by Mary Elizabeth | Sep 30, 2021 | Global Citizen
Truth and Reconciliation September 30 Today is Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — an annual commemoration honouring the children who died while attending residential schools and the survivors, families and communities still affected by...
by Mary Elizabeth | Aug 14, 2021 | Global Citizen, Tell YOUR story
Home is many things Home is where the heart is – and where many of our stories originate. At its best, home offers safety, security, privacy, control and a sense of belonging. It also provides grounding, centring, and connection – to people and things that give our...
by Mary Elizabeth | Jul 1, 2021 | Global Citizen
Reflections on Canada Day 2021 Today is Canada Day. Most years that means family gatherings, BBqs, outdoor adventures, fireworks and musical extravaganzas. This year is different. Many communities are cancelling Canada Day events or changing the nature of the...
by Mary Elizabeth | Jun 3, 2020 | Global Citizen
Change is long overdue Yet again in these troubling months, I don’t know where to start, what to write – even how to think. This has been a disturbing and frightening few days. On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man was killed by police in...
by Mary Elizabeth | May 4, 2020 | Random Thoughts
My heart is breaking. This afternoon, we had to say good-bye to our sweet Sasha. It happened so fast. Last week, she was enjoying sitting by the windows that we could finally open to let in the spring air. She was claiming lap times on TV nights and exerting her royal...
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