Power to the People

Do we have a different kind of power when we exist in a network? Mark Kuznicki, founder of ChangeCamp posed this question in the Kick-Off Event of the 2010 Ideas Festival, and taking a look around the room, I'd say yes. Yes, because there is power in the in the diversity of individuals gathered here - a power of resilience. The festival has brought together people who have been making change for decades and those who have been making change for days; people who have founded numerous initiatives and people who are preparing to launch their first; people who have realized many ideas and people whose ideas are beginning to emerge in different sectors across Canada. They are all gathered here together. They are learning, mentoring, questioning, and acting. They are changing the future of this country, but more importantly, this country today. And the resilience inherent in this group means that these ideas are here to stay.

Bring on Day 2!