by Lavertyt | Nov 3, 2017 | Ethical Space
There is a story I heard about a man who spends everyday at the pool in the summertime. He is the only one in the pool and becomes accustomed to having it all to himself. One day the pool is opened up to the public and becomes the center of the community, actively...
by Lavertyt | Oct 31, 2017 | Ethical Space, Resources
As adults who work in educational settings we are trained to lead students through an array of experiences, some that even we are unfamiliar with. And often when there is a difference in culture, we are more afraid to be wrong then we are curious about what is right....
by Lavertyt | Oct 18, 2017 | Ethical Space, Lifestyle
There are so many young people in our communities stepping forward to carry the burden of land stewardship, and yet so few ways to honour them. KidsRights.org offers one very spectacular opportunity. Each year they gather nominations from around the world for the...
by Lavertyt | Oct 15, 2017 | Ethical Space, Lifestyle
I am very grateful to Patti Rowley for her leadership as an ally. Patti has found her calling as someone who can support, highlight and set the stage for groups who struggle to find or share their voice. This beautiful soul was finally publicly honoured in a...
by Lavertyt | Oct 15, 2017 | Ethical Space
It is always shocking to see inequality in action and the “Unfair Race” video is no exception. But it is also a cautionary tale. These kinds of exercises are gut wrenching for participants and easily picked apart by onlookers. The value is in the...
by Lavertyt | Apr 15, 2011 | Ethical Space, Genocide
In 2009 I was given the opportunity to visit Rwanda. I travelled with 29 other teachers with the purpose of studying the aftermath of the genocide in 1994. We met with educators, NGO’s and government officials and the message was the same from all. We cannot...
