Cowbird is an audio-video diary tool that enables users to create and store an audio-visual diary of their life, as well as collaborate with others in the storytelling process. By documenting the simple human stories behind major news events, Cowbird aims to pioneer a new approach to participatory journalism.

Lifecycles produced this handbook about how to put on several different workshops for schools and communities. The workshops use drama to talk about the importance of food security and sustainability in an accessible and fun way. Participants become involved in skits and theatre that communicate real issues in food justice. The workshops range from an hour to two hours in length. Each workshop contains:

A supply list

Detailed outline

Suggested age groups

Specific focus

Optional modifications

It's not glamorous or show stopping, but event tabling is an important part of the work that needs to be done to raise awareness about an issue, get signatures for petitions or advertise for events. This guide will cover:

How to set up
Interacting
Tips

Setting up

Ushahidi is an open source real time crowdsourcing tool that maps crisis incidents sent in through mobile phones. Like wordpress or tumblr, Ushadhidi is a platform. You can embed a map into your website or create your own separate version.

This spring Catalyst Centre is exploring activism. Our third conversation of the season focuses on living our activism. All you need to do is show up ready to share, listen and learn.

Join us for a World Café!

The World Café format is a creative interactive way to not only share the wisdom that each of us has to contribute, but also create a space for new ideas to emerge. Bring your favourite cause, activity, and / or fellow activist and be a part of putting action back into activism.

DEADLINE FOR SPRING APPLICATIONS: December 15, 2010

The CFC Media Lab TELUS Interactive Art & Entertainment Program (IAEP) is Canada's first post-graduate training and production program based on a philosophy that compelling content is created though a collaborative process harnessing a wide range of creative skills.

ACCELERATE YOUR FUTURE

The CFC Media Lab TELUS Interactive Art & Entertainment Program (IAEP) is Canada's first post-graduate training and production program based on a philosophy that compelling content is created through a collaborative process harnessing a wide range of creative skills.

Residents learn from a variety of perspectives including academic, industrial, artistic, technological, and practical. Team-based and project-driven, the TELUS IAEP merges the fundamentals of new media with creative collaboration.

Space is limited! Please RSVP to medialab@cfccreates.com to reserve your spot and we will forward you the location details.