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ISSUE 21 | APRIL/MAY 2019 SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES

NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS

Refresh Yourself this Spring WALKING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

John Buttle & Strathcona Park

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Art as Community

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OCEAN CHRONICLES False Killer Whales

McInnes, Zaeschmar, Estrela & Garbett

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

The Huson Caves Bud Logan

WALKING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

The Creation of Strathcona Provincial Park Bud Logan

ARTIST FEATURE | SANDY JOHNSON On a Smaller Scale Kealy Donaldson

CREATURES OF THE NORTHWEST COAST

The Black Bear Bud Logan

NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS Refresh Yourself This Spring Ingrid Pincott, ND

WELLNESS ARTIST | ALLEY CUTS

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Practicing Art as Community in Cumberland

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Conditional Love: Raised by a Controlling Mother

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SHIFT HAPPENS

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False Killer Whales off New Zealand © Jochen Zaeschmar

Ocean Chronicles

False Killer Whales

AND THE STORY OF CHESTER

Josh McInnes, Jochen Zaeschmar, Guilherme Estrela & Pete Garbett

On July 10th 2014, Tofino locals discovered

Aquarium until they announced his death on April 24,

a male false killer whale calf (Pseudorca crassidens)

2017 from a bacterial infection caused by Erysipelo-

stranded on Chesterman’s Beach. False killer whales

thrix rhusiopathiae. Questions remain on where Ches-

are rare visitors to the waters of Vancouver Island, and

ter came from, and how he became separated from his

this stranded four to six week old whale would have

family. Understanding the biology and ecology of false

still been nursing. When the Vancouver Aquarium

killer whales may provide clues to the answers.

Marine Mammal Rescue and Department of Fisheries and Ocean (DFO) teams arrived they found the young

The false killer whale is one of the largest species of oce-

whale to be malnourished and dehydrated.

anic dolphin belonging to the subfamily Globicephalinae (also known as blackfish), which includes the killer

Vancouver Aquarium was given a transport licence

whale (Orcinus orca), short-finned pilot whale (Globi-

from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Cana-

cephala macrorhynchus), long-finned pilot whale (Glo-

da to move the young whale to the Vancouver Aquari-

bicephala melas), melon-headed whale (Peponoceph-

um Marine Mammal Centre in Vancouver, BC. “Ches-

ala electra), pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata), and

ter,” as he famously became known, was given around

Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus), the latter being the

the clock care by veterinarians and staff, as he had not

closest relative. False killer whales are distributed glob-

started feeding. After numerous failed attempts, rescue

ally in deep tropical and warm temperate ocean basins,

staff successfully were able to feed him, and he began to

less frequently in cooler temperate and coastal waters.

show signs of muscle growth.

False killer whales were first described by paleontologist In May 2015 an expert panel assembled by DFO con-

Richard Owen in 1846 from a fossil recovered in En-

cluded that Chester would not be eligible for release

gland, and he classified it in the Phocaena genus. It was

back into the wild. Key reasons for this decision includ-

later reclassified as Pseudorca crassidens by Johannes

ed his age, recent contact with humans,his inability to

Reinhardt in 1862. False killer whales were presumed to

forage for himself, and not knowing which population

be extinct until the first live specimen were documented

he belonged to. Chester remained at the Vancouver

during a mass stranding in Denmark, in 1861.

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False Killer Whale at the Vancouver Aquarium © Josh McInnis

False Killer Whales from New Zealand © Jochen Zaeschmar

The name “false killer whale” originated from the similar

conservation status for false killer whales, from Data

morphologies in skull structure shared with killer

Deficient (DD) to Near Threatened (NT). Other threats

whales. Most of our knowledge about the ecology of

may include pollution in the form of organic pollutants

false killer whales is based on the species’ tendency to

like PCB’s and DDT’s, and overfishing which decimates

strand and the long-term field studies conducted by

prey species. The effects of climate change may also

Cascadia Researcher Dr. Robin Baird in the island-as-

have profound consequences as oceans warm and false

sociated Hawaiian populations. The studies revealed

killer whales may expand towards higher latitudes in

that the island associated populations show strong site

search of prey like epipelagic squid, an important prey

fidelity and are genetically closed off from other pop-

item for false killer whales.

ulations.

