TakingITGlobal Feed : Latest Content from Halifax2009-11-23T11:11:05ZTakingITGlobalhttp://www.tigweb.org/favicon.icoBlog : Wedding rings should be about lovehttp://CSachs.tigblog.org/post/13403012009-11-04T08:11:18Z2009-11-04T08:11:18ZCharlottehttp://profiles.tigweb.org/CSachs<p><b>Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe</b> has brutally seized control of his country’s diamond fields and is using the profits from our precious wedding rings and jewelry to finance a vicious political militia.<br/><br/> The group of countries th...Blog : Understanding Youth Suicidehttp://mentalhealth.tigblog.org/post/13387372009-11-02T12:11:33Z2009-11-02T12:11:33ZDavidhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/mentalhealth<p>Today’s<a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-student-suicides30-2009oct30,0,6600846.story"> Los Angeles Times </a> carried a front page local story regarding youth suicide in Palo Alto: “Palo Alto campus searches for healing aft...Organization : Art of Living YES!http://orgs.tigweb.org/420772009-10-21T13:11:32Z2009-10-21T13:11:32ZEric Shttp://profiles.tigweb.org/silvaericThe techniques taught in the program bring the mind to the present moment, eliminate negative emotions, give relief from anxiety, improve focus and concentration, increase self awareness, and instill strong social and leadership skills. This intense ...Organization : Atlantic Science Links Associationhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/416512009-09-21T11:19:45Z2009-09-21T11:19:45ZLori Crawfordhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/LoriPEIASLA’s mission is to bridge the gap between the scientific community, schools and the public by:
•facilitating visits and activities by volunteer scientists, engineers and technologists to schools and public venues;
•providing supporting advi...Event : Marvelous Monarch Migrationhttp://events.tigweb.org/246852009-07-15T20:21:02Z2009-07-15T20:21:02Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Discover the connections between the annual migration of Monarch butterflies and habitat conservation efforts in North America. Explore how fair trade practices affect Monarchs and learn how to conserve habitat in your own backyard. Ages 10-14years ...Event : Marvelous Monarch Migrationhttp://events.tigweb.org/246832009-07-15T20:15:32Z2009-07-15T20:15:32Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Discover the connections between annual migration of Monarch butterflies and habitat conservation efforts in North America. Explore how fair trade practices affect Monarchs and learn how to conserve habitat in your own backyard. Ages 10-14 years (ac...Article : Animal rights and human rights: exploring the linkshttp://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=255312009-07-12T17:19:58Z2009-07-12T17:19:58ZCharlottehttp://profiles.tigweb.org/CSachs(<i>Wild (Portrait of Ruby, the artist's dog)</i>: picture by <a href="http://gallery.tigweb.org/caruby69/5846">Carey Charles</a>)
I've been a vegetarian for the better part of ten years now, and for someone who is only 20, that is a long time ind...Organization : YMCA of Halifaxhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/402732009-06-17T10:38:22Z2009-06-17T10:38:22ZMekhala Chaubalhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/mekhalaClick here for Printer Friendly Version
Mission Statement
Our YMCA is a charitable association of volunteers and staff dedicated to the development of individuals and communities in spirit, mind and body.
The YMCA Core Values are key to fulf...Organization : Atlantic Council for International Cooperationhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/396752009-05-13T15:36:31Z2009-05-13T15:36:31ZAnnie Burns-Pieperhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/AnnieBPACIC also takes a leadership role in engaging Atlantic Canadians around issues relating to international development, global sustainability, and social justice. Through our public engagement work, ACIC strives to give Atlantic Canadians the knowledge...Organization : The Youth Projecthttp://orgs.tigweb.org/392912009-04-27T14:38:03Z2009-04-27T14:38:03ZJess Wisharthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/JessWishartThe Youth Project has a number of projects and programs. It offers an ally card program, which allows allies to identify themselves in their space. The Youth Project offers individual, confidential support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or q...Organization : The Themba Development Project Associationhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/391152009-04-22T14:59:23Z2009-04-22T14:59:23ZCatherine Robarhttp://profiles.tigweb.org/thembaprojectThe Themba Development Project raises funds to assist in nutrition and education for our friends in Thembalethu. Before our arrival the members of this community were only eating proper meals every 3-5 days. To combat the chronic hunger each and ever...Event : Online Art Auction-A Fundraiser for GPI Atlantichttp://events.tigweb.org/237812009-04-19T15:59:50Z2009-04-19T15:59:50Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Leya Evelyn, well-known abstract artisst and GPI Atlantic Board Member, is generously launching what will be an annual event: The GPI Atlantic Online Art Auction.
