(July 1, 2021) After the discovery of 215 unmarked graves of children at the former Kamloops Residential School, North Vancouver resident, David Thomson, who has worked in the charity sector for 40 years, said he’d had enough and felt he had to do something. So he registered a petition with change.org, Suspend the Canadian Catholic Church’s Charitable Status over … [Read more...] about Calls to suspend the Canadian Catholic Church’s charitable status coming from people working in the sector
Jeanne Lamon: We join family and friends to mourn her passing
(June 29, 2021) The Canadian music world lost one of its most towering figures last week with the passing of Jeanne Lamon, concertmaster, and Music Director Emerita of the Baroque ensemble Tafelmusik. She passed away in Victoria, British Columbia on June 20 of cancer. Lamon was “a toweringly influential figure in the musical life of Canada,” said to the Canada Council of … [Read more...] about Jeanne Lamon: We join family and friends to mourn her passing
No more Mr. Nice Guy: International response to unmarked graves of Indigenous children
(June 28, 2021) The discovery of hundreds, soon to be thought to be thousands of the unmarked graves of Indigenous children has made it clear “nice” is no longer one of Canada’s “brand values.” For decades, Canada has dined out on its international reputation for affability and harmlessness. But as the attempted genocide of Indigenous people becomes impossible to look away … [Read more...] about No more Mr. Nice Guy: International response to unmarked graves of Indigenous children
Episode 6 – Untangling history on a knitting road trip with guest Sylvia Olsen
(June 22, 2021) Unravelling Canada: A Knitting Odyssey by Sylvia Olsen begins to untangle the messy business of Canadian history through a journey of knitting that takes her to 40 communities across the country. From the history of quintessential Cowichan sweaters made by Coast Salish knitters and Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association (NONIA) to modern-day … [Read more...] about Episode 6 – Untangling history on a knitting road trip with guest Sylvia Olsen
Commemorating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Reflecting on the work of four stunning Indigenous artists
(June 21, 2021) When we talked about how we wanted to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our thoughts went to Indigenous artists. As a rule, we think when you want to take stock or figure out how you feel, it’s good to check with the artists. They have the gifts to watch, wait, interpret, and show. We dug deep into the work of Indigenous artists and let the … [Read more...] about Commemorating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Reflecting on the work of four stunning Indigenous artists