I’m thrilled to have been invited by the University of British Columbia’s ‘The Passion Project‘ to speak about the role of photography in stimulating social change at the ‘Picture Change’ event in a few weeks’ time.

The Passion Project creates a space for UBC students of all disciplines to showcase their passion for photography and learn from local professionals. Picture Change highlights the creative ways in which photography serves as a medium to raise awareness of social, political, and environmental issues both locally and globally, and aims to validate the passion students have for photography in a meaningful manner. Project participants also have the opportunity to choose a local or global organization that will be financially supported through proceeds from the event, allowing students to pursue what they love while simultaneously taking ownership of a specific cause.

Vancouver photographer Ryan Gauvin will be speaking about his work documenting struggles between China and Tibet, and I will be discussing recent and ongoing work with First Nations communities in British Columbia. Tickets are $10 and proceeds are going to good causes, so I hope you will join us.

Picture Change
February 28, 2011
Abdulh Ladha Science Student Centre at the University of British Columbia
2055 East Mall
V6T 1Z1

5 – 7PM

Organizations supported:
Terry Fox Foundation
Room to Read
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
SPCA
The Canadian Flowers for Food Society