Those studies also demonstrated that the

species forms a clustered social structure, consisting of

The latter may go some way toward explaining the

stable core groups and more loosely associated individ-

somewhat extralimital occurrence of Chester and

uals that move between different clusters. Other studies

his family group. Following a warm pelagic ocean

into their ecology are also being conducted in Australia,

current north in search of prey, during a period known

Portugal (Azores), New Zealand, and Mexico.

as the red blob, may have shifted Chester and his family into waters outside their normal range. As they

The species’ preferred diet is large fishes and squids,

made their way to the coast off British Columbia, cold

but it has been known to harass larger cetaceans like

water brought to the surface by upwelling may have

humpback whales and smaller dolphin species. Like

disoriented the group.

many marine mammal species, false killer whales face an increasing number of threats including competi-

While this scenario is based on speculation, our

tion for their preferred prey, fish and squid. This has

planet is changing considerably with climate change.

brought them into conflict with the pelagic longline

If we are unable to change our ways, entire marine

fisheries, where they have learned to depredate fish.

ecosystems will be affected causing shifts in species

This behavior has become so rampant in some areas

like false killer whales.

that false killer whales are considered a problem species. The depredation of longlines may lead to injuries, entanglement, and even mortality. Extensive research in Hawaiian waters has shown a substantial population decline as a result of such interactions. However, the problem is widespread and there is reason to assume that any population that interacts regularly with fisheries is affected adversely.

Josh McInnes is a cetacean ecologist and research coordinator at MarineLife Studies in Monterey Bay, California. He taught ocean sciences at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre from 2014-2016.

He lives in Victoria, BC, and has just returned from a research trip to Antarctica.

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ART SHOW AT THE CHEMAINUS THEATRE GALLERY GIFT SHOP APRIL 18 TO MAY 9, 2019 This special art exhibit features work from Patrick "Bud" Logan and Tommy Hunt Jr. You're invited to meet the artists at the special opening event on April 18 from 5-6 pm at in the Gallery Gift Shop!

PATRICK "BUD" LOGAN

TOMMY HUNT JR

Patrick incorporates elements from

Tom Hunt Jr., is a Kwagiutl Carver and

both his part-Cree background and his

Painter and carries great blood lines

wife's Alert Bay culture into his simple

from Blunden Harbour/Fort Rupert

but powerful style. He lives in Sayward.

through the marriage of his parents, George & Mary (Henderson) Hunt.

Before becoming an artist, he had a varied career as a logger, trapper,

Tom lives in Campbell River and works

mountain guide, and a professional wildfire specialist, among

from Sam Henderson's original carving shed on the Tyee Spit, a

other things. After a serious accident while fighting a fire Patrick

very special place in Tom's learning and heart. Engagement in

returned to his boyhood passion of of painting, and rediscov-

community is a long line of tradition for Tom as he continues

ered his love of art. Since then, Patrick has received numerous

to give back to his own nation, related families and communi-

awards locally, regionally and nationally for his pow wow drums,

ties-at-large. His public artworks are featured in many locations

paintings, poetry and writing. He was one of ten artists chosen to

in Klemtu, Port Hardy, Fort Rupert, Campbell River, throughout

represent Canada at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Art Exhibit.

Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest. From totems to

Patrick now creates carved cedar paddles, paintings, and drums,

panels, masks to paddles, Tom Hunt Jr. is very well-known in the

and teaches people about both edible and medicinal plants.

professional Art World and in First Nations followings.

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All Photos © Bud Logan

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Bud Logan

The HUSON CAVES There are over 1000 known caves on Vancouver Island alone with new ones found every year, plus so many more in the Pacific Northwest. Most of these caves are found in limestone deposits. For those who love to cave, this is one of the best places in the world to do it, and some of the deepest caves in Canada are found here.

For the beginner, Huson Caves is a great place to start.

This past year they have rebuilt or created new boardwalks and stairs in the park making access even easier; I am quite impressed with the work done so far. I think people of limited ability will be able to visit most parts now. I am looking forward to seeing the trail to the arch rebuilt and opened as this arch is pretty impressive.

We love to go caving but there are a few things you need to know before entering any cave system: Are there any drop offs in this system? Are there fast flowing underground rivers? Is there more than one route to follow?

