The Guardian. Not all hierarchies are patriarchies, but it seems the reverse is pretty much the case. All patriarchies rank individuals one above the other according to their relative status, power, or authority – AND their gender. That means in… Continue Reading →
Nanaimo News Bulletin. This is where it begins: with a turtle in a local ecosystem. Can we help it if we have a local species that’s been declared endangered? Anyone who has walked the perimeter path of Buttertubs Marsh has… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. There are so many factors vital to and springing from community identified in this article that it represents an item not only to read, but to ponder in the days ahead. In essence, “community” is the antithesis of… Continue Reading →
Scientific American. There are so many crises, local and global, to which we can generalize these lessons. Base responses on tested empirical evidence, not wishful/biased thinking. Favour objectivity over subjectivity, particularly where self-serving options and positions exist. Don’t automatically assume… Continue Reading →
National Observer. Benji Britton, who grew up on Quadra Island and attends high school in Campbell River, has produced an award-winning student film on fly fishing-conservation. He is arguably a living example of how engagement with one’s natural surroundings always… Continue Reading →
National Observer. A helpful article that notes the importance of community-level climate action and includes useful links for those wanting to know how to translate climate action into meaningful local initiatives. Acknowledging that federal governments of the US and Canada… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. As a context for International Women’s Day tomorrow, March 8, this editorial is a reminder that recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic is not just about getting businesses and economies restarted. It’s about recovering in a way that removes… Continue Reading →
Nanaimo News Bulletin. Looking for an example of a local initiative that can only make you feel impressed with the community you live in? Doesn’t even have to happen during the pandemic, although this one did. Kudos to The Nanaimo… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. This opinion column by the Director General of the WHO applies to much, much more than just COVID and vaccines. It’s an apt and timely lesson that the problems and solutions of dealing with pandemics are the problems… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. This article takes a highly relevant look at the critical relationships each of us have on every level of membership we occupy: family, community, provincial, federal, and global. Despite its title, it’s not simply about COVID-19 and climate…. Continue Reading →
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