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Damara Sylvester

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DescriptionDamara Sylvester talks about life at Riverside Community.CreatorDamara SylvesterPania WaltonTasman District LibrariesDate13 September 2021Runtime49.14Recorded ByPania WaltonRecording NotesABSTRACT

Damara Sylvester describes spending time in Perth, Australia to get to know her father and half-siblings, and the chance decision to visit New Zealand which led to more than 16 years living here. Damara describes how she initially came to Riverside, why she chose to stay, and why she has continued to live there over time as her life has changed. Damara talks about Riverside as a “receiving place” where she has been able to be an artist, parent, and live an intentional life. She describes an average day at Riverside and reveals why she has chosen not to become a member. Damara discusses the changing intention of Riverside over time. Subject/KeywordLower Moutere (N.Z.)Intentional communitiesRiverside CommunityChristian PacifistsConscientious objectorsWorld War, 1939-1945Conditions of Use© Tasman District Libraries, 2021.
This is an edited version of the oral history recording. A full recording of the interview may be available on request.

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CollectionOral HistoriesOrganisationIntentional CommunitiesTasman District LibrariesRiverside Community Oral Histories

RC2022040801R.mp3

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Damara introduces herself 70 secs
Moving to New Zealand 199 secs
Discovering Riverside 96 secs
Deciding to stay at Riverside 99 secs
The Riverside Shuffle 98 secs
A receiving place 285 secs
Choosing to live intentionally 382 secs
Parenting at Riverside 131 secs
An average week 51 secs
Sustainability 308 secs
Choosing not to be a member 281 secs
The intention of Riverside 579 secs
Reasons to stay 116 secs
Grateful for Riverside 209 secs

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Damara Sylvester