In April 2013, Phyllis Webstad shared her orange shirt story for the very first time. Webstad, a third-generation residential school survivor from Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, spoke at a media event organized by the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemoration
With Best Friends Day on its way, there is no better time to celebrate the friendships that inspire us, sustain us, and make us feel like we’re not alone in this crazy world. True, the pandemic has forced us to
It's been nearly two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic. Since then, we’ve all had to navigate various waves and lockdowns and masks and vaccine rollouts. One thing has remained consistent, though: wondering when we’re
Words matter. They can inspire, divide, and offer hope. Despite the adage about them never hurting you, words can also make all the difference; whether they are the ones you read, the ones you share, or the ones that play
Whether it’s spreading a dollop of fresh strawberry jam on top of a warm buttery scone or enjoying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a mid-afternoon snack, there is nothing like homemade jam. They are my go-to’s; my comfort
I don’t know about you, but I could use a change of scenery. After more than a year of living in what often feels like Groundhog Day (wake up, home school and work, dinner, sleep, repeat), even a trip to
I first heard of author Taylor Jenkins Reid while reading her novel Daisy and the Six (which I also recommend), after it took over my social feed this past spring. After I was done, I Googled her other works and
They have our backs, are there to cheer us on, and teach us every day. Now, more than ever, dads everywhere are stepping up to lead with heart. And while this year’s Father’s Day celebrations might look a little different,
I’ve always loved a good comedy, from SNL and In Living Color, to the movies and TV Shows of Carol Burnett, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler (to name a few). So when a friend at work (with whom I swap
Mom. Ma. Mother. Mama. Mommy. No matter how you say it, the role of mother is vast and all-encompassing. This year, while social distancing might result in a Mother’s Day unlike any other, there are ways to connect, thank, and