If we destroy our environment, if we toss aside our traditional knowledge and spiritual values, we cannot be well. Evelyn Coggins This year, I've learned about devil's club, why being a stress-case can cause you to break out, why all those fashionable fall cleanses are not such a good idea, why the battle of the bulge … Continue reading Wellness Gathering presents Evelyn Coggins on Herbal Medicines, Nov 2, 11am
Come join us on Saturday for the Winds of Change's signature event, the 4th annual Wellness Gathering.
Don't be a jackass with your Jack O'Lantern this year. Keep it out of the bears' reach, and dispose of your pumpkins responsibly! Pumpkin Dump - by donation Sunday, November 3rd from 10 am - 2 pm All proceeds go to the Pemberton Food Bank
Things I am loving about fall and this high pressure system: the chance to put the garden to bed and get some garlic in. Such a good feeling to have dirt on my hands and under my nails. taking an evening walk around One Mile Lake, past the Pemberton Community Garden, which looks so beautifully … Continue reading Shout-Out: Lil’wat Community Gardeners
Dr. Art Hister, health analyst and "media doctor", launches the Winds of Change Speaker Series tonight with his free talk, Yes You Can: Easy Steps to Living a Happier, Healthier, Longer Life at 7:00 p.m. at Ull'us Community Complex in Mount Currie. "The speaker series is our commitment to engage community members about wellness throughout … Continue reading Winds of Change Speaker Series brings you Dr Art Hister, tonight 7pm, Ullus
Tomorrow's free talk with Dr Art Hister will be held in the Ullus Community Centre in Mt Currie, and will start with welcome drumming and prayer, giving everyone a chance to sense the power of song and dance, gathering and celebration. Dance your own dance. Everyone has their own dance, also. It's really a way … Continue reading Video: Song and Dance of the Lil’wat
Today, we introduce therapist Lesley Marple, another of the frontline folks working most directly in our communities in the service of wellness, mental health and drug and alcohol issues. (Check out our previous profiles of Ursula Carus, Sgt Eric Rochette, Lindsay May, Kerrie Palmer and Juanita Jacob.) What is your job title? My official title is Concurrent Disorders Clinician, though … Continue reading On the Frontlines: Lesley Marple
There are a few recognition awards in our communities: the chamber awards, the citizen of the year, the Lil’wat employee awards, even the Pique's Best of Pemberton. As Sheldon Tetreault, Chair of the Winds of Change Steering Committee said recently, None of these specifically recognizes contributions to building healthier, more resilient communities. And resilience might be … Continue reading Winds of Change Recognition Awards: Nomination deadline extended to October 21, Noon!
It's the last trail run of the season - the annual Lumpy's Epic Run in Pemberton turns 15, and takes place on Sunday, Oct 20, at One Mile Lake. Meet at the beach for registration from 9am. Adult will run Lumpy’s Epic trail, Youth run is new Sea to Sky trail to Nairn … Continue reading Event: Lumpy’s Epic, Sunday 10am
