Watch this space for details about the 4th annual Wellness Gathering, scheduled to take place this year on Saturday 2nd November at the Pemberton Community Centre.
Author: Lisa Richardson
Seasonal Observations: Kale-Eating Dragonflies
Now that the rain is here and the snowline starting to form, we might have seen the last of the dragonflies and damselflies... but a couple of sightings of the prettiest predator in nature up and down the valley at the end of September, in kale patches, weirdly enough, inspired us to share this amazing … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Kale-Eating Dragonflies
River Watch: Update with Maxine Joseph Bruce
Thanks to Lil'wat Fisheries Manager, Maxine Joseph Bruce, for this awesome update. Ama Sqit Nsneknukwa7 (Good day friends and relatives!) Kalan’ wi (Everybody listen!) As of Sunday September 29th, 80,161 sockeye passed through the counting fence/Didson Sonar Camera on the Birkenhead River, known to the Statimcw as Qwelimak. Over the past few days, less than … Continue reading River Watch: Update with Maxine Joseph Bruce
Exhibitor Call-Out: Wellness Gathering Trade Fair, Nov 2
The 4th annual Winds of Change Wellness Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, November 2 at the Pemberton Community Centre. The Wellness Gathering will once again include the very successful Wellness Trade Show. The Trade Show will take place from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Great Hall of the Pemberton Community Centre. New this … Continue reading Exhibitor Call-Out: Wellness Gathering Trade Fair, Nov 2
NEW DATE! Speaker Series: Dr Art Hister, October 23
Please note that due to losses in the community, the first Speaker Series event has been rescheduled from tonight to October 23. Join us at the Ullus Community Centre at Mt Currie for a free talk from Dr Art Hister: Yes You Can: Easy Steps to Living a Happier, Healthier, Longer Life. Celebrity medic, Dr … Continue reading NEW DATE! Speaker Series: Dr Art Hister, October 23
Welcome October (and the September Round-Up)
September was a busy month for the Wellness Almanac as we acknowledged Reconciliation Week, made note of the changes that fall brings (new beginnings, preserving season and renewal, barred owls, coho salmon, and rosehips) and welcomed over 400 visitors to the blog. There were a couple of great fall recipes to add to the repertoire: … Continue reading Welcome October (and the September Round-Up)
Community Development and Leadership Program: Register Now
The Pemberton Welcoming Communities Partnership and Pemberton Cultural Roundtable have partnered to develop a free workshop series for community organisations and volunteers. Download the brochure, here. Brochure CD&L series Pemberton 20132014 It comprises a 10 week Community Development & Leadership Program that volunteers are encouraged to register for ASAP, supplemented by 9 workshops that are … Continue reading Community Development and Leadership Program: Register Now
Nominate a Wellness Champion
If you know someone who Brings people and communities together in spirit of collaboration and cooperation, Empowers individuals and communities to make healthy lifestyle choices, Strengthens individual or community resilience through the provision of health or community services, and Exemplifies community caring and responsibility or who actively is working towards: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices Increasing … Continue reading Nominate a Wellness Champion
Behind the Name: Mt Currie
One of the classic questions in the Pique's Best of Pemberton survey (now underway) has been "where do you get the best view of Mt Currie?" I suspect they took the question out because everybody said, "from my living room" - the truth is, there isn't a bad view of Mt Currie, and that's one … Continue reading Behind the Name: Mt Currie
Seasonal Observations with Holly Joseph and Theodora Sam
Cool to see Lil'wat ambassadors Holly Joseph and Theodora Sam featured in the Pique. Check out the full article, (plus a recipe for bannock), here. (All text below by Alison Taylor.) Holly Joseph and Theodora Sam know about food; food that most people don't know about. Raised in Mount Currie, Joseph and Sam spent their … Continue reading Seasonal Observations with Holly Joseph and Theodora Sam
