By Erika Morton Push the Point is a youth-led media arts project by the Urban Arts Initiative (UAI). The project was directed by Leon Robinson, a local hip hop artist, in collaboration with Thea Faulds from Centre 3 Print and Media Arts. Leon and Thea worked with a group of nine young people to develop, …
View Post »Rebranding event an opportunity to define initiative’s local focus ByTeri Pecoskie What’s in a name? A lot, it turns out — at least according to Tastebuds, Hamilton’s freshest student nutrition collaborative. On Tuesday, Hamilton Partners in Nutrition (HPIN) hosted a rebranding party at the Radius café on James Street South. The aim, of course, was …
View Post »June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada! National Aboriginal Day was first proclaimed by the Governor General of Canada in 1996. Every year it gives Ontarians a unique opportunity to participate in Aboriginal cultural events and learn about the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and across the country. Join in as Hamilton celebrates …
View Post »The Social Planning and Research Council is proud to support the LGBTQ community. June 21st, 2013 to June 30th, 2013 is Pride Week! Hamilton will not be having a Pride parade this year, but that doesn’t mean the festivities aren’t happening. Check the links below for events happening in your area! Hamilton Pride Events(click here …
View Post »The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton is proud to be a supporter of the LGBTQ community. This Saturday, come show your support at Hamilton Pride 365, Rally and Celebration! Saturday, June 15th, 201312:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hamilton City Hall71 Main Street West Everyone welcome! Come for the speeches, United Way BBQ, LGBTQ …
View Post »Want safer and more enjoyable streets? Want to help develop and promote a policy that could make long term changes to how our streets are designed? Come hear about the status of a city-wide Complete Streets policy, and the role you can play to make it happen. Wednesday, June 26, 20136:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. …
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