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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Not a typical video game, at a not so typical ‘school’ 2 weeks ago · View
While many researchers agree that children need more time playing outside, and less in front of their computers and TV screens, not all video games are the same. Case in point: Minecraft, the online 3D world of adventure that is captivating many SelfDesigners these days. Unlike the gratuitous violence and aggressive competition that is so prevalent in [...] -
SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: SDH Peace Camps spread to schools and to the upcoming Environmental Justice Conference at LVR. 4 weeks ago · View
SelfDesign High’s commitment to furthering peace education in our region has shown up in a number of gestures, often youth-led and mentor-supported including; the Fair Trade for Peace Markets, high school peace studies courses, and participation in global events such as the Global Summit in San Francisco and the GIN Conference at Quest University at Squamish, BC. [...] -
SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Theatre for Change, this Friday at SelfDesign High in Nelson 1 month ago · View
How are teenagers in Nelson currently affected by gender roles, sexism, and homophobia? The GAP (Gender Action Project) explores this question and others through a public performance and invites you to participate! This project is a collaboration between the Nelson Women’s Centre and SelfDesign High with funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Youth Initiatives. For the past [...] -
SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: SelfDesign High launches exciting Spring Workshops: Jewelry-Making, Mechanics, Studio Arts 1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
This spring, SelfDesign High brings colorful and creative hands-on workshops to highschool youth in grades 10-12. These 4 credit courses, include Jewelry-Making, Mechanics, Studio Arts: Cultures of Resistance and Fiber Arts and are led by community and SelfDesign High Mentors. Workshop groups will meet 2 to 3 hours a week for 12-14 week at the BackAlley [...] -
SelfDesign High posted an update: 1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
SDH presents: Impulses for Change, a provocative evening of talks and community dialogue. Join us April 4th, 7pm. Admission by donation. Bring a friend!
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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Impulses for Change, an evening of provactive talks and community dialogue 1 month, 3 weeks ago · View
What are the local and global Impulses for Change you notice? Sharing inspirational stories and projects connects and encourages us to put our bodies behind our ideas.
We’ll watch a few exemplary and provocative TEDx talks, and then take some time through discussion – to explore how we are called to move from inspiration into proactive next steps.Join us to explore Impulses for Change. [...]
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SelfDesign High posted an update: 3 months, 1 week ago · View
Join us for another SDH Film Night – Feb 23rd, presenting: ”ANIMATE EARTH” 7pm followed by discussion.
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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: SDH 4-credit Workshop courses beginning the week of February 20th 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
If you are a high school learner seeking collaboration and community engagement, and you’ve got a passion for exploring things through conversation and action, then check out the Workshops at SelfDesign High! Workshop(s) groups usually meet 2 to 3 hours a week for 12-14 weeks at SelfDesign’s Nelson Learning Centre, and all workshop courses are 4 credit [...] -
SelfDesign High posted an update: 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
SDH Workshops starting February in Nelson include; Studio Arts, Science 10, Drama, English 12, World Music, Peace Studies and more… Visit http://www.selfdesignhigh.org for more info!
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SelfDesign High posted an update: 4 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Watershed Productions presents an ENCORE SCREENING at SelfDesign High!
After such a great response and turn out at the premieres of both Conceiving Family and Rural Transcapes, there will be a second screening of both films.
Rural Transcapes at 7PM and Conceiving Family at 8PM on Thursday, January 12th at SelfDesign High, 412 Victoria Street/2nd floor of the Royal Legion. Tickets are only $10 at the door and there will be a brief Q&A after each screening. You can come to watch one or both films.
For more info, visit Watershed Productions website here:
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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: An interview with Tasha Bassingthwaighte on GAP Theatre – a youth theatre project coming January 2012 5 months, 1 week ago · View
Interview by Amber Santos Fotos by Tasha Bassingthwaighte Amber: I’m here with Tasha Bassingthwaighte, the Executive Director of the West Kootenay Women’s Association to talk about the GAP Project, the next Theatre of the Oppressed (also known as Forum Theatre) project here in Nelson, coming up in January 2012, this time working with youth through a partnership [...]
Great work! This is so empowering. I’ve seen its effects in Victoria years ago, and it was really amazing.
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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Grade 10/11 youth participating in EOS integrated program offer a look inside… 5 months, 1 week ago · View
EOS is a two session learning cohort program that welcomes learners to engage in interdisciplinary theme blocks, sharing their thoughts, questions and insights through discussions and online posts, research and the creation of 12 Learning Artifacts. The learning outcomes for the following courses are met in the first session of the EOS program: Grade 10: Planning [...] -
SelfDesign High posted an update: 5 months, 1 week ago · View
Gap Theatre Workshops for youth this January!
http://selfdesignhigh.inthekoots.com/2011/11/16/youth-earn-high-school-credit-in-gap-theatre-workshops-this-january/ -
SelfDesign High posted an update: 5 months, 2 weeks ago · View
EXTENDED for 3 more days! 3rd Annual Fair Trade for Peace Holiday Markets and RETRO Vintage Sale! Tues Dec 6th to 8th (1pm to 4pm) for more details check out our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/309911942354692/
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SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Extended! 3rd Annual Fair Trade For Peace Holiday Markets: Dec 6-8th, 1-4pm 6 months ago · View
Extended to Tues Dec 6 – Thurs Dec 8th, 1-4pm SelfDesign High is holding an annual Fair Trade for peace market organized by the students and mentors to support Fair Trade and to fund projects like peace camp, the YA program, and many others. What is Fair Trade? Fair trade is when people, organizations, and stores support [...] -
SelfDesign High wrote a new blog post: Youth earn High School Credit in Gap Theatre Workshops this January! 6 months, 1 week ago · View
This course, facilitated by the West Kootenay Women’s Association, will consist of a ten-week series of workshops based on Theatre of the Oppressed, a form of popular theatre that has grown into a global movement since it’s development in Brazil in the 1960′s. It uses a set of games, exercises and practices that create space for [...] -
SelfDesign High posted an update: 6 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Save the date! Fair Trade for Peace Market: Fri Dec 2nd 5-10pm, Sat Dec 3rd 10am-4pm
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SelfDesign High commented on the blog post The Veggie Bus stops at Touchstones Nelson for CHANGE. 8 months, 1 week ago · View
Thanks Jim!
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SelfDesign High posted an update: 8 months, 1 week ago · View
FREE Youth Film Workshop tomorrow (Saturday) at BackAlley Studio in Nelson. Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society is offering a FREE Film Workshop for youth 12-20yrs old, called ’NEW NOW’.
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SelfDesign High posted an update: 8 months, 1 week ago · View
SelfDesign High & Oxygen Art Centre co-present: Contemporary Aboriginal Film Screening and Youth Film Workshop this week in Nelson
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