vancouver, (new Bluetech album, Shen, Welder),April 29

2009-03-26T22:24:37Z

The Wednesday Liberation Front presents

a celebration of Floralia in honor of the flower goddess Flora

with

“The Divine Invasion Tour”

Featuring live sets by: Bluetech, Shen, and Welder

[www.myspace.com] Bluetech

[www.myspace.com] Shen

[www.myspace.com] Welder

"Finally it is here- the eagerly awaited third Bluetech album on Aleph Zero- The Divine Invasion. Three years in the making, The Divine Invasion offers an irresistible mix of spacey dubby beats, dreamy atmospheres and unique compositions. The same irresistible mix that made the New York Times label Bluetech as 'one of the best ambient artists' following the release of his previous album- Sines and Singularities.

In The Divine Invasion, Bluetech, a master of downtempo electronica, goes deeper and farther into new uncharted territories. From his distinct mellow oceanic ambience, emerge playful complex sound games and subtle yet sweeping currents of emotion, amalgamating into wordless songs. Bluetech is a master in the art of creating danceable music full of ambience and ambient music that makes you dance, as The Divine Invasion perfectly proves. "

@ Lotus Sound Lounge
455 Abbott

Early show
Doors at 8pm Trunk sale with

Mahadevi Designs [www.mahadevidesign.com]
Kelsey's Creations [kelseyscreations.net]
Thug Fairy Headbands [www.thugfairy.com]
Pirated [www.tessarand.com]

8:30pm Shen
10pm Bluetech
11:30pm Welder

Stay tuned for ticket sale information at www.tribalharmonix.org
Tickets will be $20/door
$15/advance + $2 service charge

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Crystal Sale, Sunday, March 8th! (yes, another one!) :)

2009-03-03T05:28:25Z

Hello dear friends,

I am happy to announce another crystal sale. This one is planned for Sunday March 8th, from 12pm-5pm at the lovely Point St House! There will be a large variety of beautiful healing crystals to choose from, at great prices.....Please feel free to pass this info along to anyone else who might be interested. For more info or directions I can be reached at (250)519-0723. I look forward to sharing these beauties with you!

in joy,
Tama

Crystal Sale at Point St House
(near Moss & Dallas Rd, please phone for address)
Sunday, March 8th
12pm-5pm

tamalael@hotmail.com
(250)519-0723

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34 string Harp for sale or rent!

2009-02-27T19:59:48Z

hey there tribalistas.. :)

I have a 34 string Aoyama harp (full levers) for sale, asking $1500 but not firm on the price. Also would be open to renting it out....if you know anyone who might be interested please contact me through here or email tamalael@hotmail.com, or phone (250)519-0723.
for a little more info on this harp or to see a picture, check out www.aoyamaharp.ca under non-pedal harps, mine is the 130 model.

loving light rays
tama

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Crystal sale, Sunday Feb 22nd

2009-02-24T00:26:19Z

Hello all,

I will be be showing/selling crystals on Sunday, Feb 22, from 1pm-5pm in Victoria at the lovely home of Chris, Chris, and Patrick. If you are not familiar with this house, please send me an email or phone for the address. Feel free to come by there anytime between 1pm and 5pm that day to check out the crystals. Please also feel free to pass this info along to anyone else who might be interested! Thanks, love, and looking forward to sharing these beauties with you all!

xo
Tama
tamalael@hotmail.com
(250)519-0723

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Drum Circles, Sweat Lodges, Full Moon Gatherings ???

2009-02-21T05:08:24Z

Hello fellow Victorians.
I am relatively new to the city and looking to connect into any sort of sacred healing circles, sweats, ecstatic dance spaces, sound healing happenings or intentional gatherings that may be taking place here.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings,
Tracey

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New to Victoria, looking for a good area

2009-02-16T21:16:56Z

Hey guys, I'm new to Victoria (from Toronto) and this tribe. Right now my gf and I are renting a temporary place in James Bay while we look for something else. We're both on the fence between staying in Victoria or checking out Vancouver. We'd love to hear recommendations for good areas to live on southern Vancouver Island (not limited to Victoria).

We're looking for a place close to a regional park or walking trails, a place with a younger crowd and energy (a post university but pre- family with grown kids energy) and also walking distance to stores with good organic selections. Any ideas? Since I work at home, I'm even willing to try one of the islands like Saltspring. Has anyone lived there?

If anyone has lived in Vancouver, I'd also love to hear how it compares with Victoria. I'm not sure if I can handle all the rain in Vancouver.

Thanks in advance!

Rob

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crystals for sale!

2009-02-10T18:03:38Z

Hello victoria community,

i've been fortunate to connect with some wholesale gemstone dealers recently, and just received a large order of beautiful crystals. I will probably have a little crystal sale in a couple weeks, but in the meantime I wanted to put it out there to the community that i have all these beautiful crystals for sale at much better prices then you will find in local stores. if anyone is interested in setting up a time to come over and check them out, please phone me at 250-519-0723 or send me an email at tamalael@hotmail.com. I have tons of amazing peices of labradorite, rose quartz, amethyst spirit quartz (also know as cactus quartz and fairy quartz), malachite and chrysocolla, and i'm excited to find good homes for all these magical little beings!

Blessing,
Tama

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OUR SOUND -- Sat Feb 21st

2009-02-07T04:30:53Z

y'ready for what will be the sickest night of beats and dance?
this is the one you've been waiting for.... serious!
hosted at Sunset Room
9pm-5am, $30 at the door only, NO ADV TIX
y'may think the price is a bit high but we are bringing in tha goods (the selektas and extra bass reinforcement)
trust us -- you'll understand

4 Lighta! soundbwoys + 3WS = the crunkest line up the Sunset Room has ever seen. Brace yourselves!

Our Sound parties have been legendary in Vancouver for their serious down to business badass bass styles. This time round we bring tha sound to thy fair town of Victoria (which we love so much).

You may remember these Lighta! bad boys from Bass Bottoms 1 & 2, Scratch My Glitch Up! and Proppa Sessions. Mr. Max Ulis has wrangled them up along with the sickest duo from the west coast to bring you what will be the HAWTEST night of 2009! Expect some serious BASS niceness and 8 hrs of solid dancefloor mayhem.
Trust us - you will NOT want to miss this one!

ANASIA VS DANNY CORN=3WS

If you saw Anasia's last performance at Dubforms/Shambhala/Burningman you already know why we have brought her back to B.C. From dubstep to glitch hop she brings the crunkness. Danny Corn is an excellent ping pong player and has good taste in tequila.
http://myspace.com/anasiamusic

TAAL MALA || LIGHTA! // SUB OSC

This rock star needs no introduction. Last seen in this city last summer droppin tha glitch. This time round he will slay us all with his pointy stache and dubsteppin tracks. Always a pleasure to see perform, his mixing is tight and he gets REALLY into his sets which are usually accompanied by frenzied dancing and flying dreads.
http://www.myspace.com/taalmala

MAX ULIS || LIGHTA! // SUB OSC

One of the BC’s leading proponents of British grime and dubstep, producer Max Ulis has been pushing his dubstep and glitched out digital dancehall sounds up and down the west coast. Some of the hottest and sexiest dancefloors we've seen have been while mr.max has been slayin 'em. If you were at Bass Bottoms2 then you'll know what we mean. Max has appeared alongside the likes of Kode 9, Skream, Benga, Hatcha, The Bug, Dj Vadim, and the legendary Remarc. Look for Max’s vinyl and digital releases this year (if we should be so lucky)
http://www.myspace.com/maxtronic

DAEGA SOUNDSYSTEM || LIGHTA! // BALANCE RECORDS

Brothers Ben and Joshua Searles are the DAEGA Sound System. A Live PA and DJ duo they are pushing the deeper end of the dubstep sound. Described as "deep and heavy, intricate and spacious" they are unlike any other producers making dub step at the moment. Their productions are attracting international attention and getting play on some of the biggest radio shows in the biz with support from Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC 1, Rob Booth from Electronic Explorations and Joe Nice's Gourmet Beat. Get ready for a journey to the depths unknown goodness.
http://www.myspace.com/daega

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two gigs this Thurs Feb 5th and Friday Feb 6th

2009-02-03T04:22:05Z

hiya peeps

well there does not seem to be a shortage of great music happening in victoria these days!
with sooo much more the come.... (keep ears and eyes open for a suhweeet show happening sat feb 21st with a killer lineup! oh my!)

anyhoo... info about two shows coming up this week of which i'll be playing at:

Thursday Feb 5
:: Proppa :: at Hush Nightclub
10pm-2am, $5 before 11am, $10 after
**dubstep**
with MissBliss, DubConscious, Buck Lee & tha legend Michael Red

Friday Feb 6th
:: Blissful Thinking :: at Sunset Room
10pm-5:30am, $15 ($10 before midnite)
** eclectic mix of deep, gorgeous, moving, melodic, eclectic, tribal, bright & uplifting stylings **
with Matsya, MissBliss, Jacob Cino, Subkore & Trypnotik

***** FEB 21 HOTTEST SHOW OF THA YEAR ******
will write more soon

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solstice/sunset sessions this Saturday Jan 10th

2009-01-08T22:19:33Z

hullo beautiful vic kin!!

happy new year to you all

here's some info re this weekend's goodness.... please come out, bring your loverly selves and dance dance dance

Saturday Jan 10th
the night starts off at the Solstice Cafe - 529 Pandora Ave
7pm til midnite
with your selektors:

