23/05/2025
Flashback Friday ⚡ As I prepare for my Wayfinding Nature Wander @ Kootenay Eco Fest this weekend, I reflect on the theme and my path as highlighted during the CFUW - Nelson & District "Stories that Inspire Passion" talks last March.
"To find out where you are going, you must first acknowledge where you are and where you came from". The ups and downs, the twist and turns, all led me to this moment where I get to share my heart's purpose in leading people back to nature.
Thanks to all of those who came before me, and all the teachers/mentors along the way. I'm so grateful for all the challenges that forged me into the person I am today.
I hope this testimonial can serve as a beacon of hope for everyone out there trying their way... Anything is possible if you put your mind to it and keep a clear intention 💗
[A note on my land acknowledgement] in this video you will hear me proclaim that this is the unceeded territory of the Sinixt. Furthermore, I mention how this land has, throughout the course of history, been important for the Ktunaxa, the Sylix, the Metis, and even to us settlers today. This is not to take away from the tragedy of the Sinixt being disenfranchised and wrongly declared extinct in 1956, but rather to invite a discussion around the convuluted history of indigenous presence in the area and also how newcomers hold responsibility to the land. I stand strong by the Sinixt in having every right to sovereignty and my wish is that we can all unite around the common value of environmental integrity. I encourage everyone to dive deep and do their own research to know more about the forces at play. Lim limt, thank you!
