Join Sista’hood Celebration 2009 in marking March 8, International Women’s Day. Artist activist Favianna Rodriguez is one of Utne Reader magazine’s ‘Top 50 Visionaries’ of the year. She’ll talk about her art practice and how the Oakland Eastside Arts Alliance Center she’s co-founded – combining a community centre, youth programs, a media arts collective plus social housing – offers an inspiring model for Vancouver’s downtown eastside.  Sponsored by Tides Canada–Endswell Fund and DTES Community Arts Network.