There is nothing worse than getting lost in a multi cave system. When you are going into a system, if possible, always carry a map of the cave system, and have several sources of light. I like to have a head lamp, a hand held flash light, and I always carry several extra batteries.

The Huson Cave area involves a series of short caves but some of our cave systems can be much larger; we know of caves that run for many kilometres and have major drops involved. Extra gear is required for these systems, dry bags with extra clothing, rope bags, climbing gear, extended first aid gear and so on.

The Huson Cave system is a great place to introduce the public to caves carved out of the limestone rock—the caves here have been carved out by the Atluck creek. There are 15 caves in the system that are easy and safe, perfect for the inexperienced caver; no special equipment is necessary.

The Little Huson Lake Cave Park is in an incredible area of the island and the canyon has some very special features which are unique to Vancouver Island.

The Cave Park includes the Atluck Creek Canyon, which has a number of interesting beautiful features. There is a wonderful natural bridge that is quite amazing. The trail to this bridge is shut down at the moment and access to it is restricted. The bridge feature is the only one on Vancouver Island. There is a large cave entrance where the creek flows underground for 60 metres, known as the cathedral cave entrance. This feature is pretty amazing to see.

The park has a number of other minor karst features, like scallops that form in the rock walls; rippled rock surfaces that have been created by high pressure water flow.

There is ample area to camp, with the Huson lake site being the closest; this is a very nice camp ground with lots of space. There is a boat ramp and picnic tables along with a very large green area.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, fishing pole, some flashlights and head out on one heck of an adventure.

Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Island’s wild places. He is an artist, environmentalist, writer, photographer and amateur entomologist.

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All Photos © Bud Logan

WALKING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS Bud Logan

John James Taylor Buttle

AND THE CREATION OF STRATHCONA PARK

John Buttle was born in England in 1838.

On June 19, the Navy's H.M.S. Forward left Esquimalt,

He came to Vancouver Island by Steamer in 1858 with

two days later they delivered John along with the rest of

a group of Royal Engineers headed by Colonel John

his crew and their supplies to the shores of Clayoquot

Summerfield-Hawkins. Corporal Buttle was assigned

Sound where they set up a base camp. For the next five

by the Kew Gardens in England as an Assistant botan-

weeks Buttle and the rest of the expedition explored

ical collector. He worked here under the guidance of

Clayoquot Sound. Then, on July 28, they arrived at a

the Oregon Boundary Commission from the spring

point two miles up the Bedwell River that at the time

of 1858 to the spring of 1862. In 1863 he worked on

was called the Bear River. Here the river forked and

the proposed route from Bute Inlet, up the Homath-

the party decided to separate into two groups. Buttle

co River and into the Cariboo goldfields for Alfred

along with two other members explored the right

Waddington—and then, in 1864, John Buttle became

branch which is now called the Ursus River. Hancock

a member of the first Vancouver Island Exploring

and the others headed up the left branch of the river.

Expedition that explored the west coast and southern

Both parties took with them enough supplies to last 10

regions of the island.

to 12 days.

Dr. Robert Brown was commander for this explorato-

On John's trip up the Ursus river, he climbed one of

ry expedition, and was the first to explore the area but

the mountains along the way, accompanied by one

upon his leaving the expedition, he suggested that the

member and the native guides. From the summit he

job be offered to Corporal John Buttle. He gladly ac-

got a good view in the direction of Comox, and he

cepted and the committee appointed Buttle as expe-

reported seeing a very large body of water that was

dition commander. He was accompanied by Thomas

about 20 miles long and about two miles wide—it is

Forgie, Magin Hancock, Francis McCausland, Thomas

assumed he was looking at Buttle Lake.

Laughton, and two native guides. These men were all quite capable of carrying out the exploration of the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. His first assignment was the exploration of the island’s west coast.

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From Buttle's personal diary of the trip dated August 2, he wrote: "Saw a beautiful sheet of water at the very least twenty miles long.”

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ORIGINAL ARTWORK ∞ JEWELLERY CLOTHING ∞ HOME ACCESSORIES Buttle would send reports whenever possible, and in one report, he noted that Hancock and his crew had found gold up the left branch of the river. This report of gold was picked up by the newspapers and sensationalized. A mini gold rush followed, but unfortunately no one found much gold.

