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Meet Julia D., ExCom Communications Facilitator Tell us a little about yourself Firstly, what does the Communications Facilitator role involve? In this role, I look after all aspects of, you guessed it, communications for Kiwiburn. This includes the Electric Fencepost...
This conversation isn’t stopping anytime soon, and rightly so. The Guardian has a fascinating article this week where Black Burners talk about why there are so few of them, why those who make the journey do so, and what it’s like to be a Black Burner. Our cultures are...
Don’t forget that this year’s Burning Man Multiverse is still happening in August! The format is rapidly evolving and changing as Burners figure out how to take the spirit of the Burn online. While it’s sad that BM is not at Black Rock City this year, this does mean...
Blessing or curse, the times we live in are nothing if not interesting! The conversation about race, inclusivity and diversity has been intense in the past days in all areas of our lives, and that includes at Kiwiburn. Our Facebook page has been a place for vibrant...
Well, at the moment, it’s Andy Justice, who has kindly and ably filled the position of Acting Chair since last November (you’re a star, Andy!). However, now that Kiwiburn 2021 is a reality and the work of creating that magical thing in the Paddock is truly underway,...
Kiwiburn can only happen because a dedicated team of volunteers spend part of their Burn helping us all to avoid impaling ourselves on stray tent pegs, or suffering harm should the Effigy unexpectedly set fire to precariously stacked bales of hay… and these volunteers...
The Services Facilitator is Kiwiburn’s coordinator extraordinaire. They work with each of the Team Leads for our Depot, Gate, Greeters, Ticketing, and Town Hall departments, while also ensuring these teams combine into a functioning whole. It is essentially a project...
One of Kiwiburn’s more well known and long term members, Shelley Watson, recently stepped down from the Communications Facilitator role, but not before leaving behind a lasting legacy of a complete team marked by its depth and enthusiasm. We now have EFP writers,...
The Ten Guiding Principles that started at Burning Man have been adopted by every regional Burn, including Kiwiburn. While some of these principles may be more exciting than others, they are all important, and they also function in balance with each other. In...
We were truly blessed with four entries for the poster competition this year, all from women. The ExCom was on voting duty this year and it was super close – the winner is Brandy Davis. Thanks to everyone who entered the competition, and to the ExCom! Brandy...
