Category Archives: Get Involved

New Beginnings Blog #1- Coming to Shambhala

Hey Shambhalovelies! We’ve got some guest blogs coming up this week, from different departments throughout the office. Last month, we decided to write blogs on the theme of “New Beginnings” – an appropriate theme for the first month of a … Continue reading

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Worker Applications Available!

BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN SHAMBHALA 2011! One of our most successful events to date – and we have you to thank for it!! 2012 Work Applications – Available Monday, January 30th. Volunteer applications are now available! Here’s the link! Click Here for the 2012 Worker … Continue reading

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Artist Guest Blog: Why Stickybuds Loves Chewbacca So Much

Guest Blog by Tyler Martens aka Stickybuds So why do I like Chewbacca so much? Lately people have been asking me, “What is up with you and Chewbacca?”. I am home now from touring and currently relaxing in my studio, … Continue reading

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Thoughts from a Shambassador

The following message was sent to Ricardo Hubbs (head of Shambhala Cultural Development & Design, and Shambassador Team Leader) from Shambassador Nicole St. Michel. Hello Ricardo, Sorry for the late response. I wanted to take the time with this email. … Continue reading

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Sureman’s Story

by Sureman aka Steve Beauchamp, Shambhala’s longest-running volunteer. “I first became a DJ in Grade 4, back in 1969 at a lunch hour sock hop where I got two of those  old school record players that folded together, and put … Continue reading

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Getting The Gig: Freddy J’s Story

Freddy J aka Alex Carlson My story starts about 7 years ago when I first attend Shambhala in 2004.  I had known about this magical place for a few years prior, but this was the first time I was able … Continue reading

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Footwerk & A Fractal Story

By JGirl & Manousos The very nature of blog writing is that it is really quite random. Instead of telling story in a chronological manner, which would certainly lead me to trailing off into long-winded silly stories, I have decided … Continue reading

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And now, a message from our Production Manager

CALL OUT TO SHAMBHALA WARRIORS A message from Corrine Zawaduk, Shambhala Production Manager Shambhala 2011, city of 12,000 for 6 days and nights, celebrating arts and culture against the backdrop of Kootenay wilderness, here we come.!  It is a giant … Continue reading

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We need YOU, Shambhalovlies!

Ladies & Gentlemen, it’s the moment many of you have been waiting for – the Shambhala 2011 volunteer applications have been released! YEAH! Before you run (er, click) off to fill out your application, finish reading this post – I’ve … Continue reading

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