After reaching base camp again Buttle continued with the exploration of the west coast arriving at Nootka Sound and then travelling as far as Conuma (Woss) Lake via the Tahsis/Woss grease trail. Buttle had been trying to reach Nimpkish, but illness and bad weather forced him to turn around and then return to Victoria.

When the party reached Victoria, they had to deal with many angry prospectors who had rushed to the Bedwell River upon hearing of the discovery of gold, only to be disillusioned by the small quantities.

Criticized for the Bedwell River fiasco, Buttle moved on to California and was rarely heard of again on Vancouver Island. In 1892, the surveyor William Ralph named the Buttle Lake after Corporal John Buttle.

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Although John Buttle's work was not undertaken to find areas to set aside as parks, it would eventually be used to do this. The reports written by John were the inspiration that helped make this BC's first provincial park.

10AM-5PM Photos © Bud Logan: Strathcona Park (top, middle left); Karst Creek, Buttle Lake (middle); Strathcona Park

Strathcona Park was designated a Provincial Park in 1911. Strathcona Park is now a premier wilderness hiking park with some of the Island's highest peaks in it.

The wildlife here is incredible and the outdoor recre-

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ational opportunities are endless. This park is beautiful.

Many others had a hand in the creation of this park but in my eyes, John Buttle was instrumental in its creation.

I have heard it said that Buttle Lake is the jewel of this park—a fitting name for it, then: the name of a great explorer who was one of the first to explore this area.

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ART IN ACTION

Art as Community at Cumberland's Alley Cuts Kealy Donaldson

The practice of community is alive and

“The art pieces spark creativity for us—not only the

well in most businesses, but Alley Cuts in Cumberland

hairdressers but also the clients. Amy is our third artist

is unique and on a new path of art inclusion— it's part

so far and we are so pleased with how this is working

of their heartbeat. It’s been well over a year now since

for us, the artists and the community in general. There

Chelsea (Chili) Hilburt landed in the historic village of

is so much talent and we simply want to support it,”

Cumberland, and a few months since she took over

says Chili.

the shop from Darilyn Keene, who had owned it for 35 years. Chili and her partner, Brad Wilson, really felt it was time to embody the change and concept of this little salon to have a more modern, inclusive approach to doing business in the village.

“When Brad and I visited Cumberland a couple years ago from Victoria, I was looking for an opportunity to have my own salon and expand new concepts by further supporting local products and services. I worked for FISH downtown and I knew there was

Currently, Alley Cuts is featuring local artists to create

opportunity for new ideas when I met Darilyn for the

a different style of venue in their area. Right now, Amy

first time.”

Muloin is showing and I can’t help but get absorbed into her works; just like the many clients who enjoy her art while being styled.

Not only is the couple promoting local artists, but they are also hosting pop up music shows, once a month,

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after hours, in the studio salon. “It gives community an opportunity to use our space in an inclusive way, and we love that,” she adds, and notes that Brad sets up most of these pop up shows.

You can truly feel the change in the air at Alley Cuts.

The new blood and ideas from Chili and Brad and with Darilyn still there, happily serving her clients, it’s a real win-win for Cumberland. As this village is known for its diversity and cultural engagement, it’s a perfect fit.

Pop by and you’ll see what I mean. Chili is always on the lookout for great artists, from hair stylists to multimedia producers and music—all a part of community.

Photos, clockwise from top left Chili and Darilyn; three works

by Amy Muloin; Alley Cuts' featured product lines; the building's diverse commercial history

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Sandy Johnson grew up on Gilford Island, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation, in the village and started curiously watching his father, Sam Johnson, carve back when he was fifteen. At sixteen, Johnson began assisting his dad with sanding and painting some of his carvings. Johnson’s current style really reflects the distinct character of the carvers past from this region. His grandfather on his maternal side, Allan James was well known for his art works.

SANDY JOHNSON On a Smaller Scale “I stopped carving for a while,” says Johnson, “but I came back to it. Our family went through some serious health issues and I needed to be the one there for them. It was a long journey of eight years.”

One of Johnson’s most prized pieces is featured on the Gilford Big House. It used to feature two smaller humpbacks on the front face of the building, but was rebuilt a few years back.

