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Paula E. Kirman: Media & Communications Professional / Digital Content Specialist & Storyteller

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  • Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition

    I found out today that my song “Summer” is a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. The song is about a homeless woman, and I am beyond excited that my work is being recognized in this way. In addition to the judges’ decision, there is a People’s Voice award. Please vote for me – you…

  • Canadian Freelance Union: Member Organizing

    On February 23, I began a position with the Canadian Freelance Union as a member organizer in Edmonton. I will be reaching out to current, former, and potential members of the CFU, while helping the union develop its communication and online outreach strategies. The CFU is a community chapter of Unifor, and is the only labour…

  • NDP Federal Convention Workshop

    March On Canada was invited to give a workshop on grassroots, cross-country organizing at the 2018 NDP Federal Convention in Ottawa. I recorded a video that was included in the presentation, about organizing the women’s march in Edmonton in 2017 and 2018, as well as Completing the Story, a partner campaign of March On. Hi…

  • Documenting Activism: A Practical Guide for Organizers – U of A International Week

    On February 2, 2018, I presented this workshop as part of the University of Alberta’s International Week.  — Documenting Activism: A Practical Guide for Organizers Overview of Me and My Work How and why I started doing this I showed up to my first peace rally in September of 2005 and asked permission to take…

  • Artwork

    I recently launched a new website featuring my visual art (aside from photography). My work is also represented through R Studio Home Gallery, which is a private gallery featuring the work of several Edmonton artists. One of my pieces recently sold, which is very exciting.

  • Social Media for Beginners: Professional Development Talk for VAAA/CARFAC

    On November 18, I presented a professional development talk for artists on the topic of “Social Media for Beginners.” It was organized by Visual Arts Alberta/CARFAC and was held in Stony Plain at the Multicultural Heritage Centre. We covered a lot of information and I was asked to post my notes and video so that…

  • VUE Weekly Best of Edmonton 2017

    The results are in for VUE Weekly’s Best of Edmonton 2017 (an annual readers’ survey), and I am overjoyed to have been voted First Runner Up in the category of Best Activist! Thank you to everyone who voted.  

  • Reconciliation at Garneau United Church

    On September 17, 2017, I was invited to speak to Church in the World monthly session at Garneau United Church. This is a session over lunch following a Sunday morning service, dealing with some aspect of social justice. My topic was Reconciliation and what Edmonton United Churches are doing to address the Truth and Reconciliation…

  • Journeys of Faith – Paths of Resistance

    I am the Marketing/Social Media Coordinator for Mill Woods United Church. On September 3, I presented a reflection on my faith journey and the work I do for the church. Subtitle: Activism and Spirituality, or, “What’s a Nice Jewish Girl Doing In the United Church?” I was asked to make a presentation about my spiritual…

  • Documenting Activism: A Practical Guide for Organizers

    On August 22, 2017, I presented this workshop on Documenting Activism for the conference Ignite Change: Global Gathering for Human Rights, organized by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. The session was attended by people from Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto. Below is a video recording of my presentation, as well as my notes.…