Winning bids will be notified the first week of June. Visit the GPI Atlantic website...Event : Earth Day Walk for Waterhttp://events.tigweb.org/236052009-04-15T14:54:19Z2009-04-15T14:54:19Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Aveda Earth Month Walk for Water Support the Earth Day “Walk for Water” which will raise funds for Aveda’s Earth Month campaign. All funds support the Nova Scotia Nature Trust in its work “Protecting Clean Water through Land Conservation”. ...Event : The Incredible Pinichttp://events.tigweb.org/234972009-04-09T11:00:21Z2009-04-09T11:00:21Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/This will be the second year of the Incredible Picnic. The picnic continues to welcome local farmers and food producers under a big tent, with heaps of fresh, environmentally sustainable grub. The picnic also offers great local music, and support fro...Organization : Phoenix Youth Programshttp://orgs.tigweb.org/387232009-04-07T16:09:54Z2009-04-07T16:09:54ZJess Wisharthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/JessWishartMission Statement
We support at-risk and homeless youth within our extended community. Our intent is to break the cycle of homelessness by offering a wide range of programs and services. We strive to be a meaningful presence and a voice for social j...Organization : Teens Now Talk Magazinehttp://orgs.tigweb.org/386752009-04-06T12:03:59Z2009-04-06T12:03:59ZJess Wisharthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/JessWishartTeens Now Talk is an explosive literary vehicle responding to the needs and wants of today’s teens in the HRM and Atlantic Canada. We are committed to raising teen awareness, confidence, self- esteem and motivation to a level where teens will disco...Organization : GPI Atlantic Youthhttp://orgs.tigweb.org/386472009-04-05T11:20:23Z2009-04-05T11:20:23ZJess Wisharthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/JessWisharthe GPI Atlantic Youth Program was born just prior to the Rethinking Development Conference, held in June 2005. Youth aged 13-17 participated in a camp before and during the conference. Young adults participated in a youth work/study program prior to ...Organization : Mavericks of Social Changehttp://orgs.tigweb.org/386412009-04-05T10:35:12Z2009-04-05T10:35:12ZJess Wisharthttp://profiles.tigweb.org/JessWishartMavericks offers a number of in and out of school programs. For instance, Peace Jam is a program offered for youth 10-14. Through PeaceJam, our youngest community members are thinking global and acting local. The program is focused around weekly lun...Event : Fair Trade Community Educator Traininghttp://events.tigweb.org/231432009-03-20T13:53:27Z2009-03-20T13:53:27Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Are you passionate about making a difference and getting involved in your community? Then become a JUDES Community Educator! JUDES (www.judesfairtrade.ca) is looking for motivated, committed and skilled volunteers to promote fair trade through fun, ...Event : Chris Turner: The Geography of Hope-A Tour of the World We Needhttp://events.tigweb.org/229692009-03-09T12:28:20Z2009-03-09T12:28:20Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Chris Turner, author of The Geography of Hope-A Tour of the World We Need will be the keynote speaker at Halifax Grammar School's Global Youth Awareness conference. This book was nominated for the Governor General's Literary Prize.For tickets or more...Event : Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production FILM & TALKhttp://events.tigweb.org/228832009-03-03T16:08:10Z2009-03-03T16:08:10Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Attend this free public film & interactive, stimulating discussion. Watch the highly acclaimed Story of Stuff short film. A critical look at our consumption and production systems and a review our new Nova Scotia Environmental Goals and Sustainable P...Event : A Transgender Surgery Fundraiserhttp://events.tigweb.org/228732009-03-03T15:33:41Z2009-03-03T15:33:41Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/
Transgenderism is a rare condition where a person's gender does not match their body. Many of these individuals seek treatments such as life long hormone replacement as well as several surgeries, so they may live normal and happy lives. This is a v...Event : International Women’s Week Celebration! http://events.tigweb.org/228512009-03-02T13:13:59Z2009-03-02T13:13:59Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Join us for a potluck dinner and evening of performances in honour of
women. Talented local performers include spoken word poet, El Jones;
African dancer, Mufaro; women’s choir, The Women Next Door;
singer-songwriter, Kim Wempe; mother-daughter...Organization : Art of Living YES!+http://orgs.tigweb.org/377412009-02-26T16:12:02Z2009-02-26T16:12:02ZPhil MacKenziehttp://profiles.tigweb.org/pcmackenThe techniques taught in the program bring the mind to the present moment, eliminate negative emotions, give relief from anxiety, improve focus and concentration, increase self awareness, and instill strong social and leadership skills. This intense ...Event : Public lecture - Alberta Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent Featuring renowned environmental journalist Andrew Nhttp://events.tigweb.org/227612009-02-20T08:19:48Z2009-02-20T08:19:48Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/Dalhousie University's College of Sustainability is pleased to offer a free public lecture by Calgary based journalist/speaker Nikiforuk, one of Canada's foremost nonfiction authors and an award winning business reporter, on the subject of his most r...Event : ViewFinders March Break Camp: Animated Mindshttp://events.tigweb.org/227092009-02-17T16:21:52Z2009-02-17T16:21:52Z(no name)http://profiles.tigweb.org/ViewFinders and the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, are looking for youth ages 12 to 18 who are interested in learning how to create great animation with an important message!
ViewFinders March Break Camp: Animated Minds is a...