.:MIRTA:. (Rainbow Cathedral | Victoria)
.:AMBROSIA:. (Rainbow Cathedral | Galiano)
.:HELIX 42:. (Returning Saturn | Victoria)

$10 at the door

~~~~~ at midnite we move to the Sunset Room
(401 herald street)
midnight til 5.30am
$15 @ the door
$10 w/Solstice stamp

with selectors:

DANCING CROW (his bday!!)
Rainbow Cathedral, Anthrowolf | Victoria
Midnight-1.00AM

MISS BLISS
Miss Bliss Music | Vancouver
1.00AM - 2.30AM

JOSHUA JAMES
Tribal Harmonix, Jyotih Network | Tofino
2.30AM - 4.30AM

DODD
Returning Saturn | Victoria
4.30AM - 5.30AM

S E E U T H E R E !!!

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Rooster Seeks Roost

2009-01-05T17:13:07Z

hey you silly cats, of course I'm seeking a home to live in for February!

I can pay up to $500 a month!

Of course I'm a peaceful, tidy, friendly voyager, mostly crafting puppets, catchy songs and awkward stories in my bedroom!

9 out of 10 people surveyed found that their mood, physical health, and financial abundance improved dramatically while living with me!

Get in touch you rabbits!

Love Jes

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New in Town... WHERES THE MUSIC??

2009-01-05T17:03:56Z

G'day Tribe!
I've Just moved back to Canada after alost 5 years overseas. I can to Vic thinking that it was the most alternatice spot in Canada that is still easy enough to find a job in.... So now that Im here and Im working... I am itching for a good groove!
Can someone tell me where theres a spot to catch a good band? I'd also like to meet some like minded folk... Ive been working with Sustainable Agricultural groups around the globe and I'd like to see whats happening on Vancouver Island.
I hope to hear some feed back!
Ciao Brutos and Brutas!

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Room for rent in beautiful large communal house just off Dallas Road.

2009-01-04T01:32:20Z

Room for rent in beautiful large communal house just off Dallas Road.

We (a large communal house on point street, by clover point, in Victoria BC, comprised of a diverse groups of students, professionals, musicians, DJs, children, healers, yogis, artists, educators, facilitators and inspired individuals looking at creating positive change in our community, city, country, world!!) are looking for two roommates for February 1st, one of the rooms is a long-term sublet (until September, available immediately) in a nicely sized room on the second floor of the house, relatively bright and cozy. The other room is a very small room at the entrance of point street ideal for someone with few possessions, and who requires little physical space. there is a window, which provides not only some light yet also some draftyness, dues to the limited physical size of the roomsit is VERY afordable (unlikely to find anything cheaper in victoria).

As a community we have communal dinners of which you will be expected to contribute to, we host workshops, and offer our space for various other uses (bulk food storage once and a while, gatherings, yoga sessions ect...). You would ideally wish to participate in cooking, cleaning, gardening, singing, dancing, having fun, being part of community, coming to meetings, caring about your roomates and all issues involving the house. Ideally you are also a revolutionary in your own right, looking to make the world a better place (regardless of how cheesy that stetement sounds), conscious in many ways, that is environmentally conscious, health conscious, socially conscious, communially conscious, a good communicators, empathic listener, nurturer, an open minded individual, and caring..

So, if yourself or someone you know is looking for a home do let is know, you can email me back or call 294 9633. For the record we are especially looking for womyn, the maintain a fairly even ratio. Also there are children who live upstairs in the house, so if you don't like children then don't bother responding to this email as we need to keep in mind their safety and comfort. Thanks!

Take Care,
Chloe

Feel free to forward this folks who may interested in living with us here at point street
thanks for your help.

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NYE party: DJ Photon spins House music at Polly's Pub!

2008-12-31T17:20:55Z

Hello all
I'm new to the island and have brought my love for House Music and Community dancing with me.
I will soon be bringing my turntables down to Polly's Pub in Port Alberni every Saturday to gather with my fellow underground dance music lovers. However I am making my debut tonight spinning tunes for their NYE party.
I know it's a stretch to get people up here from Victoria, but if you've got some friends in the area you could stay with, it'll be worth the trip. Nothing real fancy, just good tunes and good people. Polly's Pub is a fairly small space, but it's got a great atmosphere and a great dance floor. So come on up and shake the frost out your bones!
Hope to see you there, today or next time you're in town.
Peace

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I need a roomie/ Pender Island

2008-12-30T18:39:59Z

$400/mo. + utility share.
Great location in Magic Lake neighborhood. Walk to oyster beds, trout lake, wild mushrooms all over the place. Liquor store within walking distance.
3bedroom, 1bath with one roomie, male 55 smoke-friendly longhair. Drop a line, come and visit!

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$450 Clean, bright, vibrant community home next to Ocean

2008-12-29T01:37:54Z

The location is just off of Dallas Rd. in Fairfield. Great access to beach and shops. Rent is $450. You can expect no more than $20 on top of that for wireless internet, laundry, and other house commodities. We are a diverse group of 6 friends both female and male who are artists, professionals and students. We are looking for a mature, reliable, grounded and socially conscious person to join the house. No smoking or pets.

For more info contact mikesheehan@beatboard.org

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2009 > Magical NEW YEARS EVE

2008-12-28T18:18:48Z

i'm livin' just outside of vic.
&
want to do something collective, magical & FUN this new years eve !!

know of anything ?

thanks in advance::::::::

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house me

2008-12-28T05:17:40Z

Hello Hello Tribesters, makers of the magic, bringers of the fun(k).

I am looking for an apartment, or some sort of peaceful, sane, mostly solitary living situation. Ain't we all, though?
I am open to sublet's, as I would ideally be renting this place for February thru July and then peacing out for epic journeys.

Thanks, great and rad universe.
Randee

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Musik to share!!!!

2008-12-25T06:57:09Z

Greetings everyone!!!

Tis the time after Winter solstice AND a great evening at Sol:Genica!
soo blessed to be apart of this experience

I had the most blessed opportunity to honor and greet the rising run of the new year. playing and offering music to the new day.

I am officially apart of Area709, and have the live sun rise set from last saturday posted on the site: www.area709.com
you may have to quikley register to download it. though it is available.

I also have all of the worthey mixes uploaded and available to share, Beautiful mixtures of high quality, harmonic Intelligent Dance Musik experiences, and journeys for your listening pleasures

please enjoy. and please share with your friends.

Love Andreas
-----------
Embracing The Emotion Of Musik
www.Area709.com

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Dreaming Drum Solstice Ball, Dec 20 2008

2008-12-18T02:47:24Z

Dreaming Drum Solstice Ball, Dec 20

Come one, come all to the Dreaming Drum Solstice Ball
Saturday, Dec 20, 8:00 - 1:00, White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock at Niagara in James Bay
$15 Children Dance Free, Doors Open at 8:00

The Victoria founded and ever popular Marimba Muzuva headline an all ages Community Dance on Dec 20 at the White Eagle Hall. Also performing will be recording artist and multi instrumentalist Rara Avis of www.dreamwellers.org and Six Degrees Records, DJ Rowan of www.bellyfit.ca, and Victoria's wild and wonderful percussion tribe Masala. Tickets available at the door.

Also earlier that eve at 6:00 to 7:30, Tracey Noseworthy and Rara Avis will join creative forces in facilitating a Shamanic Yoga Class at the White Eagle Hall before the Solstice Ball. Check out www.bellyfit.ca for the details

Location: White Eagle Hall

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O.U.R Ecovillage needs your help

2008-12-11T01:07:55Z

SAVE O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE FOREVER!
Yes you can!

* If we succeed, OUR ECOVILLAGE will pass to community ownership and have a permanent home to continue its valuable work.

* If we don’t, we will lose the property, and this movement that has inspired and transformed so many people will end.

For 10 years, OUR ECOVILLAGE has been pioneering and modelling sustainable living. OUR work with government, corporate, and academic partners created a precedent-setting rezoning and land management plan. OUR educational programs in sustainable agriculture, natural building, community and land preservation transform thousands each year, providing both the inspiration and practical tools they need to create a sustainable future.

**The timing is very ironic but just as we complete OUR final phase of development and are handing over the whole project to become a community asset - we have sadly hit a glitch.

The current mortgage holder can no longer hold the mortgage as they do not serve Co-ops! We are between financing for about 6 months and now need to raise the $$'s for the first and second mortgages in the amount of $900,000. The Cowichan Community Land Trust will come on as a partner in holding the title of the land to protect it as a community asset forever. The Land Conservancy of BC will maintain the Covenants on the land for indefinite protection of multiple activities and multiple stakeholders....

please visit http://www.ourecovillage.org/pages/saveourecovillage.html

love
-Cassandra

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Do you have BUGS?

2008-12-05T23:12:57Z

I am a budding entomologist, required to build a collection.
My mission: to capture 50 unique insects.
Insects are different from spiders and isopods.

I am wondering if; in your house (or yard), have you recently seen Beetles (especially non black ones), Butterflies, lice, fleas, mantises, grasshoppers or big Silverfish?
It would help me immensely -- I still need 19 little guys and the days are winding down for high diversity (its getting cold).

If you have some, I can either come there and capture them! or you can put them in a little jar with some water and soap and contact me at:
