There are two things that have been a big part of my COVID coping kit these past three months: barefoot wandering and meditation with Susan Reifer. The barefoot walks were inspired by Kera Willis, the founder of Mountain Horse School, and a post she wrote for Traced Elements, when our isolation practice began and she … Continue reading Meditation with Susan Reifer June 23, July 8

via the Squamish Lillooet Regional District Within the regional district’s population of 42,665 residents, more than 3,000 are First Nations. We co-inhabit a region that is also traditional and unceded territory for several Nations, including the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), St'át'imc and Lil'wat. Small parts of the SLRD also overlap with the traditional territories of the Stó:lō, … Continue reading Message from SLRD Chair: It’s time to move towards more respectful relationships

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