Now, Johnson and his brother Charlie Johnson have created a much larger singular humpback above the entrance of this special building. “It’s been featured on television by BC Moments segments, among other places," he says. "I felt pretty proud when I saw it."

The Big House was originally built by the Johnson brothers from Wakeman Sound; mainly by the younger brother, but his older brother was known as Herbert Johnson, as told by Johnson’s relation, Evelyn Voyageur. As Johnson remembers how he connected to the concept, he shares, “I could recognize the short fin on the original artwork and identified the whales on the Big House as humpbacks; although the species hasn’t been seen in this area for quite some time, to my knowledge.” He often visits First Nation graveyards and study the totem poles to create his authentic style and really tries to bring knowledge forward to share and pass to others.

Johnson produces an assortment of work in many different mediums. Right now he is really focused on his scaled work, smaller carvings that are complete miniatures of typical carved works like his Crooked Beak Dancer, Raven Mask and Hok Hok. 1 4 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 2 1

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These pieces were inspired by the works of Willy Sewid, and are fully interactive. If the dance mask is meant to move or open, the miniature that Johnson has created does so as well. The attention to detail is very strong and unique; they definitely are a special collection within the pieces he has created. When asked about their carving, Johnson gave up his secret to success. “I do them each by hand, holding them while I carve, but I just won’t have my morning coffee,” he says with a chuckle, shaking his hands in a humourous demonstration.

Johnson has a range of work in different mediums, such as drums, carved feathers and paddles, Christmas ornaments, canvas paintings, silver work, and jewellery. “I’m not afraid to try,” he says with a smile.

Inspired by many like his father Sam Johnson, Beau Dick, Wayne and Bruce Alfred, all who are quite renowned for their artworks, Johnson truly enjoyed his time carving in the Alert Bay Carving Shed. He has many fond memories of working with different artists new and old.

Back in Gilford, Johnson notes he’s done some special work together with his brother Charlie Johnson. They worked on a collective piece for the Big House—a Sea Lion log drum; it’s now featured up front and centre for singers to use. Somewhere kicking around the village is a half finished canoe that Johnson and his father had worked on; with all the construction going on, it keeps getting moved to new locations but Johnson has the intention of finishing it one day. He knows the coast well and he’s been a crew boat skipper for many years. He learned much of his navigation from his family through hunting and harvesting expeditions throughout his youth. Johnson has worked for Interfor and has hosted workshops on cedar bark harvesting and cedar bark rope making and cedar flowers, roses and more to connect people to the rich culture of his village and the area.

Johnson currently resides in Campbell River with his wife and has one daughter, Krista Johnson, whom he hopes will be able to carry on the family tradition and

Photos Sandy's miniature carvings

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use her creativity. His work can be found at the Awatin Gallery year round and during the summer season at House of Treasures in Campbell River.

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BEING HUMAN James L. Anderson

©2018 by James L. Anderson www.james-l-anderson.com

Somewhere Within Us All There is a dream somewhere within us all.

oblivious, ignorant miscalculation have lost the thread and

It is the Human Dream. A Dream where we rage to

the vital flow and the path home to finally become what we

triumph, always. A Dream where everything will at last fi-

all are destined to be.

nally make “sense.” To at all costs keep the light flickering in a world of darkness, everywhere. And to never stop hop-

But all is not lost. We come from hardy stock and a life

ing and believing we will all somehow discover the answer

force that has done the impossible, again and again. All we

to why we were given the gift of life, and to find the way

need to do is to focus on the problem together, as one unit-

home, where all of our family will all at last belong. Where

ed Human Life Force and find the way out of the darkness.

finally “somewhere, the hurting must stop.”