250 885 4813
or zjivka@uvic.ca

Thank you and...
Sincerely yours!

-Cassandra

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Are you looking for a beautiful, spacious place to live?

2008-12-03T23:25:08Z

Do you love nature?

Do you want to live in a room with a view of the ocean and mountains?

Do you hate working job-jobs for others when you could spend that time writing music, making art, doing yoga, or simply meditating by a warm fire?

Do you like to cook yummy vegetarian food?

Do you live with a low eco-footprint?

Do you like to live clutter-free and cleanly?

Do you appreciate good music and a zen vibe?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, then consider joining me and Azul the folk-electronic fusion musician in my wonderful home in Sooke, 40 minutes from Victoria, 20 minutes to French Beach, 30 minutes to China Beach, 45 minutes to Sombrio Beach, 15 minutes to the Sooke Potholes, 25 minutes to East Sooke Park, 10 minutes to Kemp Lake, a 10-minute walk to Ella Beach, and a 1-hour hike to the top of Broom Hill upon which the house sits.

The house is perched on a rock at the edge of Sooke town, buffered somewhat from the neighbours by Firs, Cedars, Arbutus trees, and a gorgeous mossy rock, on two thirds of an acre. The good vibes start as soon as you open the door – the open stairs reminiscent of the 60s. When you get to the top, you are in the living room, and the first thing you’ll notice is the huge, blue tiled wood stove, unlike anything you’ve ever quite seen before (except perhaps in a Dr. Seuss book), but it’s warm -- oh so warm! As you stand in front of “Jacques Bluestove” to warm your body, so does your soul begin to warm as you look around and see the gorgeous dark brown parquet wooden floor, again reminding you of days yonder, before they started coating wood floors with polyurethane. The enchantment continues as your eyes are drawn towards the huge south-facing windows with its view of a sliver of the Juan de Fuca Strait, and a healthy chunk of the snow-capped US Olympic Mountains, its expansive beauty reminding you of the freedom to which America shall soon return.

As the overhead fan whirs, blowing warm air upon you, you continue on to the kitchen, and happen upon its many spices. Smelling the coriander and examining the many teas, your eyes look out the kitchen’s bay window and the doorway to the kitchen deck. Turning around, you walk toward the huge master bedroom – one of two options available to you – with its large windows full of greenery, overhead skylight, and doorway to wooden deck. Feeling the silent communication of the surrounding plants, you leave the master bedroom and ascend the second stairway. the cleanliness, openness and clutter-freeness of the house giving you a feeling of mental purity. Upstairs you are greeted with the second bathroom and it’s wide-windowed view of the mossy rock and friendly arbutus tree, with hammock hanging. That a friend visiting you resting on the hammock might be able to see in to the bathroom while you bath in bubbles does not bother you, for you are free that way.

You have a peek in Azul’s room and you know at once you are in good company, musician’s company. A lucky musician he is, with his own large view of the mossy rock, and a doorway leading right onto it.

Finally, you enter the other room available to you, the “view room”. The walls are a light yellow, giving it a warmth. The floors, like the rest of the house, are parquet dark wood. The closet is big enough for your bohemian wardrobe. A beautiful large plant named “Truff Luff” leans towards you, beckoning you towards the windows. Binoculars sit on the desk so that you can peer more closely at the peaks of the Olympic Mountains, but for the most part, you just look at them with your bare, natural eyes, and you know that waking up to this every morning is one key ingredient to inner peace. The chaos of urban life is far away, but you know that in the subdued city of Victoria, every weekend there is a good party, and amazing people to commune with. Your weekdays, by contrast, will be spent cultivating your own soul, in the calmness of this home.

-=<>=-

Rent is $460 per month for the room with a view, utilities included (highspeed internet, unlimited long distance, heat, electricity, hot water, etc) or $600 per month, utilities included, for the very large master bedroom.

But here’s the exciting part – you want to quit working for the man, right? You like to cook yummy vegetarian food? Cook Shiraz meals for your rent! It works out beautifully – you get to zen out, you get to relax, and on the weekends you get your social fix.

Call me, let’s talk – 250-412-1421.

Peace,

Shiraz

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First Nations Culture - By Tourism Victoria

2008-12-02T23:35:26Z

Native Symbols

Powwow
A powwow is a gathering of Aboriginal people for a celebration of singing, drumming and dancing where all are welcome. There is a spiritual component to powwows and many traditions are inherent in the dances. Elders teach the dancers, especially youth, the spiritual teachings that they need to know. To be a true powwow dancer involves more than just the movements in the dance; it is a way of life. Sometimes this is called the Red Road, which means learning to live a good life based on spirituality and traditions. Powwow dancers learn what they need to know to be good people and effective leaders. The teachings are more important than how well they dance or how beautiful their outfits are. If the dancers listen to the teachings, they will dance well and their outfits will be beautiful because dancers are taught to take pride in themselves. Aboriginal people believe that if they are proud of themselves, they can practice their tradition of respecting others.

At a competition, powwow dancers are divided into categories based on age, gender and dance style. There are: traditional dancers, fancy dancers, jingle dress dancers, grass dancers, hoop dancers and many others. Age groups include: the golden age, men's and women's, teen, junior boys and girls and the ever-popular tiny tots. Dancers are judged on their regalia and their dancing ability. There is an Arena Director or Whip to keep the dancers organized and to watch that things are done correctly. There is a Master of Ceremonies to communicate with the audience and there are usually different judges called upon for each competition. Drum groups are also judged. The dancing arena is circular and is called an arbor. The front seats of the arbor are for dancers, drummers and their families. Elders are given a special seating area. Others bring their own seat to place around the circle. Most powwows start Friday night with a Grand Entry, when all the dancers are drummed in. They follow flag carriers, who carry flags representing the nations present and an eagle feather staff. The dance competitions follow. There is generally a Grand Entry every day of the competition.

Carving
The Khenipsen Artisan Centre at the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre in Duncan is the world's largest carving house. In the Khenipsen Artisan Centre, visitors learn the historic and traditional uses of natural materials found in the local area and used for transportation, housing, clothing, foods and medicines. The tools that are used for weaving, knitting and carving are also displayed. Visitors can watch the carving of a totem, mask or war canoe and can carve for themselves on the Visitor's Carving Pole. Traditionally, the elders look at an infant child and know whether or not the child will become a carver. In this way, the elder decided which child would be taught the craft. Now, anyone interested in carving has the opportunity to learn not only how to carve, but also the significance of carving, and how to preserve the cultural value of carving.

Cedar is the tree of choice because of its versatility and has been used extensively. The trunks became building material for homes and buildings, canoes and totem poles. Bark was fashioned into clothing, baskets and rope that was stronger than any modern synthetic equivalent.

Totem Poles
A totem is defined as an object, such as an animal or plant, that serves as the emblem or symbol of a kinship group or person. First Nations cultures carve wooden poles to display these totems. Each animal carved on the pole represents a mythical creature associated with family history, notable ancestors or events which displayed the ancestors’ spiritual powers or magical privileges of the families. Each different totem belongs to the particular family or person carving it; in other words, the carver cannot use totems belonging to families outside his own. In this way, the family is reminded of its common origins.

One of the finest collections of totem poles in the world can be found in Thunderbird Park, at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria. Beacon Hill Park is home to the world’s tallest, free-standing totem pole carved from a single log. Alert Bay on Northern Vancouver Island is home to the tallest totem pole in the world, at 53 metres (two parts), and features 22 figures and requires binoculars to make out the details at the top.

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Nahnum
The nahnum (or fire circle) is a gathering place where stories and teachings are shared. The circular seating and fire burning are traditions that started in the tribes' winter homes, where members of all generations would sit and talk with the elders. More formal gatherings are held to discuss business matters. During those meetings, a talking stick is used to indicate which person will speak. Gatherings are still practiced today, although they may not be around a fire. Talking face-to-face is an important tradition for Aboriginal people. If a person needs a favour or some advice from an elder, he or she must go to the elder's home to have tea and talk. As a result of this tradition, many elders don't use telephones or e-mail.

Dropped Eagle Feather
Powwow dancers are warned to take care that all parts of their outfits are firmly attached. If a feather comes off during their dancing, the dance is interrupted by the Arena Director. The Arena Director chooses an appropriate ceremony to pick up the feather and everyone is told what has happened. The ceremony cannot be photographed or videotaped. It usually includes a drum song, and an elder dancer dances and picks up the feather and gives words of advice. The ceremony is a teaching for the dancers as well as the audience; it shows how important it is to respect yourself and your culture. The eagle feather is a very sacred object; it symbolizes spiritual strength. The way the eagle feather is treated shows the way we respect our ancestors, our culture and ourselves.

