The Winds of Change's annual Wellness Gathering will take place in November 2014 at the Ull'us Community Complex in Mount Currie. The Steering Committee is looking for an Event Coordinator. Duties and Responsibilities Working with the Planning Committee on event details/budget Adhering to event budget Preparing the event schedule Developing the event theme Confirming tradeshow … Continue reading Wanted: 2014 Wellness Gathering Event Coordinator
As most bike-riding Pembertonians know, the Signal Hill area is home to some great classic rides like Lumpy’s Epic, Tower of Power and K2. What you may not know is that there has been a lot of work happening in that area recently, and the result is a growing selection of trails and loops to … Continue reading Trail Watch: New Intermediate Trail Link-Up
I recently received injuries to my right hand that caused damage to some of my nerves. During my recovery process, I experienced exquisitely painful sensitivity at the sites that were healing and forming scar tissue. Time and Mother Nature wait for no one however and the St. John's wort blossoms emerged as my hand was … Continue reading The Lesson
It's kind of mean of him, really. For his Photo of the Week submission this week, Pemberton's favourite photographer, Dave Steers, sent me two photos. "You choose," he said. (He probably didn't realise I have choice-paralysis. I originally became a vegetarian for ethical/political/mindfulness reasons, but I was relieved by the fact that 95% of the … Continue reading Photo of the Week: At the Farmers Market by Dave Steers
The things that pass our lips - the words, the food - might be far more important than we often give credit for.
Isadore Charters-Artist's Story from Jef Gibbons on Vimeo. I've been reading a book about "influence" - how to effect change in people's behaviour. It's fascinating - as a parent, as a partner, as a person who writes marketing and community outreach stuff - to hear about what it takes to inspire people to be their … Continue reading Event: Reconciliation and Friendship, 4pm tonight, Xetolacw School Cafeteria
In the spirit of this week's Strawberry Tea at the Museum and the second Farmers Market of the year, as well as my ongoing love affair with strawberries, enjoy here a recipe for Strawberry Pie, shared by raw food guru and yogi, Mt Currie-based Sarinda Hoilett, of Wild Planet Raw Foods. Strawberry Pie! Berry bliss. 4 ingredients. #strawberries … Continue reading Recipe: Make Mine a Strawberry Pie
The Wellness Almanac 