Paper presented at the Richmond Earth Day Youth Summit 2016 by Ryan Liu Is nature not something beautiful, caring, extraordinary? Does it not surround us and care or us every second of the day like a mother, hence the term Mother Nature? But would you really treat your own mother this way? How can we… Continue reading Change happens now; the world is rooted in our backyard
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Report on Coast Salish Culture Day
by Peggy Olive Mahan Hall on Salt Spring Island was standing room only for the Coast Salish Culture Day this past Sunday, February 21st. The large turnout, including dozens of captivated children, was a welcome surprise for organizer, Joe Akerman, and the local First Nations band members who attended and performed for each other and… Continue reading Report on Coast Salish Culture Day
Abundance, Digital Distress and Time
by Morgan Reid Originally presented at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, March 23, 2014 ”I can live happily in the present moment simply by remembering that I already have more than enough conditions to be happy” – Thích Nhat Hanh ”We have a largely materialistic lifestyle characterized by a materialistic culture. However, this only provides us with temporary,… Continue reading Abundance, Digital Distress and Time