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7.6: #Abundance, #Inclusion, #Resilience: The #OneMillionNeighbours Project

by Sam Nabi
Season 7, Ep. 6
Monday, May 19, 2025

"This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?"

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Transition Together’s free step-by-step guide

What If… we could reimagine our future as thriving, fairer, more resilient and more connected? How could that vision help us to move forward and take practical action towards a better future?

Transition Together have just brought out a free step-by-step guide to building a community vision, a great tool for making local change. The guide is designed to help groups and communities open up their imagination and start exploring what a better future could look like in their context. It helps to build a shared vision of what’s possible, a vital starting point to exploring how we can work together to make it a reality.

The guide is for any group that wants to expand their vision of what’s possible in the future and explore how they want to work towards it. It is designed for starting conversations within a local community and to create a space to hear different perspectives and needs. The exercise can also be used to investigate a single theme or issue, like food or transport, or by a group which isn’t place-based but wants to reimagine the future of their area of interest – like the arts or youth provision.

If you are from a community group that wants to invite the wider community into this process you might like to do this exercise within your organisation first. This lets you become really familiar with it before running it with a bigger audience, but also allows your members to fully contribute and explore your priorities and focus in a deeper, richer way.

The guide is based on the experience of the Transition Movement, a network of community groups in 50 countries; people working together locally to address the big, complex problems of our time. They do this by reimagining our local communities, and then taking practical action to help them become thriving, inclusive, more resilient places for everyone. ‘Transition’ simply means change and how we get from one thing to another – from a damaging, polluting, unequal present to a fairer, more resilient, regenerative future for all.

There are some 300 local Transition groups in communities across the UK. They are supported by Transition Together in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) in Scotland. This approach to visioning was developed during the global coronavirus pandemic and is inspired by Rob Hopkins’ work around What if, and the 3 horizons framework (h3uni.org/). This framework was developed to help navigate situations where there is a high level of uncertainty and also a high level of potential for change. It’s an approach that has been tried and tested by many local Transition groups working to take action from the ground up, and helped them go on to make changes in their community.

Find out more: www.transitiontogether.org.uk

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Sasha Korban Ukrainian street artist, best known for his huge murals that have captured the attention of art enthusiasts around the world.

Born in 1987 in Kirovskoye, a small town in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, Korban began his artistic journey by doing graffiti in his hometown during the early 2000s. Korban’s artistry truly blossomed when he moved to Kyiv, where he started to develop his unique style by blending elements of realism, symbolism, and abstraction.

Sasha Korban’s work has been featured in numerous national and international street art festivals, including Mural Social Club, Art United Us, and Mural Istanbul. His artwork graces the walls of cities across Europe and beyond, from Kyiv and Moscow to Istanbul and Paris.

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Portrait of Kurt Cobain singer in Nirvana by Sasha Korban in Sumy, Ukraine By Sasha Korban at 4 Varlamishvili Street in Kutaisi, Georgia for Tbilisi Mural Fest. Photo by Anna Kacheishvili.

Sasha Korban: ‘’სიყვარულით” which translates to “with love” in Georgian. In Georgia, this mural is referred to as “ბებოს” meaning “grandma”. However, this mural represents the very essence of love. The love that saturates our everyday lives, manifesting through the small acts of kindness from our loved ones or even their mere presence. Unfortunately, we often take this love for granted, assuming it to be the natural order of things, and we sometimes overlook the beauty of life’s simpler moments.

By Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia.

In addition to his incredible talent as a muralist, Korban is also a socially conscious artist, often using his work to raise awareness about pressing issues such as the ongoing war in Ukraine.

His art is a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and our collective ability to overcome adversity.

As a leading figure in the contemporary street art scene, Sasha Korban continues to inspire and captivate audiences with his evocative and thought-provoking creations. His work is a testament to the power of art to communicate, heal, and bring people together, making the world a more vibrant and connected place.

Sasha Korban: Created this mural a few days ago in Kyiv, and at that time nearby were battles for the liberation of Bucha and Irpin took place

Sasha Korban: “The day will come, when the war is over… To the ones who will see their beloved ones again and the ones who will not.”

Don’t forget to check out more of Sasha Korban’s incredible work by visiting Instagram. Stay updated on his latest projects and street art creations by following his online presence.

Mural of girl painting girl by Sasha Korban in Pinang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Mural by Sasha Korban in Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Break the Circle

Sasha Korban: The best safeguard against domestic violence is the confidence of women in their unconditional value and dignity. And now in Mykolaiv, Ukraine you can see my new mural “Embrace yourself”, that reminds: every woman deserves happiness.

The image of a girl gently hugging her shoulders refers to a psychological method used in therapy for women who have experienced domestic violence. This simple action helps you to feel safe and regain contact with your body.

The mural has created with support of UNFPA Ukraine as a part of an information campaign “Break the Circle” in collaboration with Sky Art Foundation. Its creation is timed to the worldwide campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”. Embrace yourself and your loved ones. And remember, that you deserve to be respected and to be happy simply because you exist.

