Global Music Fest is pleased to be the first event to kick off Global Citizen Week Kelowna 2012. GMF in 2012 has expanded to cover 2 nights - February 24 (All Ages) and 25 (19+ Event).
Join us February 24th at the Laurel Packinghouse for performances by some exciting artists. Announcement is coming soon. "Like" Global Music Fest on Facebook to stay up to date when the announcement comes.
The second night of Global Music Fest is sure to bring out your. We've created this event to be a 19+ years of age event and invited some phenomenal global musicians.
Join us again, February 25 at the Laurel Packinghouse. Artists to be announced. "Like" Global Music Fest on Facebook to keep up to date for the announcement. Tickets on sale February 1st.
This event simulates life in villages from around the world! Truly a multicultural experience of sight, sound and interaction! On entry, families find themselves facing the reality of slum living. There is no food, water, no adequate health care or education, no access to fire and ambulance rescue, no trash collection, and little future for the children. Children then visit various villages where they participate in an activity which reflects daily life in those countries. Each Village will be informative, inspirational and entertaining. Most importantly this event teaches young children that through their actions and teamwork, they have the power to make the world a better place.
Visitors to the village may play soccer with a ball made of cloth in Ghana, make tortillas in Mexico, create mini-baskets in Zambia, or play games in Cambodia. At every village each child will receive a stamp in their passport, and receive gold coins. At the end of the visit, the children will return to the slum and donate coins to make a less fortunate child’s life richer, by supplying water,clearing garbage, or building a hut. See the changes in real time!
Global Citizen Kelowna in partnership with the University of British Columbia Okanagan is honoured to feature Joelle Berdugo “Joey” Adler, visionary entrepreneur and humanitarian for the 2012 Global Citizen Kelowna Speaker Series. Joey Adler is the President and CEO of Diesel Canada Inc., Her keen understanding of the Canadian marketplace and entrepreneurial savvy have helped grow the brand into one of the most recognizable and sought after fashion labels in the country.
As a passionate philanthropist, Joey founded the ONEXONE Foundation in 2005. The foundation’s philosophy is that every single life is precious and that individuals can make positive changes in the lives of others, one by one. ONEXONE’s mission is to improve the lives of children in Canada, the US, and around the world with programs dedicated to the fundamental pillars: water, health, education, play, and food.
If you were given $5000 how would you spend it to help those in need in developing countries?
For the past 5 years, that is the question we have posed to students in Grades 9 - 12 throughout School District 23. After preparing an application and formal presentation, students are given the opportunity to share with other students how they would work with a local non-profit organization to help meet the Millennium Development Goals set out by the United Nations. Only one team can win the Grand Prize of $5000 (which will be donated to the non-profit charity of their choice) but everyone gains valuable insight as to what can be done to make positive change in the world.
This event is not open to the public.
After a successful launch in 2011, the Global School House has returned in 2012.
Grade 6 students from around School District 23 will be taken through an interactive and tactile learning experience as they make their way through a recreation of class rooms in developing countries.
This event is not open to the public.
Event Details TBA
Global Citizen Kelowna in partnership with Tribehouse presents the 2012 An Artist's Eye on the World.
This event is sub-titled 'Artists and Activists' and features guest speakers.
More information will be posted shortly. Stay tuned!
An Artists Eye on the World
Streaming Cafe, 596 Leon Ave.
Location: New Life Church - 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna
Time: 5:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
This year’s Taste of Home consists of a cornucopia of food andentertainment featuring delicious food samples from over twenty countries. In addition, ongoing dancing, folk music and talented musicians will provide a festival-like air of international sights and sounds. Taste of Home is a great opportunity to gather with family and friends to immerse oneself in a tasty and entertaining cultural experience.
As you stroll between food stations immerse yourself in the work of numerous local non-profit organizations as they display information about the needs they fill throughout the world. New in 2012, Taste of Home is introducing “Ethnic Meals In 20 Minutes” where individuals can join a cooking demo, and learn the secrets to quick and tasty ethnic meals.
