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How a First Nation Artist Uses His Art to Honour His Grandfather and Other Residential School Survivors
“Like many people, he experienced abuse,” says Everson. “In particular, he was beaten when he would try to speak his [K’ómoks] language.” Everson’s grandparents in the 1960s. Photo: Courtesy of Andy Everson In 2015, as the grassroots Orange Shirt Day was gaining traction as a national event, Everson created a circle of stylized hands to symbolize children being lifted up, and it has become one of the most iconic images of the movement.
How a First Nation Artist Uses His Art to Honour His Grandfather and Other Residential School Survivors
Northwest Coast artist Andy Everson was given the traditional name of his grandfather, Nagedzi, a residential school survivor from K’ómoks First Nation who refused to allow his daughter to be taken by the Department of Indian Affairs representative. “When my mom was ready to go to school, the Indian agent came up to my grandfather and said, ‘It’s time to take your daughter to residential school,’” says Everson, 49, who goes by his English name.
How a First Nation Artist Uses His Art to Honour His Grandfather and Other Residential School Survivors
| September 27th, 2024 Andy Everson — pictured above with his partner, Erin Brillon, wearing the "Resistance" print he designed — recently honoured his grandparents by donating his iconic logo to the “Every Child Matters” campaign for residential school survivors.
From the supernatural to the thrilling, these Indigenous authors will leave you unsettled this Halloween
The days are getting dark, and the haunting season is upon us. When it comes to legends and lore to tingle the spine and make even the hardiest of hearts skip a beat, Turtle Island has no equal. If you’re looking for a fright to get in the Halloween mood, you’ll certainly get that and much more from any of these 10 books from First Nations, Inuit and Métis authors.
Mobile mammography a lifeline for rural communities
One in eight women (and some men)will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. “It is one of the most common types of cancer found in women and probably about 3,500 women in this province will be receiving a breast cancer diagnosis each year,” said John Lowrie of BC Cancer’s Breast Cancer Screen Program. Ten-30 male cases also occur each year in B.C. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women, accounting for 28 per cent of all cancer diagnoses.
Jess Housty's debut poetry collection is a love letter to Haíɫzaqv homelands
One of Jess Housty's earliest memories was writing poems back and forth to their dad as they stayed in a cabin on the shores of remote Ellerslie Lake, in the heart of Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) territories on "British Columbia's" central coast. Now a mother and community leader of Haíɫzaqv and mixed settler ancestry, Housty (who is also known by 'Cúagilákv or Jess H̓áust̓i in their language) has been a tireless advocate for their community.
Jess Housty’s debut poetry collection is a love letter to Haíɫzaqv homelands
One of Jess Housty’s earliest memories was writing poems back and forth to their dad as they stayed in a cabin on the shores of remote Ellerslie Lake, in the heart of Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) territories on “British Columbia’s” central coast. Now a mother and community leader of Haíɫzaqv and mixed settler ancestry, Housty (who is also known by ’Cúagilákv or Jess H̓áust̓i in their language) has been a tireless advocate for their community.
Green Lake Snowmobile Club looking for new members
There was a steady stream of people coming through the doors at the open house at the Green Lake Snowmobile Club clubhouse on Oct. 2. “There were a lot of new people and [longtime club members] at the open house. There were a lot of new neighbours and we gave them information about signing up for the club,” said South Green Lake resident and club director Sue Olliffe. Olliffe noted the club doesn’t have a president, vice-president or secretary yet.
Mobile mammography a lifeline for rural communities
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. “It is one of the most common types of cancer found in women and probably about 3,500 women in this province will be receiving a breast cancer diagnosis each year,” says John Lowrie, mobile operations manager for BC Cancer’s Breast Cancer Screen Program. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women in B.C., accounting for 28 per cent of all cancer diagnoses.
Busy and beautiful autumn in Lac La Hache
Aren’t we fortunate to be experiencing a most beautiful fall this year? At first it was just the bushes changing colors and then all of a sudden, the leaves on the trees exploded into such a vivid gold. Now those same leaves are flying around in the air and covering the ground. On Sept. 25 the winds picked up and several trees fell on the power lines, creating an outage in our area from approximately 10 am until 4:30 pm.
Lions cash raffle fills coffers of lucky winners
The 100 Mile Lions Club has replenished its charitable coffers and three lucky winners will have some cash in hand, following another successful cash raffle. Lisa Nasato, of New Westminster, was the winner of the $7,000 first-place cash prize and Tammy Hildebrandt won the $2,000 second-place prize. Lois Hazard won the $1,000 prize. The club sold 2,000 tickets and raised $9,600.00, after expenses, which will be distributed to various causes mostly around the South Cariboo.
