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
Community
Creating community; belonging, connecting and supporting one another, celebrating the joys, and facing and overcoming the challenges in our common life together.
Creating a rite of passage in the 12 tasks
An interview with Jack Taylor Your new books, called the 12 Tasks, claim to be about creating a rite of passage for those entering their teen years. How did you come up with this idea? Jack: Credit for the idea goes to missionary friends of mine in Kenya. Kym and Shel Arensen who, in the early 90’s, noted that while the African tribes around us had rites of passage to … [Read more...] about Creating a rite of passage in the 12 tasks
A flood of relief from churches
Some images leave your mouth agape. 9/11 did that. Lytton burning did that. Now, a crumpled highway, a flooded prairie, and life-consuming landslides have done that. The video footage is unprecedented for BC as a month of rain fell in two days. “For such a time as this” became more than ancient reality to BC believers absorbing the devastation of an atmospheric river pouring … [Read more...] about A flood of relief from churches
Marcel Greyeyes: A legacy of family, fun, fitness, and forgiveness
Indigenous people have played a vital part in the war efforts over the years. There are stories of men playing certain roles, such as the famous story of Cree code talkers in World War II. There have also been stories of Indigenous war veterans not receiving the same compensation as non-Indigenous veterans. This story is about family, fun, fitness, and … [Read more...] about Marcel Greyeyes: A legacy of family, fun, fitness, and forgiveness
They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside
On a recent afternoon I made my way to Vancouver, to an address on East Hastings Street, in the heart of the downtown east side. Dozens of times in the past I had driven this infamous street, with its’ share of homeless and destitute people, but I had never stopped – other than for a red light. Now, I was set to interview John and Jen Riley who, not too long ago, had … [Read more...] about They walk the streets and back alleys of the downtown eastside