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Action Family Mental Health Wellness Wisdom

Sometimes it can be hard to give and ask for help

We all need help at times, but sometimes it’s hard to ask for it…and sometimes it’s hard to give.

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Courage Family Wisdom

Being a “Proud” mom

My eldest child, Everette (they/he) is a force to be reckoned with – always has been. To say they are my pride and joy would be an understatement.

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Community Family First Nations Indigenous Lessons

Welcome Home

The Sagkeeng Sundance “Family” gathered for a photo after the ceremony, held this past June. You can find me, in my beautiful skirt, off to the right.

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Community Family Mental Health Pandemic Seasonal Volunteerism Wellness Wisdom Writing

Bringing in 2024 with a smile

A quiet new year’s evening with just the two of us was inspiration to think about where I’ve been and where I hope to go.

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Family Lessons Mental Health Women

Recognizing our own heroes on International Women’s Day #IWD 2023

“It isn’t enough that she sweat, labored, bore her daughters howling or under total anesthesia or both. No. She must be responsible for our psychic weaknesses the rest of her life. It is alright to feel kinship with your father, to forgive. We all know that. But your mother is held to a standard so exacting that it has no principles.” – Louise Erdrich, The Painted Drum.

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Family Lifestyle People Seasonal Stories Tradition

Celebrate what you bring to the table

Our wish for you is that however you celebrate the Season, you have moments of joy, acceptance and appreciation for whatever you bring to the table…or the table brings to you!