Gabriola: The Integrity and Inspiration of Art

DRUMBEG HOUSE ANNUAL STUDIO SALE
When: Sunday, August 26th 10 am - 4 pm
Where: 3085 Mander Road

This is probably the last time we will have a day when the general public will be invited to visit the Wakan home and studio. Naomi turns 87 this year and, while she will have books for sale on the day, all present and future sales of her books are being handled by the bookstore at Page's Marina (mail@pagesresort.com). 

Eli, too, is slowing down. Several of his large pieces will be available for silent auction at a low reserve bid, so now's a chance for you to get a "big statement" for your home, or office. If you're interested in negotiating a purchase before then, please check out the sculptures at www.eliaswakan.com 

Whether you're thinking of buying, or just want to drop by, we welcome everyone to help us celebrate our 22 years of creativity on Gabriola. This is a free event. We will have refreshments for you to enjoy.

Naomi Beth Wakan
3085 Mander Rd
Gabriola, BC, V0R 1X7
www.naomiwakan.com
naomi@naomiwakan.com

Community Film Screening: Trick or Treaty?

Date & Time: 

09/13/2017 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

 

Join members of Gabriola’s local chapter of Amnesty International to mark the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

 

This feature documentary profiles Indigenous leaders in their quest for justice as they seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian government. By tracing the history of their ancestors since the signing of Treaty No. 9, these leaders aim to raise awareness about issues vital to First Nations in Canada: respect for and protection of their lands and natural resources, and the right to hunt and fish so their societies can prosper. A 2014 documentary by Alanis Obomsawin.

 

Free, drop in.

Gabriola Island Branch of VIRL

#5 - 575 North Road

Gabriola 

http://virl.bc.ca/branches/gabriola-island

Gabriola Island

#5 - 575 North Rd,

Gabriola Island

V0R 1X3

Phone: (250) 247-7878

Fax: (250) 247-7892

E-mail: GabriolaIsland@virl.bc.c

The Power of People for a Healthy Community

The bulleted information below is lifted directly from the 2011 Report from People for a Healthy Community, of Gabriola Island, BC, to make note of and to promote how much can be achieved when people come together out of compassion.

While individuals may feel disconnected from the big national and global issues, those who work for healthy communities everywhere are making change where it counts.  For example, People for a Healthy Community in the last year:

• provided more than 4,000 lunches to hungry Gabriolans
• distributed 3,940 bags of food, 25% of which went to feed children on the island
• provided a holiday feast for nearly 125 people  December 25, 2010
• distributed Christmas Bureau vouchers to 98 Gabriola families
• nurtured community gardens that provided fresh, nutritious food for hungry people as well as gardening opportunities for children, seniors, and PHC clients
• expanded storage capabilities of their food bank so that efficient food purchases can be made
• launched a monthly lunch and social event for over 30 seniors in our community
• created a weekly social evening for Youth at Risk
• provided employment and job-skill training for unemployed Gabriolans
• developed a Circle of Care, connecting skilled Gabriolans with people who have multiple needs, while offering support services such as financial training, income tax returns, rent and job-readiness support, haircuts, massage acupuncture, and more.

If you add up provisions in numerical units here you would come up with the number of eight thousand, seven hundred and nineteen (lunches plus bags of food plus holiday dinner, etc.), not including the unknowns such as how many people were helped by mentoring and teaching of skills.

Imagine all the towns and cities in all of the provinces of this country (there are 308 Federal Government ridings in Canada) who may be providing a similar number of needs. You get a picture of social activity that is not often recognized.  Sadly the needs outweigh accomplishments, but we dismiss or overlook them at our peril.