How do we educate visitors to this territory? Lil'wat Nation developed this Leave No Trace video, to start the conversation. #XzumsTiTmicwa - Respect the land, and everything about it, the water, the animals, the forests. #LeaveNoTrace Before you come up to Joffre, you should remember that what you carry in you carry out, leaving the … Continue reading Let’s learn to say #XzumsTiTmicwa
The opportunity of online openness
A non-binary person responds to angry or rude social media messages with kindness and compassion. And proves that most people are angry because they're afraid because they're ignorant and don't know how to approach the things they don't know about... That's what I got out of this remarkable text exchange between Rain Dove, a non-binary … Continue reading The opportunity of online openness
A Saturation of Saturnian Characters
"Saturn is actually the biggest ruler breaker of all. This is because its rules do not attempt to serve power. Rather, it tries to define reality despite power." -Alice Sparkly Kat For some, it has been so challenging to find ourselves. Because there is no representation. It is hard to find role models who are … Continue reading A Saturation of Saturnian Characters
Gathering of the Artists Arts and Crafts sale!
Come and check out some local arts and crafts next Sunday! The tables currently are all booked so it is going to be a busy one. You can buy locally made gifts for your loved, or yourself. It's also a great opportunity for seeing what's around and available in our communities in terms of crafts … Continue reading Gathering of the Artists Arts and Crafts sale!
Holiday Sing-along and Xmas Tree Lighting
Shared room Facebook: Growing Great Children and the Pemberton Community Church invite you to help us kick off the festive season in the magical downtown barn. Let's light our own Christmas tree, sing some carols, and dance to your favourite holiday songs! It is time to move and groove with Ira Pettle, Santa and the … Continue reading Holiday Sing-along and Xmas Tree Lighting
Pemberton Children’s Centre Christmas Bazaar
Shared from Facebook: Come and support local artist's and entrepreneur's at the Pemberton Children's Centre Christmas Bazzar. As always the ever popular cookie table will be raising money for the childrens centre. Crafts and artisan goods, music and food. Its going to be a great day for the whole family. https://facebook.com/events/399313971009387/?ti=cl
Christmas at the Farm
Shared from Facebook: Christmas at North Arm Farm!! Santa photos (pets welcome!) Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm Photos by donation with all proceeds going to PAWS Pemberton. There will be a bin for non-monetary donations such as pet food. Saturday 7 December Cookie decorating class - 10am-11am Gingerbread house making - … Continue reading Christmas at the Farm
Lil’wat Youth on Ucwalmícwts Revitalization
Lexlixatwa Nelson and Alvin Nelson talk about Ucwalmícwts in this CBC News video. This really warmed my heart. The work that the Nelson family does is amazing. I learned a lot from them and think back on my time there fondly, especially our discussions on language, and the song and story sharing. Kúkstumkacw to Maya … Continue reading Lil’wat Youth on Ucwalmícwts Revitalization
Aries Ascending!
Hi everyone, I'm back for another week takeover! I wanted to talk about a couple of things that have been inspiring me and keeping my soul warm in this cold winter. Which are Astrology and music. Although it's a beautiful and magestical time, winter can be a dark time for people. I've always been afraid … Continue reading Aries Ascending!
The Heart is a Drum
Yvonne Wallace gave herself seven days to close her heart and put it back in her chest, having stretched it as wide and thin as a deer hide to allow her story to resound through it, to sing of bone-truths. She had performed her one-woman show, ūtszan, twenty times, from Whistler to Whitehorse, Dawson City … Continue reading The Heart is a Drum