February at 1RG
Good news from the animal world! Wiarton Willie, along with most of his Canadian counterparts, has predicted an early spring after he did not see his shadow on Monday morning on Groundhog Day (source).
While we wait for the snow to melt, we'll be busy with sessions #2 and #3 of Wayfinding - plus the usual 1RG lineup.
🕵️♀️ Wayfinding: Civics
with Bianca Wylie and Hillary Hartley
Wayfinding is a series of conversations about navigating the tensions of tech in modern life.
The internet promised democratization, but it feels more and more like our attempts at civic engagement are little more than shouting into the void. Our digital tools are incredibly powerful—advocates can mobilize tens of thousands of emails to elected representatives in a weekend, educate millions overnight on social media—so why are we less engaged in our institutions and political processes than ever?
How do we build tools that are designed for action, and not emotion?
How can we re-engage with our civic institutions from a place of genuine curiosity?
How do we build democratic accountability at a human scale?
🗓️ Wednesday, Feb 11th at 6:00pm
💰 $15 ($5 for 1RG Members)
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🕵️♀️ Wayfinding: Teenhood
a panel of teenagers moderated by 1RG Incubator graduate Rachel Long
Our culture is abound with conversations about how technology is affecting kids. We can hear read books and listen to podcasts about how social media impacts their self image or how is screen time is shaping attention spans or how to best use or ban AI in the classroom.
One notable absence from many of these conversations is the voice of the kids themselves. Adults forget that kids are not merely subjects to be protected, but autonomous actors with their own agency and a long tradition of subverting and hacking the technologies adults make for them. We do kids a disservice when we don't listen to them about their own experiences.
For Wayfinding: Teenhood, Rachel Long will be talking with a panel of teenagers from about their relationship with technology and how they see things play out among their peers. What are they afraid of? What are they excited about? How would they do things differently, if they could control the technologies available to them? And what do they wish technologists knew about their experience?
🗓️ Wednesday, Feb 25th at 6:00pm
💰 $15 ($5 for 1RG Members)
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💻 Side Project Socials
Side Project Socials resume their bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday night. Hosted by Henry, they are a chance to hang out with others while working on your side project, with an optional final show and tell.
🗓️ Thursday, Feb 5th starting at 6pm
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🗓️ Thursday, Feb 26th starting at 6pm
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🏛️ Civic Space Sunday
A co-working session with out friends from Civic Tech TO, we're opening our space to folks working on projects addressing civic challenges with technology.
We welcome participants from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a curious beginner, or someone passionate about civic issues, your unique perspective and contribution are valuable to our community. You can read more about what's it like here.
🗓️ Sunday, Feb 22nd at 12:00pm
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🍽️ Community Dinner # 79
Join us for our next monthly Community Dinner! Tickets to the public open on Friday January 23th.
These tend to sell out, so if you'd like early access you can become a member to RSVP anytime.
🗓️ Tuesday, Feb 24th, 7-10pm
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From the 1RG community
🎥 Toronto Screening: The Cost of Growth
Friend of the space and collaborator Fab is hosting a screening of The Cost of Growth at Innis College.
The Cost of Growth, invites to look beneath today’s crises and ask deeper questions about our economic systems, whose interests they serve, and what alternative futures might be possible.
The screening will be followed by a lightly facilitated conversation—no prior expertise required, just curiosity and openness.
🗓️ Tuesday, Mar 10th, 6-9pm
📌 PWYC tickets on 🔗 lu.ma
