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Step outside of the status quo with Maya Zankoul: A Lebanese illustrator discusses her connection to the commons
by Jennie Rose Halperin Open Culture post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-23-at-1.32.38-PM.png)
Popular Lebanese illustrator, webcomic author, and blogger Maya Zankoul spreads the message of the commons through her art, her design studio, and her video company wezank.
Introducing CC Panama!
by Jennie Rose Halperin About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-22-at-2.22.02-PM.png)
It’s been a long journey for CC Panama! As our newest official global community member, they have been growing their organization since 2014 and have emerged as a leading voice in the Central American knowledge commons. Their work spans many of the Creative Commons program areas, including open education, arts and culture, and advocacy. The…
CC Tanzania’s Advocacy Training
by Aris Maro About CC, Events post![cc-tanzania](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC_0667-1024x678.jpg)
This post from Aris Maro of CC Tanzania outlines their work in support of the Creative Commons Awesome Fund, a series of small grants designed to help commoners work on projects that make their communities stronger. Thank you to CC Tanzania for their advocacy work in providing valuable information as representatives of Creative Commons ideals.…
Open Education and Open Government in Chile
by Werner Westermann Uncategorized post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-15-at-11.34.30-AM-1024x615.png)
Presentation of Chile’s updated Open Government Action Plan by Werner Westermann, CC BY. Werner Westermann is a fellow from our first Institute for Open Leadership, held in San Francisco in January 2015. He works at Library of the National Congress of Chile, and is involved in open education projects and advocacy in Chile and internationally.…
Curtain up on HowlRound, the theater knowledge commons
by Jennie Rose Halperin Open Culture post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-10-at-6.15.36-PM-1024x519.png)
HowlRound was founded five years ago as the “knowledge commons” for the theater community to better include the voices of artists and creators working for inclusivity. The HowlRound organizers we interviewed, Jamie Gahlon, Vijay Mathew, Adewunmi Oke, and Ramona Ostrowski, exemplify the concept of the commons through their commitment to community action, creative output, and creating meaningful,…
Election resources from the Commons: A guide for Election Day
by Jennie Rose Halperin About CC, Copyright post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/24237481935_92e3fccb02_z.jpg)
In the unlikely chance you haven’t noticed, it’s Election Day in the United States. For the past few months, we’ve been sharing resources from the commons to help you get informed, get excited, and most importantly, get voting! Below are some of our favorite election related resources from this year from the commons: Our profile…
Awesome Fund workshop to promote national culture and language in the Buryat Republic of Russia
by Z. Batbold About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-07-at-11.54.40-AM-1024x696.png)
This year, Creative Commons is running our first Awesome Fund, a series of small grants to promote the activities of our global community. In October, CC Mongolia ran a workshop to promote national culture and language in the Buryat Republic of Russia as part of their Awesome Fund grant. A full report on their activities can be…
Global Summit 2017
pageCreative Commons 2017 Global Summit: Sharing and the Commons: What’s Next Toronto – April 28-30, 2017 The 2017 CC Global Summit launches a new chapter for Creative Commons as a movement. The Global Summit will provide a collaborative and fun space for anyone in the world to explore the future of the Commons and sharing…
CC Europe meetup in Lisbon
by Gwen Franck About CC post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screen-Shot-2016-11-04-at-6.01.48-PM-1024x682.png)
What happens when you put 30 passionate commoners accustomed to meeting only online in a lovely conference venue in an historic city? Lots of talking, group updates, big plans being made, old and new issues being tackled, great projects presented, and new designs of collaboration schemes.
OER Symposium held by affiliate team at NDU in Lebanon
by Naeema Zarif Open Access, Open Education post![](https://creativecommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Photo-Nov-02-1-35-50-PM-1024x576.jpg)
Creative Commons affiliate team at Notre Dame University—Louaize (NDU) in Lebanon held a two-day symposium on “Open Educational Resources (OER): Trends and Prospects” from September 15-16, 2016 as a part of their 2017 roadmap to create awareness and cultivate openness culture within the university . The symposium highlighted the University’s strategic commitment to the integration…