by Lavertyt | Feb 5, 2021 | Ethical Space, Lifestyle, Resources
Winter falls like a blanket, cold and dark, so the world can slow, rest and recharge. In many Indigenous cultures winter is a time of community and storytelling. During the long, cold nights, children were taught about their history, their spirituality, the creation...
by Lavertyt | Jan 28, 2021 | Ethical Space, Resources
As we shift into the time of Winter I am reminded of the myriad of lessons that accompany this season. On the medicine wheel that I am most familiar with, Winter is in white at the North of the wheel. This set of teachings belong to the wise ones who have lived a...
by Lavertyt | May 29, 2020 | Ethical Space, Resources
It may seem odd to begin a review with the work and words of an entirely different author, but these are unprecedented times and it is always recommended to start where we are at. In recent weeks, the work of Jody Carrington has taken the education world by...
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 | Mar 16, 2020 | Lifestyle, Resources, Uncategorized
It is an extraordinary time to be alive right now. This morning the Saskatchewan government announced that it was following the lead of other provinces and closing schools indefinitely. While this is the best decision that they could make at the time, it creates...
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...
