I think of myself as a pretty laid-back kind of gal. Most days I’m able to let go of the minor frustrations of daily life. When more major problems appear, I can usually take a step back and acknowledge the pain, confusion or hurt without getting pulled under by them. Once a month this changes. […]
Crossing Over Territory
by on July 16, 2018 3 Comments
These days, the word “territories” makes me mad. Furious, even. The word makes me think of boundaries and taking, protectionism and entitlement. I see empire and colonialism and racism. Territories are used as a reason to impose parameters and hierarchy on difference, to create hard, deep lines between groups of people, to take children from […]
I Have a Responsibility to the Stories Gifted to Me
by on June 6, 2018 16 Comments
Last month, I went to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan with nine other women from SheLoves to participate in the Atamiskakewak National Gathering. The gathering brought together indigenous and non-indigenous peoples to learn and talk together about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its 94 Calls to Action. My goal for the week was to listen. For […]
My Prayers Today
by on May 2, 2018 21 Comments
I am not sure what I believe about prayer. I understand expressing gratitude and joy. I can appreciate setting an intention to align myself with God’s heart before making a decision. I understand asking for help in immediate circumstances, like sending patience to me around 5:30pm on weekdays as I try to make dinner, keep […]
I Hear the Voice of My Great Granddaughter
by on April 17, 2018 2 Comments
I stood at the protest, holding hands with my mother and daughter, as we sang, “I hear the voice of my great granddaughter Saying stop this pipeline stop The people are going to rise like the water Gonna calm this crisis down.” I hear the voices of my great granddaughters. Calling me to stand up […]
