Author Archives: Christopher

Fred Penner festival moment..

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Fred Penner touching moment including a child in a song, who’s mother had first met him 20 years earlier. To view more ‘festival moments’

A Tsunami effect- finding our strength

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Flying over the tsunamis on her return trip from Australia had a profound impact on her thinking. She realized that to cope with what life brings us, we need to be strong. Diana talks about the changes she needed to

Tying a community together

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A mother shares what’s helped her raise her children in this challenging culture. To view more ‘festival moments’

Audrey Erlandson: Ironman/ Designer

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An ironman athlete creates a unique art form, jewelry from upcycled used bike chains to raise funds for the SmileTrain Team.

Career Plans

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A new reality in piecing together a range of experiences to a meaningful and substantial profession

Engaging youth (or any age)

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What’s needed for youth ( or anyone) to become more of a player in organizations or the community at large.

A principle for growth

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Growth comes when you’re pushed beyond your comfort zone. Seeking out awkward experiences promotes learning. To view more interviews with Taylor about learning, growth and change

Red Fish School of Change

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The Redfish School of Change is a non-profit program designed for people who want to lead the way in creating ecological sustainability and social equity in their communities. Each student enters the program with a proposed Community Action Project (CAP)

EcoSalon of the World -award winner

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A Victoria, BC – salon that wants to be a leader in eco-friendly practices. Kurtis lists a range of ways that they are supporting sustainable practice in their business and the world.

Cornerstone Cafe: at the heart

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This staff member of the Cornerstone loves working at the very heart and center of Fernwood. “There’s a lot of love.” That’s what is special about the Cornerstone.