Category: Global Citizen
Posts about world events, being a responsible citizen – living sustainably, advocating for under-represented groups, taking action, being aware of the impact you make on the environment, supporting vulnerable communities. respecting and celebrating differences, and making a positive difference.
National Truth and Reconciation Day
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Choosing Sustainable Textiles
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7 Inspiring blogs about living intentionally
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Home is also where our stories are
Every Child Matters: A Canada Day Reflection
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We Were Children
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Social action: Black Lives Matter
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Nova Scotia Strong
Nova Scotia StrongStaying strong – apart but together One week ago, on the morning of April 19, people across Nova Scotia were shocked and devastated to hear of an active shooter in Colchester Country. We learned that the shooter was driving a fake RCMP vehicle, likely wearing a uniform. We breathed a sigh of relief when… Continue reading Nova Scotia Strong
It doesn’t happen here
It has been an unprecedented and difficult few days in Nova Scotia. On Sunday, a gunman terrorized a small community in rural Nova Scotia. Portapique is a picturesque community in Colchester County. It is an idyllic place that was little known, even within the province. But it is the kind of place we all know… Continue reading It doesn’t happen here