Another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come upon us and I for one am encouraged to see the number of people who have embraced it here in Winnipeg, and of course on social media. (My favourite design from: http://www.gifts.shopfirstnations.com) I stumbled on, and into, a few conversations not long ago about the value … Continue reading Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Us vs Them?
Have you ever heard of 'political hobbyism'? It is a term that has received some attention over the past couple of years, based on how people interact with the news, and more specifically, political news. The way I heard it described, it is very similar to what we have always seen in sports, as in … Continue reading Us vs Them?
To be a Minister of Reconciliation
"Forgiveness is not a decision, it is a process"(DR. CHARLOTTE VANOYEN-WITVLIET) The summer of 2021 has been interesting for all of us. Not quite like 2020 when we were trying to get used to living in a global pandemic, we are now trying to accept when and how it should end. We are all in … Continue reading To be a Minister of Reconciliation
Living Better Together!
You may have noticed this title before. It's the name of the workshop I facilitated in 2 communities this past month. And I think it's pretty awesome, but I may be biased. As the tagline suggests, it's all about helping people develop healthy relationships within their families. I would extend that to all levels of … Continue reading Living Better Together!
