Pacific Peoples’ Partnership – Annual General Meeting

NOTICE: December 10, 2020

Talofa Lava PPP Friends and Members, 

Pacific Peoples’ Partnership (PPP) is providing official notice to our members of our 45^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday December 10^th, 2020 at 5:30 pm PT.  This is our first ever Virtual AGM, so members can join us from anywhere in the world!  PPP will also mark International Human Rights Day with a very special presentation.

During the AGM we will review a stellar year of accomplishments and give a glimpse into our plans for the exciting year ahead.  The evening will also feature a short presentation on Human Rights in West Papua with a special guest presenter.

The AGM business and our special presentation will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 pm PT.  Virtual door prizes will be drawn from participating members in attendance!

To participate you must officially register here and ensure your membership is up to date by renewing your annual commitment and membership here.  A meeting link will be sent to all registered participants the day prior to the proceedings but if you have any questions or concerns email us at director@archive.pacificpeoplespartnership.org

Please note that the audited statements and our annual report will be released on December 10^th, 2020.  They will be made available as soon as possible on our website for those not able to participate.

‘uy’ skweyul folks*,

I’m excited to be joining the PPP team and coordinating the One Wave Gathering this year and would like to share some of our recent progress so that you can mark your calendars. Also stay tuned for updates via our website and Facebook page.

Key Events include:

MediaNet Flux Gallery Exhibition, Screenings & Installation (821 Fort Street)

September 12 – 25, 2019 (Opening on September 12th @ 7pm features several special guests)

ONE WAVE GATHERING Our Signature Public Performance Event at Centennial Square (City Hall, Victoria, BC) September 14th, 2019 from noon to 6pm

Surfer’s Paradise: Northwest Coast Surfboard Art Show & Artist Talk (Alcheringa Gallery 621 Fort Street) September 19th, 2019

We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed a feature film for our exhibition at the Flux Gallery (We, the Voyagers Part 2: Our Moana (http://vaka.org/) as well as a short film by Shíshálh Nation artist Margaret August. We are still receiving submissions if you are an Indigenous artist with digital work related to themes of Indigenous resurgence amongst Pacific Nations please send submissions to me at: steven@archive.pacificpeoplespartnership.org

There are a number of ways to get involved!

Be an NGO or Artist Vendor: A limited amount of tables are offered at no charge to local NGOs and Indigenous Artists.  Sign up here.

Volunteer: In addition to opportunities to participate as an NGO, Vendor, or Artist during our main event in Centennial Square, we are actively seeking volunteers for all of our events. Please help us spread the word about our Gathering and our interest in recruiting volunteers:  Fill out our Volunteer Form before September 4, 2019 if you are interested in being a part of the 12th annual One Wave Gathering and learning about how to be an ally and work with local Indigenous Peoples. 

For more information you can check out our website or Facebook, and contact our Program Coordinator for more information: steven@archive.pacificpeoplespartnership.org 

*Greetings in Hul’q’umi’num’ Language