Together we have to believe in the Human Dream and chart a course to survive, evolve and find the light forward

Against all odds through eons our life force has battled to

to set Humankind on course again.

keep that Dream alive, and to somehow survive. Yet today that raging drive is clutching the edge, hanging by a thread

Where do we begin? Where did we all lose our way?

above the horror dark unknown of oblivion and extinction for all time, with hopeless despair all around us. In this lost

We call it logical, rational, “critical thought.” It establishes

and desperate world today it is simply a wonder that there

the architecture of order, reason and cognitive, “symbol-

is anything left within us that is still Human.

ic” reality upon which all of us feel safe and secure in our minds. It forms the nursery of logic, law, fact, truth, struc-

But there is. The Dream still lives.

ture and stability for us all. It is how we now make “sense” of this indifferent, impervious and intimidating, immense

I have discovered that the secret reason that our civiliza-

universe. And most vitally and crucially of all, it has allowed

tion, our modern world and our biosphere are now dis-

for the invariant order and regimented classification and

integrating all around us today is because our Human life

definition of all universe into the logic and science that

force on this earth has lost our way in that ancient, magnif-

ultimately managed to capture and contain the terrifying

icent quest to make the Human Dream come true. Like the

UNKNOWN at last and finally for us all.

salmon relentlessly storming upstream against all waterfalls, wild torrents and impossible odds finding themselves

Somewhere in the obscure shadows of deep time and

lost and desperately stymied in a suffocating back eddy out

prehistoric darkness, our ancestors were challenged

of the glorious flow unable to find their way home to ac-

to keep the Human Dream alive in times of mon-

complish what they were born to do...all of us are turning

strous peril, and galactic, stark threats to survival itself.

in upon ourselves and each other in hopeless despair and

In those times of prehistoric agony and unfathomable Un-

blind fear driven by the dark terror that we have lost the

known, they triumphed and raged to overcome the cease-

way home forevermore.

less waterfall and unintelligible flowing Continuum of the natural universe...and to create a sanctuary and a New

And the raging fear of the unknown and the stark hope-

Human World for us all. Somehow they found the way

lessness of facing an empty meaningless life are sending us

through. Those prehistoric, courageous ancestors of ours

reeling into black oblivion no longer guided by the hope

miraculously interrupted that sublime, incomprehensible,

and the unifying dream that is the essence of the meaning

impenetrable flow and evolved the metamorphic platform

of Universe and life itself. We have all lost our way and in

of logical, ordered thought.

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S Every one of us today living on this earth use this ancient,

order we carefully and laboriously contained it in long and

prehistoric foundation of “critical” symbolic thought to

long ago. Beneath the surface everywhere, that prehistoric

make sense of and survive in the world...until now. Now,

monster today roams this earth and we live now in an age

somehow, we need something more. And in this desperate,

of raging, stark fear, once again.

reeling world today, you and I have to piece together the puzzle of what that “something” is for our children to have

Our life force has gloriously flourished within this sanctu-

a future on this earth.

ary of ordered, and rational “critical thought” that has been evolving for perhaps 100,000 years. And throughout those

It is true that this elemental foundation has provided us

ages, we have confidently believed that we had conquered

with a precious place to stand upon and create a sanctuary

the Primal Fear and the savage Unknown forever.

where Human lives could become collective and communal, and we learned to survive together. Just so an alter-

But take a look around you now. Human Beings all over

native “symbolic” reality we now call consciousness began.

this earth are raging blindly in mortal self-destructive fear.

That abstract reality took shape and form in the awakening

The Beast has returned from the dead. It haunts us still!

Human mind and it blossomed into the magic of language

The cracks are now showing in our sublime, safe sanctu-

and common tactical success in hunting and survival. It ra-

ary, everywhere. It is time our species sees this stark and

diated the foresight of planning, and insight bringing the

secret truth, and unites once again at last and finally rid the

vital development of expedient technology and ”tools.” It

savage fear, and the terrorizing threat of the UNKNOWN

laid the precious groundwork for imagination, art, culture

to our species and our world and our Human mindscape

and the astounding capacity to “animate” and eventually

forevermore. And we must begin as a United Life Force to

dominate our Mother Earth. And in every step forward we

confront this shattering truth face to face and evolve be-

began to... life upon life... forge a common and primitive-

yond that dark, phantom of horror of the Primal Fear, or

ly united Human community and civilization on earth for

none of us will survive.

the very first time. All that is buried in ancient, forgotten It will be an impossible task to dismantle the refuge and

darkness behind us.

astounding architecture of our logical, rational, symbolBut the time has come to find another path to survive. In

ic and “critical” Human minds to find where that stealthy

this disintegrating, decaying insanity of our modern world

Beast found the way in to terrorize Humankind on earth

today we must find the way through together and evolve

once again. But we should be familiar with such an “im-

another New Way to be Human on this earth, one more

possible” challenge, you and I. Each of us are invincible,

time. That terrifying Unknown has stealthily invaded our

walking legends that stand as survivors of a heroic, unbe-

sanctuary of “critical” thought, and this is the reason our

lievable journey spanning across the ages of time. We are

life force on this earth is everywhere fleeing in wild, terri-

part of an incredible, unconquerable life force, and a mag-

fied despair today.

nificent dream.

