The article by Samantha Anne Carrillo conjures up the #ThirdSpace concept by literary and #cultural critic Homi K. Bhabha, and brings into conversation with #Chicana #feminist Gloria Anzaldúa, #postcolonial thought, and the #resistance by #queer and #trans #artists to social and physical borders. ⬇️

#GloriaAnzaldua #HomiKBhabha #culturaltheory

FediCollective is a Third Space designed for people who find traditional networking dysregulating.

Our "Brew & Build" sessions are small, quiet, and purposefully introvert-friendly.

We skip the high-pressure noise and move straight into grounded connection. We limit our circle to 9 people to keep the energy stable. No forced rules—just mutual respect, active listening, and space to breathe.

Whether you’re a builder, a creative, or a heart-centred founder, you don't have to "perform" here. We use a structured flow to make sharing easy, followed by quiet co-working to ground your ideas.

If you're tired of "loud" networking and want a place where your nervous system can finally relax while you connect, join our next circle in Burnaby. ☀️

RSVP for our next event: https://luma.com/fedicollective

#FediCollective #IntrovertFriendly #ThirdSpace

The data is out: Loneliness is an epidemic. The "Third Space" is being reborn.

CNBC reports a massive shift. People are ditching noisy bars and high-pressure networking for "Wellness Third Spaces." We're talking nervous system safety, real community, and emotional repair.

This is why I built the FediCollective.

Tech and Marketing friends: your work is high-pressure. Your "Hardware" (your body) needs a place to discharge stress without the nightclub noise. We provide a sober, inclusive container in Vancouver to regulate and restore.

This isn't just "networking." It's a living system for Social Coherence. We swap forced rules for mutual respect.

Stop isolating in your home office. Step into the stable power of a regulated collective. ☀️

Join us every last Sunday in Metro Vancouver: https://fedicollective.lovable.app/

Read why Wellness Third Spaces are the future: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/07/wellness-third-spaces-othership-bathhouse-glo30.html

#FediCollective #ThirdSpace #VancouverWellness #SoberSocial

FediCollective: Build the Open Web Together

IRL Monthly Meetup with Crissy & the FediCommunity

It's our monthly open day today (Sat 21st Feb) from 1pm.

Come have a tour of our hack space, retro console lounge, arcade and board game room. Free event, all welcome!

Pop by for free tea and coffee, 4 player split screen indie games, LAN games, 3D printing demo, arcade game tournament, and board games (yep, all on the same day!)

https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/openday

Check our page on hackerspaces.org
https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/The_Gamer_Club_Glasgow

#glasgow #hackspace #geeksocial #hackerspace #thirdspace

The Gamer Club - A members club and hack space for all types of geeks and gamers in Glasgow

We lost our 'third spaces' to the internet. Let’s take them back. Support your local arts center. #CommunityArts #ThirdSpace #MentalHealth

https://artsincubator.ca/motivation/creative-third-space.html

Why You Need a Creative 'Third Space' | Daily Motivation Stories

An arts hub is the 'living room' of the city, where we learn to be human together.

artsincubator.ca

Seen at #UniversityofToronto used and #vintage #books store.

#Worldmaking #socialmovements #change #historyofideas #quotidianpolitics #sociology #workandsociety #thirdspace

For liberatory systems change, one might want to check:

#structures, #culture, #materiality, #agency, #theunconscious, #time, #place, and many other things;

other world(s) and ways of being, seeing, relating, creating, working and producing that are not extractive but #just, liberatory and in #solidarity are possible

Libraries and parks are the heart of our neighborhoods. Use them or lose them. #thirdspace #community #publichealth

https://artsincubator.ca/motivation/why-we-need-third-spaces.html

Why We Need Third Spaces Now | Daily Motivation Stories

A healthy community needs a place where everyone is welcome regardless of their bank account.

artsincubator.ca

Bookbinding at The Obscure Distillery during Cozy Club night.

#bookbinding #thirdspace #theobscure #artsandcraft #cocktail

Am hosting Economy of Wisdom Foundation to learn how they use consent-based tech to support the Downtown Eastside through the Wisdom Wallet!

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: Sweet Puffin (near Royal Oak Skytrain)

Whether you are a designer, a coder, or a community builder, see how ethical AI and soft-tech can foster financial dignity in #Vancouver.

We are here for joy and genuine connection. Come as you are. All are welcome.

Share and bring a friend! Thanks :)

RSVP to #FediCollective Brew Build 5 at https://luma.com/af35vqt3

#CoffeeWithCrissy #CoffeeChat #CoffeeCat #ThirdSpace #FediverseClub

Wanna know more about the #ALOHA way in #FediCollective?

We curate our #ThirdSpace using the Hawaiian ALOHA Way—our code for safe, smooth flow and focus:

Akahai (Kindness): We speak gently
Lōkahi (Unity): We work together to build
ʻOluʻolu (Agreeableness): Our space is always alcohol-free
Haʻahaʻa (Humility): We listen first
Ahonui (Patience): We trust the process

This keeps our events cozy and friendly for the shy, introverts, gentle souls who want to join us for open discussion and collaboration :)