I promised back in January that we would tap Veronica Woodruff's amazing knowledge and passion for wetlands critters... Here she shares her enthusiasm for the arrival of the Pacific Chorus Frog. I have been anxiously awaiting the annual glee club convergence of the Pacific Chorus Frog. One of the random things I have been keeping … Continue reading Critter Watch: Pacific Chorus Frog
Film Screening: Not Business As Usual at the SLCC, Mar 31, 7:30pm
The Whistler Centre for Sustainability, Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre and Seeds Consulting are screening the documentary Not Business as Usual tonight at 7:30pm. (Doors open at 6:30pm) Not Business As Usual is a provocative look at capitalism tracing the rise of conscious capitalism through the stories of Vancouver-based entrepreneurs who have found innovative ways to … Continue reading Film Screening: Not Business As Usual at the SLCC, Mar 31, 7:30pm
One More Week to Contribute to the CAP Survey: 10 Questions with the CAP Project Coordinator
The Winds of Change Steering Committee, thanks to funding from BC Healthy Communities, is currently developing a Community Alcohol Policy (CAP) on behalf of the three local jurisdictions – the Village of Pemberton, Lil’wat Nation and Squamish Lillooet Regional District Area C (SLRD). You can contribute to this policy by taking the time to fill … Continue reading One More Week to Contribute to the CAP Survey: 10 Questions with the CAP Project Coordinator
#BeBrilliant for Earth Hour, the hour of no power, tonight, 8:30pm
As Aaraksh Siwakoti wrote so cleverly in the Question this week: Don’t be afraid of the dark, at least for one hour tonight. The seventh year of the worldwide event Earth Hour sees businesses and individuals turn off non-essential lights between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to raise awareness of environmental issues, including climate change … Continue reading #BeBrilliant for Earth Hour, the hour of no power, tonight, 8:30pm
Seasonal Observations: Northern Flicker
This is my first bird identification. I have 'sighted' a northern flicker. I'm inordinately excited. It's exciting to have a name for this strange bird that appeared in my yard, because somehow, the ability to name it brings me into closer relationship and community with my backyard, just like knowing the name of my server … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Northern Flicker
The Vitality Project: Karen Tomlinson
Karen Tomlinson, 2012 Citizen of the Year and Pemberton Secondary School teacher, took up our challenge to explore Vitality for the Vitality Project. I asked the staff at Pemberton Secondary School to give me some input on this topic “What Does Vitality mean to you?” I thought this was a good group to survey as … Continue reading The Vitality Project: Karen Tomlinson
Inspiration: Moving from Illness to Wellness Just Takes A Sense of Belonging
Wanted: Body Art Submissions for #OurMarkingsSLCC Exhibit
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is developing a new exhibition – Our Markings.Opening on Thursday, April 24, 2014 this exhibition will highlight traditional and contemporary markings including the art and design of tattoo and celebrate the opening of the SLCC Indigenous Knowledges Library. This will be the first exhibition sharing both Coastal and Interior Salish … Continue reading Wanted: Body Art Submissions for #OurMarkingsSLCC Exhibit
Recipe: Warming Turmeric Tea
A lovely tea recipe from Pemberton's Tadasana Yoga studio, that I stumbled upon, in pretty much the same way I stumbled upon this quote by their front door last week. From an ayurvedic perspective, tumeric is a wonderful herb to increase in the Spring as we slowly move away from the dominance of Kapha dosha and … Continue reading Recipe: Warming Turmeric Tea
Wellness: 10 Tips to Stress less
Tried any of these lately? Why not tackle one this week... At least one. Drop us a note, and let us know how it went.
The Wellness Almanac 