The
Villager
May-August, 2014
Crowchild store - 220 Crowchild Trail NW - Ph: 403-270-0631 - Email:[email protected]
Heritage store - 8318 Fairmount Drive SE - Ph: 403-255-0553 - Email:[email protected]
17th Avenue store – #101-323 17 Avenue SW - Ph: 403-719-9005 - Email: [email protected]
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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New Store Opening – Page 1
2
Gifts for Spring – Page 2
3
Calendar of Events – Page 3
4
Artisan Story – Page
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New Store Expands Opportunities for Artisans
Celebrate with us
Join us for the grand
opening of our new
Ten Thousand Villages
store located at
#101- 323 17 Ave SW.
Saturday, May 31
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
One of the best things about shopping at a Ten Thousand Villages store is that your
purchases can actually make a difference in the world. That’s why we’re so pleased to
announce the opening of our new store in the 17 Avenue shopping district, giving Calgarians
more places to shop fair trade.
This new store will also expand opportunities for global artisans, which is the core mission of
Ten Thousand Villages. “To fulfill this mission, all Ten Thousand Villages stores' staff and
volunteers work to increase sales and provide even more opportunities for employment for
these artisans,” says Charlene Baker, Board Chair of the Crowchild store.
Temporary store highlighted business potential
From October 2009 to January 2010, Ten Thousand Villages Crowchild opened a temporary
store on 17 Avenue SW for the fall and Christmas shopping season. Charlene Baker says
the experiment was such a success that the board decided to open a permanent store in the
area. Since then, it has been waiting for the right location that would offer walk-by traffic and
provide an opportunity to bring fair trade to a new area of the city.
“We’ve found the perfect space at #101-323 17th Ave SW,” says Charlene.
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New Arrivals
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day
Pink Waterfall Necklace - $20 — A multitude of pink and cream beads join together in this sparkling
multi-strand necklace. Handmade by artisans in India.
Double Disk Earrings - $12 — These colourful, light metal disc earrings from India are etched with an
intricate floral pattern.
Beaded Coin Purse - $20 — Silver and blue beads cover the surface of this attractive coin purse
handmade in India. It has a wrist-strap and zips to keep your money safe.
Flowers of the Afternoon Scarf - $24 — Artisans in India create this Victorian-patterned scarf
displaying a garden of flowers in soft pastel colours of pink, red, green and blue.
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Gift ideas for Father’s Day
Drip and Sip Mug - $14 — Nepalese potters handcraft each mug before applying a distinctive drippy
blue glaze – a unique gift Dad can use all year round.
Collage Frame - $50 — Slip four of your favourite images into this white-washed wooden collage frame
handcrafted in India.
Eyeglasses Holder - $18 — A perennial Father’s Day favourite, this shesham wood spectacle stand is
fun and functional. Beautifully handcrafted by artisans in India.
Just in Time for Spring
Lavender Comb Vase - $40 — This
purple-hued glass vessel has a gradient
honeycomb design, which adds a touch
of class. These vases are made in India
and come in several styles.
Cake tray - $28 — This piece is
handmade by metal workers from India.
They cut each tray, creating a delicate
scalloped edge and the top is then painted
with a cream and black filigree design.
Seashell Planter - $52 — This cream
coloured planter is handcrafted by artisans in
Vietnam. Its spiralled seashell design is a
beautiful way to display a cascade of vines or
flowers.
Waveforms Planters Trio - $34 — This
triple planter is made of ceramic and has
a blue and beige waveforms design.
Individual planters are also available.
Triangles Snack Set - $49 — Three
triangular condiment dishes fit perfectly in
a bamboo basket with a decorative fitted
woven lid. Handmade in Vietnam.
Sky Sari Stitch Basket - $28 — This basket
blends recycled and natural materials,
including wild kaisa grass and recycled saris.
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Calendar of Events
Heritage Store
Special events
May 1-14
Scarf Sale (40% off selected items)
May 3
Jane’s Walk – Acadia
End destination (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Henna, food and dancing.
