ABOUT
We invite you to join us for ENGAGE! - an unprecedented day-long convergence which brings together activators and change-makers including Civic Leaders, Indigenous Wisdom-Keepers, Social Progressives and Conscious Living Communities for a unique sharing of inspirational, grounded, visionary, and solution-based initiatives making our city a better place. This potent gathering will be attended by Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson and several city councillors.
Speakers will offer short talks contributing to a larger picture, which we hope will alchemise over the afternoon into a shared realisation of true potential for the city we call home. Our intention is for the inspiration generated during this event to lead to greater engagement in our civic landscape, knowing that we all have parts of the solution to contribute.
Taking place in a uniquely intimate and majestic mini-festival environment hosted by members of the Conscious Festival Community, this special gathering comes complete with mind-expanding art installations, top-notch dance party, visionary art gallery, and epic lighting and visuals. Come to be inspired and to share in the visions of inspirational leaders and organisations, artists and creators pushing the envelope for a rich and progressive future in Vancouver!
Speakers will offer short talks contributing to a larger picture, which we hope will alchemise over the afternoon into a shared realisation of true potential for the city we call home. Our intention is for the inspiration generated during this event to lead to greater engagement in our civic landscape, knowing that we all have parts of the solution to contribute.
Taking place in a uniquely intimate and majestic mini-festival environment hosted by members of the Conscious Festival Community, this special gathering comes complete with mind-expanding art installations, top-notch dance party, visionary art gallery, and epic lighting and visuals. Come to be inspired and to share in the visions of inspirational leaders and organisations, artists and creators pushing the envelope for a rich and progressive future in Vancouver!
INTENTION
Q: What does “Conscious” mean in this context?
A: Conscious Living Communities are an emergent movement focussed on integrating practices of personal transformation and embodied spirituality in conjunction with efforts for social change.
In Vancouver, the conscious festival/dance community has been thriving for nearly two decades, encompassing a wide array of collectives, events and projects. Part of a greater nexus of emerging conscious living communities, we are a significant force for progressive culture in our city, connecting thousands of creatives through our networks.
According to a recent article in Vancouver Magazine, just 4,000 votes can determine who will set the direction for our city’s policies and initiatives. As a community, we have a natural interest in supporting the continuation of Vancouver’s progressive trajectory. For the past two terms, city council has done an admirable job in meeting the challenges of a city the size and stature of Vancouver’s and moving us forward in a progressive direction. Some of the initiatives we’ve most appreciated include: More support for community festivals and cultural events, better lanes for cyclists, introduction of food scraps into the city’s recycling, expansion of food carts, support for coach/lane houses and community gardens. Importantly, they have also taken a strong stance against the Kinder Morgan pipeline, CP Rail’s community garden evictions and the proposed coal terminal. With an upcoming civic election, the time is ripe for us to congregate our energies to continue Vancouver’s progressive course.
As the event has evolved, additional amazing leaders carrying different pieces of the puzzle have become involved. We've realized something big is brewing. Our goal with ENGAGE! is to facilitate a platform for the sharing of inspiration, wisdom and solutions between many circles which have never gathered together in this way before.
ENGAGE! is an opportunity to actively participate in determining the trajectory of our city’s future. We know that within our communities, there is an incredible pool of forward-thinking talent, unstoppable creativity and flourishing collaboration that is a big part of what makes Vancouver an amazing home... ENGAGE! is an INVITATION and CALL TO ACTION to offer our gifts towards a better city and more positive future!
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A: Conscious Living Communities are an emergent movement focussed on integrating practices of personal transformation and embodied spirituality in conjunction with efforts for social change.
In Vancouver, the conscious festival/dance community has been thriving for nearly two decades, encompassing a wide array of collectives, events and projects. Part of a greater nexus of emerging conscious living communities, we are a significant force for progressive culture in our city, connecting thousands of creatives through our networks.
According to a recent article in Vancouver Magazine, just 4,000 votes can determine who will set the direction for our city’s policies and initiatives. As a community, we have a natural interest in supporting the continuation of Vancouver’s progressive trajectory. For the past two terms, city council has done an admirable job in meeting the challenges of a city the size and stature of Vancouver’s and moving us forward in a progressive direction. Some of the initiatives we’ve most appreciated include: More support for community festivals and cultural events, better lanes for cyclists, introduction of food scraps into the city’s recycling, expansion of food carts, support for coach/lane houses and community gardens. Importantly, they have also taken a strong stance against the Kinder Morgan pipeline, CP Rail’s community garden evictions and the proposed coal terminal. With an upcoming civic election, the time is ripe for us to congregate our energies to continue Vancouver’s progressive course.
As the event has evolved, additional amazing leaders carrying different pieces of the puzzle have become involved. We've realized something big is brewing. Our goal with ENGAGE! is to facilitate a platform for the sharing of inspiration, wisdom and solutions between many circles which have never gathered together in this way before.
ENGAGE! is an opportunity to actively participate in determining the trajectory of our city’s future. We know that within our communities, there is an incredible pool of forward-thinking talent, unstoppable creativity and flourishing collaboration that is a big part of what makes Vancouver an amazing home... ENGAGE! is an INVITATION and CALL TO ACTION to offer our gifts towards a better city and more positive future!
SEE PROGRAM FOR DETAILS
LOCATION
“ENGAGE!” will be hosted at our home, the Inspiral Community, a collective mansion in Kerrisdale. The daytime portion of the event will be outdoors on our half acre property, and will feature music, performers, and an array of powerful speakers from the community, including the Mayor, city councillors, and progressive and conscious community leaders. In the evening, we will continue connecting and celebrating indoors to some of the best DJs this city has to offer.
We are honoured to be joined at our gathering by indigenous presenters, Chief Phil Lane Jr, Chief Rueben George, Ta'kaiya Blaney and Pulxaneeks. All of this will take place in a rich environment filled with Visionary Art, Interactive Art Installations, Performances, and much more.
Your participation would be a powerful contribution to making this a most memorable event. Please join us in a special moment of making history in Vancouver!
We are honoured to be joined at our gathering by indigenous presenters, Chief Phil Lane Jr, Chief Rueben George, Ta'kaiya Blaney and Pulxaneeks. All of this will take place in a rich environment filled with Visionary Art, Interactive Art Installations, Performances, and much more.
Your participation would be a powerful contribution to making this a most memorable event. Please join us in a special moment of making history in Vancouver!