Inspirit Foundation

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Warm greetings from the Inspirit Foundation,Embracing diversity and advancing people’s engagement in society is a timely challenge in Canada and abroad. At the Inspirit Foundation, we want to contribute to the conversation on ways to address this challenge.

We would like to share with you our first discussion paper, What Is Pluralism? The paper focuses on two questions: Why is pluralism important to social change? Can we speak of a “Canadian Pluralism”?

We encourage you to pass this discussion paper on to those who might have an interest in pluralism and diversity. The paper can be found in English and French on our website:
http://www.inspiritfoundation.org/about-inspirit/what_is_pluralism

In addition to producing the paper, we asked young people what pluralism means to them. Their inspiring views are captured in this short video below.

We would like to hear your thoughts on the paper. To discuss your views on it, please contact Mary Young atmyoung@inspiritfoundation.org

To join the conversation online, please use the hashtag: #WhatIsPluralism

We hope you enjoy reading the paper and watching the video.

We asked young people what pluralism means to them. Watch the video to find out.

The eh List Author Series: Thomas King – The Inconvenient Indian

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Presented by: Toronto Public Library

Date: June 4, 2013 | 7-8pm

Costs: Free

Location: North York Central Library Auditorium
5120 Yonge Street, Toronto ON (Yonge and Sheppard)

Activist, humorist, novelist and critic Thomas King presents North America with a cutting restatement of history from the point of view of the First Nations of ‘Turtle Island’. The indictments are numerous and outlined in King’s darkly humorous style: King cuts deep ? right to the bone ? but he does it with his usual aplomb and wit. Join Thomas King for a kick-off of our Aboriginal Celebration.

For more information and/or to register please call 416-395-5639.

Website: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT131281&R=EVT13128

Take part The Fringe’s 100 – Professional Development Program for emerging artists

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Deadline for submission: Thursday, June 6th 2013 by 5:00PM
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
If you join The 100 you will be given a free, all-access VIP pass to the Toronto Fringe Festival, as well as professional development, mentorship, arts immersion and networking opportunities. During our 12 day festival, you will be empowered to actively engage and interact with Fringe patrons, take workshops with leading industry professionals, learn tips & tricks from intimate artist-mentors and develop entrepreneurial skills under the guidance of Fringe staff and associates.
 
Workshops and Tent Talks: During the Festival we bring together industry professionals to lead workshops, tent talks and initiate social activations. Our goal is to provide you with practical tools and methods in order to gain a deeper understanding of the industry while learning from leaders in the community.
 
Mentorship: We connect you to artistic mentors who will offer guidance and advice while linking you to the inner-workings of the Festival and the artistic community.

All Access Fringe Pass: You’ll be given an all access pass to the Fringe Festival and encouraged to see as many shows as you can with your group. Staff and mentors will offer insider tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your Fringe experience.
Social Activations at the Fringe Club: The 100 will have a home-base in the middle of the action at Fringe Club. There, you’ll connect with audience and artists during our ‘100 activations’. These activations will encourage you to use the skills and tools that you’ve been given in workshops in new and innovative ways. Total immersion in everything Fringe!
 
IDEAL PARTICIPATS ARE:
 Between the ages of 17 and 25
 Emerging artists who have a strong interest in producing, marketing, audience development, fundraising, networking and artistic development.
 Curious about engaging in theatre and the arts.
 Available during afternoons and evenings of the Festival (July 3-14th,2013)
 Passionate about exploring the world of The Toronto Fringe!
  
*We encourage participants of all artistic backgrounds to apply; all levels of experience are welcome.
 
TO APPLY: CLICK HERE or visit http://fringetoronto.com/artists/youth/the-100/
 
The deadline for submission is Thursday June 6, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. (EST).
 
 
For additional information please contact:
Carys Lewis at outreach@fringetoronto.com
 
Please note we will only accept online applications.