Matthew Krastel, a self-described “autism teacher”, speaks about his autistic life and shares advice with others about creating a health plan and succeeding in the school system
The ‘father of Cascadia’ has mapped the woven depth and breadth of the bioregion
May 5th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The ‘father of Cascadia’ has mapped the woven depth and breadth of the bioregion)Every place, as with every person, has its own story to tell. For “A place is a story that happens many times,” as the Oregon writer Kim Stafford reminds us. [Cascadia Institute]
Victoria’s poet laureate to mark mental health & substance use wellness day
May 4th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Victoria’s poet laureate to mark mental health & substance use wellness day)The City of Victoria’s poet laureate Yvonne Blomer will lead an event on May 7, 2015, sponsored by Island Health, marking the first annual Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness Day
Cascadia festival will celebrate deep connections, draw hundreds to Nanaimo
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The Cascadia Poetry Festival is an international event which seeks to bioregionally animate and culturally construct Cascadia by gathering writers, artists, scientists and activists to collaborate, discover and foster deeper connection between all inhabitants and the Cascadia region itself.
[Image: American poet Joanne Kyger at the 2014 Cascadia Festival in Seattle]
Nanaimo Fringe is prepping for another great summer festival
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This year’s Nanaimo Fringe Festival runs from August 13-23, 2015 — and guess what? The performing groups were selected by lottery earlier this month. We speak with festival producer Chelsee Damen.