Intention Workshops Details
(in no particular order)
An interactive exploration of love &
empowerment through the spirit of Aloha
facilitator: Shaeah
We will discuss & practice techniques of huna (hawaiian philosophy & magic)
including haipule, a manifestation ritual dance.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
11:30AM – 1:30PM
Main Hall
Culture Jamming
facilitators: Brian Williams and Mark Piron.
Everyday, we are confronted with corporate advertising that seeks to alter our
perceptions of the world. Sometimes it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and dis-
empowered by this form of manipulation, these attempts to convince us that
happiness is a commodity to be bought. Thankfully there are some ways to
openly critique these messages and to create your own dialogue in public space
- in creative, liberating, and potentially hilarious ways.
This workshop will be on and about the use of non-violent Culture Jamming
techniques as a way to actively critique our everyday environment. It will have
both a socio/political and artistic flavour. We will be sharing our experience of
using such techniques, revealing some tricks of the trade, and telling some
stories about past successes and failures. Topics will include activist security
culture, urban ninja techniques and jedi mind tricks. Those with and without
experience in this field are encouraged to attend so that we can exchange ideas
and inspiration.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
noon – 2PM
Meeting Room
Fire Spinning (limit 13 participants)
facilitators: Steve and Rob
We will be teaching the basic fundamentals of traditional Maury Poi and
staff spinning. People will need to bring their own practice stuff or
they can buy it from Rob while we are up there. The three classes
should be attended by the same people as they are taught in succession. So
it will be a first come first serve thing and it is recommended for
people who little or no experience in fire spinning. By the end of the 3
classes they should have all 3 of the basic moves in both the staff and
the poi.
Solar Seed (Saturday Dec 28) 8 - 10PM,
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30) 5 - 7PM,
Cosmic Star (Wedneday Jan 1) 8 - 10AM
Rec Hall
Pass the Dance Contact Jam
facilitator: Sharon
In "pass the dance", there are 2 bracelets -the dancer's bracelet. The whole jam
is in silence, all participants who are present sit in a circle to witness and support
the process when not dancing. 2 dancers begin the dance, wearing the
bracelet.... the dance is "passed" on as the bracelet is passed on...
At any given time, you can come out of the circle to join the dance, by "asking"
for the bracelet from one of the dancers or each dancer can dance to anyone in
the circle to "pass" the bracelet onto that person.... the duration of each dance
with each pair of dancers is completely open until the "passing" happens. But
The dance can not stop and will be passed on continouously for the entire period
of time we set out for.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
5 - 7PM
Main Hall
Butoh Dance
facilitator: Sharon
An introduction to the meditative Japanese dance form called Butoh.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
12:20 - 2PM
Main Hall
Dreamlife Now
Facilitators: Ken, Constance, Eduardo
Holding the vision that dreams can become reality, Dreamlife’s mission is to
empower individuals by offering guidance, inspiration, resources, networking and
love. The intention of this workshop is to inform the community of this exciting
community-building project. The over all vision will be explained, followed by an
update of the current status of the Dreamlifenow web page. The web page will be
projected from a laptop onto a big screen for all to see. At the end of the
presentation there will be time for participants to register as members, and
complete their own personal web pages.
Crystal Hand (Tuesday Dec 31)
noon – 1PM
Meeting Room
Eco Walk on Mt. Elphinstone
facilitator: Andrea Goldsmith
Historical guided tour of Mt Elphinstone and the history of Conscientious
objectors and other social non-conformists who have lived on Mt. Elphinstone
since the early 1900s.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
noon – 2PM
Meet outside Main Hall
"What's Bugging Your Ass?"
facilitator: Andrea
Basically a discussion circle for people to discuss what they don't like about the
world in a political sense -- eg George Bush leading us all to war, BC Hydro
privatization, etc. and what we can each do in our own lives to address these
concerns and start changing the direction of our society. Also bringing it down to
the local level, getting involved, voter registration, etc. To be hosted by a newly
elected municipal official (myself) "one of our own" and how we can change they
system from within as well as outside.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
Meeting Room
linguistik genetix
how our story is influenced by the architectures of sound of which it is
comprised
facilitator: sqworl
a look at the history and meta-history of words, focusing particularly on
etymology and how meaning is embedded in tha structure of language itself. the
relationship between tha divine, the logos, and humanity will be discussed, in tha
context of transmission and meaning.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
Noon – 2PM
Meeting Room
The Laugh Club
facilitator: Squishelle
morning laughing meditation sessions
Every Morning (Dec 29-31) before Breakfast
Main Hall
Spirituality and the Environment, incorporating Earth wisdom into your
traditional spiritual practices
facilitator: Sussana
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
noon – 2PM
Healling Space
Exploring Co-presence
facilitator: Delyse Ledgard
Through experiencial exercises and discussion we will
explore authentic connection.
