by Lavertyt | Mar 18, 2020 | Ethical Space, Lifestyle, Resources
Have you considered yet that the days ahead might represent one of the most spectacular opportunities of our lives? I am not making light of the difficult situation facing families, especially families who have vulnerable people. I am noting that each day represents...
by Lavertyt | Feb 25, 2020 | Action, Ethical Space, Resources
Our lives are woven from stories, and most of the stories of our times are not found in books or even online, but float between us over coffee and shared meals. As Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling month draws to a close in the midst of public protests and...
by Lavertyt | Nov 19, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Throughout this year I have witnessed many images and stories in the media of empowered youth, and as a student of unwritten histories, I am well-aware that this is not a new development. The new element of this story for me however, is the engagement that I see from...
by Lavertyt | Oct 31, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Fall sits in the West on the Medicine Wheel as do the moon, water and adulthood. One of the most beautiful and relevant gifts we have as educators is the world around us. Fortunately, land-based education is accessible to everyone and can be as easy as a mindful walk...
by Lavertyt | Nov 21, 2018 | Action, Ethical Space, Resources
Welcome to our second week together. As we move through fall I am reminded of my own land based understandings of this season. As Mother Earth readies herself for the coming winter we see the natural world lose its vibrancy and seemingly retreat from the harshness of...
by Lavertyt | Nov 13, 2018 | Ethical Space, Resources, Uncategorized
It has been my great honour to work and learn with Aunty Faye over the last 18 months. While we have known each other for a very long time, it has only been through sharing a space that we were able to reconnect deeply. Faye Maurice is a Michif knowledge keeper for...
