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?
Community
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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
Human Trafficking awareness day Feb 22
Raising awareness of the reality of human trafficking. Stella had only been home for a week because of the pandemic when she became very interested in a young man over the internet. He was fifteen and he was so handsome in his picture. They had the same interests and he seemed to have the same frustrations she did at not being able to join her friends on her soccer team … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking awareness day Feb 22
Truck load of love for First Nations in Lytton
Expectations were modest when directors of the Love First Nations Ministry (LFNM) planned a Christmas Outreach to the Flood and Fire Victims of Lytton (Nlaka’pamux). They certainly didn’t expect to be sending a semi-trailer truck load with enough goods for 500 hampers to meet the needs of the 2000 residents. They didn’t expect the 80 volunteers to unload the trailer and set out … [Read more...] about Truck load of love for First Nations in Lytton
Indigenous Voice – 2022 must go from surviving to thriving
My Indigenous ancestors tried their best at survival, and when they had access to animals such as the buffalo, they did a pretty good job. The buffalo, or the bison, was a staple animal for my fellow people all over North America. Why? Because this large animal provided so much, and my ancestors did a great job at making use of every part of this larger-than-life … [Read more...] about Indigenous Voice – 2022 must go from surviving to thriving