Intention: To give people an experience of their boundaries and to
explore connection. I think it fits into the overall focus of creating
community. It will help to develop awareness of personal space and
interpersonal discomfort/comfort.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
noon – 2PM
Castle
Thai Massage (introduction and back routine.)
facilitator: Ken (aka Dreamer)
This workshop will include a brief history, and introduction to
Traditional Thai Massage and its principles. This will be followed by instruction
of the back routine in the seated position. After a brief intro, the group
will be broken down into partners and each partner will have an opportunity
to both give and receive a massage.
The intention of this workshop is to encourage the participants to explore the
healing arts, by providing an opportunity to experience both giving and receiving
a Thai massage, thus increasing their awareness of the art, and providing them
with the knowledge to be able to give a descent massage anywhere, any time
without needing any other items, such as a massage table or oil.
Ken is certified in Thai massage. He received his certification at the old medicine
hospital in Chaing Mai Thailand, and has been practicing Thai massage for five
years.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
5 - 7PM
Healing Space
Many Hands Massage
facilitator: Ken (aka Dreamer)
This workshop will include a brief introduction, stating the principles
of partner massage. Then the group will be broken down into smaller groups
of 3-6 per table. The bulk of the time will be spent massaging each other
in groups. Some partner lomilomi strokes will be taught, and the floor
will be open to anyone who wishes to share tips or techniques. The intention of
this workshop is to have some fun, share some love and experience both the
giving and receiving of group massage. Ken will be the fascinator but all
are welcome to share knowledge with the group.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
Healing Space
Vision Quest
facilitator: Ken (aka Dreamer)
A guided vision quest in the Huna tradition. This workshop will lead the
participants through a guided vision quest, where they will be introduced to their
secret garden, have a chance to meet an animal guide, and release their inner
shaman. The intention of this workshop is to empower the participants by
introducing them to what the Hawaiians called the Po or in English, the dream
world.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
1:30 – 2PM
Main Hall
MIDI for Music Monkeys
facilitator: Fish
an introductory to mid-level workshop into MIDI (the method used
to make keyboards, drum machines, etc. talk to one another; and most
importantly to MAKE TECHNO!!! Will be presented in the framework of
hardware-based MIDI (not computers), using Fish's Live PA gear. Workshop will
consist of a one-hour download from
Fish, with questions, and one hour of hands on demo and building
of a track from scratch. Some prior knowledge of music is helpful...
if you don't know a bass line from a kick drum, he can't help you (but he will
try).
Intention: to demystify the process, show the uninitiated where techno
**really** comes from, and to transmit some ideas about MIDI that can
be taken by each participant to their own higher contexts...
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
Cabins
Contact Dance
facilitator: Jacob Cino
An intro to the basics of Contact Dance.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
Main Hall
Technology and our Society
facilitator: Timothy Wisdom
With the advent of the Internet and the dawn of the computer age,
we must learn to cope with the rising amount of technology in our
lives.
This workshop will be a guided discussion on technology related topics such as
our online presence, privacy, information overload, information management,
technology addiction and learning to live in symbiosis our computers, cell
phones, email, etc. We will attempt to make a definition of technology and carve
out a role for it's place within our community.
The workshop will consist of a circle with myself instigating discussion on various
topics surronding the theme. I have much experience teaching this in a 3rd year
computer science course and will draw upon texts and papers that I have read in
conjunction with the course.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
3 - 4PM
Meeting Room
Demystifying the DJ
facilitator: Timothy Wisdom
For the past 2 years I have been studying the art of DJing in an academic sense.
This workshop will present the inner workings of turntables, mixers and the
processes involved in DJing. Demonstrations and teachings will be provided to
the participants. Topics will include:
- the stucture of music
- musical timing
- how a turntable works
- beatmatching (phase, measures, beats)
- scratching
- track selection
- turntable tricks (backspins, cutsm stalls, hydro planes, needle dropping,
juggling)
The workshop will be geared towards teaching beginners how to DJ.