Storytelling
Aboriginal culture is based on an oral history and it is the elders who are responsible for sharing the stories of the ancestors. The elders are the history keepers, an important role for a culture who has few other sources of history from a native perspective. Aboriginal people are keenly aware that, as times change, they could lose the stories about their history. Now, with the permission of the individual elder, storytelling gatherings are recorded for archival purposes.

Potlach
The potlach is a sacred ceremony and the societal underpinning of Aboriginal culture. Through this ceremony, Native people unite families in marriage, name children, right wrongs, pass on rights and responsibilities to the next generation and share wealth. From 1884 to 1951, the potlach was outlawed by the Canadian government as part of an attempt to destroy Aboriginal culture and force the assimilation of its people. Masks and regalia were confiscated, destroying priceless historical treasures. Only in recent
years have the traditions come to life once again, through the memories of the elders and the efforts of present-day Native people.

Masks
Like totem poles, Aboriginal masks depict different symbols used in the stories of a tribe. The masks carved for a tribe are used for ceremonial purposes. The most common symbols on both masks and totems are: the thunderbird, killer whale, frog, salmon, beaver, bear, wolf, sun, moon and raven.

http://www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/En/1304.asp

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7:15pm Dancefloor Linguistics Workshop @ Love Portal w/ Sobey

2008-12-01T17:47:09Z

Dancefloor Linguistics

Dance is said to be a universal language. It is present in our lives constantly and it is on the dancefloor being expressed at heightened levels. In this workshop to commence the voyage into the Love Portal we will share and deepen this language as a tribe.

Sobey is a westcoast neotribal dance movement community animator based currently in Vancouver and co-founding member with Tribal Harmonix.
This workshop is part of an extended offering in conjunction with the upcoming Intention X, 10th anniversary retreat and a continuation of the Shambhala Warrior Activation series offered at Shambhala Festival

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To those I know in Victoria

2008-11-30T09:56:45Z

I'm coming to get you.

Packing:
Intention X vibe-edge
Luminance flyers
some proposals to bring about some epic forms of synergy on the westcoast

So help me find you if you're down for any of these offerings.

pre- and/or post Love Portal?

posted in Victoria BC - 8 replies

anybody with a video camera

2008-11-28T04:18:30Z

hi folks i need to borrow somebody;s video camera and their skills in helping me upload to youtube...whole process will take under an hour...i have to audition this way and it's due saturday..anybody help?

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

farm contacts in CA, AZ?

2008-11-21T22:50:12Z

hi Vic peops!

i am writing from San Francisco, i'm on a bike/train trip w a friend. i think we are going to bike to Santa Cruz next. And we are thinking of Arizona too.
anyways we have not been able to get our hands on a WWOOF book so i am wondering if anyone has farm contacts in CA somewhere and/or AZ, or any intentional communities, eco-villages etc where we could do some sort of work-stay trade. or any tips where to look
?
many thanks!!
<3 jessi

posted in Victoria BC - 3 replies

recomend a physical therapist?

2008-11-20T03:12:55Z

Hey everyone,

Just looking for any recommendations of Hellerworkers, physiotherapists, chiropractors or the like to help with ongoing ACL rehabilitation.

Thanks! Happy Autumn.
Randee

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Vote 15th Vote --- Meet your 2008 Candidates for City of Victoria Council

2008-11-11T10:09:18Z

Watch the first two videos to see who you can vote for:
http://electionsvictoria.ca/

peace,
Mike

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House for rent in Victoria? Please help!

2008-11-06T08:14:23Z

Hi.
We need to help. Molly and Edson need a new place to live. After some convoluted and challenging circumstances, it is time for them to move. Ideally, a 2 bedroom, with a storage space for gardening tools. A garden, and great lighting would be beneficial too. And, because I'm their sister... within Victoria would be the icing on the cake.
Finding this home, via our Community, would be great.
If you have any leads or ideas, please message me here, or at rae.abbott@gmail.com
Many blessings.

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

Ideas for hanging out in Portland and Seattle??

2008-11-04T19:12:42Z

Oh, you lovely friends and kinfolk!
After 2 1/2 months of travelling and "gnomadism", I'm shifting towards the homeward journey!
On the way, I'm going to see Portland and Seattle. So, does anyone have any ideas for places to see / visit / eat / hang out in either city?

Looking forwards to seeing the community and reconnecting soon!
Big Loves,
Nagdeo

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

COLLIE BUDDZ plus Rise of the Revolution & Third Eye Tribe

2008-11-02T23:25:47Z

COLLIE BUDDZ plus Rise of the Revolution & Third Eye Tribe

Saturday, Nov 01, 2008 9:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM Doors)
- Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 2:00 AM PST
at Sugar Night Club

Saturday, November 1st @ Sugar Nightclub, Victoria BC Ska Society in affiliation with Pepperpot - Victoria's Hypest Caribbean Radio proudly present Bermuda's dancehall/reggae superstar, COLLIE BUDDZ for the first time on the Island. He'll be joined by Third Eye Tribe - Vancouver's live dancehall/drum n' bass electronic metamorphic, containing some of the most entertaining and conscious musicians on the westcoast including Jacob Cino on the decks, Ndidi Cascade, Kytami and more! And finally Rise of the Revolution from Santa Cruz will warm things up with their in your face hip hop. Rise of the Revolution is music that speaks the truth, with strong political lyrics, backed by catchy, creative, and original sounding beats. Music that touches on every emotion and encourages standing up for what you believe in. Listen to Pepperpot - Victoria's Hypest Caribbean Radio every Saturday from 6-7pm on CFUV 101.9FM OR cfuv.uvic.ca for updates and to hear fresh new music from all three acts!

posted in Victoria BC - 3 replies

offering ride to Bluetech (kinda)

2008-10-28T07:11:51Z

fuck i love bluetech!!!

okay, who's going, and who needs a drive? i'm flying from toronto to vancouver, landing in Vancouver on Sunday afternoon, the day of the show (btw you can buy tickets online if you want). My car is in Victoria. I'm hoping someone will take my car from Victoria and meet me at the airport (early afternoon Sunday), and from there we can have a nice afternoon in Vancouver (including possibly a cool Diwali event that Tarun mentions), dinner, then go to the show together. Maybe the whole Victoria posse wants to come in my car (how many of you are there?). Then we can all drive back together the next day. Fun times!!! Give me a shout if you want to get in on this action. shiraz@theshiraz.net or 250-412-1421.

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Housing needed

2008-10-19T21:27:31Z

Hi, I am moving to Victoria in a week and have not found a place to live.. If you need a roommate or know someone that does please send me an email. I'm clean, responsible and an all around nice guy..

Hope to hear from you soon,
Rich

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Pitchblack and Bluetech show (Vancouver), Nov.2nd, Day of the Dead Celebration

2008-10-15T20:29:49Z

Limited tickets left at Solstice Cafe in Victoria...

Pitch Black (NZ) & Bluetech, Black and Blue Tour
Nov 2nd 2008

The Black and Blue tour will be coming to Vancouver on Sunday November 2nd and coinciding with the tail end of the Bridging Worlds visionary art show by David Heskin and Simon Haiduk at The Fall Tattooing Gallery.

Expect new material from Bluetech with his new label releases on Somnia Records and Thoughtless Music as well as from New Zealand's Pitch Black, lots of unreleased material.

This event is also a Day of the Dead celebration in honour of those who have gone to the other side, our beloved dead, and our ancestors. All are invited to bring pictures and items to welcome them into our midst. For more on Dia de los Muertas (Day of the Dead) go to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead

Important Ticket Info:

Advance tickets highly recommended.
On sale in Vancouver at the Fall and Highlife Records on October 1st.

$20+ $2 service charge @ Highlife Records,1317 Commercial Drive
or
$20 (charges only for debited purchases)
@ The Fall,644 Seymour

Out of towners will be able to purchase through paypal on this website.

(paypal ticket payment's service, TBA)

A limited amount of tickets for Victoria people will be available at Solstice Cafe (529 Pandora)

There will hopefully be a paypal option on this website up soon as well.

Remaining tickets will be $30 at the door.

Bluetech [www.bluetechonline.com]
Pitchblack [www.pitchblack.co.nz]
Simon Haiduk [simon.symbiosonic.com]
David Heskin [www.newskinstudio.com]

[www.thefalltattooing.com]
Bridging Worlds show at The Fall, 644 Seymour St.

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Vote Briony Penn in Saanich today!!!!

2008-10-14T16:18:27Z

Check out these links

http://www.briony.ca/

http://www.voteforenvironment.ca/node/127

She is a very green candidate running for the liberals and she can beat the conservative if you don't split the vote. All of you in the Saanich riding, vote strategically and wisely, and also for the best candidate. And whatever you do, make sure you VOTE!!!

posted in Victoria BC - 0 replies

massage table

2008-10-14T09:17:07Z

hi there!
so it's a very sturdy table built on steel legs with a wood frame that
is padded with cream coloured vinyl stretched over it and a
rectangular face-hole.
i believe that someone built this themselves at some point and it has
enjoyed a couple years of use by acupuncturists.
it does not fold and you would need a station wagon or suv/truck to
pick it up unless you wanted to strap it upside down to your roof.
there are a couple of marks on the vinyl but they are easily covered
by a sheet which i know alot of practicioners use for comfort and
cleanliness anyways.
a great addition to any health practice/bodywork -reiki, acu, massage,
etc
i don't have a dc right now so i've rendered it in paint for your
perusing pleasure and can send you the file.
questions welcome!

i'm looking to trade for massage or other alt. health practice, or also for a double futon!

