Today, the Monday of Heritage Day weekend, I forgot it was a civic holiday rather than a Stat holiday until a service man rang the doorbell. Of course, it was a civic holiday and my mind flooded with memories from twenty-one years ago. In 1997, the first Monday was August 4th. I was employed by … Continue reading “MISSING”
July 30 is set aside as a day to remember the victims of human trafficking around the world and, hopefully, to commit to prevention. A few participating sites are acknowledged: Joysmithfoundation.com states that even in Canada, 93% of the victims are Canadian citizens. Human slavery is a terrible violation and we are all citizens of … Continue reading “World Against Human Trafficking Day”
Jamie Black Untitled she trained her fingers to untie all the places she was bound trained her attention on a leaf its trembling at the touch of the wind dancing … Continue reading “Resilience ~ National Billboard Exhibition Project: June~August 2018”
My darling Cara, I visited your grave site today. I don’t go regularly because you are with me in many places. Still your special place in the cemetery is a public symbol that you are remembered, that you lived, and that you deserve to be honored in a peaceful setting. My heart goes out to … Continue reading “June 28 ~ Midway between birthdays ~ Remembering Gloria Gladue and Myrah Whitstone”
June 21 is a day of many celebrations in Alberta. #Lovethesun #NationalIndigenousDays #TruthandReconciliation Long before any of those, it was my father’s birthday as readers will know or can discover below. Summer solstice in the northern hemisphere is when Sun blesses Earth with the year’s longest period of daylight. The Alberta College of Social Workers called its … Continue reading “June 21 ~ Summer Solstice ~ Remembering Suman Virk (died June 16, 2018)”
Heartfelt thanks are extended to the Board of CEASE: Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation in Edmonton for allowing me the opportunity to share the story of my manuscript and MissingCara.ca website in a public forum. I was able to explain how the book came first – the four Seasons of Life which are available … Continue reading “Launch Ceremony for MissingCara.ca Website – June 13, 2018”
It is important to remember the spirit and vision of the MMIWG Inquiry now that hearings have closed. In the words of the Elders who opened the Inquiry on August 2 and 3, 2016, we begin in a good way by honoring Creator and giving thanks for the beauty of the day. This also helps … Continue reading “Keeping the Spirit alive!”
Happy Earth Day to my readers and friends. As we celebrate our life together on Mother Earth, we are reminded of the directions of the Medicine Wheel. Our body is nurtured by the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. We, people of the earth, in turn have an obligation … Continue reading “Earth Day”
Happy International Women’s Day and thank you to all the strong and inspirational women in my life. In 1976 the theme was “an attitude not a slogan.” This year it is “press for progress.” It seems 42 years later we still have lots of work to do in recognizing human rights and creating equal opportunities … Continue reading “International Women’s Day”
No one forgotten, and no injustice left unnoticed. Prayers and guidance to those in need. #TinaFontaine Posted by Memorial March of Edmonton for Missing & Murdered Women of Alberta on Thursday, February 22, 2018
