Oh no!! Here it is: the very last of the Eh Team Interview series! Thank you for taking the time to read through one, some, or all of these interviews. The Eh Team really had a blast being able to share some of these answers with you. Now, the last interview is with the incredible Evely, our External Comms Coordinator (ECC).
What positions have you held in CISV (Locally/Nationally/Internationally)
-Locally, I’ve been the Mosaic Coordinator and Jr. LJR for JB Halifax and the Local Peacebus Coordinator. Nationally, I was the Junior Peacebus Representative last year and this year I am the External Communications Coordinator!
What is your best CISV memory?
-I JC’d at the village in Toronto last year and one day everyone from camp was out on the field. All the staff/leaders/JCs left the kids alone one the field (we could still see them, everyone was safe don’t worry :p) and we were in a huddle, planning something. All of a sudden we heard singing and we looked up from the huddle to see all 48 kids running an energizer. Not one participant was sitting on the side or off in little groups. It was so amazing to me to see them take the responsibility upon themselves and to include everybody and that’s why it’s my favorite memory!
What is your favourite CISV activity and/or energizer?
-My favorite activity is lifeboat because it’s the first CISV activity I ever participated in and also because it teaches a lot about stereotypes and prejudices we don’t even know we have.
What is your favourite thing about JB Canada?
-My favorite thing about JB Canada is how connected all the chapters are! I feel like as a local JBer, I can contact anyone from any chapter and get ideas from them or work with them and I think that’s really cool.
What do you like most about your Eh Team position?
-I like that I get to work on the blog! Everyone sends in their stories and Troy and I get to read them and translate them and then post them for everyone to read and enjoy and it makes me happy to hear about what’s going on in CISV
What change would you like to see occur in JB Canada?
-I would love to see more participation internationally, at things like AJBM, IJBC and CanExUs. Even though I’ve only participated in CanExUs, I think it would be really amazing to have more Canadian representation at all international events!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
-I see myself with a law degree and hopefully working my way into the government (Evelyn for Prime Minister 2k50??) and with a dog (or 30).
If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be? Why?
-I would be a mixing bowl because they’re useful and everyone needs a good mixing bowl in their life, ya know?
What is your favourite thing about your city/province?
-Even though I’m not technically from Halifax (SackVegas represent) I love the atmosphere of Hali. It’s got a lot of students so there’s always something going on whether you’re artsy or sporty all while keeping the smaller city vibe. It’s très cool.
We really hope you enjoyed this little project, and stay tuned for more cool content from the CommSquad :) For more regular updates, follow us on Instagram: @jbcancommsquad
Peace out for now,
-Troy and Evelyn, your JB CommSquad
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Monday, 20 June 2016
Monday, 13 June 2016
Eh Team Interviews: DCCs
Hello everyone!! I hope you are excited for the next installment of the Eh Team Interviews! This week is another DOUBLE interview! We are talking to the DCCs, who run cool projects in the hope of better connecting JB Canada! Let's see what they have to say:
What is your favourite CISV activity and/or energizer?
-C: One of my favorite energizers is Get Loose!
What is your favourite thing about JB Canada?
-C: One of the best things about JB Canada the dedication of everyone involved, who strive to create the best possible
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
-C: I don’t really have a concrete answer for this at the moment, for now I think I see myself doing something fulfilling, but I cannot say much more than that.
Get excited (and a little sad) that next week is our LAST blog post for the Eh Team Interviews!
See you all next week!
With much much love, the CommSquad <3
What positions have you held in CISV (Locally/Nationally/Internationally)
-Cameron:
-Cameron:
LJR, 2013 – 15
Treasure 2015 – present
LDCC, 2013 – 2014
DCC, 2014 –16
Treasure 2015 – present
LDCC, 2013 – 2014
DCC, 2014 –16
-Maia:
Activities Coordinator (2008-2009)
LJR (2009-2013)
DCC (2015-2016)
What is your best CISV memory?
-C: One of my favorite CISV memories is after a simulation activity at village. We had a really interesting and insightful debrief with the participants, and it was really awesome to see how much they got out of the the activity.
-M: Probably the day that I came home from my village. I so clearly remember my parents being absolutely shocked at how much I had changed and matured, and really in a way that I hadn’t consciously noticed at all. I feel like this change is why a lot of people stay involved in CISV.
What is your best CISV memory?
-C: One of my favorite CISV memories is after a simulation activity at village. We had a really interesting and insightful debrief with the participants, and it was really awesome to see how much they got out of the the activity.
-M: Probably the day that I came home from my village. I so clearly remember my parents being absolutely shocked at how much I had changed and matured, and really in a way that I hadn’t consciously noticed at all. I feel like this change is why a lot of people stay involved in CISV.
What is your favourite CISV activity and/or energizer?
-C: One of my favorite energizers is Get Loose!
-M: I really like boogaloo (spelling???)
What is your favourite thing about JB Canada?
-C: One of the best things about JB Canada the dedication of everyone involved, who strive to create the best possible
-M: I think most CISVers would agree with me, but the amazing people that are involved is what makes JB Canada so special to me, and what keeps me motivated to stay involved.
