Canadian Environment Week – The Great Bear Rainforest
Photo Credit: Sam Beebe - https://www.flickr.com/photos/sbeebe/6998167825/in/set-72157607249521494/ This week we celebrate Canadian Environment week, a chance for us to come together to preserve our beautiful Canadian landscape and commit to protecting it for the future. Today, in honour of Canadian Environment week, we look to one of the world’s greatest treasures [...]
National Indigenous History Month: Remembering the Nathan E. Stewart Oil Spill
Photo Credit: Tavish Campbell / http://www.heiltsuknation.ca In Bella Bella, there is one grocery store, one gas station, no restaurants and now, the only means that locals have to feed themselves was covered in oil. June 1st marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a month to celebrate and reflect on [...]
National AccessAbility Week
Persons with disabilities want to be part of an active society, but every day, barriers prevent persons with disabilities from participating fully and equally in communities and workplaces. The message that sends is “You don’t fit in. There is no place for you. Step aside or stay at home.” [...]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
When I remember the massacre that took place in Orlando on June 12 2016, I feel a combination of disgust and sadness at the acts of violence that had taken place. I unequivocally condemn these acts of violence and hate. The murderer’s actions in no way represent the faith [...]
Yemeni Baha’i
Press Release from the The Baha’i International Community (BIC) 26 April 2019: Houthi accusations against Yemeni Baha’i appealing death sentence raise concerns for whole community The Baha’i International Community (BIC) is deeply concerned for the safety of all Baha’is in Yemen following the Houthi prosecutor’s baseless accusations against a [...]
Protecting the Northern Resident Killer Whale
Bill C-48 provides necessary protection for the B.C. north coast from the devastation of an oil tanker spill. There is a fragile balance between whales and the environment they need for their survival. The north coast of my home province of British Columbia is home to the most majestic [...]