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Divine Uniion, Dance Ceremony with founder of Kundalini Dance,Nov.14-16

2008-10-06T17:28:19Z

~DIVINE UNION ~

Alchemical Transformational Healing
With Kundalini Dance founder Leyolah Antara

November 14th - 730-1030pm (Victoria, BC)
November 15th – 11am -7pm (Duncan, BC)
November 16th - 10am- 6pm (Duncan, BC)

This 3 day dance ceremony is an invitation for ALL those who feel called to open their BODY as LOVE. We will be deepening our practice of devotional surrender in the DANCE. We will be focusing on the sacred alchemical marriage of our inner masculine and feminine energies, increasing our capacity for the integration for higher consciousness and manifestation. Participants will be given TOOLS FOR LIFE, developing the power of the inner witness to support us in these times of accelerated growth we have chosen.

All participants of the weekend workshop will receive a copy of Leyolah's most recent integrative work manual "Morning Prayers" to support you in your spiritual daily practice.

Leyolah Antara will be offering one weekend only in BC this season. The keys shared are based in ancient tantric/shamanic alchemical practices that are central to the healing/awakening arts of many ancient esoteric cultures, particularly ancient Egypt. Antara has been bringing this work through for the past 16 years and the work is continually evolving, attuning specifically with the earth changes occurring at his time and it's relationship to the next step of humanities evolution.

Leyolah is an incredible activated being who deeply embodies the tools she teaches. I feel like I have awakened ancient tools /keys within my body. Tools that I will continue to use to help me return again and again to the sense of deep connection, peace and joy. These tools integrate deep acceptance and help navigate the fear based emotions and reactions that arise in daily life. I feel really, really grateful, deeply satisfied, exited about these tantric tools for life and equipped for the next part of my journey. – Robyn Gilmour, May 2008,

Early Registration by October 8th $240
$260 Weekend Workshop (includes Friday Night in Victoria)
Saturday Only $150
Friday night only - $25 pre-registered, $30 at the door
LOCATIONS-
Friday Night
1110 Caledonia St. (at Cook)
Please park and Enter at rear

Saturday & Sunday
Glenora Hall, Duncan BC
3660 Glenora Rd.

For more information & registration
Ahlye (250) 748 7312 email ancientfutures@gmail.com

www.kundalini-dance.com

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Last James Bay Market is This Saturday the 4th!!!!

2008-10-03T17:39:43Z

Come down to James Bay this saturday and check out all the fresh local produce, baked goods, live entertainment, and a delightful assortment of local artisans and crafters featuring original paintings, pottery, handcrafted flutes and jewellery. We even have organic hempseed and locally roasted organic coffee!

This is the last market until spring, so come on down and check it out!!!!

The market is on the corner of Menzies and Superior and runs from 9 - 3.

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Two Fine People Looking for a Home in Victoria

2008-10-01T00:53:12Z

We are a male and female (not a couple) in our mid-late 20s who are moving to Victoria and require a home.

We value peace, cleanliness, goofiness, and simple joys. One of us is a professional masseuse and artist, the other a childcare worker, children’s book writer, puppeteer, and musician.

We are non-smoking, non-drinking, have no pets, and have solid jobs.

We would love to live in a 2-bedroom, or live with other peaceful individuals in a house that has two rooms to spare.

Our budget is roughly $500 each per month, but we might pay more for the right place.

Please message me if you have any info to share!

Thank you!!

Blessings.
: ))

posted in Victoria BC - 5 replies

Is it crazy to think someone might want a free cell?

2008-09-30T23:47:07Z

Hey all!
I don't know if anyone is interested, but, I have a cell phone I am looking to get rid of, but my contract is for another year and a half! I cant cancel it, but! I can transfer it to another person, and they can change it to fit their will.....

The phone would just be yours, free of charge, with a charger, and warranty....I'm just opting to have a land line again....Oh, sweet days of land lines....

But, if you are on the go, this could be a great swap. The phone is really really small.....I dont know if thats a good thing, or a bad un.

Ok, anyhoo, that is all!

you can call the phone....if you are interested!!!
588-1346

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Anyone coming to Vancouver Around Start of October?

2008-09-30T10:23:48Z

who can bring some tickets for Black and Blue Tour to Solstice Cafe in Victoria after October 1st? If so please be in touch.

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I'm coming to Vic!

2008-09-27T19:40:39Z

I'm going to be visiting Victoria for a week or two in early October. I'm taking a yoga/juggling holiday to the coast and looking to connect with other juggling, contact, acroyoga, dance, shiatsu and Thai massage enthusiasts!

I'm up for playing, making good food or just frolicking in the forest.

I'd love to reconnect with the contact improv community.
Are the jams happening at the Yoga Shala on Saturdays still?

Anyone heading down to Portland for the juggling festival?

Just in case tribe becomes inaccessible again, my e-mail is jessiequonimous@gmail.com

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Mark Lakeman coming to Fernwood again: September 25th 7PM

2008-09-23T06:59:07Z

Come and have dialogue with Mark Lakeman from Portland's City Repa: the man who coined the term "Placemaking".
He will be hosting a lively conversation about what it means to create community.
Open to everyone. Come in-joy.

posted in Victoria BC - 2 replies

weekend Home swap?

2008-09-23T00:36:13Z

Hi out there! I'm in a bit of a getaway...needing...situation, and was thinking it could be good to do a weekend home swap with someone!!!
I would idealy love to swap with someone who lives in a quiet, simple spot on an island....not to be particular.....or anything. In exchange, they'd be welcome to stay at my lovely home in fernwood....it WOuld mean staying with my roomate, who is absolutely phenomenal, as well as two lovely cats......we are a hop skip and jump away from fernwood square...and have a beautiful backyard with a fire pit, and a lovely porch complete with hammock, and skylight...

I"d also be super down for house sitting, cat sitting, and garden sitting for a weekend....if that option is out there!

Ok!
Cheers!
Chanz

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Victoria to Vancouver Airport Bus Ticket

2008-09-22T03:02:16Z

Many departures daily via Pacific Coach.
I paid $43.00 for it, now the price is $48.
I will gladly sell for your best offer. Hopefully $30.

Even if your not going to the airport, it is a comfy way to get to Vancouver with tons of stuff for cheaper than a car.

Big love. Enjoy your ride
:)

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Corn day in Vic West!

2008-09-21T18:44:49Z

I know this is late notice but if you're around Vic West today check it out!
I've lived above the Spiral cafe for the last three years so I'm always there.Bring your sidewalk chalk.I usually put some out but I'm not sure if we have any...I'll go look.
I've posted a scan of the flyer in the tribe album.

http://www.hempandcompany.com/events.html

Come one, Come all to the 3rd annual Vic West Corn Roast.

A celebration of community, diversisty, local talent, locally grown food and fun.

When: Sunday September 21, 2008 from 12-4
Where: We are closing off Raynor to traffic so the Corner of Craigflower and Raynor St.
What to expect: Expect the unexpected :)

There will be an apple pie contest, corn to eat and apple juice to drink. Local musicians and dancing, including a raffle with lots of fun prizes with money raised going to the performers. Face painting and crafts for the kids. Zucchini car construction with race down the new Pathway into Banfield Park. Corn Labrynth in parking lot. AND what's called a park(ing) spot where one or more parking spaces on Craigflower will be converted into a park with plants and seating. (See http://www.parkingday.org/ for more information on this international event.) These are just a few of the many exciting things to expect at the Corn Roast. Hope to see you there!

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Friend with severe environmental Illness needs temporary refuge

2008-09-20T23:27:11Z

Laxmi is receiving treatment for severe environmental illness, but in order for it to work, she urgently requires a refuge for a few weeks, where she can take a break from all scents / synthetic materials / moulds / energy fields - esp. cell & wi-fi that affects her so intensely.

Does anyone have a cottage or simple place in nature available, ideally away from electromagnetic impact of computers / WiFi particularly / cordless and cell phones, etc.? Or do you know of others who have such a place? Even a temporary situation would be of tremendous help. Rental costs would be covered, of course.

Please help put the word and energy out. Thank you for helping Laxmi find a safe place!

To contact Laxmi, please email via laxminow@yahoo.com.
Or you can leave a phone message for her at 250 - 384 3030.
Friends will be picking up messages for her.

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Earth Dance 2008

2008-09-20T16:51:46Z

Hey!
Earth Dance will be happening for the first time ever in Victoria on Sept. 13 and we're looking for hoopers, poi spinners, belly dancers, jugglers, contact dancers, stilters, and other creative folks to participate! So if you yourself, or if you know of anyone who would be interested, please contact me ;o) I'd love to hear from you.
We also need general volunteers to help with the set up and take down on the day of the event. Any help is greatly appreciated.
For more information on Earth Dance in general, check out: www.earthdance.org

posted in Victoria BC - 10 replies

DJ's????

2008-09-19T03:01:36Z

Hi! hi hi.

Soo, I'm just posting this to spread the word for Howie, from the Cornerstone Cafe in Fernwood, who is stoked and excited to find DJS who might be interested in playing on Friday nights........

Heres a bit more info

Preshow party?
Every second friday 6:30 pm to 10;30 or 11pm
He would be interested in a 'host' dj, with guest djs each show
chill, low dempo to suit a loungy mood
dub
breaks
ambient

He seems pretty up for anything, and all suggestions, and really into building community....

It would be volunteer, I think, with free drinks, and snacks...but hopefully a chance to play with the hood....

and his email is

