The Pemberton Museum has been sharing historic videos via youtube. Last month, we shared a gem of Lil'wat elder Charlie Mack steaming a canoe, with commentary from anthropologist and author Dorothy Kennedy. Here's one short treasure.
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Gingerbread Project for the Food Bank: Judge, Bid, Bring Food
Food is a fundamental need. And a gingerbread house is a fundamental Christmas tradition... The two are nicely paired by the Pemberton Valley's Lodge's 3rd annual Gingerbread Project. Local businesses can create and display gingerbread creations for all to admire, judge and bid on. An ongoing silent auction will be held Dec. 10-20 when the … Continue reading Gingerbread Project for the Food Bank: Judge, Bid, Bring Food
Buy Local Week – the Halfway Mark
We're halfway through LOCO's Buy Local Week, an initiative that kicks off after Black Friday's shopping frenzy, and aims to inspire people to Choose Local this Holiday Season, instead. It is inspired by the Local Multiplier Effect, which indicates that, for every dollar spent at a local business (instead of at a corporate chain), 45 … Continue reading Buy Local Week – the Halfway Mark
November Round-Up
The thing I love most about the Wellness Almanac is the posts from our guest contributors and columnists. There is so much expertise and passion in this community - I love tapping into that, and gaining perspective about different issues, grounded in the wisdom of place. If you've been busy managing a jam-packed end-of-year festive … Continue reading November Round-Up
Event: Gingerbread Project for the Food Bank, Dec 10-20
GE/GMO Foods: My Isaac Newton Moment
You know that moment in time when you suddenly understand a concept that has steadfastly eluded you? Perhaps you are just lounging in the grass watching the clouds race across the sky and 'it' hits you. Thinking about that moment afterward, you could almost swear you heard the sound of a key turning a lock … Continue reading GE/GMO Foods: My Isaac Newton Moment
Because Mushrooms
Pickers and foragers and mountain bikers and hikers know it was a pretty darn good season for mushrooms this year. So, here's a little TED talk to help get your mushroom-love on.
Guided Tour of One Mile Lake, today at 3pm
Have you ever wanted to know more about One Mile Lake?As part of Pemberton's Multicultural Week celebrations, Lex Joseph from the Lil'wat community will guide a walk-and-talk tour around One Mile Lake, today at 3pm. Find out about the History of One Mile Lake and all it's treasures. He will be taking us on a tour … Continue reading Guided Tour of One Mile Lake, today at 3pm
Event: Pemberton Multicultural Week, Nov 23
Celebrate all the flavours that makes up Pemberton at the 2nd annual Multicultural Week, culminating on Saturday November 23. Small world, big planet, beautiful community.
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