Living Systems Network

10/31/2022

Drumroll please... our first in-person Holochain networking event since 2020 is here!

Are you interested in decentralized web technology? Have you heard of Holochain and are hungry for more? Are you actively engaged in Holochain-related projects, or want to be? Come connect!

- What’s happening? -

A casual gathering to chat all things holochain and dweb (decentralized web). We'll have tea and treats, and a bar provided by the venue!

- When? -

Tuesday, November 15 from 6-8pm

- Where? -

This event is held in epic venue The Permanent in downtown Vancouver, BC, home to the Internet Archive Canadian headquarters, at 330 Pender Street.

- Why? -

Even with how common and lovely online networking is getting to be, still, in-person connection is our favourite way to foster community. This event marks us picking back up the baton to cultivate a thriving regional network of folks working on a more resilient internet.

- How? -

Help us plan numbers! Register on eventbrite at tinyurl.com/holochaintea — link is in our bio too.

— Accessibility notes —

This is an in-person event. There is street-level access to the venue at 330 Pender St in Vancouver, BC. This event takes place over two levels with stairs.

There is street parking in the area.

There will be gluten free and vegan snack options. Non-alcoholic drinks and water will be available, and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase courtesy of the venue.

Come network and learn a few things in the decentralized & distributed web scene while enjoying tea, treats and a bar!

02/05/2022

We're always learning about nourishing our soil at coFood Vancouver! The Need to GROW has a lot to teach us, and it's available online for free! This award-winning documentary features Alicia Serratos, an 8-year old environmental advocate, Erik Cutter, a revolutionary farmer, and Michael Smith, an innovator in soil regeneration, all working towards hopeful solutions for our planet. The 90-minute documentary is available at: www.grow.foodrevolution.org

10/29/2021

On November 22, VanDusen Botanical Garden hosts Jenny van Enckevort (she, her, hers) for their Speaker Series.

We invite you to join us for an evening of storytelling, as Jenny weaves together ancient and modern teachings and practices for nurturing regenerative culture today.

Focusing on her work as co-founder of the coFood Vancouver Collaborative Garden, and Living Systems Network, she will share what we are learning about patterns in nature and collective reciprocity.

Register today!

Connecting people to plants

08/27/2021

Planting a magical garden in our minds

Seeding regenerative culture between two rainforests

"From a small-town café in Ecuador’s Pastaza province, our friend and teacher Flavio Santi patiently waits for a connection to reach our circle through Zoom. On this Saturday in July, he has travelled from his family’s home—the Amazanga community in the Amazon rainforest—to be with us onscreen and in spirit, as he has for many weekends now... "

Read the rest of Jenny's blog: https://medium.com/livingsystemsnetwork/planting-a-magical-garden-in-our-minds-9507afe44708

08/25/2021

Currencies as a Catalyst for Cultural Evolution (Part 2): Reimagining Currency in the Information Economy

"Through observing nature, it’s clear that all living systems are made up of numerous interrelated flows & processes; fundamentally, flows of energy, materials, and information, but in more abstract social contexts these can also be flows of reputation, trust, value, goods, services, knowledge, and so on. For any living system to remain adaptable, robust and healthy in constantly changing environments it must maintain the integrity of all of the flows it is made up of."

Read through Wesley's full blogs on: https://medium.com/livingsystemsnetwork

We are currently using the legacy social media platforms by default until such time as we can migrate to more fair and distributed social media Apps built on holochain.

How a unified theory of currency can unlock deeper flows of value in our social systems as we transform our economies.

08/23/2021

We came together with some of our contributors, collaborators and stewards to enjoy some ice cream and beer at the coFood Collaborative Garden.

With this chance to get to know each other better, Emily Townsend shares her night with a special focus on Naila's story.

Read our full blog on https://medium.com/livingsystemsnetwork

On a calm Tuesday evening our group of stewards, contributors and collaborators join us to enjoy local treats like Earnest ice cream and…

08/22/2021

Yesterday evening our friends and neighbours gifted us an evening of music at the coFood Vancouver Collaborative Garden.

During times when heat waves and forest fires are reminding us daily of the climate crisis, many people came together to make this gathering possible. Along with cooler weather and a pause from much-needed rain, the music lifted our spirits, showing us what can happen when people converge with good intentions.

Our thanks to ds prowse for his music and tech skills, Marina Hasselberg on cello, Tree Shepherds with guest Josie Francis, our volunteers, and of course our audience... for journeying with us to create a regenerative moment in time.

08/17/2021

First published in July 2021 by Sustainable Brands (see link)

08/13/2021

Join us for some music in the garden! Clear your mind with some of our best healing vibes.

Saturday, August 21

Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:00pm

We will be featuring ds prowse, Tree Shepherds with guest Josie Francis, and Marina Hasselberg.

Garden seats are offered to the first 30 people to arrive.

Additional spaces are available on the sidewalk and in the alley; if you can’t arrive by 6:30 pm, we recommend bringing your own folding chairs.

Suggested Donation: $20 Cash or Card

Music in the Garden Saturday, August 21 / Doors at 6:30 / Show begins at 7 p.m. sharp! We invite you to a musical evening in our magical garden oasis. A perfect natural setting for listening to mus…

08/12/2021

Big thanks to our friends Aisha & Rakim from I Dream Library, Taylor from .skateboarding and Christine from Vancouver Art Gallery!

The creative ways you brought live storytelling through Reconciliation, allyship, diversity and anti-racism to the coFood Vancouver Collaborative Garden today is a dream come true for us 🌈 🌟