Weβre taught that more stuff = more happiness.
But so much of it ends up forgotten⦠or thrown away.
Stuff β happiness.
β Maija KrastiΕa
#civicaf #youthvoices
In todayβs world, AI subtly reshapes the way we perceive reality, often without our awareness. Time moves so quickly that within this fast-paced life, clarity becomes increasingly difficult to hold onto.πβ‘οΈ
#civicaf #youthvoices
Community. Patience. Persistence.
Thatβs how change actually happens. πβ‘οΈ
#civicaf #change #youthvoices
As our journey through the project continues to grow, we will be sharing more wisdom from our lecturers along the way. β‘οΈ
Wise words of wisdom from lecturer Maija KrastiΕa.
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Thank you for this beginning.
As we close the year and look back at the residency, one thing feels clear - what we experienced together was a starting point, something that will continue in different forms and directions.
18 experts, 19 participants, 10 online residency workshops, and a full week together in Latgale. Time for conversations and focused work, for laughter and tiredness, for slowing down and being present. A rosols workshop, cold dip swimming, sauna, and space to breathe. Time spent getting to know and appreciating Mark Rothko, reflecting on art and place.
Discussions on wellbeing, mental health, sustainability, crafts, media literacy, creativity, storytelling, civic activism, creative entrepreneurship, music, humour and politics. Along the way, there were personal discoveries, new friendships and connections that will carry on beyond the residency.
The residency brought together people from Belarus, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, the Faroe Islands, Ukraine, Norway and Estonia, as well as participants who currently live across the Nordic and Baltic region and beyond, coming from South Africa, the Philippines and France. Different backgrounds, shared curiosity, and a strong willingness to listen, learn and create together.
Our alumni, thank you for being part of this journey:
Daminik Davydau
Jens Yago Bundgaard-Raundal
Koketso P.T. Khule
Evelina Anna Pitane
Frida Garcia Vivant
Linnea la Cour Brag
Simone Broni Kallehauge
Khrystyna Sivachenko
Svitlana Yaroschuk
Viktorija Gilberte
ElΔ«na Barone
Daniela Blumane
KatrΔ«na Ziemele
Lotta Vaher
Mariam Huliieva
Freddy Navarro
Mykyta Kalinin
Petur Asano
Thank you to all the experts who shared their knowledge, time and openness with the group:
MΔrtiΕΕ‘ EΕΔ£elis, Jonas BΓΌchel, Maija KrastiΕa, Linda Curika, Una Rozenbauma, Pedro Ferreira, Ansis Stabingis, DiΔna KiΕ‘Δenko, Maija LaizΔne, Evika Muizniece, Kaspars EglΔ«tis, Δ’irts OzoliΕΕ‘, MΔris ΔaΔka, Ieva ZemΔ«te.
Read more in the comments below:
Meet Mitya Savelau β one of our incredible guest speakers at the Civic AF* on-site camp at LΕ«znava Manor last week!
@mityasav , founder of AD ASTRA Social Impact Studio β‘οΈ, brought an abundance of insights and inspiration to our sessions. We canβt wait to share some of his wisdom with you soon β stay tuned!
#civicaf #civicasfuture #nordicfuturevoices #resilience #youthvoices #mentalhealthmatters #creativeactivism #youthforfuture #vision2030
Meet the Visionary behind @ericasynths β Δ’irts OzoliΕΕ‘ (@girtses )!
Weβre thrilled to announce that Δ’irts will be hosting an on-site workshop at the Civic AF Boot Camp at LΕ«znava Manor.
Each participant will get their own synthesizer to explore, learn, and create with. Under Δ’irtsβ guidance, youβll dive deep into the art of music creation and sound design, gaining hands-on experience and insight from one of the leading minds in electronic music innovation.
Get ready to make some noise β and discover the sound of your own creativity. πΆ
#CivicAF #youth #civicasfuture #resilience #nordicfuturevoices #onlineresidency #youthvoices #mentalhealthmatters #youthforfuture #creativeactivism
Civic AF | Day 4 β Thursday, Oct 23 β¨
Todayβs focus: awareness, perception, and the art of mindful living.
