#NetCulture”: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media (April 5th)

Despite the fact that I teach at the university level in English, that I live my every day life in English, and that I write a (somewhat popular) blog in English, my native language is Spanish (I do speak other 5 though). I’m an immigrant to Canada, and by all measures, I’m part of the rich and diverse ethnic mosaic that makes Canada what it is now.

A few months ago, we hosted the organizers of Coop Culture (and of #NetCulture) at The Network Hub in their inaugural meetings. On April 5th, #NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media takes place. The organizers have assembled a great line-up of local speakers from Vancouver’s diverse ethnic communities to share how they use social media tools like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to explore and define their cultural identities.

I’m thrilled to see that many of the #NetCulture speakers are also immigrants to Canada (and many of them are friends of mine) —including LatinCouver.ca’s Paola V. Murillo and Norma Ibarra, my friends Jay Catalan (cofounder of The Network Hub) and Rafael Aquino, DDB Canada’s Veronica Heringer and Ajay Puri’s own father, Ashok Puri (AKA Papa Puri).

So why #NETCULTURE: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media?

Stories connect us to each other, our cultures, and the world. Come and hear from inspiring local speakers reflecting our culturally diverse communities who will show how social media has helped them strengthen their identities, roots and friendships. How can Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other tools help you do the same? Ask the speakers in this interactive session. Afterwards, meet community leaders and social media activists at the after-party where we can continue the conversation.

MAIN EVENT
The event’s keynote speaker is Kety Esquivel, a well-known advocate for the Latino community and VP of Digital Strategy at Ogilvy Public Relations. She will be joining the event via Skype.

Following a short entertainment break, six sets of local speakers will share their unique, personal stories:

#NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media is a free event co-sponsored by the VPL, Net Tuesday Vancouver and Cooperative Culture.

AFTER-PARTY
The after-party will take place after 9PM at the Kingston Tap House in the WREC Room where food and beverages will be available by donation. All proceeds go to support #NetCulture and future events.

EVENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS

Main Event –  Tuesday, April 5, 2011-  7-9PM –  Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
Registration link here.

After-Party
 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 –  9PM onwards –  Kingston Taphouse and Grille
Registration link here.

Please note that attendees will need to register separately for the Main Event and the After-Party. I hope many of you will attend because this is a fantastic event worthy of attending. And even more – IT’S FREE.

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