Ms. Que Banh<p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/SaveTheDate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SaveTheDate</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/MarkYourCalendar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MarkYourCalendar</span></a></p><p>Rooted Narratives: Story Circle & Creative Jam<br>By <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Iy%C3%A9CreativeCollective" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IyéCreativeCollective</span></a><br>Join us for a morning of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> , <a href="https://beige.party/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>art</span></a> , <a href="https://beige.party/tags/food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>food</span></a>, and music as we create a <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ChildrensBook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChildrensBook</span></a> about seed, migration, and friendship.</p><p>Date/time:<br>Saturday, September 6 · 10am - 12pm<br>Doors at 9:50am</p><p>Come meet Kofi -- a Collard Green <a href="https://beige.party/tags/seed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>seed</span></a> with a beautiful story to tell!</p><p>In our children’s book Kofi and the Seed Seekers, Froggie, Toto, and Donkey meet Kofi, who tells them about the journey of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CollardGreens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CollardGreens</span></a> from the West Coast of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Africa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Africa</span></a> to <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TurtleIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TurtleIsland</span></a> , and why this plant is so important for culture and history.</p><p>We are inviting you to help us make this story come alive!</p><p>What will happen?<br>Meet Razan the Illustrator of this beautiful book and let's help her to refine the concept. We'll do that with the following activities:</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/StoryCircles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StoryCircles</span></a></p><p>Let's read the book together.<br>Share your memories about food, plants, and cooking.<br>Talk about what reminds you of home and what your elders or relatives taught you about land and food.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/ArtMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ArtMaking</span></a><br>Help design Kofi’s friends -- Froggie, Toto, and Donkey.<br>Create drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by your food stories.<br><a href="https://beige.party/tags/CulturalCrops" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CulturalCrops</span></a> Map Wall</p><p>Place your food or spice on a big map.<br>Show where it comes from and how it connects to your life today.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> & <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> Sharing<br>Enjoy snacks together.<br>Listen to music that celebrates our cultures.<br>Mini Pop-Up Exhibit<br>See foods, recipes, and items connected to our stories and history.</p><p>Why join us?<br>Your stories, memories, and art will help shape the Kofi and the Seed Seekers book and our <a href="https://beige.party/tags/documentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>documentary</span></a>. Together, we will celebrate food, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/migration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>migration</span></a> , and the wisdom of our <a href="https://beige.party/tags/cultures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cultures</span></a>.</p><p>Language: This event will be delivered in English.<br>Stroller & wheelchair friendly access. Gymnasium doors will be both left wide open.<br>Kids must be accompanied & supervised by parent/guardian.</p><p>Photos and videos may be taken, if you wouldn't like your photos taken, please let the photographer know. We'll have some processes in place.</p><p>Food and Beverage:<br>Come prepared to indulge in delicious and beautifully presented dishes that evoke the flavors and memories of our homelands. Enjoy complimentary tea and refreshing drinks while you savor the experience.</p><p>Funders:<br>This event is made possible through the support of the Victoria Foundation and the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/FreeEvent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreeEvent</span></a> - Please <a href="https://beige.party/tags/PreRegister" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PreRegister</span></a> to help organizers figure out food & other event supplies may be needed.</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narratives-story-circle-creative-jam-tickets-1593069958129" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">eventbrite.com/e/rooted-narrat</span><span class="invisible">ives-story-circle-creative-jam-tickets-1593069958129</span></a></p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/FamilyFriendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FamilyFriendly</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/BIPOC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BIPOC</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AfricanDiaspora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AfricanDiaspora</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AfricanFood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AfricanFood</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AfricanSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AfricanSeeds</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AfricanFoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AfricanFoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CulturalConnections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CulturalConnections</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AllAges" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AllAges</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Diversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Diversity</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunitySharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySharing</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunityBuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityBuilding</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunityEvent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityEvent</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/BlackKids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlackKids</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/AfricanKids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AfricanKids</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/BIPOCFamilies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BIPOCFamilies</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/books4kids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>books4kids</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/KidsPlay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KidsPlay</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Storytelling</span></a></p>