Spectacular Northern Lights expected this winter
Legend says that to the Tlingit and many other First Nations, they are the souls of ancestors dancing in the sky in greeting to their loved ones on Earth. The Sámi people of Finnish Lapland say they were created from the spume of water ejected from whales. For the Japanese, they are a blessing of good luck and good looks to children conceived beneath them. The Northern Lights have inspired faith, fear and art for millennia.
70 Mile House Riding Arena rejuvenation underway
Area horse riders will be happy to know the 70 Mile House Riding Arena Rejuvenation project is underway. The 265-foot by 130-foot arena, which is on the 70 Mile House Community Hall property, is expected to be renewed during the next few weeks. The project started with a work bee on Sept. 3. Lori Spencer is the 70 Mile House Riding Arena Committee lead and there are four other committee members, including Jacki Collier, Karyn Greenlees, Sally Watson and Caryl Cornett Henry.
MLA’S CORNER: B.C. deficit increases by billions as affordability crisis continues
By nearly every metric, life in B.C. is getting more expensive, with people in every corner of the province feeling the growing stress of making ends meet. We know that inflation is taking a real toll on people. Over 50 percent of households in B.C. are less than $200 away from insolvency at the end of each month and people are turning to government, wondering what is being done to address these significant challenges. Unfortunately, there is not much good news for those looking for relief.
Province, feds earmark funds to help farmers adapt to climate change
The federal and provincial governments have announced a $1.5-million fund to help B.C. agricultural producers adapt to a warming planet. Farmers, ranchers and producers are feeling the impacts of climate change, federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAuley said in a statement announcing the fund on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Fiery crash closes TransCanada north of Spences Bridge
A fiery crash closed the highway between Cache Creek and Spences Bridge early Thursday morning. According to DriveBC, the TransCanada Highway was closed between Friesen Road and Basque Road, from 21 kilometres south of Cache Creek to three kilometres east of Spences Bridge. Traffic was eventually detoured via Highways 5, 97C and 99. Highway 8 was open to local traffic only.
2017 Elephant Hill wildfire changed Bonaparte River watershed: study
The Elephant Hill wildfire in 2017 has changed the watershed of the Bonaparte River, says newly published research. In addition to the immediate impact on vegetation, the fire will have longer-term effects on the river and the entire watershed flowing into the North Thompson River, said Dr. Alessandro Ielpi, an assistant professor in geomorphology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.
Helen Knott transforms grief into hope in her new memoir, 'Becoming a Matriarch'
While Helen Knott’s memoir In My Own Moccasins: A Memoir of Resilience was climbing bestseller lists and making the rounds in awards chatter, the Dane-zaa, nêhiyaw, and mixed European author and activist was saying goodbye to her mother and grandmother — the women whose love and guidance had provided her light in the dark. In August 2019, the book was released. Three months later, Knott’s mother, Shirley, passed. Six months later, her beloved Asu (grandmother), Junie Bigfoot, was also gone.
Temporary clinic returns primary health care to Lytton
Interior Health (IH) has opened a temporary primary care clinic to serve Lytton, providing residents in that community and the surrounding area with local access to many health care services for the first time since a devastating 2021 wildfire razed 90 per cent of the community. The health site at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital was one of the facilities that was completely destroyed.
How a First Nation Artist Uses His Art to Honour His Grandfather and Other Residential School Survivors
| September 30th, 2023 Andy Everson — pictured above with his partner, Erin Brillon, wearing the "Resistance" print he designed — recently honoured his grandparents by donating his iconic logo to the “Every Child Matters” campaign for residential school survivors.
Temporary clinic returns primary health care to Lytton
A temporary primary care clinic has opened in the Lytton First Nation, providing residents in Lytton and surrounding areas with access to many health care services locally for the first time since the devastating 2021 wildfire razed the community health centre. The clinic will provide the local residents who have returned access to a modern facility while planning and construction of a new permanent health facility continues in the next few years, Interior Health said.
Searchers, RCMP looking for missing Prince George man near Clinton
Searchers, police and members of the public were fanning out into the backcountry around Clinton on Friday in search of a 66-year-old Prince George man missing more than a week. David Young left his home earlier this month to travel to Vancouver Island. He had not been seen since leaving the home of a friend in Logan Lake the morning of Sept. 21, said his nephew, Jeremy Stewart. Young was planning on taking Highway 99 south but did not arrive at his destination.
