<![CDATA[Schools Without Borders - SWB Blog]]>Tue, 01 May 2012 02:42:27 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[ Mutabaruka \\\"live\\\" with band - July 31st, 2011]]>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:13:01 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/-mutabaruka-live-with-band-july-31st-2011.html
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Mutabaruka has established himself as both a literary and musical giant, both in Jamaica and abroad, and is arguably one of Jamaica's most respected wordsmiths, dub poets and broadcasters. The "Barefoot Rasta" poems and music have given voice to a nation and helped forge an entirely new genre of music, dub/rhythm poetry. Revolutionary, fiery, scathing, and stinging, Mutabaruka's words are as potent on paper as on CD, and so the literary community needed to create a new term just for his works – meta-dub. What hasn't Muta done? He has cut singles with the late Dennis Brown and Luciano, hosts a hugely popular longtime Jamaican radio show on the IRIE-FM station, served as host of the hugely popular TV series Simply Muta, and many of Mutabaruka's songs recorded with other artists are brought together on the In Combination album (2006) which features songs with reggae greats such as Freddie McGregor, Cocoa Tea, Sugar Minott, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel and more.

Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) - WestJet Stage
Sunday July 31st, 2011
9:30 pm
FREE ADMISSION

]]><![CDATA[A Heart to Art Chat at the AGO]]>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:31:37 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/a-heart-to-art-chat-at-the-ago.htmlYou are invited to the following event:A Heart to Art Chat at the AGO

Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET) Location TBD. Selected participants will receive the event location details.

Register and complete the survey for a chance to join our Heart to Art Chat at the AGO, a special event to listen, learn and co-create ideas for the Art Gallery of Ontario on Saturday August 13th, 11am-3pm. Location TBD.

Brunch will be served, and to thank participants for their time and ideas, the AGO has arranged a special gift package.

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We hope you can make it!

Celina Agaton for the Art Gallery of Ontario

]]><![CDATA[Be part of a Toronto History making Hip-Hop dance flash mob! Sign up today!]]>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:27:38 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/be-part-of-a-toronto-history-making-hip-hop-dance-flash-mob-sign-up-today.htmlCanada's National Ballet School and the Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture are partnering up with acclaimed choreographer Lenny Len, of Flavourshop fame for the next instalment of the NBS Flashmob series. Lenny has created an amazing routine for dancers of all ages to participate in. You don't need hip hop experience, you can be 7 or 70 and still join us in the fun. We hope all of you will dance with us, and bring your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers! Everyone is welcome!

The performance will take place in downtown Toronto on Sunday, September 25, but we're keeping the location a secret for now. All rehearsals will take place at NBS. Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Friday evenings, from 6:30-8:30, and Saturday mornings, from 10:30-12:00. Rehearsals start on Tuesday, July 12 and continue throughout the summer. Dancers are welcome to attend as many rehearsals as they feel appropriate. On the flip side, you don't need to attend the rehearsals if you don't want...we filmed the choreography so you can study it at home and just show up the day of. BUT - you still must register to find out where the flashmob is taking place and the exact time.

To register for the Flash Mob: click here so that you'll be added to the email list. All the information you need to know will be sent out to you & keep in mind that the deadline for registration is September 11th 2011.

]]><![CDATA[Poetry to save a city: Poems for Rob Ford]]>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:12:04 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/poetry-to-save-a-city-poems-for-rob-ford.htmlR3 Artists' Collective presents:

Poetry to Save A City, Poems for Rob Ford
Friday, July 22, 2011 @ 9pm
Blue Moon Pub - 725 Queen Street East (at Broadview)
$10
(No one turned away for lack of funds)

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Featuring: NoubeSe Philip, Kumari Giles, Nomanzland, Truth Is, Zainab Amadahy. Sonny Be, Sedina Fiati and more!  Raffle and Open Mic Segment



A vibrant city requires vibrant arts communities where pink neon bicycles are not seen as an eyesore or city-commissioned murals considered graffiti and painted over. The Gray V Trane poetry reading is an event where poets and other artists will present works which they think will help make Rob Ford a better mayor, make our city a better place to live, and contribute to a more just world! Audience members are invited to present poetic messages to Rob Ford during an open mic segment. For more info contact r3artistscollective@gmail.com

Generously supported by OPIRG Toronto & Toronto Arts Council
This event is being held in support of 7 Directions & The African Reparations Fund
Co presented by Moyo Wa Africa and 7 Directions

also coming up.... AMAI KUDA ALBUM LAUNCH FUNDRAISERFriday July 29th, 8pm  .  Placebo Art Gallery, 1409 Bloor West, apartment A http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=214255791950847 ]]><![CDATA["Your Rights in Action" - start date moved to July 15]]>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:34:44 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/your-rights-in-action-start-date-moved-to-july-15.html

Toronto Youth! LIFT is inviting YOU to:

Empower yourselves, create a better city and a better future

“Your Rights in Action” Workshops – Free Training starts after July 15 (TBA)

