Is Canada ready for a Nordic invention?

What do Rosa Parks, Banff Centre for Arts, and millions of Scandinavian students have in common? They are all connected to an alternative community college model called a Folk High School, a residential year-long college that often focuses on personal or professional development without requiring grades, exams or even tuition. Over three hundred folk high schools have emerged across Scandinavia since beginning 150 years ago and there have even been attempts to start them in Canada too!

If you have an interest in youth, training, education, community engagement, activism, and gap years, this presentation is for you! Come learn about what folk high schools are all about, their potential in Canada and how we can make it happen together.

Presented by Nico Koenig, an adult education and community development consultant currently based in Ottawa. Find out more about his work at nicokoenig.com

The International Fundraising Consultancy is hosting our First Friday session, on Feb 5th, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at HUB Ottawa. Our focus will be about donor events and how they can be used to build stronger donor relationships and strengthen your fundraising program. It’s also our birthday, so come and have some cake with us! There is limited space so please email [email protected] to reserve your spot now.

WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAYS?

On the First Friday afternoon of each month, The International Fundraising Consultancy (IFC) provides free fundraising advice to charities looking to accelerate their project. Happens at several HUBs around the world

Vivian Sollows who is a singer/songwriter will be offering for the first time a program she created specifically designed for entrepreneurs to relax, called Switching Gears. The music circle will start off with relaxing, soft music with breathing exercises, chair exercise, tension release by shaking out body, making silly sounds and vocal exercises to warm up, then to lead songs to sing together. We’ll experiment with familiar songs – you can send your requests to [email protected]. If you’re nervous about singing, don’t forget: it’s a bring-your-own-wine event.

Vivian is part of this year’s Impact Academy cohort and her goal is to create an NPO around accessibility. Vivian has been developing Adaptive Music Expressions  so everyone can make music, no matter their disability, age, or musical ability. Inclusion, dignity, equal opportunity and independence is what truly being accessible embraces.

Come make or drop off your own valentine cards for people who may need a little extra love on February 14th. We'll provide craft supplies!

We will not be collecting clothing donations. 

Accepting donations of:
-toothbrushes & toothpaste
-deodorant
-feminine care products
-soap, shampoo, conditioner (travel size work great)
-bus tickets

Can't make it? Planet Botanix has set up a basket for you to drop your cards in.

Cards and donations will go to local shelters including Cornerstone, Harmony House & Evelyn Horne Young Women’s Shelter.

For more info contact [email protected]

Have you been looking at the ingredients in commercial body care and know there's something better out there, but don't know where to start?

Join certified aromatherapist Heather Garrod and create three products to take home with recipes and information package.

Pre-registration is required.

Cost: $59 (plus HST)

We all want to drive more traffic to our websites, but how can we do it without having to spend money? In SEO: How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website we unveil the tools and insider tricks to optimize your website so potential clients can find you faster. Learn how to target keywords, what to include in your content, how to elevate your social media SEO, and how to create good website content so people can find you online. It’s important to reach a wide audience on the Internet, and the easiest and fastest way to do that is with good SEO tactics!

Note: Laptop computers aren’t absolutely necessary for this class, but we recommend bringing a laptop to follow along.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:

• high quality instruction by an SEO specialist
• small class size
• a digital SEO reference guide
• complimentary coffee and tea
• goodie bag full of fun Camp Tech swag
• a chance for you to network with other business owners and marketing professionals
• official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn or your resume)

Hubbers receive $10 off with the promo code HUBMember – register here.

This workshop is Part 3 to our Crystal Workshop series. Here you will find the opportunity to create your own Crystal Elixir and learn about the process behind these medicinal preparations. Whether you wish to bring LOVE, HEALTH or ABUNDANCE into your life, this atelier will help you find the Alchemist in you. All are welcomed!

Cost: 20$

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Join us February 20th for Bundle Up, a fun outdoor event in support of Operation Come Home.

You’re invited to bring friends and family to enjoy hot drinks, music, art, and support a great local cause. Bundle up in your favourite winter wear and join the Bank Street BIA and Operation Come Home for a heart warming afternoon!

Cost: Item Donation

Operation Come Home is looking for winter clothing to give to youth in need.  

They're looking for:

• bus tickets
• mitts
• hats
• scarves
• coats
• boots
• socks
• underwear

Want to know the secret to making your website better than your competition’s? It’s not the code, it’s not your online marketing, it’s not even your design. Successful businesses spend time analyzing their web traffic stats, sources, page performance and so much more using Google Analytics.

In this 3-hour Intro to Google Analytics class, you’ll learn how to get Google Analytics set up and installed properly, create custom views, create segments to compare data and configure simple goals for your website. Discover how to generate reports that will give you valuable insight into your site’s visitors and their behaviour, so you can help your website perform to its potential.

Note: Laptop computers are required for this class.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP:

• high quality instruction by a Google Analytics specialist
• small class size
• a digital Google Analytics reference guide
• complimentary coffee and tea
• goodie bag full of fun Camp Tech swag
• a chance for you to network with other business owners and marketing professionals
• official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn or your resume)

Hubbers receive $10 off with the promo code HUBMember – register here.

UOTTAWA BIOHACKER & 2016 TED FELLOW ANDREW PELLING

Reserve your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hubtalk-with-uottawa-biohacker-2016-ted-fellow-andrew-pelling-tickets-20524077067

Dr. Andrew Pelling is a scientist, biohacker, endurance athlete, entrepreneur…and now Ottawa’s first ever TED Fellow. Fresh from giving a TED talk in Vancouver earlier in February, Andrew will lead an interactive demonstration of his groundbreaking work and share his “ideas worth spreading”.

Join us for an evening of learning and discovery, co-hosted by the University of Ottawa Entrepreneurship Hub and Impact Hub Ottawa, and make new connections with our community of technologists, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, students, designers, and social innovators.

Learn more about Andrew and some of the other change-makers in the 2016 TED Fellows class, as well as thePelling Lab for Biophysical Manipulation at the University of Ottawa.

A cash bar will be available – your ticket includes a free drink as well as light refreshments!