Muse driven eclectic items
2022-02-08
Summer of the πΆ Arts π πΌ πΆπ©βπ¨ in Yellowknife π¨π¦ 2020.
A YouTube video playlist documenting some the socially distanced arts during the summer of 2020.
The full playlist set is at this URL
2021-09-29
Emily Lawson’s “The Hanging on the Fence” promo
Works displayed at a May 16, 2021 backyard, COVID safe hanging in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
A Yellowknife artist dealing
with blindness during COVID-19 β¦
“The Hanging on the Fence”
Emily Lawson, Fabric Artist
Lethbridge, Alberta
Works displayed at a May 16, 2021 backyard, COVID safe hanging in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
The full Video Playlist on YouTube URL
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2021-05-12
Video by @mediamentor
Music by @BrailleMerchant
2021-02-28
2020-11-04
“This is what happens when you aren’t taught how to bead.” β Gail Cyr
Project Type: Documentary
Runtime: 55 minutes 53 seconds
Completion Date: November 20, 2019
Country of Origin: Canada
Country of Filming: Canada
Language: English
CREDITS:
Gail Cyr β Writer
Jesse Wheeler β Writer
Ollie Williams β Writer
Gail Cyr β Key Cast β βGail Cyrβ
Jesse Wheeler β Key Cast β βJesse Wheelerβ
Ollie Williams β Key Cast β βOllie Williamsβ
George Lessard β Video Artist β Director
Gail Cyr β Producer
More information and details at:
https://filmfreeway.com/Thisiswhathappenswhenyouarenttaughthowtobead-GailCyr
2020-10-29
A socially distanced eBike run on the Dettah Ice Road, Yellowknife Bay of Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada early in the days of Covid-19
“β¦It is our pleasure to select your film as an official selection of Venice Shorts ⦔
Venice Shorts
https://filmfreeway.com/Veniceshorts
2020-07-16
Also available at https://www.facebook.com/mediamentor.ca/videos/281434596251606/
Web
https://oldtownrambleandri.wixsite.com/oldtownrambleandride
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/OldTownRambleAndRide/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Kx9VROR59OWQCzHPKBXnw
2020-07-01
Ambe Chenemu, Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina, Cynthia Mufandaedza (Yellowknife city councillor), Gerri Sharpe and more speakβ¦.
Jun 09, 2020
“Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”
β Martin Luther King Jr.
OPINION | Why we are not exempt from racism in the North : Ambe Chenemu
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/racism-in-north-canada-exists-1.5613513
“β¦ Hundreds gather for Yellowknife demonstration in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
People marched from Multiplex Arena to RCMP station downtown in demonstration against anti-Black racism Jun 09, 2020 [β¦]
The protests were peaceful with those gathered remaining quiet while speakers made their remarks, except for when being led in chants.
While the mass of people did not maintain two metres distance from one another, nearly everyone was wearing a face mask.
“While I understand it, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, so is the rest of the world [and] everybody else is marching,” said Graham.
“Yes, we’re in the middle of a pandemic, but a lot of people view racism as a pandemic. Racism is a real pandemic. And people are upset.”
Clarifications – A previous version of this story said that PSAC North organized this event. Although the organization promoted the event, it was organized by different community members and activists. Jun 09, 2020 8:38 PM CT ⦔
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yellowknife-blm-demonstration-anti-racism-1.5604916
“β¦Organizer Ambe Chenemu addressed the crowd first, speaking about racism in Canadian society, both past and present. He also called on allies to no longer ignore racism when they see it.
βPeople have died for this, people continue to die for this and those lives were not wasted,β Chenemu said. βAre you going to speak up when you see racism? Are you going to do something when you see racism?β. [β¦]
Ndilo Chief Ernest Betsina spoke of the racism he has faced as an Indigenous man.
βAs an Indigenous man I represent a people who suffer and continue to suffer because of residential schools,β he said. [β¦]
Yellowknife city councillor Cynthia Mufandaedza spoke about the importance of embracing diversity.
βThe world is ready to change,β she said. βAs a community we must recommit to changing ourselves.β
Also in attendance was Mayor Rebecca Alty as well as several RCMP officers. ⦔
https://cklbradio.com/2020/06/10/hundreds-attend-yellowknife-anti-racism-demonstration/
2020-06-12
26 May 2020 β 1:30 pm EDT “β¦ Plans to lay fibre optic cable along Nunavikβs Hudson coast will go ahead this summer, putting parts of the region on track to receive high-speed internet by next yearβ¦.”