You can help your community by learning:

- Human Rights and Democracy Skills for organizing a campaign-for-change

- Leadership skills including effective communication, planning, and evaluation

- Networking and Social Media Based Organizing (using Internet to organize)

- The role of media/alternative media in a Human Rights campaign-for-change

- How to access and speak with politicians during the Provincial Election

- How to work to educate public and decision-makers to make change happen

Great Summer Experience, Where You Can:

-Gain experience/references for resume and fulfill high school co-op hours

-Learn how to organize and lead workshops, work-groups, and campaigns

-Meet other Toronto Youth and Share Ideas to improve your community/city

-Learn how governments work & become an effective community advocate

-Participate in the Annual Summer Social-Justice Retreat (Algonquin Park)

We also provide:

-Free TTC

-Free Refreshments

-Free Childcare

-Free summer concerts

-Free movie nights

-Meet Great People

Two workshop locations: North Toronto and Central Toronto/East York

*locations to be defined based on location of registered participants

For more information contact Jorge Pineda, LIFT Youth Rights Project Manager

Email: youth@lift.to www.lift.to Tel: 647-854-9028 (M-F from 10am-6pm)

The L.I.F.T./ Youth Rights Project is a youth-led group, supported by experienced activists, whose purpose is to educate and organize the next generation of community leaders, and help youth-groups strengthen their democracy and community change projects.

Your Rights in Action is a Train- the-trainer workshop series for diverse urban youth to develop their youth community organizing skills. Youth will learn about how Human Rights and Democracy work, and will learn related skills including: effective communication, social-issue analysis, leadership, group facilitation, and public speaking.

]]><![CDATA[York Youth Coalition Update, July 2011]]>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:12:09 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/york-youth-coalition-update-july-2011.htmlYYC Business

Coming up meetings:

YYC General Meeting
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Archbishop Romero SS(99 Humber blvd)

YYC Employment Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Mount Dennis Parks&Rec(4 Hollis Rd)

YYC Events Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 121 Humber Blvd

Please find the links below to be community and city wide Initiatives/Grants/Employment etc.

York Area Activities
(Weston Mount Dennis)

  1. L.I.F.E July 8th, 2011 at Weston CI
  2. Skilled Trades Fare July 9th, 2011
  3. People Needed for a focus group on Review of Social Assistance
  4. TCDSB Fall Use of Space Application Begins
  5. Youth and Space Final Report
  6. Resources for Accessing Space
  7. Need to complete Your Highschool, New Program for Youth out of School, EEI 2011
  8. BBQ at the Hub July 27th
  9. Sponsors Needed for West-Won Community Festival
  10. Reintegration Services for Youth in Justice System
  11. Urban Arts Summer Programming
  12. Summer Programming for Children
  13. Young & Potential Fathers Youth Drop-In
  14. St.Albans Boys and Girls Summer Camp Registration!
  15. YES Summer Job Services
  16. YES Job Central

City Wide Opportunities
  1. Newcomer Artist Networking July 14th
  2. Toronto Arts Council Grant Deadlines
  3. Artreach Tool Kit Microsite
  4. Self Employment Development Program
  5. Nomination extended for City Access, Equity and Human Rights Award
  6. Youth In Motion Recruiting Youth
  7. SPEAKout Poetry
  8. Free College and Work Placement opportunity for Women who've experienced Domestic Violence
  9. Peer Leadership Training Program for Women
  10. The Art of Talent
  11. Artists for Community Engagement Awards
  12. Spin Master Innovation Fund
  13. Jumpstart Grant
  14. Where's Your Voice at?
Job Postings/Opportunities

  1. Want to be a Firefighter?

YYC Youth Action Group
Next Meeting: Monday, July 11th, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
ANC Office: 1366B Weston Road

Still Accepting Youth-Pass the Message!

If interested please Contact
Email:shadya@yorkyouthcoalition.org
Call: 647-705-7333
Committee Members
Needed!
YYC is looking for individuals with various background in community work to volunteer in the committees.

If you are a believer in bringing effective and sustainable change, then this is the project for you.

Great Experience, access to a network of more than 15 organizations that serve in the area, one could use this experience as part of their placements/internship, volunteer hours etc.

If interested please Contact
Email:shadya@yorkyouthcoalition.org
Call: 647-705-7333

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]]><![CDATA[Access Alliance Report: Working Rough, Living Poor: Employment and Income Insecurities faced by Racialized Groups and their Impacts on Health]]>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:03:49 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/access-alliance-report-working-rough-living-poor-employment-and-income-insecurities-faced-by-racialized-groups-and-their-impacts-on-health.htmlThe Income Security, Race and Health team led by Access Alliance is excited to launch their new research report titled “Working Rough, Living Poor: Employment and Income Insecurities faced by Racialized Groups in the Black Creek area and their Impacts on Health.” This report was formally launched on June 27th (National Multiculturalism Day).