May 10
World Fair Trade Day
In-store: Day begins and ends with
drumming (10 a.m and 4:40 p.m.).
Henna, dancing, music and food
throughout the day. 20% off artisan
products. Gift basket giveaway.
Eau Claire Market: Engineers
Without Borders speaking event.
See EWB website for details.
May 10
Mother’s Day promotion
Chocolate for all moms.
Store hours
Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday - 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday – Closed
Crowchild Store
17 Avenue Store
Special events
May 10
World Fair Trade Day
In-store: Drumming throughout
the day. 20% off artisan
products.
Special events
May 25
Visit us at the Lilac Festival.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
May 10
Mother’s Day promotion
Prize giveaways.
July 5
Stampede Breakfast
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Aug. 1
School Kit Campaign Begins
May 31
Grand opening celebrations
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
(Opens for business May 15)
Store hours
Mon. Tues. Wed.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thurs. Fri. – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Aug. 5–9
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Store hours
Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. Sat.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday – Closed
Store closures
All stores will be closed on the
following dates:
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Victoria Day – May 19
Father’s Day – June 15
Heritage Day – Aug. 4
Labour Day – Sept. 1
Store Updates
Heritage news
Ten Thousand Villages Heritage would like to welcome new assistant manager Mimi. We’d also like to say a fond farewell
to our former assistant manager, Yamuna, who is leaving to travel. Stay in touch with Yamuna by visiting her blog at
http://encounteringthedivine.tumblr.com/.
The Heritage store is also getting a renovation facelift this spring, so please drop by and check out our new look.
17
Avenue
Store
hours news
Joyce
Doran
is the
new manager of Calgary’s newest Ten Thousand Villages store but she’s no stranger to the
Mon. Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
organization.
Joyce
is a long-time volunteer with the Crowchild store who has over 20 years of experience in project
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
coordination,
office
support,
stakeholder relations and team building. A new assistant manager is currently being recruited.
Friday – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
- Closed
Crowchild
news
The Crowchild store is pleased to welcome Diane Janzen to the permanent position of assistant manager. Diane has
extensive experience at the store as both a volunteer and staff member.
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Artisan Story – Union of Peasants for Self-Development (UPAP)
UPAP represents about 160 skilled Tuareg artisans who make silver jewellery and
leatherworks. The artisans use income from craft production to supplement their
subsistence farming and other livelihoods. This additional income has helped them
build and equip schools, build wells, pay for medicine and make childbirth safer.
In 1993, young Tuareg craftspeople joined together to make and sell traditional
leather handicrafts and silver jewellery. For several years, some of the artisans
travelled to France, selling their wares from backpacks. As the group expanded, it
became a formal organization called UPAP in 1999. The group now has a store in
the Nigerian capital of Niamey, participates in local African fairs, and sells
handicrafts to fair trade organizations in France and North America.
Sharing the Tuareg culture
Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from UPAP since 2002. Visit our
stores to see a full selection of beautiful silver Tuareg jewellery, including earrings,
bracelets and necklaces.
Read a recent blog post about the nomadic lifestyle of the Tuareg people and their renowned skill in metal arts on the
new Ten Thousand Villages Canada blog. Visit http://www.tenthousandvillages.ca/blog/2014/04/beauty-out-of-the-dust/.
From Page 1
New Store Expands Opportunities for Artisans
The new 17 Avenue store is on one floor and has designated parking in the
front. The space has been renovated and painted and will be open for
business on May 15. The grand opening takes place on Saturday, May 31.
“The Crowchild store is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year,” says
Charlene Baker. “What better way to honour the volunteers who opened that
store than by opening another location and introducing a new group of
customers to the unique world of Ten Thousand Villages.”
Store manager Joyce Doran is passionate about the Ten Thousand Villages
mission and is excited about launching the new store. There are wonderful
volunteer opportunities available. If you’re interested, please contact Joyce
by phone at 403-719-9005, by email at [email protected] or drop by
the store.
Store manager Joyce Doran gets the new
17 Avenue location ready for its opening
on May 15.