@MediaMentor's Blog 
Help Avens β Yellowknife’s Community for Seniors, Build a Bus! Where thereβs a Wheel thereβs a Way.
2020-09-08
” We need to raise a total of $125,000.
After 22 years, our old bus is officially out of commission and is in dire need of replacement.
βOperation Care on Wheelsβ we are fundraising to “build” a new bus for Yellowknifeβs Seniors one piece at a time.
You can make a bulk donation OR you can buy a specific piece of the bus like the tire,
or a spark plug, depending on your budget.
Where thereβs a Wheel thereβs a Way.
We need to raise a total of $125,000.”
If youβd like to Donate to this meaningful cause, please scan the QR code with your phone to go to the webpage to donate, and select the
βCare on Wheelsβ
option from the fund drop down menu.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yellowknife, NWT (September 4th, 2020) – AVENS, A Community for
Seniors is asking our community a lift in support for our newest fundraising initiative called Operation Care on Wheels. Launching officially on Tuesday September 8th, 2020 *, Care on Wheels will be a 5 month fundraising event that will enable AVENS to replace its current 22 year old seniorβs shuttle bus.
Having the ability for βALLβ seniors to move around Yellowknife is a vital component in dealing with social isolation and accessibility. Ensuring access to essential services like medical appointments, or staying connected with family and businesses and remaining engaged within their community by attending events and supporting cultural activities are necessities in life.
We are pleased to showcase one of our early supporters for this fundraising operation. Paul Bros. NEXTreme Inc. Welding has been a long supporter for a new bus program. Their company has donated an accumulated amount of
$20,000 over the past 4 years, βOn behalf of Paul Bros NEXTreme Inc., we have committed ourselves to the North and have made a dedication for our business to give back to the Children of the North, our Elderly, Indigenous, Education, and those less fortunate. Five years ago, one of the commitments we made, was to support AVENS – A Community for Seniors. AVENS is a special place our family visited during a time when one of our business role models, Eddieβs Grandpa, Mike Krutko lived and was cared for. We realized then the impact AVENS had on those who live in their care. AVENS is a big part of our community and the North and having them cherish the wisdom of our Elders have helped many families, like ours. This is one way for our team at Paul Bros NEXTreme to give back and say Thank you.β Myrna Paul, Co-Owner of Paul Bros. NEXTreme Welding Inc.
In making our community more inclusive and accessible, AVENS CEO, Daryl Dolynny is quick to remind us βIf there is a wheel thereβs a way to combat social isolation and encourage an included society, especially during these pandemic times. We know improving these day to day activities with a trustworthy bus is vital for a healthy mind and body. Our seniors are counting on us to give them a lift in supportβ
Community supporters large and small can help us βbuild the busβ by making a donation to Operation Care on Wheels by visiting our AVENS website and clicking the βdonate nowβ button. Electronic receipts are given immediately.
Should you wish to know more or want to make a difference in the lives of our seniors, we would be more than happy to field you inquiries. On behalf of AVENS thank you for giving seniors a lift!
AVENS β A Community for Seniors (previously YACCS) was incorporated under the Societies Act in April of 1983 by a group of citizens to lobby government and establish programs and services for seniors.
AVENS was established to meet the needs of the growing number of soon-to-be retired miners and prospectors (many of whom were bachelors) who would need support to live out their retirement years in Yellowknife.
SINCE INCEPTION, AVENS has worked very hard to establish programs and services not only for Yellowknife seniors, but for seniors across the NWT.
TODAY, AVENS boardβs vision is to address ageing challenges across the entire housing and care continuum. Our draft expansion plan envisions growth of residential living choices and delivery of a range of services across the full spectrum of care. Most importantly the board envisions a community where our residents can move seamlessly through levels of care without ever leaving the AVENS community.
For more information, please contact:
Daryl Dolynny, CEO
AVENS- A Community for Seniors
or
Chelsea Pukanich, Executive Assistant
AVENS- A Community for Seniors
Suite 1
5710-50 Avenue YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 1G1
Tel: (867) 920-2443 Fax: (867) 873-9915 Website:
www.avensseniors.com …”
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