My name is Parry Stelter. I’m originally from Alexander First Nation, which is part of Treaty Six territory. As an Indigenous person, who comes from the Sixties Scoop generation and who has many relatives who went to residential schools, I can easily find some very negative stories of what happened within the history of Canada. In fact, I’ve struggled with depression most of my … [Read more...] about Indigenous Voice: Focusing on the positive
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Ark: New access to nursing in British Columbia
A couple of months ago the BC Government fired more than 4,000 nurses in BC because they failed to disclose their vaccination status. Not only has this created a health care crisis in the province but it has also cost many BC families their incomes. With so many capable health workers out of a job and such a high demand for health care in the province, what have the nurses been … [Read more...] about Ark: New access to nursing in British Columbia
Oikos: A trinity of miracles
A woman walked through the open door of our new church building and stayed for the prayer meeting. While we were studying the Gospel of Luke every night, she was amazed to discover that the baby Jesus was God even from birth. When the revelation struck her, she said, “I’m going to tell all my friends; they won’t believe it!” Then there was a man who also came into our prayer … [Read more...] about Oikos: A trinity of miracles
International Women’s Day, have you really come a long way?
In 1968 the slogan ‘you’ve come a long way baby’, was part of an ad campaign directed at women by a certain cigarette company. The phrase eventually made its way into popular culture to celebrate women’s success in attaining equality with men. But based on financial independence and being paid for work of equal value, how far have women really come since then? Based on findings … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day, have you really come a long way?
Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy
Like Chief Joseph Brant, Chief Dan George has left a remarkable Canadian legacy. He himself was a chief’s son. In the 1990 North Vancouver Centennial book, Chuck Davis describes Chief Dan George as one of North Vancouver’s most famous citizens. Born on July 24, 1899, Chief Dan George died at age 82 on September 12, 1981. His birth name was Gwesanouth/Teswahno Slahoot, meaning … [Read more...] about Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy