This country, we inhabit, was peopled by survivors of the great Flood. This mountain, Gunsight Peak, or In-SHUCK-ch ("split like a crutch") was the people's Ararat. In-SHUCK-ch have just posted this gorgeous animated video of the tale, which will resonate on some deep level, at least, if you ever attended Sunday School, or remember tales … Continue reading n-SHUCK-ch Nation Flood story as told by Laura Purcell, Lukcha7, Samahquam Elder
And so, last night, passed the shortest night of the year. Today, it is officially winter. And each day, from here on, the sunlight stretches a little longer. Happy solstice. Thanks to Tanya Richman and Paul Cumin for the photos below, which were captured a week ago... but seemed timeless enough to stand in for … Continue reading Happy Solstice. Bring on the light.
Ever wondered what to say when someone is having a shit day... or a so far beyond a shitty day that you're stuck for words entirely? Brené Brown, the shame and vulnerability researcher and TED talk celebrity, has a few suggestions about what NOT to say... Take the three minutes to watch this video, brilliantly … Continue reading I don’t want your sympathy. Your empathy, however, is most welcome. Confused? Brene Brown explains in under 3 minutes.
Mamaya7 Lois Joseph presented with her Distinguished Service Award, with Kirstin Clausen, Chair of the BCMA Awards for Outstanding Achievement 2015 Selection Committment. Photo courtesy of BC Museums Association. Last month, Lil'wat Nation's Lois Joseph won a Distinguished Service Award from the BC Museums Association - an award given to people who have made a … Continue reading Photo of the Week puts the spotlight, deservedly, on Mamaya7 Lois Joseph
Is hibernation just for the bears? For a lot of folk in this region, winter is not a time for hibernation, but a different kind of re-generation entirely. It's a time for energetic output, for a near-frenzy of activity, the rush and swoop of moving up and down mountains, with gravity, our own kind of … Continue reading Winter: a season for hibernation?
For the last week, the lobby of the Pemberton Valley Lodge has been wafting forth the odour of gingerbread and sugar-glue. The Pemberton Gingerbread Project has been up since the 10th December, and is ongoing until Sunday 20th December. Swing by the Lodge Lobby with a non-perishable food item for the Pemberton Food Bank and … Continue reading The Gingerbread Project hosts Family Day on Saturday December 19
The Lil̓wat7úl Culture Centre at Úll̓us Community Complex in Mount Currie has some great new products available. from baskets to jewellery, leatherwork and regalia. Drop by anytime for 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday to check it out. You could win a genuine Lil̓wat jacket.
The keeners were up and at it at 8am this morning... but the Christmas Bird Count is underway all week, having started on Saturday. Any species seen between Saturday and Friday can be recorded as a count week bird. Birder-wrangler, John Tschopp shared these two pics of a flock of Pine Grosbeaks and a Pygmy … Continue reading Christmas Bird Count is underway
If you've read studies that make you despair about the inactivity of kids these days, take heart. Not everyone is a couch surfer. Thanks for the inspiration, Ruben & friends. Ski touring, yesterday, in Cayoosh. Stay safe, mountain people. Soak up the majesty. And have some adventures.
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