π§ββοΈ Can happiness be learned?
A mindful look at life satisfaction with Ansis JurΔ£is Stabingis β mindfulness trainer & psychotherapist.
ποΈ The obsessive eye
Curiosity, observation & the art of seeing with Pedro Ferreira β creative director & culture strategist.
Both talks remind us to slow down, notice more, and live with intention β happiness and creativity start with awareness. πΏ
Free registration & attendance: civic-af.org/register
#CivicAF #Mindfulness #Awareness #Creativity #LifeSatisfaction #Culture #Observation #MindfulLiving #Happiness
β‘οΈ WE START IN TWO HOURS! β‘οΈ
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20β24 October 2025 | 17:00β19:00 Riga (16:00β18:00 CET)
The Civic AF Online Residency is almost here β five evenings of inspiring talks and real conversations bringing together voices from psychology, anthropology, design, media, and urban culture π
Over five days, weβll dive into:
β¨ What it means to belong
πͺ How we stay resilient and grow
π Caring for ourselves and the planet
π¨ Creativity in uncertain times
ποΈ Guided by Eva Johansone, moderating every talk with curiosity and connection.
π» All sessions live on Zoom β exclusive to registered participants.
π The residency kicks off the Civic AF journey β donβt miss it!
π Register now at civic-affairs.org/register
#CivicAF #OnlineResidency #CivicAffairs #CreativeMinds #UrbanCulture #CommunityMatters #MindfulLiving #Resilience #CultureAndCare
Counting down the hours before the Civic AF* Online Residency kicks off!π
Meet Ε½anete EglΔ«te ( @zhanett ) β the author and project manager behind Civic AF*π₯
β¨Sheβs the heart and mind of this programme β curating incredible thinkers, doers, and dreamers to help you make the most of this online + off-site experience πβ¨
Still time to join todayβs lecture β civic-af.org/register
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π‘ This Weekβs Agenda
Mon, Oct 20: β¨17:00 | Do we still belong somewhere? Rethinking cities, communities and our place in them β MΔrtiΕΕ‘ EΕΔ£elis
β¨18:00 | How to care about the world when youβre barely holding it together π§πΌββοΈ β Ansis JurΔ£is Stabingis
Tue, Oct 21:β¨17:00 | Behind the message π¬ β Una Rozenbaumaβ¨
18:00 | What kind of creature is resilience? πͺ β Jonas BΓΌchel
Wed, Oct 22:β¨17:00 | The real deal with zero waste β»οΈ β Maija KrastiΕa
β¨18:00 | Power, politics & staying human β‘οΈ β Linda Curika
Thu, Oct 23:β¨17:00 | Can happiness be learned? β Ansis JurΔ£is Stabingis
β¨18:00 | The obsessive eye ποΈ β Pedro Ferreira
Fri, Oct 24: β¨17:00 | Inequality around us βοΈ β DiΔna KiΕ‘Δenko
β¨18:00 | Ideas for self-care: why you matter most β MΔra LaizΔne
ποΈ All sessions moderated by Eva Johansone ( @eva.johansone ) β connecting the dots and keeping the conversations real.
#CivicAF #CivicAffairs #OnlineResidency #MindfulCities #CreativeMinds #UrbanCulture #CommunityMatters
πYour last call and invitation from the Danish Ambassador, Morten Jespersen!
Donβt miss this exclusive opportunity β registration is open until October 19th.
π Register now at civic-af.org/register
#CivicAF #Residency #CivicAsFuture #OnlineResidency #CreativeCommunity #PublicSpace #ArtAndSociety #FutureThinking
β¨ Weβre excited to soon begin our Civic AF β Civic As Future online residency!
Get ready for an inspiring journey of creative exploration, connection, and shared learning.
The programme includes thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops β a chance to engage, exchange ideas, and shape visions for the future together.π
π‘ Registration is open until 19 October:
civic-af.org/register/
Letβs imagine, create, and care β together. π€
#CivicAF #Residency #CivicAsFuture #OnlineResidency #CreativeCommunity #PublicSpace #ArtAndSociety #FutureThinking