Elephant Hill wildfire changed the Bonaparte River watershed
The Elephant Hill wildfire in 2017 has changed the watershed of the Bonaparte River, says newly published research. In addition to the immediate impact on vegetation, the fire will have longer-term effects on the river and the entire watershed flowing into the North Thompson River, said Dr. Alessandro Ielpi, an assistant professor in geomorphology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.
Homecoming: from the 100 Mile Advocate to the 100 Mile Free Press
Peter Skene Ogden, Class of 1990. Go Eagles! Allow me to introduce myself. I’m the new editor of the 100 Mile Free Press, a journey that feels very full circle since I grew up in the Cariboo and now call it home once again. My first job in journalism was at the 100 Mile Advocate, one of two newspapers in town back in better times for the media. It was not the better paper of the pair, I have to admit, but it was a fun and formative place to work. It was the summer of 1995.
Rueben George walks in the footsteps of his grandfather with new memoir ‘It Stops Here’
Rueben George spent his younger years living in his own personal prison built of the difficult things he’d seen and experienced as a survivor of colonial violence — but he managed to break free. The prominent səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) member and the grandson of Academy Award-winning actor and Indigenous icon Chief Dan George is now a leading voice in the grassroots fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX).
Nisga'a writer Jordan Abel challenges terra nullius in his latest book, ‘Empty Spaces’
Jordan Abel is taking the land back one word at a time. In his newest work, the award-winning poet and writer offers a meditation on what it means to be Indigenous when you are far from your homelands. Empty Spaces is a poetic, genre-defying reimagining of James Fenimore Cooper’s 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans and modern Indigenous culture.
Understanding the seal hunt's impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
By Dene Moore Special to the Star It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son's death? Why? That is the premise of "Rage the Night," the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey.
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey. Already a Subscriber?
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey. Already a Subscriber?
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey.
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey. Already a Subscriber?
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey. Already a Subscriber? Sign in kAm#@2?’D @5JDD6J 7C@> 9:D 9@>6 2E 2? @CA92?286 :? E96 C6>@E6 @FEA@CE @7 $E] p?E9@?J @? }6H7@F?5=2?5’D }@CE96C?
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey.
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey. Already a Subscriber?
Understanding the seal hunt’s impact on Newfoundland culture key to this historical novel
It is 1914 and spring is teasing the rugged island of Newfoundland when a deathbed confession from an orphanage nurse sets 20-year-old Roan off on a quest to find the truth of his birth. Who is his father? Did he fake his newborn son’s death? Why? That is the premise of “Rage the Night,” the newest novel from award-winning Newfoundland-born author Donna Morrissey.
Generations Expert Jean Twenge Busts Some Myths about Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z
Are you a generational sell-out or a senior teenager (a.k.a sen-ager)? Are you counter-culture or just contrary? And what is it with Generation Z? In her latest book, Generations, American psychologist Dr. Jean Twenge, who previously wrote the book on Gen Z and Millennials, casts a wider lens to examine the real differences between Gen Z (1995-2012), Millennials (1980-1994), Gen X (1965-1979), Boomers (1946-1964) and Silents (1925-1945).
Five technology trends driving the workplace in 2023 - and beyond
We want the latest computers, software and gadgets to make work life easier. However, too much technology can be overwhelming – and nobody likes change for the sake of change. Many organizations are continuing to invest in technology and digital transformation, despite rising inflation that’s driving up costs, and the economic slowdown. A recent PwC survey shows more than half of organizations are increasing their investment in digital transformation and IT initiatives, despite economic headwinds.
Employee burnout is getting worse. Employers have work to do
Employees at Clio can take their dogs to work and have access to a flexible paid time-off program. Staff at Schneider Electric Canada can save up their paid time off that the company will augment for a paid leave of absence down the road. And Capital One gives its employees an “Invest in Yourself” day every month to do whatever recharges their souls. These are just some examples of what employers across Canada are doing to prevent burnout among employees and help them manage their mental health.
When office gossip goes too far: What to do when you’re the target
For those who find themselves fodder for the office rumour mill, the workplace can quickly become the worst place. While gossip may often be a harmless part of human nature, experts say it can also cross the line. “Workplace gossip, even in a relatively minor form, can rise to the level of bullying and harassment,” says Jessica Fairbairn, a partner at Vancouver-based Harris & Co., a workplace law and advocacy firm.