That monstrous black and savage Unknown that stalked

The Human Dream.

and terrorized our ancient prehistoric ancestors has escaped the elegant cage of reason and rational, logical

Somehow, we will make it so.

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FITNESS, ETC. Chad Braithwaite

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The Beginners' FAT LOSS PLAYBOOK There are a million ways to lose 10lbs right

on diet and finish with a supplement protocol for beginners to

off the bat. Some of them are potent fat burners while others aim

moderate gym goers. For anyone living under a rock, your energy

to reduce your water through diuretics. In both instances, these

intake and its relation to energy expenditure is a function of your

effects are either not long lasting or really not a healthy way to

weight. If you eat more and workout less, you gain weight. If you

drop those pounds. The most practical way to lose fat in a healthy

eat less and exercise more, you lose weight. This is working out

and consistently over time is to exercise, reduce your calories in

101. So what is the best workout for keeping the pounds coming

phases and use fat burners that are made for long term sustained

off? It’s the workout that keeps you interested in going to the gym.

fat mass reduction. “So, what’s the game plan coach?” First we

That being said, if you’re a gym junkie already and want to acceler-

will dive into exercise for the course of 30 days, then an overview

ate the process here is a 30 day fat loss program.

WEEKS 1 & 2 MONDAY Do as many reps as possible in 30 seconds, then take

THURSDAY Do as many reps as possible in 30 seconds, then take

a 30 second rest. Once you complete one movement and rest, go

a 30 second rest. Once you complete one movement and rest, go

right into the next. Repeat through the list for 4 rounds. For the

right into the next. Repeat through the list for 4 rounds. For the

first two weeks you can take a break after round 2 for 2 minutes.

first two weeks you can take a break after round 2 for 2 minutes.

Lunges, Pushups, Air Squats, Pullups, Burpees.

Lunges, Pushups, Air Squats, Pullups, Burpees.

Note: if you can’t do a pullup, used the assisted pullup machine or substitute with inverted rows.

TUESDAY Stair Stepper – 12 minutes at a slow pace Rowing machine – 30 seconds as fast as you can followed by a minute break. Repeat for two sets.

Stair Stepper – 12 minutes at a slow pace WEDNESDAY Rest

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FRIDAY Stair Stepper – 12 minutes at a slow pace Rowing machine – 30 seconds as fast as you can followed by a minute break. Repeat for two sets.

Stair Stepper – 12 minutes at a slow pace SATURDAY Rest SUNDAY Rest

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WEEKS 3 & 4

Once your body evens out and isn’t losing weight anymore and is

After the first two weeks, you will be getting pretty good at do-

back at even, drop it the full meal so you are down 400 calories

ing these and you will see your numbers drastically increasing.

from what you started. This is far more sustainable than crash di-

Weeks 3 & 4 will follow the same protocol but add in:

ets which cause your body to rebound. Here is a simple meal plan to follow for the thirty days but understand the starting calories

SATURDAY Do as many reps as possible in 30 seconds, then

will vary person to person and female vs male.

take a 30 second rest. Once you complete one movement and rest, go right into the next. Repeat through the list for 4 rounds.

WEEK 1:

For the first two weeks you can take a break after round 2 for

Breakfast: 2 whole eggs, 1 egg white, 1 English muffin, 1 cup of

2 minutes.

veggies

Lunges, Pushups, Air Squats, Pullups, Burpees.

Lunch 1 Can of tuna, ½ Cup White Rice, Small salad with extra virgin

This workout program alternated high and low intensity throughout the week and also in some of the days. This will keep your body confused and metabolism running quickly. Be sure to warm up before each workout for 10-15 minutes and to stretch

olive oil and vinegar dressing Intra-Workout 2 Scoops BCAAs Post Workout 1 Scoop Protein Powder, 1tbs Natural Peanut Butter Dinner 7oz Grilled Chicken, 1 Cup Broccoli, ½ Sweet Potatoes

and roll out the muscle groups used for 10 minutes afterwards.

