What goes into building a commons? Lots. Moving to Sackville New Brunswick, it became apparent that people wanted a common work space. And honestly, I felt like I needed one. There aren’t enough bumping spaces
Continue ReadingLet’s change the Municipalities Act, NB.
Recently, I received an e-mail from Minister Brian Kenney because I’ve been bugging MLAs & the Premier’s office about Local Improvement Charges (Or, as they are called in NB: LIAs.) Finding out how to
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I am really proud to have participated in Sackville’s Municipal elections. And though I didn’t win, I’m rather surprised by the support I mustered with no signs, only one speaking engagement, and as someone relatively
Continue ReadingWhy vote for Julia?
Julia M. Feltham Candidate for Councillor Town of Sackville I’m a professional community developer. I am only 30, but I don’t see that as a drawback to voters. I’m pretty vivacious and keen to
Continue ReadingA brief introduction
I’m a new mom who resides in Sackville New Brunswick. I believe Atlantic Canada can be exemplar of social innovation & resilience and I like to prove it. Parenthood is crazy. So is community economic
Continue ReadingDearest Friends & Fans…
Dear friends, fans & followers of my blog, It seems my previous website & blog were hacked. Yes, it’s true. Apparently, this particular bug thought juliafeltham.com was an excellent platform for selling Cialis. In lieu
Continue ReadingTEDX Nova Scotia
Dear TEDxNovaScotia: Thanks for choosing me for your host for 2014 ! I did not mean to beatbox while quoting Carl Jung. It just happened. I’m glad my pants didn’t split. Y’all are lovely.
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Dear Atlantic Canada Does every generation believe the challenges they face are unique to them? For a long while, it was easy for me to believe the challenges for me & my peers were distinctively
Continue ReadingHammock Residency
(I was told I should tell this tale!) After I left Montreal, I headed to Calgary to meet poets. (Also: On the flight my wallet was lost/stolen and my cello broke in half. I taped
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