cornerstone@fernwoodnrg.ca

And....that is all!

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great tide chart program

2008-09-12T05:29:31Z

I found a great free tide chart program. It has various southern Vancouver Island points to choose from.

It's better than a table, it's a graph which visually depicts the water level. If you go beyond a few day period it has this innovative colour bitmap image that works better than long-term graphs. (from experience). Both the graph and bitmap are a much better way to plan your excursions to trippy tide pools than a typical printed tide chart, because you can see more information at a glance, ultimately landing you there at lower tides.

I figure some people around here would dig it.

Works on Windows, Linux, OSX. The Linux and OSX installs will require a little bit more effort than your standard install.

JTides: http://www.arachnoid.com/JTides/

peace

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camas books anniversary dinner party and show!

2008-09-12T02:16:28Z

Burnt Fort Dinner & Show
SEPTEMBER 13th
5pm - 11pm

This event marks the first year of Camas Bookstore being open and running. that's right!! This is a celebration of all the hard work and dedication being continually invested in our local worker-run infoshop, bookstore and community space. For those who do not know about Camas Books, please come visit us at 2590 Quadra Street (corner of Kings & Quadra) in the Lekwungen territories, or visit us on the web @ http://www.camas.ca.

Camas Anniversary Dinner
Blanshard Community Center
901 Kings Road
$20 per 3 course meal with local food.
5pm - 7pm
Tickets available at Camas, or this weekend at the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair.

Camas Anniversary Show
Camas Bookstore
2590 Quadra Street (SW corner of Kings & Quadra)
hosted by The Outspoken Wordsmiths
Featuring -- Mark Gunnery from Riot Folk w/ local guests
$5-$15 sliding scale, pay what you can
7pm - 11pm

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My space is up for sub-let

2008-08-31T22:50:17Z

I'm going to be going away for some long stretches of time in the Fall.
The first opportunity if from September 5th to the 25th.

If you need a place to stay during this time, please let me know.

Blessings.
rae.

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

New CD "Path of the Light Warrior" Out NOW!

2008-08-28T06:08:12Z

Greetings Beautiful Spirits,

It is with great pleasure that I am informing you all of the release of my first CD, Path of the Light Warrior. It is a deep and gentle journey of sound, lovingly composed with healing and transformational intention. It features my handcrafted flutes, didjeridu, percussion,mbira, voice, and ambient atmospheres, all woven together into evocative sacred soundscapes. This is music for quiet listening, yoga, meditation, and personal journeying.

Cd's are $15 and available at my table at the James Bay Market (corner of Superior and Menzies) every saturday from 9-3, or via mail order. Please send me an email if you would like a copy sent to you: templewindflutes@hotmail.com

Abundant blessings to you all...

craig

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

Looking for a hOme

2008-08-28T04:40:06Z

After only a month i am being forced out of my home by an unreasonable landlord. I'm very patient with peoples' needs but i cannot do anything to help people who are not interested in talking to me, And they aren't. It's unfortunate to have to seek another home because i have been very happy living with nejmah and her daughter. However these are the breaks

So i'm seeking a home. Somewhere solid, i love people, so somewhere people would like that. A healthy relationship with the landlord being essential. The room somewhere in the 'sane' 500/m max range. Preferably with tribe.

Anyone got an opening please lay me down something here

i'll be working full time.. september onward

grattitude
Owen

posted in Victoria BC - 9 replies

Bulk Bins: for your home.

2008-08-27T04:54:12Z

Hello friends,
You know those bulk bins that you use at FairWay Markets or Market on Yates? There are gravity fed ones, and there are the kinds that you use scoops for.
Well, I have access to a whole bunch of those gravity fed bins, and I think that some of you may want them.
If you happen to live in Community and share food, or if you wish to have a few of these to put on top of your fridge and easily dispense your rice, oats, quinoa, etc. from, please let me know.
They are sealed units, that hold approximately 5kgs of whatever product you might/could think of.
From cat food to quinoa... it all works. Rat and mouse proof too!
Message me here, or you can find me at rae.abbott@gmail.com

Blessings!

posted in Victoria BC - 6 replies

Improv Dance

2008-08-22T02:31:58Z

Helen and I are looking for other dancers that
would like to share a spontaneous/improv performance
this saturday at 11h30am at Clover point on dallas road.

we would perform in front of a small crowd as there is going to be a
event happening at the same time(they invited us to perform~)

this could be from miming to ballet but in an Improvisational approach.
~~more questions just follow this thread~~

wanna dance~~~?

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market stall available!

2008-08-10T19:02:37Z

Feel free to forward this to whomever you think would have unique and contemporary designs to share at the market!

Pacific Peoples' Partnership is looking for unique and contemporary designers, and artisans to showcase and sell at our market in Centennial Square, August 24th, noon until 5.

This market is FREE to have a stall at for the day, although we are asking those involved if, after sales of the day have been taken into consideration, they would consider making a small, tax deductable donation to Pacific Peoples Partnership, to help us cover the costs of holding this event!

Here is a bit more info about the day show:::

Heat Wave
Centennial Square
Sunday, August 24th
12-5pm
FREE!
Redefining community gatherings, this free afternoon extravaganza will showcase local music, food, artwork, workshops and much more. The fun doesn’t kick off till noon so sleep in late, skip the brunch lineup, and instead sample tasty treats by Blue Nile and the Reef. Once your belly is full, take a stroll through the wee market featuring the work of local designers, artists and fresh produce from Food Roots. The kids will be entertained with face painting, story ready, live painting, and a chance to take part in our workshops! The “odds and sods” area will feature a variety of workshops for both youth and adults! Chat it up with reps from Surf Rider and Pacific Peoples’ Partnership and find out what they’re doing to take care of our shores and oceans, and then kick back to enjoy local beers in our beer garden and savour some fine, local music
Come celebrating the ties between the traditional and the contemporary cultures of the Pacific Coast in style and sun!
Performers:
Jon Middleton
The Seven Year Old Poets
Dead Reckoning
Oh! Snap
And much, much more!

And, keep in mind, all profits from this fine event go towards supporting the climate justice initiatives of Pacific Peoples' Partnership and their Indigenous partners in Polynesia and Melanesia...

Hope to hear from you all! At the moment, we still have 6 tables open! And, you can scope out more info about the One Wave Festival at www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org

Thanks!

Chandler McMurray-Ives
Events Coordinator
250-588-1346
events@pacificpeoplespartnership.org

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Sublet needed

2008-08-09T20:03:41Z

Hello,

My software engineer/programmer husband and I (RMT) need a sublet mid-sept till we find a house, possibly Oct/Nov? Dec? One or two bedrooms in Victoria preferred.

We are moving from Toronto with our super chill black cat of 7yrs named Guinness. Our stuff will go into storage until we find a home to buy in Victoria.

Brendan is from Niagara-on-the-Lake, lived in San Fran for 6 years, where we met. I've lived there for 15 years and am originally from Honolulu. Got married in Vegas by an Elvis impersonator in 2003.

Send us an email to brendan at ming dot org and cindy at ming dot org.

Suggestions welcomed for short term rentals!

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~Shambhala Ticket For Sale~

2008-08-06T23:25:45Z

Hello!

I've got an extra ticket for Shambhala that I would like to sell for $175obo...

I'm in Victoria, but the ticket will be waiting at the gate, as I am on Staff and it is under my name (I have me + one.)

I am open to someone local or abroad...we can always do a paypal money transfer.

Let me know!

~*~

posted in Victoria BC - 4 replies

Looking for some free thangs. OR super cheap.

2008-08-06T16:47:45Z

Hiya, before you throw any of these items out on your lawn. We are looking for a couple of things for our home, we are very cautious about geting things used that we do not know the history of as we have been battling bed bugs. So we are looking for things known not to have them. Yay. Thanks for that consideration.

We would like: floor cushions, bamboo mats, plants, shoes for a kid(19mths old), rocker, recliner type of chair, laundry dryer(outside), a good blender, dats all for now folks. Thanks for considering a new home for thangs you aint using

matty

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

tribee camping trip to the Carmanah this August

2008-08-02T21:24:31Z

heyya,

i'm hoping to organize a tribe camping trip to the Carmanah Valley in August -- for those of us laying off the festivals for that month.

the idea would be to all meet up at my house in Sooke the evening before departure, organize our stuff, pre-cook some meals, have a good night sleep, leave in a caravan the next morning, drive along the west coast, have a snack/meal stopover in Port Renfrew, then proceed into Carmanah.

if you're interested in joining, please answer the following questions:

1. how many days would you want to camp for?
2. weekdays or weekend?
3. what date ranges work for you?
4. do you have a car?
5. what gear can you bring?
6. what's the square root of 81? (diligence test)
7. would you agree to paying a deposit for your share of the costs two weeks before departure (anti-flakeout strategy)
8. would you want to hike and camp along the trails, or setup a base camp and do day hikes instead?
9. any specific activities you'd like to do while there?

peace,
shiraz

posted in Victoria BC - 6 replies

Need Shambhala tix, may have a ride to offer

2008-08-02T14:59:14Z

We're heading to Shambhala Im thinking on wednesday, from quadra island and may have room for 1 or 2 faeries to share some gas and the exciting journey..
Also Im looking for 2 tickets if anyones got a couple to sell..
