Four years ago, these ladies, Maya Joe, Mamaya7 Lois Joseph, Mary Elaine Kakusa James & Maxine Joseph Bruce were caught, in their regalia, at Hoyibee. On Saturday, Lil'wat's beautiful dancers welcomed the lunar new year, at Hoyibee. Hobiyee {Ho-be-yeh} is a celebration of the waxing crescent moon. The Nisga’a People of North Western British Columbia, watch … Continue reading Happy Hobiyee
This little local was caught on camera in the Upper Pemberton Valley on January 26. Thanks to Connie Sobchak for the permission to share.
The grade 9/10 French Immersion class from Pemberton Secondary School is getting ready for a two-week exchange with 22 students from Quebec. In March the Quebecois students will be spending a week here, and in April the PSS students will go to Quebec, doing activities that have been planned for them. After speaking French in the classroom for four … Continue reading Want to help the PSS French Immersion students be amazing hosts and show some Quebec kids a great time in the neighbourhood?
If you're a regular follower of the Wellness Almanac, you probably have heard of Dr Gabor Mate. Either way, take a read of this interview, recently posted on the Huffington Post, that is too invaluable not to share. Why This Doctor Believes Addictions Start In Childhood Understanding the root causes of addiction can help us … Continue reading End the war on drugs and sing a love song, instead
Join the Sea to Sky Clean Air Society and Pemberton Fire Rescue at the Pemberton Community Centre on Saturday, from 2pm - 5pm for a Burn Smart Information Session. https://www.facebook.com/SeatoSkyCleanAirSociety/photos/a.439484729399480.120043.217389558275666/1248486675165944/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/SeatoSkyCleanAirSociety/photos/a.439484729399480.120043.217389558275666/1248486675165944/?type=3&theater
Dear parents of small children (specifically, two to five year olds), To remedy feeling like this: (prone on couch experiencing symptoms of fatigue and exasperation) we suggest (as do many experts and certified professionals): exercise. The Pemberton and District Community Centre has a great workout room/gym, and value added classes, like the killer-tough-but-good Combo Spin class … Continue reading Workout/sanity sessions for parents with 2-5 year olds – sign up now at the Community Centre for February and March
Excuse the raw language. But I appreciated the sentiment powerfully enough to overlook it. (Hope you will too.) I have a friend I suspect is struggling with depression. My friend should win an Academy Award. My friend covers it up really really well. I read this article, though, and realised that I have not, for … Continue reading Why your depressed friend doesn’t need you to send her a link to that article about 7 habits of mentally tough people
Welcome to Foglandia. Put a Mount Currie Coffee sticker on that? Gary Martin captures the moment the rain finally stopped. Ya, I think he's having a love affair with clouds right now. Take a look at his latest, on instagram, and tell me you don't agree. Happy Sunday, all.
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre has a new exhibit and I think any of us who live in the Pemberton - Mt Currie - Area C region should commit to attending. It opens February 6. "Where are the Children" was developed in 2001 to uncover a dark secret in Canada's story, and begin a process of … Continue reading Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s important new exhibit brings history home
Elizabeth May just told Whistler: “If we take them at their word, the leaders of 195 countries have just committed our society, our economies, all nations to go off fossil fuels completely as soon as possible. We’ve committed to ensure that the global peak of greenhouse gas emissions is as soon as possible. There is … Continue reading A good question to ask, given a questionable future
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