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Wealth That Sustains Life – Biodiversity

Posted on June 30, 2013 by sandy-awakening

I had my eyes opened to the ethos of a traditionally subsistent Aboriginal way of life, an ethos that withstood Western religious, political and economic interference, during a 1987 winter trip to Canada’s Yukon Territory. An elder in the Teslin … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Arts in Ecological Literacy

Posted on June 19, 2013 by sandy-awakening

I recall a touching anecdote once told me by my father. On a fishing trip with a buddy, he arose one mornng at dawn, to gaze out the northern Ontario cabin window onto a lake. Along the shoreline, to his … Continue reading →

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Ecological Literacy Begins in Our Body and Feelings

Posted on June 11, 2013 by sandy-awakening

We are never too old to revive our innate childlike wonder. The world of Nature can be a most powerful voice that resonates in our body and our feelings, to remind us that we are biological beings whose health is … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where You Live? May I Suggest – A Bioregion

Posted on May 30, 2013 by sandy-awakening

Well, folks, the gloves are off. I now can identify the real reason that motivated me to write this post. Several municipal councils in my region are considering a proposal to bury high level nuclear waste here. Different strategies are … Continue reading →

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People of a Feather Show Us Why Sustainability Matters

Posted on May 17, 2013 by sandy-awakening

The solemn faces of the family speak volumes as they sit riveted watching the TV images of a hydro dam, a chain of reservoirs and effects upon the water, while David Suzuki explains what they already know. Their healthy, self-sustaining … Continue reading →

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