Blessings,
Julie

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Lasqueti Escape

2008-08-02T07:08:27Z

Hey tribals,

If you're not going to Water Woman that weekend, and still want a fine time with brilliant talent and beautiful souls to dance with, i'm suggesting Lasqueti escape as your prime target. I'm setting up a Harm reduction zone and could use a couple of helpful souls to hold it down. Volunteering would ensure you a ticket and i'd be personally stoked to hang out with you.

www.lasquetiescape.com

Big Love
OwPen

posted in Victoria BC - 4 replies

G A U D I && L I Q U I D S T R A N G E R and more tonight (friday) SUNSET ROOM

2008-08-01T22:06:47Z

woah there vic kin!

just got back from the Beats show here in Van
Gaudi was off the hook!
if you're in Victoria tonight please go and support your local crew of Desunos, Kaminanda, DJ PJ and Tribe Productions
and don't miss GAUDI and Liquid Stranger (you'll remember him from Diversity!)

i may have to say that this could be the DANCE event of the summer for you folks!! yeow!!
expect a wicked mix of dub/breaks/dubstep/4 on the floor, and watch out for some crazy antics from gaudi
big it up yo!

Sunset Room
9pm - 5:30am
adv tix @ Shift Fashion $25adv
$30 at the door (you've got two huge headliners!)

have a great night :)

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Silent Auction for VIC FAN

2008-08-01T22:05:17Z

Silent Auction @ the Green Goddess Cafe Located in the Fernwood Square
July 31 – August 6th
All proceeds going to VIC Forest Action Network, specifically to fund Wild Earth Rendevous 2008
Check out http://wildearth2008.blogspot.com/ for more details

PRIZES:

* Hula Hoop Workshop * Reflexology
* Guitar,Bass & Piano Lessons * Organic gardening
* Local Art * Vocal improvisation Workshop
* Natural Soaps * Acupuncture
* Yoga Passes * $50 certificate to Tattoo Zoo
* Poi Workshop * Cds from local musicians
* Massage * Gifts from local businesses
* Doula Services *Hypno-Therapy Session
* Expert Website and Search Engine Consultation
* Gift Certificates for Dinner out at local restaurants
. * trumpet/trombone lesson

Winners announced at Wild Earth Day August 6th in Ferwood Square.

Picnic! Workshops! Music! Community Gathering! Singing! Playing,! Noon-Eight pm.

Check out the Green Goddess Café for more info or go to forestaction@wikidot.com

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Chicken sitting!!! Wanna' learn how to care for The Girls?

2008-07-30T23:02:45Z

Hi.
I'm going to go to Shambhala this year. I live in Fernwood in a great home, with a LARGE yard, and 3 chickens. I need some help in taking care of The Girls, while I'm away. I'll be gone from Tuesday, August 5 to August 13th.
Some of the benefits of this stay include: staying at my home and eating from the garden. Enjoying 3 fresh eggs everyday, or not. The neighbours also enjoy this benefit. Chatting with The Girls, and learning how to care for chickens. Enjoying my yoga studio, using my props., enjoying my QueenSized Princess bed, sitting the tree fort above the apple tree...

Please message me personally or give me a call: 250-812-3379.
I'd appreciate and love any kind of support or help I can find.
Blessings.

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Who Wants To Come Take Care Of Our Garden and Have A Chill Space To Be For A Bit!!??

2008-07-27T23:41:17Z

Greetings All!

Owen and I will both be out of town next weekend, and are hoping to find someone reliable and response-able to tend to our garden and feed the kitty while we're away...

There really isn't much to it, and truly it's more just to have a presence here, and in the event that it doesn't rain (which has been the norm thus far this summer)

Dates would be from the 1st to the 5th of August....

Our space is in Fernwood...a little ways above Haultain...a beautiful location with lots of sunlight and a sweet backyard to chill in!

Give us a call at 590-5184 or just respond here and we'll be in touch soon!

Muchos Gracias!

posted in Victoria BC - 2 replies

Bike-In Movie - Thursday, July 31 @ 9 pm

2008-07-27T22:55:28Z

It's summer on the island, and that means warm nights and starry skies...
And outdoor films for Victoria's cycling community!

-------------------------------
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008
9 pm (Film begins at dark)
RECYCLISTAS COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP
25 CREASE AVENUE
FREE!!!
-------------------------------

Get on your bike and pedal yourself to a bike-in movie, taking place this coming Thursday outside Recyclistas Community Bike Shop. Please bring blankets/pillows/whatever you need to be comfortable. Popcorn is provided.

This event will feature a screening of AMERICAN FLYERS, a 1985 film starring Kevin Costner in a cycling race across the Rockies... Yay, retro fun!
More info here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088707/

Hope to see you there...

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looking for a ride to the shambles

2008-07-26T21:01:09Z

hullo. my partner and i are looking for a ride to shambhala on the thursday. we'd like to leave the island supper-time-ish and arrive on site dawn-ish on friday. we have gas money and fabulous attitudes.

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Shambhala tickets for sale

2008-07-26T20:23:51Z

Anastasia and I are working psy-crisis at Shambhala and so each have an extra ticket to sell.

We are happy to negotiate on a price that makes us all happy.

Please phone at 604-626-2878. This is a Vancouver cell, but we are in Ontario. We are happy to receive your call and phone you back to save you long distance charges.

Jesse

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Labour day long week-end CONTACT IMPROV DANCE jam

2008-07-26T19:40:57Z

Labour Day Long Weekend
::Fully Participatory!!::
Contact Improv Dance Jam
Victoria, B.C.

Savor the long weekend in beautiful Victoria, B.C.! This contact improv weekend includes
“sense stirring” guided morning warm ups, optional afternoon labs to explore your
curiousities, DJ’d soundscapes to inspire, a performance evening to share your works all
with plenty of time to Jam! (Experience not required)

Saturday, Sunday, & half day Monday!
Aug 30, 31st & Sept 1st (Labour Day)
At Victoria Dance Connection 2750 Quadra street

paid Before Friday August 8th …..$100 Cdn
After ………....$130 Cdn
Space secured by sending Non-Refundable $50 Deposit to: Helen Tudway-Cains, 550 Beaver Lake Road,
Victoria, B.C. V9E 2J7

Why “Fully Participatory”? You bring your skills, curiousities, performance pieces and
sense of exploration… always wanted to lead a warm up? Here’s your chance. Have a
performance piece you wish to share, sign up for Sunday’s performance night! Or just
come on out and dance.

Includes Saturday evening’s DJ’d sounds with some of Victoria’s most talented…
...with music to inspire the curious, the awkward, the adventurous, the meditator,
from soft to glitch and thoughtful to sensual.
soundscapes that will make your body a painting of awareness.

Something for everyone!! Last long weekend before Fall sets in!

Questions? Email tchelen@gmail.com or call 250-818-6633.
or manuafee(at)lycos(dot)com
or follow this thread....

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Looking for earthly carnival/contemporary circus performers!

2008-07-25T22:25:02Z

One Wave Festival, presented by Pacific Peoples Partnership, is looking for contemporary dance, poi, contact ball, and various circus performers...we are hoping for mysterious, unique, earthly, surprising, ingenuitive performers to take part in a multi dementional arts, culture, sub culture celebration event on Thursday, August, 28th.

Chandler McMurray-Ives
Pacific People' Partnership
250-381-4131
250-588-1346
events@pacificpeoplespartnership.org

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Looking for August Subletter

2008-07-25T04:56:30Z

Myself, Jesse and Anastasiah are all looking to share our beautiful home for an August sublet.

We're looking for someone respectful, good natured, community minded, independant, clean and easy going as I feel
we all are.

rent is $450

location: James Bay, a 2 min walk to grocery stores, 5 min walk to the beach.

interested? reach me here on tribe or better yet, call me at 661.1408

peace.

posted in Victoria BC - 0 replies

Nelson ArT StuDio for RENT

2008-07-24T19:18:25Z

Need a Space to Get Creative in the Kootenays??

Renting Art Studio in Nelson BC

starting AUGUST 1st

call to view 250-505-0621

near Gyro Park ~ only 15min walk from Downtown

This is a very sweet bright space in a forest with creek and waterfall

~ Big Windows, lots of wall space, open floor space

~ access to washroom with running water

Rent is $300/mo (plus heat in the winter)
( price is flexible to right fit)

call to check it out 250-505-0621

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Going to Vancouver this weekend...come with me!

2008-07-24T19:00:38Z

...and I'm going to leave on Friday.
Anybody want a ride?
Message me or call 812-3379.
r.

posted in Victoria BC - 2 replies

:: ROOTS RIDDIMS :: this saturday at Sunset Room

2008-07-24T16:21:17Z

hey peeps

here are tha deets re bass /dub heavy party at Sunset this Saturday
hope you can make it out, t'would be great to see you vic kin!

10-11 miss bliss
11-12.30 dubtet
12.30-2 adrian blackhurst
2-4 dub gabriel
4-5.30 desunos

All done at Forward Fest?
Or perhaps couldn't make it and want the vibe?

Tribe Productions presents...!

:: DUB GABRIEL ::
Dub Gabriel has been pushing the boundaries of the New York dub/electronic scene for over 10 years. Coming up as a musician/producer/DJ/promoter on the streets of Williamsburg Brooklyn in the mid 90’s, his musical explorations led him to the anarchic fringes of the downtown NY scene and the guerilla-electro-mysticism of Wordsound and The Baraka Foundation. Drinking deep from this dangerous brew of unyielding creativity, DG pushed out into space and our world have never been the same since.

Picture a post-apocalyptic Brooklyn rooftop, somewhere in the not too distant future. The scene is drenched in a smog-orange sunset haze as a large spaceship, bristling with speakers and pumping bass like a soundsystem truck from 1970’s Kingston touches down. The spectacle attracts a dusted assemblage of Rastafarian monks and Bedouin Shamans, coming out of the woodwork to call our collective ancestors like they’ve done since the beginning of time. This is close to the scene evoked by resident Brooklyn DJ/Producer/Mad Scientist Dub Gabriel.
www.myspace.com/dubgabriel

:: ADRIAN BLACKHURST ::
Beats Without Borders | Vancouver

:: MISS BLISS ::
Miss Bliss Music | Vancouver

:: DESUNOS ::
Sunset Collaborations, Tribe | Victoria

:: DUBTET ::
independent | Victoria

-
A Tribe Productions Event