Seasoned DJs are welcome to attend and may offer a few ideas of their own.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
Noon – 2PM
Castle
Lucid Dreaming
facilitators: St. Even, Amy
This workshop will explore techniques, concepts and philosophies behind lucid
dreaming. The intention is to present everyone who's interested with the
opportunity to learn everything they need to become lucid.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
11:30PM
Healing Space
Aromatherapy
facilitator: Pamela
I will introduce some of the more common Essential Oils and discuss their
healing properties, what they are good for and how to use them. Then I plan to
have each participant make a Sea Salt body scrub to take away with them.
These are glorious for skin softening, toxin removal and just all over
yumminess!
I advocate the use of essential oils as a natural therapeutic healing agent that
can help our tribal community deal with many health issues. They can be used as
an alternative to chemical concoctions for things such as headaches, burns and
scrapes, body aches, as an aid to concentration, easing anxiety attacks,
relaxation and so much more. Essential oils can be used for kids but I don't know
that this workshop would be suited for pre-teens or pregnant women (without
prior notification to the facilitator).
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
5 - 7PM
Healing Space
Conscious Childbirth
facilitators: James Frazier, Rainie Sunshine, and Kulshan Shashani
Sunshine-Frazier
Description/Intention: We wish to relate our recent experience with a
First pregnancy and the birth of our child, Kulshan Shashani. During this
process, we researched, explored, debated, and experimented with a wide
variety of approaches to pregnancy and childbirth. We wish to share the "latest"
of developments in this area, which can lead to a most wholesome, fulfilling, and
natural childbirth experience. We also wish to address the cultural fears
surrounding childbirth, and encourage attendees of this workshop to recognize
the evolutionary power within all of us to create and nurture the next generation
of tribal luminaries.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
5 - 7PM
Cabins
Yoga and Buddhism
facilitator: Gregory
A 2 hour journey through the philosophy of Buddhism and Yoga, then into a
flowing set of asanas and meditation.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
5 - 7PM
Main Hall
Intentional Magik - healing the planet
facilitator: Lisa
Co-creating wiccan ceremony with chanting, toning and movement.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
Castle
Voice and Movement
facilitator: Flora
Learning and to open and express our voice with movement.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
3 - 5PM
Main Hall
Cu-base
facilitator: Matte
An intro to using and constructing electronic music with Cu-base.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
3 - 5PM
Cabins
Moving Into Ecstasy
facilitators: Luna and CHill
Take a journey through the universal rhythms of the soul and the cosmos. Enter
into a place of inner stillness and bliss, through the ecstatic journey of your own
dance. Be caught by the waves as the music soars until we are again one.
This workshop returns to Intention upon request. Be ready to sweat and shout.
Crystal Hand (Tuesday Dec 31)
noon – 2PM
Main Hall
Spliff Tek 2
facilitators: Sobey, Jeetk, Garth
The sequel to last years hit crash course on rolling fantastical spliffs will be
designed to leave participants with more notions of how to make conscious
choices about cannabis use. B.Y.O.C. & papers. Bring your knowledge to share.
Learn the different types of Cannabis, and what effects they have on you. Learn
some funky rolling techniques. Spark one up and get ready for an amazing
evening. Discussion welcome!
Crystal Hand (Tuesday Dec 31)
4 - 5PM
Castle
Self Knowledge
facilitator: Micheal Bean
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
5 - 7PM
Castle
Clarity
facilitator: Micheal Bean
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
5 - 7PM
Castle
Elysium Circle
facilitator: Sobey and Co.
The Elysium Circle returns again for Intention 2003. Last years was well attended
so we move to a larger space this time.
The Elysium Circle formed in 1998 @ the Hive in the Republic of East Van as a
close knit peer-support group for navigating the nebulous zone of millenium love
outside of the traditional. Since then the circle has taken place twice @ the
Vortex in East Van and most recently at Intention 2002. Other related work has
been the Harmony Circle bringing together men and women circles back into a
whole joining with the gender reconcilliation movement. These began at the
Launch Pad and was last performed in the Elaho @ Quan Yin last summer.
The intention of the circle is to create safe space for exploring the patterns in our
relating and the maps that are available from traditions of the ancients to the new
paradigms being sprung from desire liberated. Examples of the paradigms
include modern sacred sexuality, conscious loving and polyamory.
We will be welcoming all orientations in an atmosphere of respect and shared
intent to support those who are embracing new forms of loving in their lives. All
boundaries will be respected and protected.
