There is so much to be said, in this time, about systemic racism. There is so much to be acknowledged, this day, this month, that has been declared National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. There is so much to be done, every day, every moment, to move into right relationship with our … Continue reading Ceremony at a distance: a learning circle with elder Gerry Oleman

This landed in my in-box and created such a lovely opening in my day, in my thinking, in my heart, that I wanted to share it. Read her entire post, via Asia Suyler, One Willow Apothecary Solstice Ritual for Changing our fate For our ancestors the summer solstice was a profound moment of community re-weaving, … Continue reading A solstice ritual for weaving a new story

Whistler Live is proud to be celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day by live streaming Squamish Lil’wat Culural Centre's presentation of The Spiritual Warriors 4pm Sunday June 21st from the Great Hall. You can support the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre by becoming a member. https://shop.slcc.ca/shop/membership/ You may also make a donation through this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-spo7ez-cultural-centre-and-community-society/?utm_expid=.Zw6wDABWRgyB0oPClDzoRg.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fslcc.ca%2F#donate-now-pane

This is Devin Pawluk. He is the region's new WildSafeBC SLRD Coordinator. Check out the new WildSafeBC Squamish Lillooet RD Facebook page and follow along. Devin writes: "Pemberton is pretty on it when it comes to wildlife awareness but I think that some may find our Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP), Species Information and Education … Continue reading Meet Devin, the new WildSafeBC SLRD Coordinator

Plants are the second oldest beings on the planet. They're our teachers. Without them, we wouldn't even have air to breathe. T'Uy'Tanat, a Squamish Nation woman whose nickname is Cease Wyss, invites us to rethink our relationship with plants, how they are communicating with us, and to rethink the "barrenness" of the city, in this … Continue reading Do you think of plants as grandmother spirits?

Eldon Finck shares his struggles with bipolar and weed addiction in this beautiful short film that explores how he orients towards calm, groundedness and wellness, thanks to daily walks in nature. It's a brave and beautiful share. And a potent reminder of the simple medicine that is on offer to all of us, to centre, … Continue reading Walk for mental health and addiction awareness : beautiful short film explores the healing power of a daily walk

The Pemberton Food Bank - operated by the Sea to Sky Community Services Society and primarily serving Pemberton and it's surrounding communities - has seen a FOUR-FOLD INCREASE in demand for emergency food support since the start of the pandemic. “We would like to send a huge shout out to our community members and all of our … Continue reading Feed the Need

Lil'wat Nation shared this helpful infographic on their Facebook page this week. I was mostly excited to see Dr Henry's guiding mantra translated into Ucwalmictws. But it got me thinking... I'm behind the curve on mask-wearing. My sense is that it's mostly a social signal, something you'd wear to signal to others that you take … Continue reading Is it time to wear a mask?

To the Graduating Class of 2020, I want to express a very heartfelt congratulations for having completed high school under VERY unique and challenging circumstances (to say the least). Your year-end celebrations may not be what you envisioned. Your grad ceremony and prom are looking a lot different than the usual. Personally, I also feel like I’m … Continue reading Message for the Class of 2020, from Pemberton’s Mayor

June 5, our local bird guru, John Tschopp, reports that he took advantage of phase 2 to hit the road and go bird spotting along the Thompson River, the day after the campsites opened. Waiting for his delight, a great-horned Owl that had chosen that deserted campground to raise its family. "I'd like to draw … Continue reading Don’t let a great-horned Owl tickle you: birding update with John Tschopp