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We cover artists from around the globe whose work explores and realizes social change. Our goal is to provide a narrative about these activist efforts while simultaneously participating in them. Maintained by The Groundswell Collective since 2007.

The Story of Ryakuga and the Fish Fun and Folk Festival

James David Morgan wrote this post at 9:21 am on July 28th, 2008.

Groundswell co-founder Ryan Hermens has been working to develop community media in Newfoundland, where he currently lives.  From a dial-up connection last week, he helped Ryakuga, a local nonprofit that creates participatory, grassroots media, simulcast the Fish Fun and Folk Festival.

Boats in Twillingate, by Ryakuga

We participate in projects with rural communities; indigenous peoples; environmental organizations; women’s groups; youth, and senior citizens.

You can download their e-zine, which describes their project work, read their history, or check out their website for more info.

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