Just over a month after completing the Vancouver Marathon, Unity runner, local dad and Wellness Almanac guestagrammer Kyle Peters is bringing a Sun Run to Mount Currie. What an awesome way to herald the solstice! Volunteers or donations of water, snacks and prizes are welcome. **LET US GATHER** Lil'wat Sun Run June 21st, 2018 … Continue reading Fresh from the Vancouver Sun Run, Kyle Peters brings a taste of the experience to Mount Currie, with a Lil’wat Sun Run set for June 21
How do we co-habitate? Find out, at this free workshop at the Pemberton Community Centre, presented by the Coast to Cascades Grizzly Bear Initiative.
As I typed this, Dr Lorna Williams was in Regina giving a talk to the Canadian Linguistics Association, and receiving a National Achievement Award. I hope they recorded her speech. Because, after just a few enriching conversations, I sought out more of Dr Williams' insight and found gems in every online speech or book. It … Continue reading Stucum Wi: walking with wisdom
"Myth is a wild way of telling the truth. Facts are a poor substitute for truth-telling. That's what story is, that's what myth is, little pinpricks of eternity. Myth is something that's alive. It's not something that's a long time ago. We say "a long time ago" just to propel you out of 2018. But … Continue reading Three days deep
Yeah, everyone knows the cost of construction materials is skyrocketing, so if you think $100 is steep for a picket, you're not thinking big picture. And the big picture is this: 115 kids need a fun and safe place to play. Construction at the Pemberton Children's Centre kicks off for a new playground, and they're … Continue reading Buy a plank, fund a playground
Lil'wat Nation is happy to announce the opening of The "Lil'wat Employment & Training Resource Centre" funded through the ASET holder of ACCESS to help Lil'wat with their Employment and Training needs. They will be a great resource for any regional employers looking for staff. In addition to setting up their office from scratch, the … Continue reading Lil’wat opens its own Employment & Training Resource Centre at the old Spirit Circle
Mountain Movement Dancers take the stage for their annual year end recital, the Magic Within on Wednesday June 13, from 6pm - 8pm. 120 local dancers including the Competitive Dance Team and Gruff Goat Dance Theatre will perform. It's a barn dance, Pemberton-style. Fresh air. Sparkles. Self-expression. $5 Entry Person Photo courtesy Natalie Langman
My son heads off to kindergarten in September. Game-changer, friends say. You don’t get as much time as you think, say others. I can’t wait to learn to read, he says. What just happened to the past five years? I think. He will catch the school bus, from our driveway, through Mount Currie, to school. … Continue reading Stucum Wi: Wanosts’a7 Dr. Lorna Williams walks in wisdom, Part 2
Here's the latest news from the Village of Pemberton: boundary extension meeting postponed until June 12 Council meeting, so that staff can research enfolding an additional 14 properties (on the south side of Highway 99 and east of the Industrial Park, and the non-First Nations lands within the Mount Currie area) into the extension; a reminder … Continue reading Village of Pemberton news on boundary extension, call for artists, and watering restrictions
The annual Best of Pemberton survey in the Pique is back, and accepting votes until June 3. There are some new categories this year, including favourite wellness provider and favourite First nations artist. It's a cool opportunity to recognize your favourite local businesses and the folk who make this place unique. Survey ends tomorrow night, … Continue reading Best of Pemberton 2018 invites your votes for favourite wellness provider, favourite First Nations artist and more
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