Natural hazards. Yep. We live with the risk, in a dynamic environment, that is getting more dynamic through climate change impacts. Residents in the Sea-to-Sky Communities (e.g., Lions Bay, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet, Squamish Nation, and Lil’wat Nation) are invited to take part in a survey conducted by students from the The Centre for Natural … Continue reading What is the best way to communicate natural hazard information for Sea-to-Sky residents? Survey invites your thoughts, offers prizes

This, from poet and conflict resolution facilitator and peace activist, Padraig O'Tuama, has been resonating with me this week: "There was a Polish rabbi in the 19th century, Rabbi Simcha Bunim, who urged his followers to write 'The world was created for me' on one piece of paper and keep it in their pocket. He … Continue reading Hold two things

Let it be known, I am not preaching this from a high pulpit - more from the back foot or the back seat as a chronically last minute, fly by the seat of my pants, type. Life is easier if you plan ahead. Packing the ski bag, the swimming kit, or the laying out the … Continue reading Life is easier if you plan ahead, so take note of the Library’s holiday hours to be sure you’re never caught without something good to read

The Whistler Multicultural Society Spoke of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network has a survey underway for all residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor, to help the development of a protocol on how service providers in the region should respond to incidents of racism in the community. Your input is invited: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KC6VBZN

It is okay to have levels of stress right now that you don't have the skills to navigate. I think many of us are in that boat... Every time I think I've leveled up my regulation skills, another pressure is added... On Wednesday, the Lil'wat Nation, Ts'zil Learning Centre and Capilano University are offering a … Continue reading Stressed? All are welcome to a free workshop at Ts’zil Learning Centre, via Zoom, Wednesday December 8, 6:30pm

Artists from North Vancouver to Pemberton have been selected to represent their local arts councils and take trash collected by volunteer divers and turn it into treasured art pieces. On December 11, at the Cheakamus Centre in Squamish, Trash to Treasure: Artist Materials Unveiling will put the discarded items recovered by Diving In teams on … Continue reading What lurks on the bottom of the lake? And can you make art from it?

Climate Emergency - An Action Guide for Citizens will be an opportunity for climate-concerned citizens to hear Dr. Mark Jaccard speak on how they can overcome myths that hinder them from acting in time to prevent extreme climate impacts. Tickets for the live inperson event at the Rainbow Theatre are available at https://whistlerinstitute.com/course/gp-mark-jaccard/?mc_cid=b347353786&mc_eid=017aa86622 or you can … Continue reading Come together, to solve the Climate Emergency – presentation by Dr Mark Jaccard from the Whistler Institute, Thursday December 9, 6- 7:30

The Third Annual Community Christmas Tree is up at the downtown community Barn in Pemberton. And, yes, you can add your own non-breakable decoration. And over at the Pemberton and District Public Library, join a decoration-making workshop, co-presented by the Pemberton Multicultural Society, between 10 and 2:30.

Lil'wat Nation is hosting a Facebook Live on Thursday, December 9, between 7pm and 8pm, to discus Flooding and the Lillooet River. The Nation is facing an increasing risk of flooding from the Lillooet River due to factors ranging from climate change to the 2010 Meager Slide. Join for an informative discussion on what can … Continue reading Flooding and the Lillooet River: Lil’wat Nation hosts Virtual Community Forum, Thursday December 9, 7pm

Upcoming, on Monday, December 2 from 6-8pm is an online workshop "How to Talk to Children about Race/Racism", offered by the Whistler Multicultural Society and Resilience BC Whistler. The workshop is facilitated by Angela Ma Brown who is an Education Consultant in the areas of Anti-racism and Anti-oppression education, Diversity-awareness and Social Justice in Metro … Continue reading How to talk to Children about Race/Racism, FREE online workshop 6-8pm Monday