gates @ 10pm | $20 @ the gate, dance til morning!
visual by Durin

posted in Victoria BC - 0 replies

In town for the summer!!!

2008-07-23T18:47:04Z

I need something to do, do you have any sugestions?

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

The Big Timeout FYI

2008-07-22T05:25:34Z

Until July 21 (This Monday)

Friday passes are $40, Saturday passes are $55, Sunday passes are $55 and full-weekend passes are just $110.

July 22 – August 15

Friday passes are $45, Saturday passes are $65, Sunday passes are $65 and full-weekend passes are just $130.

www.thebigtimeout.com

Tix also at Lyles, on Yates.

posted in Victoria BC - 2 replies

Free Butoh Performance

2008-07-21T01:49:16Z

hello!!
I'm in a 2 week intensive Butoh workshop and this week-end
you get the chance to experience it ...on Mystic beach.
We are doing this performance naked and painted in white.

This coming sunday @ 10h30
good excuse for a trek up the coast.

Here Mystic beach site and directions....http://www.explorevancouverisland.com/Mystic_Beach_Vancouver_Island_BC.htm
and a butoh video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=33qkN6zRIqY

posted in Victoria BC - 6 replies

WATER WOMAN - Details

2008-07-20T10:48:14Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/waterwomangathering

~THE BIRTH OF WATER WOMAN~

We are pleased to present the first annual WATER WOMAN on the long weekend of August 1st – 4th , 2008. This four day gathering on the south coast of British Columbia has set its intention to facilitate the celebration of: Water as Life, Unity Consciousness, and the Divine Feminine.

Water Woman welcomes all men, women, and children to join in this conscious gathering. Our location is on breathtaking 200 acres of temperate rainforest, amongst giant glacier mountains stretching above the pure rushing Squamish river. A huge stretch of beach with sparkling sand and bright sun awaits us in the glorious Squamish River Valley.

This intentional gathering intends to provide:

- ceremonial water blessings from numerous different Spiritual traditions daily
- large and small group workshops sharing skills and wisdom for personal healing and evolution
- exciting performance artists, visual artists and installations
- an extraordinary Art Gallery show-casing rare international talents
- traditional Sweat lodges and Medicine ways
- inspiring acoustic musicians featuring spiritual folk singer SHIMSHAI (San Jose, CA)
- a Marketplace offering unique creations
- luxurious Dj’s releasing soundscapes into the sky that can heal cells and inspire dance
- a Kids Zone for the entertainment of kids, and the sharing of family activities
- we endeavor to provide a space that is environmentally conscious and safe for all beings

We hope you will browse our web site www.waterwomanevent.com for more detailed workshop info, daily schedules, ticket info, volunteer opportunities, links to related sites, “what to bring” and location directions.

We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance online or at a store nearby, and save on the ticket price at the door.

Water Woman is an evolution of festival culture, spiritual development, and personal growth for the benefit of All Beings. We are co-creating with you to offer a space for sacred celebration, community empowerment, and personal rejuvenation.

We look forward to your beautiful presence with us.

For more details see: www.waterwomanevent.com
Questions? Send emails to: info@waterwomanevent.com

_______________________________________

Our Location:

We are pleased to announce our beautiful location for WATER WOMAN. Our booked location is firm and securely booked. We are excited to manifest our location at :

Squamish Valley Campground and RV Park
16.5 Mile
Squamish Valley Road, Squamish Valley, BC
www.campsquamish.com

This 200 acre new campground is clean, new, forested, and exclusively open to Event participants only. The site offers a soft sand beach along the pure Squamish River, nested in glacier mountains. It is truly powerful land with much to offer in inspiration and beauty. We will swim, dance, sweat, do ceremony, and celebrate in this paradise!

It is a short & enjoyable one hour drive on the mainland, from North Vancouver at Horseshoe Bay, along the scenic Sea to Sky highway (total 1.5 hrs from downtown Vancouver). There is also public transit available from Vancouver to Squamish Valley Road ($13 bus) where there is a free shuttle to the campground (15 minutes).

______________________________________

Water Woman Schedule of Events

Friday Aug 1st

11:11 Gates Open – Orientation
3:33 Opening Water Ceremony
4:33 Large Group Workshop – Inner Marriage - with Rev. Lemon and Jasmin Starchild
5:05 Dinner Break – Musicians: Ulla Shine (Gibsons), Cleo Rastar (Victoria), Stephanie Dufresne (Nelson)
5:05 Sweatlodge
7:07 Evening Water Ceremony
8:08 Performance Art – Little Woo – Shadow Burlesque
8:30 ACOUSTIC EVENING – Christian Prekratic & Q’elf (Roberts Creek)
9:00 Theda Phoenix (Vancouver)
9:30 Matisha (Hawaii)
10:00 Julie Blue (Vancouver)
11:11 SHIMSHAI (San Jose CA)
1:33 Al-Lisa (Williams Lake)
2:02 Gemma Luna (Kootneys)

Saturday Aug 2nd

8:00 Yoga
9:00 Morning Water Ceremony – Frank Many Horses – First Nations
9:33 Large Group Workshop – Frank Many Horses – The Ancient Path of Absolute Truth
12:33 Lunch Break – Musicians (tba)
2:02 Private Healings with Many Horses in Tee Pee (until dinner)
2:02 Large Group Workshop – Julie Blue – Singing from the Soul
4:04 Small Group workshops (see workshop schedule)
6:06 Dinner-break – Musicians (tba)
8:08 Evening Water Ceremony
9:09 Large Group Workshop – Ecstatic Dance w Luna Ravenchilde
10:00 Visuals: Suez Ellectrabelle – Djs: Luxerious Soundscapes (- till late)

Sunday Aug 3rd

8:00 Yoga
9:09 Morning Water Ceremony – Rev Lemon – Cosmic Mass
11:11 Large Group Workshop – Carla Reiger – What Would Water Do?
12:12 Lunch Break – Musicians – open mic
2:02 Small Group Workshops A (see workshop schedule)
4:04 Small Group Workshops B (see workshop schedule)
4:04 Sweatlodge
6:00 Dinner Break – Musicians – open mic
8:00 Evening Water Ceremony
9:00 Performance – Maggie Blue – Multi-Media Dance
9:30 Large Group Workshop: Ecstatic Dance- Davina w Joshua James
10:30 Visuals: Dreamweaver -- Djs ~Temple Night~ Downtempo World Rythems: (until late)

Monday Aug 4th

11:11 Gift Give Away Ceremony
12:12 Final Water Ceremony
1:11 Pouring of Ceremonial Water into River (ocean)
2:02 Closing Circle and Farewell

ART GALLERY / Shakti Lounge – in our 30 foot covered geodesic dome will be open most of the time - into the wee hours – will post hours TBA.

MARKETPLACE & SPECIALTIES – our various Vendors and Specialties Hosts will display their own hours TBA, and will open and close in accordance with participation in our Water Ceremonies, as we would prefer all participants be able to join in these. Enjoy the splendor of their wares!

WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring some Sacred water from where you live, a chalice/goblet, and a Give Away gift. Also bring some tobacco, smudge, and Heart-gifts as donation for healings and Sweatlodges with First Nations people (optional). Bring water (there will also be water by Donation) & camping gear or an RV. This gathering is rain or shine. We welcome donations of altar items, candles, and flowers.

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Calling Musicians,Performers, Artists, etc.

2008-07-19T22:17:51Z

I'm looking for artists to share their gifts with the community on Wild Earth Day which will be the 6th of August. That's a wednesday and we'll be celebrating all day and into the evening in Fernwood Square and trying to raise some funds for VicFAN which is Victoria's forest action network.

Let me know if you're interested in performing or helping out in any other way; we need silent auction prizes, general volunteers and people who can tune up bikes.

Thank you
You're beautyfull

Love

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Seeking Fantastic Roommate for Aug 1st

2008-07-19T00:48:32Z

Anastasia and I have found a lovely home in James Bay and are looking for a third person to join our home for August.

What are we looking for? You are interested in living in community, are clean and respectful, like cats, and enjoy gardening, music and art.

We are wanting to create a home, and would prefer to not have a roommate who only needs a crash pad.

If this person sounds like you or someone you know, get in touch.

Jesse

posted in Victoria BC - 0 replies

a request for your goodness...

2008-07-17T18:41:26Z

Hey!

What's going on:

I'm putting together a silent auction to fundraise for VICFAN (Victoria Forest Action Network). The funds will go towards upcoming Wild Earth which is an annual forest action training camp on BC's coast, as well as to other needs of the organization.

How you can help:

We need your skills...whatever they be. If you do art of any kind, if you can teach something, íf you have a physical item of sorts that you think would be valuable to others.. let us know.

This is a beautyfull opportunity for our community to show what it has to offer and the networking that i've experienced from the last time i did this is wonderfully worth the contribution.. as if the cause wasn't already.... like for example i was connected to some returning music students after donating a few lessons to the silent auction.

To give some examples; the last time I organized one of these babies we had everything from paintings, instruments, music lessons, web design certificates, fresh organic veggies, to beer making workshops, urban survival tours, poi lessons, plant walks, massage, to name a few.

Be creative. We all have so much to give...it may be something that's never been offered before...

Also:

We will be having a bike tune up day, by donation and we're looking for people who know how to tune up bikes that can hang out on a beautyfull day in fernwood square and tune up some bikes. I'll post the dates when théy're confirmed.

WILD EARTH

For those interested in attending Wild Earth; It is a week long event that is by donation; sliding scale $20-$50, and free for volunteers and low-income folk, and you're encouraged to come on out. Share skills, meet great people, and defend the land! Hands-on workshops, networking and volunteer opportunities.
Wild Earth is located this year in Bella Coola and goes from August 25th-31rst
For more info check out wildearth2008.blogspot.com

posted in Victoria BC - 1 reply

Free concert in Bastion square

2008-07-16T20:57:33Z

Hey lovelies,Jambanja plays high energy tight, traditional Zimbabwean music fused with huge punchy dance beats...friday in bastion square

1-3pm.....come and dance in the sun ....

posted in Victoria BC - 0 replies

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