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Visit imaginefilm.org to see screenings on 26 Jan 2026. Trailer for IMAGINE Film, a ground-breaking, co-created animated film blending Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge technology. Following 15-year-old Kim and their alien canine companion Jeff, the story explores identity, freedom, and a world on the brink of collapse.

To launch this world first design challenge we’re inviting young people (12-30 yrs) from around the world to jump into the IMAGI-NATION Design Lab and help dream up the first ever Miracle Factory in Costa Rica next year… and the opportunity and apply for an IMAGI-NATION President Visa for 2025. What is a MIRACLE Factory? An entrepreneurial learning network for young people who are ready to find the nature attuned technologies that allow a thriving life in an alternative system. MIRACLE Factories concentrate on a set of faculties that explore physical, cognitive, and spiritual conditions to create the living conditions needed for the healthy continuation of human life on planet earth. The goal of the MIRACLE Factory network is to provide an alternative outside of the current paradigm for young people to create a successful and thriving life for themselves.

A 90-minute exploration live on IMAGI-NATION {TV} of how we can re-imagine funding to fund imagination in every classroom: "Who has the imagination to see the intangible and immeasurable and fund its emergence?" We’re looking at unlikely connections, collective intelligence, solutions focus, bridge builder/architect mindset. Invite the panel to come with a key question and/or solution they have seen or would like to see.

Re-imagining schools - an Imagination Circle collaborative project Wednesday 24 January 2024 “What is the work that needs to be done for students to step outside of the boxes and seize and work with their full imaginative capacity?” A panel of educators, artists and activists from around the world spotlight innovative projects that have the potential to answer this question. Collaborative design of dream schools by elementary school students and university art & design students. Immersive learning adventures anchored in climate education for primary school students. Liminal spaces of play and flow to drive curiosity and mastery. A giant, nature-based, living, breathing classroom to inspire curiosity and connection to nature. Combining arts, storytelling, intergenerational engagement and holistic experiential learning for collective intelligence, innovation and regeneration. Panellists Morna McNulty and Diane Kuthy, Towson University, Maryland, USA Marcia Donadel, School of the (Im)Possible / Platô Cultural, Brazil Simon Sharkey, The Necessary Space, Scotland Penny Hay, Forest of Imagination / Bath Spa University, UK Day Sanchez, Solarpunk Generation, Colombia Get involved. Submit your artwork on reimagining schools - https://reimaginingschools.carrd.co More info - https://www.learning-planet.org/event/re-imagining-schools-imagination-art-and-planetary-wellbeing/

Funding imagination in every classroom Friday 26 January 2024 9-10:30am CET / 7-8:30pm AEDT What role does imagination play in funding? The current frame is that most funders choose to fund proven / 'what we can see' / 'what we've already seen' projects with requirements around proof of concept, theory of change, expected outcomes for new initiatives, and data to validate existing projects. But who has the imagination to see the intangible and immeasurable and take the step of funding its emergence, especially in education? A 90-minute exploration of how we can re-imagine funding to fund imagination in every classroom. This is an initiative brought by the Imagination in Every Classroom project led by AIME and Learning Planet Institute. The project brings together a global collective of imagination actors to explore imagination programmes, workshops and curriculums inside formal and informal education systems. More info - https://www.learning-planet.org/event/imagination-tv-special-funding-imagination-for-every-classroom/

Re-imagining schools- imagination, art & planetary wellbeing Wednesday 24 January 2024 3:30-4:30pm CET / 9:30-10:30am EST “What is the work that needs to be done for students to step outside of the boxes and seize and work with their full imaginative capacity?” A panel of educators, artists and activists from around the world spotlight innovative projects that have the potential to answer this question. Collaborative design of dream schools by elementary school students and university art & design students. Whole school climate clubs with children as social transformers for green communities. Immersive learning adventures anchored in climate education for primary school students. Combining arts, storytelling, intergenerational engagement and holistic experiential learning for collective intelligence, innovation and regeneration. A giant, nature-based, living, breathing classroom to inspire curiosity and connection to nature. Liminal spaces of play and flow to drive curiosity and mastery. Get involved. Submit your artwork on reimagining schools - https://reimaginingschools.carrd.co More info - https://www.learning-planet.org/event/re-imagining-schools-imagination-art-and-planetary-wellbeing/

In a heartwarming and inspiring episode of the Kindness Economics Podcast with Candice Mama, Shyaka Farid Lwanyaaga, the inaugural Golden Ticket winner at AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience), takes center stage. Engaging in a heartfelt conversation with host Candice Mama, Shyaka delves into the profound influence of something as simple yet powerful as a smile, and its potential to catalyze the growth of humanity. With his remarkable journey and unique insights, Shyaka sheds light on the transformative power of a smile in fostering connections, breaking down barriers, and nurturing a sense of unity among individuals. Through his own experiences and encounters, he illustrates how the act of smiling can transcend cultural and societal boundaries, making positive impacts on both personal interactions and broader community dynamics. Shyaka's story of being the Golden Ticket winner at AIME serves as a testament to the ripple effect of kindness and the joy that a single smile can bring to someone's life. He and Candice Mama delve into the ways in which something as simple as a smile can create an atmosphere of inclusivity, understanding, and empathy, ultimately contributing to the collective growth and advancement of humanity. As listeners tune in to this captivating episode, they are reminded of the profound impact that acts of kindness, such as smiling, can have on shaping a more compassionate world. Shyaka's insights, coupled with Candice Mama's thought-provoking questions, create a space for reflection on the small gestures that can make a big difference, reminding us all of the incredible potential for positivity and growth that lies within each of us.

In this episode of the Kindness Economics Podcast with Candice Mama, distinguished futurist Elatia Abate takes center stage to explore the intricate relationship between empathy and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Engaging in a captivating conversation with host Candice Mama, Abate delves into the profound implications of empathy in shaping the future of AI, offering a unique perspective on how this evolution could be guided by kindness. With her visionary insights, Abate delves into the transformative potential of empathy as AI continues to advance. Drawing from her extensive expertise, she eloquently discusses how infusing AI with empathetic capabilities can revolutionize technology's role in our lives, emphasizing its capacity to enhance human connections and societal interactions. In a fascinating analogy, Abate introduces the notion of perceiving AI as a three-year-old child—a concept that challenges us to nurture and guide the growth of this new technological frontier with patience and understanding. Through this lens, she envisions a future where kindness and empathy play pivotal roles in AI's development, ensuring that the technology serves humanity's best interests. Listeners are invited to embark on a journey of imagination and introspection as Elatia Abate and Candice Mama engage in a dialogue that bridges the gap between AI's evolution and the human capacity for empathy. This enlightening conversation prompts us to reflect on our role in shaping a compassionate technological future and reimagining the possibilities of a world where kindness and innovation coexist harmoniously.