For this circle we will be examing parts from The Ethical Slut,A Guide to Infinite
Sexual Possibilities by Dossie Easton & Catherine A. Liszt. Discussions and
exercises are the main workings of the circle.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
8 – 10PM
Cabins
Yearbook
facilitator: JeetK
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
5 - 7PM
Meeting Room
Maskmaking
facilitator: Cori
Get a start on making your very own mask.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
noon – 2PM
Arts and Crafts Room
Mythic Café
facilitator: Carla
A way to relate to our lives and each other in a mythic way.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
3 - 5PM
Castle
Enter the Dreamspell (an intro)
facilitator: CHill
A beginners lesson in the Dreamspell and 13 Moon Calendar. Ever wanted to
know what all us freaks are talking about….learn the universal language and
enter the cosmio tribe of time.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
4PM – 6PM
Meeting Room
Building the Garden - Timeship Terra Gaia Caravan
facilitator: CHill
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
6PM - 7PM
Meeting Room
Cooking Chaos Magik
facilitator: Cori
Learn how to make yummy party treats that are healthy….with no cooking at all!
Crystal Hand (Tuesday Dec 31)
noon – 2PM
Arts and Crafts Room
Virtual Community Building
facilitators: Sobey and Warren
Looking at Navigator Online & the Tribal Harmonix website we will look at how
community has been fortified with these sites and where we are going with them.
This will be an opportunity to input and ask questions regarding design format
and functions. This will segue into the Dreamlifenow’s segment.
Crystal Hand (Tuesday Dec 31)
1 - 2PM
Meeting Room
Tribal Economix Integration Research
facilitator: Sobey
T.E.I.R. presents a workshop lab on community mapping strategies for
developing tribal economix in your area. Eco-sustainable economic development
will serve as a guiding principle.
This workshop may address...
- The history of money
- Globalist perspectives
- Tribal models
- Current findings of T.E.I.R.
This will be an opportunity to build community, share enterprise ideas and find
support, and imagineer a new way of living in the new millenium in resonance
with core values we hold.
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Main Hall
Communication with nature workshop with the Terra Gaia Oracle Guild.
facilitators: Terra Gaia Oracle Guild
Terra Gaia, aka Earth is looking for stewards and people to listen to her voice
more often.
The TGOG is a response to the mother via a guild dedicated to increasing
frequency of communication with her in natural settings. It will function freely with
no restraint and be as random as necessary to fulfil maximal reconnection to
natural rhythm with the frequencies of Terra Gaia. TGOG encourages the
transmission and linkage of recordings of all conversations with the mother
including interviews with deva’s,dryads, Kudama's and general nature
spirits,mychorriza,fungi,invertebrates,reptiles,mammals,birds,as well as elders in
the field.
Join in on TGOG’s first outing into Elphinstone to communicate with its voices.
Participants are invited to bring writing tools and journals to record
communications. Let us be the messengers of Gaia Lore.
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
3 - 5PM
outside
Intention Cinema presents
An evening of film from the tribal dance underground featuring…
- The Human Potential by Mark Yuen
- Reconvergence of the Tribes 2002
- Invitation to Tribal Harmonix
- Water Car by Carmenchu
- Moment Utopia by Kenjii
- Selections from Burning Man
- Selections from Channel Zero
(not exactly a workshop, but we didn’t know where else to list this!)
Planetary Serpent (Sunday Dec 29)
10PM - midnight
Meeting Room
Presence 2 - The Universal Love Parade
Not so much a workshop, but a meeting about an upcoming summer event.
Cosmic Star (Wednesday Jan 1)
3 - 5PM
Meeting Room
Harm Reduction 101
facilitators: Luna, Sijay, Ainsley
A facilitated discussion about the harm prevention of
using various substances for enjoyment and evolution.
Learn the tools you can use to make the most of your
"trips".
Spectral Worldbridger (Monday Dec 30)
3 - 5PM
Healing Space
Fundamentals of Contact Improv
facilitator: Karl Frost
Movement into and out of the floor, alignment and architecture, weight sharing,
lifting and being lifted (principles and vocabulary), flight, easeful pathways,
following and channeling the flow of momentum, physical listening,
the balance of intention and detachment, allowing surprise
and the unpredicted. This class is designed as an
introduction/integration/deepening of the some of the
core ideas that make contact work interesting … appropriate for novice or
advanced contacters.
Groove: Contact Improvisation to a Beat. Feeling the relationship of contact and music – funky
contact, little lifts, flight in tight quarters, using the beat to shape and channel the flow
of momentum, liquid slam dancing. For those comfortable with the fundamentals.
Spectral Worldbridger (Mon Dec 30)
3 - 5PM
Rec Hall
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