When Levi Nelson entered his piece, Anthropology, for the IDEA Art Award competition in March this year, he only told the judges half the story. The contest winner would have their painting bought for $5,000 and installed at the Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre, the mental health wing at Vancouver General Hospital. It … Continue reading Talking totem poles, with Levi Nelson
It makes intuitive sense to a 3 year old - leave a place better then you found it. Leave a trace of love. Photo by Polek Rybczynski.
There's this fancy thing called the Diner en Blanc that is all the rage amongst foodies. But outdoor picnic with your favourite furry, and human, friends, is an age-old tradition, that you don't need to be a foodie to enjoy. So pack up your snacks, blanket, and don't forget your teddy! It's time for the … Continue reading Teddies, it’s library time! 3rd annual Teddy Bear picnic is 4 August, 10:30am
In June, Dana Andrew shared her perspective on the world, as our guestagrammer at instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac. Last week, she summed up the experience as a good reminder to herself to practice her art. The week that I spent running the Instagram account was a turning point for me. I was not doing my art and I … Continue reading Dana Andrew captures the mood down at Lillooet Lake in today’s feature photo
Gloria Wallace has been recognized by the First Nations Education Steering Committee as a First Nations Language Champion. She was awarded a 2017 Community Education Leadership Award. via Lil'wat Nation Laverne Paul nominated Gloria for her vast contributions to the reclamation and preservation of Ucwalmícwts. Sekya7 Gloria Wallace is fluent in her traditional language of … Continue reading Congratulations to Líl̓watul Gloria Wallace for receiving the 2017 Community Education Leadership award from the First Nations Education Steering Committee for her work as a language champion
via Village of Pemberton As part of the Mt. Currie Safety Risk Assessment, licensed blasters will be conducting Seismic Refraction Surveys commencing on July 26th. The work is expected to continue for a maximum of a week. These surveys are conducted by laying a survey line and cable, then a corresponding line of small holes … Continue reading Community Advisory – Mt. Currie Seismic Survey Work & Public Safety Risk Assessment underway this week
The Moment by Margaret Atwood The moment when, after many years of hard work and a long voyage you stand in the centre of your room, house, half-acre, square mile, island, country, knowing at last how you got there, and say, I own this, is the same moment when the trees unloose their soft arms … Continue reading Could “decolonizing” my mind begin with reading this poem? A sorry/grateful Canadian asks.
Says John Tschopp, "It is common around here to hang up a Hummingbird Feeder and feed the little friends sugar water. Sharon has a few groups of plants in the garden she calls Beebalm. The flowers of this plant are very attractive to the Hummingbirds. The little birds feed all day long on these bright … Continue reading Sighted: Rufous Hummingbirds drawn by the lure of beebalm
by Dana Andrew I would like to thank the Winds of Change for giving me an opportunity to share my passion with everyone. The week that I spent running the Instagram account (June 26 -July 2) was a turning point for me. I was not doing my art and I was taking the minimal amount … Continue reading Sometimes you just need a kickstart: Dana Andrew reflects on her week on instagram
“Whatever you want to do, do it today. There’s only so many tomorrows.”
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