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Finding a good balance in life

Sasha Korban: This mural supports the idea of finding a good balance in life. The young fragile girl reflects the human’s internal harmony together with the joy of existence. A bunch of chairs is a metaphor for the world’s chaos and the diversity of different moments we all go through – positive, tragic, happy and sad. They make us balance and find the harmony. The project is organized by International Human Rights Organization Truth Hounds
Tbilisi, Georgia.

Mural by Sasha Korban in Mariupol, Ukraine

True Hope

Sasha Korban: It is the fourth year of war in my country. There are thousands of broken hearts and lost beloved ones, ruined families, injured bodies and souls. Milana is a six-year-old girl who faced the war three years ago. But she was stronger than any war. Her little and yet brave heart conquered everything. I have dedicated my piece to Milana as I do believe she is a real symbol of the true hope.

Mural by Sasha Korban at Tbilisi Mural Fest in Tbilisi, Georgia.Mural by Sasha Korban at Tbilisi Mural Fest in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Sasha Korban: The curator of the festival Besik M while he was inviting me, said, “We have a special wall for you, opposite the Russian embassy’s building.” (correctly speaking, it was the Russian Federation Interests Section at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tbilisi).

Yes, yes, and I made a mural there. I portrayed a Ukrainian woman in a traditional embroidered shirt holding a huge bouquet of wildflowers with ears of wheat. She is proud and full of light. She looks straight ahead, with a barely noticeable smile, to all the obstacles and fears in the eyes.

It symbolizes our strength, inner energy, freedom and will. Despite the terrible and cruel war, we, as a nation, will endure, become even stronger, and we will live! There were several situations when people from the opposite building tried to stop me from working on the mural just because the Ukrainian was drawing there

Mural by Sasha Korban in Airola, Italy

Harmony and Balance

[strong]Sasha Korban: [/strong]With this symbolic artwork I have been trying to show an importance of the harmony and balance in everything, and most importantly to find it inside oneself.

Mural by Sasha Korban in Airola, Italy

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“The Grandfather from Gurjaani” by Sasha Korban in Gurjaani, Georgia for Georgia MURAL Fest.

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Old woman bakes bread by Sasha Korban in Kutaisi, Georgia

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By Sasha Korban at 4 Varlamishvili Street in Kutaisi, Georgia for Tbilisi Mural Fest. Photo by Anna Kacheishvili.

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Get ready for a visual journey that will lift your spirits and make you think! From giant hands in Venice to a cyclist hugging a bear, these 9 artworks show us the beauty of balance and support.

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🎨 1. Support — By Lorenzo Quinn in Venice, Italy

These massive hands are giving this building a much needed hug! They represent how we need to support our planet as sea levels rise. It is like the hotel is getting a high five from the ocean. This sculpture is both beautiful and a very big reminder to stay green.

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🎨 2. The Weight of Grief — By Celeste Roberge

This person looks like they have a lot on their mind and even more in their stomach! It is a steel body filled with actual stones to show how heavy feelings can be. It is a rocky road to walk but this art makes it look stunning. Talk about having a heart of stone!

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🎨 3. True Nature — By Daniel Popper in Cancún, Mexico

Ever feel like you just need to take your face off and enjoy the garden? This giant sculpture shows a figure doing exactly that. It is tucked away in the green leaves of Mexico. It is the perfect place for a giant to play hide and seek!

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🎨 4. People Don’t Pretend to Be Depressed — By Dotmasters

This little runner is passing by a very big message. Being happy is sometimes a mask we wear. The white paint on the word happy really makes it pop. Check in on your friends!

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🎨 5. Finding a good balance in life — By Sasha Korban in Tbilisi, Georgia

Don’t try this at home unless you are a professional mural character! This girl is balancing on a tower of tilting chairs to represent how we navigate life. She makes it look much easier than I would! It is a beautiful metaphor for finding harmony in the world’s chaos.

More! Murals by Sasha Korban (16 Photos)

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🎨 6. Girl Writing by Rubble — By Ramon Perez Sendra

Even when things are falling apart art can make it better. This young girl is busy drawing right next to a pile of old bricks. The colors are warm and make the whole corner feel cozy. It is amazing what a little imagination can do for a construction site!

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🎨 7. Be Someone That Makes You Happy

This kid is a tiny editor with a very big message! He fixed the wall to tell us that our own happiness comes first. It is a simple stencil that packs a big punch of joy. Who knew grammar and paint could be so inspiring?

🎨 8. Bear Hug

This cyclist found the perfect place for a nap! He is taking a break in the arms of a friendly bear statue. The little bear cub looks a bit confused but very supportive. It is the ultimate way to recharge after a long bike ride!

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🎨 Helping Hands — Exitenter in Florence, Italy

Exitenter’s minimalist street piece turns a wall corner into a story of mutual aid, where two stick figures collaborate to climb upward. Simple yet striking, it captures the essence of empathy in one small gesture.

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Art really does have a way of making the world feel a little lighter! Whether it is giant hands or a stone filled human these pieces remind us to keep our balance.

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Which one is your favorite?