#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #9 – March and April 2019
Ooops. We missed a month! I can't believe how fast March and April have zoomed by, not to mention the past 6 months. We are officially through "Year 1" of…
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #8 – February 2019
When Blair and I started this project, there was one thing we were certain of - we are designers and we aren't experts in the settlement sector. We designed this…
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #7 – January 2019
What can another year bring for the Department of Imaginary Affairs? So much! We start a new calendar year with 4 months left of Year 1 of The Stories of Us,…
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #6 – December 2018
This month has been one of surrendering to the chaos and appreciating it for what it has provided: opportunities to learn by doing. Since our last update, we’ve conducted Stories of Us workshops with five organizations, reaching a total of 136 participants, and unearthing stories from far and wide.
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #5 – November 2018
Reflections from a one-month old Program Manager As I’m nearing almost a month of working at the Department of Imaginary Affairs, I’ve been thinking a lot about progress. Have I…
Introducing Mathura!
The Department of Imaginary Affairs is thrilled to bring on Mathura Mahendren as the Program Manager for The Stories of Us! Read up on why she joined our team and her dreams for Canada in 2050.
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #4 – October 2018
Nobody said starting a not-for-profit was easy. A look back on the past few months as we get things set up and rolling from the fun administrative side of things.
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #3 – September 2018
I wanted to get one more post in before I sign off and hand this over for a while. I'm heading into my maternity leave a little ahead of schedule…
#thisisimaginationatwork Instalment #2 – August 2018
I am committed to making this blog a habit and priority. The month went by so fast! The clock is really ticking towards my mat leave and I am so…
Introducing Ann-Marie!
Tell the world a little bit about you Ann-Marie Samuels, an accomplished law graduate of the University of London and Centennial College with a Honours postgraduate certificate in Paralegal Studies,…