Building Hope With Our Hands
A-C is a University of Victoria alumnus with an undergraduate degree in Geography and Environmental Studies with a minor in Digital Media. They grew up on Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam territories, in so-called "East Vancouver." They are Guatemalan on their mother's side and have Scottish ancestry on their father's side. They love a good cup of coffee, listening to folktales, and looking at cool creatures in tidepools! A-C has been involved in different activist movements for over two decades, growing up with the understanding that environmental justice and human rights are intrinsically intertwined, and the importance of local to international solidarity. A-C's passion for sustainability lies within community and relationships, human and otherwise.
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In this series, Camille Currie, founder of BC Health Care Matters, discusses starting the grassroots movement which brought medical professionals and patients together under the banner that everyone deserves access to a family doctor. She highlights the role of social media, involving team members with various passions and gifts, and the importance of making people feel heard, recognized and valued.
3 videos
In this series, Chace Barber, co-founder of Edison Motors, describes the successes and challenges of starting a business building the first electric hybrid trucks in Canada. He describes the pivotal role of making mistakes, collective ownership, and constantly asking “why?”.
5 videos
In this series, Fatima Da Silva, founder of Nourish Cowichan, discusses the creation of this charity to respond to food insecurity among children and teens in her community. She describes the process of fundraising for the kitchen, building up volunteer capacity, and the importance of community ownership. Fatima reflects on how her upbringing in Mozambique shaped her approach to community-building and changemaking.
4 videos