Prince George Citizen. June 21. 2021. Here is an inspiring account of truth and reconciliation, which couldn’t be more timely than right now, and with a remote but personal connection. It’s the story of how the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation… Continue Reading →
The Washington Post. June 15, 2021. This piece on Canadian disunity by a contributing writer residing in Vancouver and forwarded to me by a VN subscriber near Oxford, England (yes, we’re getting out there!) makes for a somewhat uncomfortable read…. Continue Reading →
The Guardian. June 18, 2021. If you are anything like me, you will find this piece disturbing. Not necessarily because it’s new or unanticipated information, but more because I feel ethically compelled to read it, and to consider what’s implied… Continue Reading →
New York Times. June 10. 2021. Interconnection has long been a foundational factor of ecological systems, so perhaps the latest report from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) should come as no surprise. The report’s gist: that… Continue Reading →
Victoria Times Colonist. June 10, 2021. The last sentence in the news release from the City of Victoria says it all. “[N]ow is a time where the City can take leadership and provide an opportunity for thoughtful reflection and examination… Continue Reading →
The Tyee. June 9, 2021. Patrick Condon is always worth a read and his latest column no less so. This time he makes a case for providing affordable housing by separating the connection between property value assigned to building and… Continue Reading →
Two great stories emerged at the end of this week. Both testify to the wealth of our community sourced in its youth and the diversity of their cultures: Syrian and Snuneymuxw First Nation. Nanaimo teen wins award for short story… Continue Reading →
CBC. June 5, 2021. How long can we go on without dealing honestly and ethically with this large, most recent elephant that now stands squarely in the middle in the room? Accountability exists at all levels of government, and for… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. June 2, 2021. It’s so very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the dominant perspective is somehow the only legitimate perspective and that all alternate views can be safely ignored. Particularly when we’re depleted. worn… Continue Reading →
Just a heads up for people like me who have trouble discerning information that isn’t there or isn’t made explicit. If you have registered with BC Health and have received a SMS text notice that you are eligible to book… Continue Reading →
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