What do you like most about your Eh Team position?
-C: My favourite thing about the position of DCC is the collaboration with all chapters, to improve all of JB Canada, and therefore all of CISV.
-C: My favourite thing about the position of DCC is the collaboration with all chapters, to improve all of JB Canada, and therefore all of CISV.
-M: I really like that with DCC you have a lot of freedom in what you do with the role! I like thinking creatively and DCC allows me to come up with creative ways to support JB Canada, which is really fun.
What change would you like to see occur in JB Canada?
-C: I would like to see more communication between chapters outside of national events, and hopefully this can be improved by the virtual townhalls beginning after SBTF.
-C: I would like to see more communication between chapters outside of national events, and hopefully this can be improved by the virtual townhalls beginning after SBTF.
-M: Generally, I would like to see more resources in between NBM and SBTF like online JB training resources, virtual townhalls, and more casual communication forums between JB members from across the country.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
-C: I don’t really have a concrete answer for this at the moment, for now I think I see myself doing something fulfilling, but I cannot say much more than that.
-M: Hopefully either working as a professor/researcher in either english or equity, or as a human rights lawyer! But totally something that could change.
If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be? Why?
-C: I’d be a spork because I am versatile, and can adapt to many situations.
-C: I’d be a spork because I am versatile, and can adapt to many situations.
-M: In my role of DCC, maybe a cutting board because I like to focus on providing a good foundation of resources for members of JB Canada to use?? I’m not good at these analogy things..
What is your favourite thing about your city/province?
-C: My favourite thing about Nova Scotia is the ocean, and lakes, because they maintain a good temperature all year round. Temperature in Nova Scotia never stays in the extremes for long, which is awesome.
-M: I agree with all of what Cameron said. Living in Toronto for school this year, though, I definitely appreciate the air in Nova Scotia more. Nothing is like the salty air that we have at home! -C: My favourite thing about Nova Scotia is the ocean, and lakes, because they maintain a good temperature all year round. Temperature in Nova Scotia never stays in the extremes for long, which is awesome.
Get excited (and a little sad) that next week is our LAST blog post for the Eh Team Interviews!
See you all next week!
With much much love, the CommSquad <3
Monday, 6 June 2016
Eh Team Interviews: NCC
Who is excited for National Camp?? Well, this week's interviewee has some super stellar things planned for this year's camp! This week we talk to Dimi, the National Camp Coordinator for JB Canada. She gives her answers to our mix of questions:
My favourite thing about Ontario is that we have all four seasons. I can never decide a favourite season so having all four during the year is nice for me.
Thanks for reading this week's edition of the Eh Team Interviews! We only have two more posts left to make, so make sure to check back for the DCCs and the lovely ECC in the next few weeks. Until then,
Much love from your CommSquad <3
What positions have you held in CISV (Locally/Nationally/Internationally)
Locally: Secretary, Risk Manager, Jr. Chair, Senior Chair
Nationally: National Camp Coordinator
Locally: Secretary, Risk Manager, Jr. Chair, Senior Chair
Nationally: National Camp Coordinator
What is your best CISV memory?
My favourite CISV memory would have to be my first NBM, which was in Halifax. I think I only slept four hours the whole weekend but the friends I made and experience I got from that weekend made it all worth it.
What are your favourite CISV activity and/or energizer?
My favourite CISV memory would have to be my first NBM, which was in Halifax. I think I only slept four hours the whole weekend but the friends I made and experience I got from that weekend made it all worth it.
What are your favourite CISV activity and/or energizer?
My favourite CISV energizer is the brown squirrel energizer. I love how loud and rowdy everyone gets.
What do you like most about your Eh Team position?
My favourite thing about being NCC is the fact that after all this planning an amazing camp filled with super cool CISVers from all across Canada will finally happen!
What change would you like to see occur in JB Canada?
I would love to see more chapters opening in Canada and to see more communication between chapters.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I hopefully have explored more of the world and been a leader for CISV but overall I just hope in ten years that my 28-year-old self will be happy.
If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be? Why?
I would be a spoon as I love to eat soup and I love being cuddled (spooned).
What is your favourite thing about your city/province?What do you like most about your Eh Team position?
My favourite thing about being NCC is the fact that after all this planning an amazing camp filled with super cool CISVers from all across Canada will finally happen!
What change would you like to see occur in JB Canada?
I would love to see more chapters opening in Canada and to see more communication between chapters.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I hopefully have explored more of the world and been a leader for CISV but overall I just hope in ten years that my 28-year-old self will be happy.
If you could be any kitchen utensil, what would you be? Why?
I would be a spoon as I love to eat soup and I love being cuddled (spooned).
My favourite thing about Ontario is that we have all four seasons. I can never decide a favourite season so having all four during the year is nice for me.
Thanks for reading this week's edition of the Eh Team Interviews! We only have two more posts left to make, so make sure to check back for the DCCs and the lovely ECC in the next few weeks. Until then,
Much love from your CommSquad <3
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