I read recently that if you want to get to the heart of something, ask the question "why?" five times. So parenthood has been preparing me for something. Photo by Evan Dennis on Unsplash "I worked in group dialogue for years: often in dialogue to do with conflict and peace. That field of work — often called Narrative Medicine these days … Continue reading How do we grow our tolerance for discomfort?

Last week, the Líl̓wat Skel7áw̓lh Technicians (Stewards) kicked-off the season conducting surveys on Líl̓wat land and resources, both on-reserve and off-reserve, conducting surveys for Fish Habitat Restoration planning, Flood Mitigation and Archaeological Surveys. The Skel7áw̓lh will also be conducting Environmental Monitoring on the Joffre Lakes Park trail as well as the Tenquille Lake Park’s trails. … Continue reading Líl̓wat Skel7áw̓lh (stewards) are out and about

Every now and then some well traveled birds stop off in the Pemberton Valley. This past weekend I spotted a flock, 10 birds , of Pectoral Sandpipers at a wet spot in a farm field. I don't think they a regular visitors. The last time I observed them here was 2009. These Sandpipers spend their … Continue reading Happy travels, Pectoral Sandpipers. Thanks for swinging by.

My friend Lisa holds a particular grief, as a mother, a kid-lover, a sweet-hearted human, a childcare worker and childcare centre manager, and as the daughter of a N'Quatqua woman, that she doesn't innately know the Ucwalmícwts word for baby. It doesn't come naturally for her to say, "ohh hello baby", in her mother tongue. … Continue reading N’Quatqua honour the women with a t-shirt. Community members, order yours before the end of May.

This week, a story has sprouted in the wild spaces between the One Mile Lake Nature Centre and the little bridge, thanks to the Whistler Pemberton Literacy Partnership, who are on a mission to inject wonderful words into everyday situations. This is the kind of project that serves the person whose idea of great outdoor … Continue reading Walkstory: take a Story Walk and discover My Heart Fills with Happiness

One of my favourite experiences of the Constellation music festival in Squamish the summer before the pandemic was the food truck scene - because it was so Squamish local, and so fun. Some of my favourite casual dining moments in Pemberton have also come courtesy of the Lynx and the Square Root. So, the Village … Continue reading Food truck pilot program for summer 2021

I'm a fan of Pádraig Ó Tuama and his offering through On Being, called Poetry Unbound, in which he reads a poem in his lovely Irish accent, and offers some insight or interpretation. It's not an easy podcast to make time for - I tried listening to it while my kid was at soccer practice … Continue reading a poem about reconciliation by a poet who has both icelandic and metis ancestry

In partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, the SLRD is hosting a series of Virtual FireSmart Seminars. Join for a free 1.5 hour online session using the Zoom virtual meeting platform to learn about: How to protect your home from wildfires using the FireSmart principlesOpen burning best practicesThe SLRD Residential FireSmart ProgramOptions for vegitative debris removalAttractant Management: WildSafe BC presents … Continue reading Virtual Fire Smart seminar for Walkerville, Reid Road and Owl Ridge, May 31 7pm; and for Birken, Devine and D’arcy, June 7 7pm

Take 2 cups fresh chive blossoms. Photo by Rob Pumphrey on Unsplash Put into a clean mason jar and pour over about 2 cups of apple cider vinegar. Cover with some wax paper before putting on the lid, and let stand for 2 weeks. Then strain and use the infused vinegar for salad dressing or douse your cooked … Continue reading Spice up your spring with Chives

Natalie Rousseau keeps me grounded. I might be out of step with popular culture or the overculture, but thanks to her wisdom, I always know what astrological season it is, and I can notice what's happening in the natural world, and because of that, I feel more connected. (Whereas a quick skim of headlines leads … Continue reading Word of the week: tmicw (the land)