During this covid isolation I’m enjoying spending time in nature. Bays, coves and headlands, that fascinating transition between land and the sea, fascinate me. On Pender and the other southern Gulf Islands, the shores are seldom covered in glistening white sand. Instead, rocky outcrops abound, rows of bleached logs mark the high-tide line and many […]
When skunk cabbages rise in roadside ditches still wet from winter rains, my pulse quickens. The bright yellow flowers appear almost overnight and are like bursts of sunshine signalling that a re-awakening is near. Shortly after, spring sneaks around the corner. I love seeking out quiet nooks adorned by wildflowers. Sometimes I am rewarded by […]
For centuries, Indigenous peoples have suffered under colonialization. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission report, however, delivered a potent jolt to Canadians. Pender Island and the southern Gulf Islands have listened and provide inspirational examples. Pender initiatives focused on understanding Tsawout First Nation culture and building bridges with them (although the Tsawout no longer live on […]
On December 6, 2019 the Real Estate Foundation of BC announced a $68,000 grant to support a climate action education initiative for the Southern Gulf Islands. The Islands Trust (IT), the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council have all declared a climate emergency for these Islands. The islands and the surrounding waters […]
The Anglican Parish of Pender and Saturna Islands has set up a bursary fund to support youth participation in the 5-day climate action course — “Youth Leadership For Climate Action in the Southern Gulf Islands.” The youth leadership course is one of the three courses offered as part of the ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project. The […]