You might have seen the recent Pique cover story, The drive to preserve the Lil'wat language. A little while before it ran, we had a chance to check in with Bonding Beaver Media about their new van. Calling Mountains Productions has been working with the Lil'wat Nation, documenting culture and language, for the past few … Continue reading Bonding Beaver Media’s Language van hits the road

We are lucky to live in a fertile valley populated with skilful growers. Support farmers, buy direct. The Pemberton Farmers' Market is on every Friday, 3pm - 6:30pm, under the Barn.

Ever since attending my first yoga class with Natalie Rousseau, I have been a fan of this human and her thoughtfulness as a teacher and a community builder. I have had my eyes opened to the beauty of the seasons and the plant world through participation in her online courses,13 Moons, and The Witches Year. Her … Continue reading How to make a commitment to anti-racism: Natalie Rousseau explores how to be an ally

Rachelle Walker, founder of Earth and Elle, gave me permission to share this post. When I read it, I appreciated how she was walking into inquiry, to align her values with her business and her offering, and despite all the things that might be murky or confusing, had found some very clear and simple guardrails. … Continue reading What does racism have to do with underwear? Thoughts from local artisan, Earth and Elle founder, Rachelle Walker

https://22.files.edl.io/0cca/06/26/20/201719-8c1b05c7-d0b8-4d0a-9534-31a05dce032f.pdf   The Superintendent of Schools, Lisa McCullough, shared this Year-End Message on June 26, 2020 and I read it last night (via Signal Hill's new fancy website and app) and was surprisingly moved. (Read the full text at the link- below has been condensed.) "It is difficult to close out this school year with … Continue reading Class of 2020, hail to you the resilient ones

The Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce announced that, to coincide with launch of Phase 3 of BC's Restart Plan, they are also launching a Buy Local initiative. LOVE PEMBERTON, BUY LOCAL As the economy continues to reopen we want to keep the need to support local businesses top of mind and thank our community … Continue reading Chamber launches Love Pemberton, Buy Local campaign, to support community’s businesses

I invite you to consider this over your coffee this day these potent words from Melody Charlie,  "Human Indigenous lives that have been taken for generations , stolen, raped, murdered, without charges & for years without question. Especially given that it was illegal for "Indians' to even access legal support. It was illegal for Indians … Continue reading Imagine being illegal on your own land in your own home

via SLRD From Chair Tony Rainbow: We have arrived at Stage 3 of the Province’s re-opening plan. While that is welcome news, let’s not get carried away! Stage 3 is not a return to pre-COVID conditions. The BC advisory says: Travel is different this year. The precautions you take at home should also be taken when … Continue reading Message from the SLRD Chair, June 26