Office gossip can be good for the workplace, as long as it doesn’t go too far
The buzz. Scuttlebutt. Hot goss. The office grapevine. For many workers, office gossip is one of the perks of the job and an aspect we missed while clocking in from home. Work without the watercooler chatter is just, well, work. Talking about people when they aren’t present is ubiquitous and serves many important functions, says Elena Martinescu, a research associate at Vrije University in the Netherlands who has studied the social phenomenon of gossip.
The mini-MBA lets busy professionals boost their business skills in less time
Muhammad Amjad was mid-career with a master’s degree in computer science, a great job as a senior program manager at Telus, a wife and two teenaged children when he decided to further his education. When he came to Canada from Pakistan, via Dubai, a decade ago, Mr. Amjad hoped to complete a master of business administration, or MBA, but the full two-year program was too expensive and time-consuming with a family and full-time job.
Magic Mushrooms: Microdosing and the Pros and Cons of Psilocybin Therapy
Dene Moore | November 20th, 2022 Photo: Yarygin/Getty Images A global citizen science project led by Canadian researchers has found small doses of psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms — may help to improve mental health and motor skills in people over the age of 55.
Magic Mushrooms: Microdosing and the Pros and Cons of Psilocybin Therapy
Dene Moore | November 19th, 2022 Illustrations: Sudowoodo/Getty Images (mushrooms); Olga Rai/Adobe Stock (Head) A global citizen science project led by Canadian researchers has found small doses of psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms — may help to improve mental health and motor skills in people over the age of 55.
To keep up with the job market, add salaries to your job postings
Salary can be a sensitive topic. Even among friends and colleagues, open discussion about individual earnings is rare. But a tight labour market is prompting more private-sector companies to break the taboo and include a salary range in job postings to draw talent. “Maybe it’s North America, but we’ve always kept our salary secret. What I make, I don’t tell you; you don’t tell me,” says Michael French, national director in Canada for Robert Half International human resources consulting firm.
How Buddha Board is navigating international markets with its in-the-moment painting board
Eric Thrall was watching eagles in a river valley north of Vancouver when the idea for Buddha Boards came to him. His artist mother had recently introduced him to the technology for drawing on an electronic board surface, which inspired his aha moment: a board you paint on with water, the image disappearing as the water dries. “It’s all about living in the moment,” says Mr. Thrall, founder and chief executive officer of Buddha Board. That was in 2000.
Want to be more creative on the job? You have work at it
Steve Jobs studied calligraphy. Microsoft hosts an annual Hackathon for employee passion projects. Google has invited inspirational figures like Lady Gaga and now-retired NASA chief scientist Jim Green to speak to its staff. Creativity is the foundation of all innovation, whether in art, finance or technology. Companies that have figured out how to hone creativity are often on the leading edge of any sector.
Infostrux is helping companies navigate the digital maze
In today’s digital economy, every online interaction, purchase and post results in reams of data. Yet, knowledge and insight from these huge volumes of information can be hard to come by. It’s a problem Vancouver-based Infostrux, a consulting firm focused on delivering data solutions in the cloud, has set out to solve.
Smaller centres poised to benefit from the coming population boom
The city of Peterborough, Ont., has a synagogue, a mosque and a Buddhist temple. City hall hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer last year. There is a Middle Eastern restaurant operated by Syrian refugees whose shawarma is apparently excellent. The face of this mid-sized city, population 83,651, 135 kilometres from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), is changing thanks to an influx of new residents drawn by moreaffordable housing, says Diane Therrien, the outgoing mayor.
Why you should tack some vacation time on to your next business trip
As a marketing manager, Laurie Partington travels to trade shows and conferences several times a year, often turning that work into a perk by adding a little personal time to the trip. Ms. Partington, who works for Matrox Imaging in Montreal, is a ‘bleisure’ traveller, combining business and leisure by adding a few days before or after a business trip to make the most of the flight and take in the sights. It’s a trend that’s grown more popular since pandemic travel restrictions began lifting.
Tips for getting the best price for your home in this slowing market
Before Jenuja Thayaparan and her husband listed their home in Ajax, Ont., for sale they updated the bathrooms and repainted the main floor. Knowing the real estate market is slowing down from the frenzied pace of the past few years, Ms. Thayaparan says they wanted to get the best price possible. “We knew that we needed to update the home a little bit, given that our home was a little on the older side,” she says.
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