The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is coming to my city next month. Next week its in neighbouring towns. It’s making the rounds on Vancouver Island. It’s on a long journey. Why is it here? In the Commission’s own words, For over 100 years in Canada, Aboriginal children were removed from their families […]
Cooking, Faith and Community Building in Victoria
March 1, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Do not rub your eyes after chopping a bunch of green chilli peppers. For me, this learning opportunity took place at a recent cooking class and cultural event that I attended, hosted by the Hindu faith community. Not only did I learn a better way to work with chillies (rub your hands with cooking oil […]
Agricultural creativity and the mediators craft
February 19, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
My earliest years were spent on a farm. My dad was a farmer. In their own way, farmers are experts in relationships and sustainability. And so when I read a blog post last week on agriculture and creativity, penned by the renowned writer (and blogger, too!), Paulo Coelho, immediately my mind resurfaced strong feelings for […]
Conversations with my dog and other non-judgemental beings
February 12, 2012 by · 5 Comments
I have conversations with my dog. Others in my family talk with our dog, too. My daughter says our dog is the heart of the family… sort of a (family) community connector! I’m not sure what talking to your dog says about one’s state-of-mind. Maybe having a “conversation” with your dog is something done by […]
Our relationship is not just about you and me
February 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Sometimes we forget that we are part of something bigger. This can happen anytime. When we are in conflict, we tend to focus on the person we are in conflict with. There is something more, though, that speaks to our relationship. Our relationship Our relationship is not only about you and me. It’s also about […]