The study also clearly illustrates the everyday pathways through which these employment and income insecurity challenges damage health within these groups. “Working Rough, Living Poor” is the result of research conducted in Toronto’s Black Creek community in collaboration with local residents trained to be community-based researchers by Access Alliance. The report’s new insights into the disturbing racialization of precarious employment and poverty in Canadian communities and the far-reaching health impact that these trends have on individuals and families, fills a key gap in data on the experiences of racialized groups in Canada. Below, you will also find 4 stand alone research bulletins that complements the key themes of the Working Rough, Living Poor report. Please send any feedback to yshakya@accessalliance.ca

Click here for the Working Rough Living Poor report

]]><![CDATA[Within Every Woman is on Kickstarter's top 100 funded projects and currently Canada's top funded film!]]>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:08:29 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/07/within-every-woman-is-on-kickstarters-top-100-funded-projects-and-currently-canadas-top-funded-film.htmlWe are happy to let everyone know that Within Every Woman Kickstarter campaign has managed to raise $56,525 with over 100,000 thousand visitors to the site over the course of the campaign. Within Every Woman is on Kickstarter's top 100 funded projects and currently Canada's top funded film!

We'd like to send our warmest congratulations to Chris and the Golden Nugget Productions team on their recent success.

Warm Regards

The Schools Without Border team

Fore more info please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/​Within-Every-Woman-Kickstarter​-Campaign/119135881500238?sk=i​nfo ]]><![CDATA[SWB Transition News]]>Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/05/swb-transition-news.htmlDear Friends,
SWB's Board of Directors has some great news to share with our community about our ongoing organizational transformation, which we’ve been working on since our Strategic Planning Retreat in 2009.

As of April 1st, 2011, Executive Director, Chris Kang will step out of the role he has played since 2003 and support the Board of Directors with a focus on fund development, organizational design and governance modeling.  Chris will also focus his time on SWB supported projects, Hygienna and Within Every Woman. Chris will be serving his time as a volunteer and will be up for Board nomination at SWB’s next AGM (Annual General Meeting).

Managing Director, Julian Caspari, has been appointed Interim Executive Director from April 1st - June 30th, 2011. Julian will focus his attention on supporting the emerging leadership at SWB, while strengthening organizational foundations. Recently welcomed into the DiverseCity Fellowship Program, Julian will continue to explore critical linkages between private, public and non-profit sectors in an effort to further build value within our learning network. By July 1, 2011, SWB will be hiring an Executive Director, Operations, and Julian will be transitioning to the Board of Directors to continue stewarding this work from a governance perspective. 

In order to bring renewed vision to SWB’s platform work, Kim Crosby, has been hired by SWB’s Board of Directors Hiring Committee as the Executive Director, Platform. Kim will fill this role at least until the end of 2011. We are thrilled to have Kim join the team in this official leadership position as she has demonstrated an invaluable skill set and ability to connect, coordinate and mobilize all of SWB’s stakeholders.

In their Director roles, Julian and Kim will form the Executive Committee, which will work closely with the Board of Directors to continue shaping the organization’s future direction. 

In addition to Kim’s leadership of SWB’s Platform, Kate Fraser (Director, My Story) and Joanna Duarte (Coordinator, Ignite the Americas), will provide hands-on support for the 25 groups who are hosted on the SWB platform. Furthermore, a stronger partnership with the Grassroots Youth Collaborative brings a wealth of programming expertise and support onto our platform.

Jaime Hackett will continue in her role as Administrative Coordinator, bringing stability to the organization’s day-to-day operations in partnership with Heather Campbell, who will now serve as SWB’s Financial Controller.

Lastly, in support of this transition, Shannon Lawrence (former intern with SWB) will work closely with Chris to develop key grants over the next 3 months.

The Board would like to thank Chris for his tremendous commitment to SWB.  We look forward to building with him in this new capacity so that we can continue to transform lives through holistic education.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about these organizational developments. We would be happy to provide you with more information upon request.

All the best,
SWB Board of Directors
info@swb.ca
]]><![CDATA[Congrats Nish!]]>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0800http://www.swb.ca/1/post/2011/04/congrats-nish.htmlMarch 9, 2011: Peninah Nthenya (Safe Spaces Founder/Director) accepts the I Am Powerful Award from Care International in Washington DC on International Women's Day. Care has pledged to build Safe Spaces a basketball court in the Eastlands of Nairobi. 

Peninah's Interview with Voice of America

Safe Spaces works with young girls and women between the ages of 7 – 25 to build a strong generation of dynamic young women. Through life-skills training, arts and sports programs, vocational and enterprise training, mentorship and international exchange, the girls are set up for incredible learning opportunities that lead towards economic opportunity, civic leadership and community health.

"Safe spaces has taught me how to love myself, keep myself safe from immoral behaviours like drugs, learn new skills like computer and to work towards being a respectable and responsible woman in my society. I’m the change!"
- Joy Nyagah (21 years old) Project leader, Nairobi, Kenya   
 
Click here to learn more. ]]>