Two days until WAM!
Hi everyone!
As most of you know, the first-ever We Are Many Festival is quickly approaching (August 22-24 at Saskatoon's Diefenbaker Park).
In addition to being a hoppin' good time, it's a unique event that we hope will put Saskatoon and Saskatchewan on the map as a leader in making positive changes toward environmental sustainability.
It's a pay-what-you-can event (accessible to everyone) and includes the following:
- DELICIOUS FOOD made locally
- MUSIC by Joel Plaskett, Brad Johner, Theresa Sokyrka, Fred Penner (yes, THAT Fred Penner), Tom Jackson (North of 60), The Weakerthans, Boots Riley and Silk-E of The Coup, and your favourite local bands (visit our website for details)
- CHILDREN'S TENT featuring some of Saskatchewan's acclaimed children's entertainers, organisations, and environmentalists
- WORKSHOPS and PRESENTATIONS by local experts on all things sustainable
- BEER by Saskatoon's own Great Western Brewing Company
- PEACE and LITERARY TENT featuring workshops by some of the most prominent and up-and-coming writers on the prairies
- SCIC GLOBAL JUSTICE TENT with presentations and arts workshops for making connections among the environment, development, and global partnerships
- SUMMER OUTDOOR GOODNESS – SOAK IT IN BEFORE WINTER STRIKES!
If you REALLY want to experience the festival, join our amazing (and constantly growing) group of volunteers!
Our last volunteer orientation session will be held at the Meewasin Valley Centre:
Wednesday, August 20th from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Are you from out of town? No problem! Take advantage of the rooms that the Saskatoon Confederation Inn is offering at the reduced rate of $50 to WAM participants (call in advance -- space is limited). Once you're here, hop on a city bus: In honour of WAM, bus rates have been dropped to $1 for the entire weekend! Also, buses will be taking extra trips to and from Diefenbaker Park to accommodate festival participants. Bring your own cup, bowl, and spoon! You will be green AND save on food and beverage costs throughout the site. If you really can't make it but want to support the cause, you can still help out by visiting our website and clicking "Donate" – every little bit helps! Since we're a non-profit organisation and are trying to make this accessible to everyone, we rely largely on donations. Also, keep exploring our website to find solutions for making your life greener.
Heather Lake
WAM
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