Shayla Wallace became one of our incredible photo contributors after agreeing to guestagram for us last May. I asked if she would go through her images of the past year and select four favourites to share. How she narrowed it down is beyond me, but she did. For more, follow her at https://www.instagram.com/shay_law/
The day before Casey Dick-Wyatt was due to take over the Wellness Almanac's instagram account, she spent singing and drumming at Riva Fisher's memorial, and then at a ceremony at Ullus to sing home the spirits of those who didn't come home from residential school. The week then opened with a mass shooting in Las … Continue reading Casey Dick-Wyatt reflects on her week at the helm of the Wellness Almanac
Seriously, the news just keeps getting worse. I shut it down. Peek back. Crawl back under the covers. Hence, the great solace and medicine I find in just sitting absolutely still and staring into this photo for a minute, thinking about nothing but my breath moving in and out. Thank you Shayla Wallace.
The Pemberton Back Country Horsemen are happy to announce the completion of a multi-use recreational trail at Mosquito Lake. This trail was the initiative of the Pemberton Valley Trails Association in collaboration with the Lil'wat Nation, Back Country Horsemen, Pemberton Off Road Cycling Association, Pemberton Lions Club, Pemberton Rotary Club, Innergex and the Squamish Lillooet … Continue reading Bless this trail. And thank the trail builders. Official opening of new Mosquito Lake trail on Sunday, August 27, noon, at the Mackenzie Basin parking lot on Pemberton Farm Road
If you already know David Ward's photography, (he's been posting a photo a day on his Facebook page and instagram account), then you're a fan. If not, you will be once you see it. That's why we're so happy David agreed to guestagram for us this week at instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac, where he's sharing a favourite image … Continue reading The backyard as you’ve never seen it: meet photographer David Ward
When Levi Nelson entered his piece, Anthropology, for the IDEA Art Award competition in March this year, he only told the judges half the story. The contest winner would have their painting bought for $5,000 and installed at the Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre, the mental health wing at Vancouver General Hospital. It … Continue reading Talking totem poles, with Levi Nelson
In June, Dana Andrew shared her perspective on the world, as our guestagrammer at instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac. Last week, she summed up the experience as a good reminder to herself to practice her art. The week that I spent running the Instagram account was a turning point for me. I was not doing my art and I … Continue reading Dana Andrew captures the mood down at Lillooet Lake in today’s feature photo
Gloria Wallace has been recognized by the First Nations Education Steering Committee as a First Nations Language Champion. She was awarded a 2017 Community Education Leadership Award. via Lil'wat Nation Laverne Paul nominated Gloria for her vast contributions to the reclamation and preservation of Ucwalmícwts. Sekya7 Gloria Wallace is fluent in her traditional language of … Continue reading Congratulations to Líl̓watul Gloria Wallace for receiving the 2017 Community Education Leadership award from the First Nations Education Steering Committee for her work as a language champion
by Dana Andrew I would like to thank the Winds of Change for giving me an opportunity to share my passion with everyone. The week that I spent running the Instagram account (June 26 -July 2) was a turning point for me. I was not doing my art and I was taking the minimal amount … Continue reading Sometimes you just need a kickstart: Dana Andrew reflects on her week on instagram
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