How Are We Talking About Climate Change?
In the last few years there has been an increase in media coverage of climate change exploring everything from extreme weather events and energy legislation to economic forecasting and innovative [...]
What does Yoga have to do with Social Justice?
In Yin Yoga, easeful poses are held for about 2-5 minutes. The long slow holds – and more importantly, the slow, mindful transitions between poses – helps make the practice one of [...]
On Nativism
Recently, I had a conversation around the usage of the term Native. I found myself in an uncomfortable place discussing the semantics of this word. On the one hand my friend claimed that she is [...]
Listen to Learn: Conversations in the Village
We have been given two ears and one mouth so that we listen twice as much as we talk. We are to listen not just so we can talk, but so we can learn. These wise words come from the lips of a [...]
Can We Clean Money?
Late last year, Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) rejected a $150,000 grant from Aviva Canada. The decision, in my change agent eyes, was bold, precise and sparked all kinds of questions. ICA is [...]