WEEK 2: Drop the English muffin with breakfast.

This will help you to keep better mobility and flexibility.

WEEK 3: Take out whole egg and replace with egg white.

WEEK 4: No whole eggs for breakfast, 3 egg whites instead.

Feeding Fat Loss They say that lean physiques are made in the

Supplements:

kitchen. This couldn’t be truer whether you like it or not. But this

Supplements are essential to keep your body primed for losing

notion leaves many people thinking that they need to drop their

that stubborn fat and keeping everything running smoothly. The

calories drastically and quickly which ends up leaving their metab-

following is a protocol of supplements needed specifically for this

olism slowing considerably. The key to sustained weight loss is to

program and the reasons why.

incrementally decrease calories over time.

Morning & Lunch: 1,000mg Omega 3 Fatty Acids, 1 serving Acid

The basics: If you are at 2,000 calories and do not gain or lose weight you are at even. If you go and drop this down to 1,000 calories a day, your body will lose weight quickly but will plateau as your body will start to hold food because you are at such a deficit

by Magnum or PVL CLA, 2 Capsules Ballistic Ammo or 1 servings of Heat by Magnum Pre-Workout: 1 scoop Kaizen Pre-workout or 1 scoop C4 Intra-Workout: 5-10g BCAAs – Allmax aminocore or PVL Mutant If you look at the meal plan, you end up reducing fat week to week

so it is not beneficial long term.

The key to this is if you are even at 2,000 calories; drop them the first week by half a meal or approximately 200 calories. Your body will respond by losing a little bit of weight from the slight deficit.

by transitioning to egg whites. While Omega 3s are beneficial for heart health they are also helpful in losing weight and keeping your body supplied with some healthy fats.

Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc. in Campbell River, Courtenay, and Parksville. www.fitness-etc.ca

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CREATURES OF

THE NORTHWEST COAST Bud Logan

These bears are omnivorous but their diet consists of mostly sedges and plants including wild fruits and berries like salmonberries. They eat fish or fish eggs, almost exclusively, during the period of salmon runs on Vancouver Island. They also feed on insects for most of the year, as evidenced by the many stumps and logs that they rip

The Black Bear range covers all of Canada from Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia, as well as much of the US, and parts of Mexico.

Males are about 170 cm in size and are slightly larger than females. Because black bears hibernate, they must gain a tremendous amount of fat reserves in the fall. They characteristically drop more than a quarter of their body weight during hibernation. Females nursing newborns during this time, can lose almost half their total weight during hibernation.

Their litters vary but a female can have up to four cubs, depending on the size and health of the mother. Females

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mate every two to three years, in summer, the fertilized egg develops in fall, and bear cubs are born during late winter.

apart all over the Island in search of this food source.

In recent years, there has been a huge increase in bear to human confrontations, with bears usually on the losing end. Even large centres like Victoria and Nanaimo are experiencing escalating troubles due to encroaching bears. To me, the bears are not the problem – the problem is us, and how we deal with our trash, fallen fruit on the ground, feeding pets outside and bird feeders that should also be set out of reach of bears. Once a black bear learns about city food (ie. garbage, bird feeders, pet foods and fruit trees), they will search out these food supplies, and become problem bears, which means they often become dead bears. So, take some time, and examine your yard for ways to make it undesirable to bears. This could save bears!

Although there are over 400 species of mammals living in North America, there are only 36 species living on Vancouver Island. Black bears being one of them, we do have a lot of bears here, so seeing them is not too difficult. Two of my favourite places to view bears during the salmon spawn are the Quinsam River System at Campbell River, just below the counting fence above the hatchery, and along the Quatse river located just south of port hardy. The last time I took a walk along the Quatse river during the salmon spawn, I saw a black bear with two cubs feeding on salmon, then just around the corner I saw a big male fishing, then a little further up the river, there were two young bears, maybe two years old, fishing together, most likely siblings. So when walking here in the fall, please be bear aware.

When hiking in the backwoods of Vancouver Island keep an eye out for wildlife. Look for tracks that passing creatures leave behind to help identify animals living in your area. When the salmon are spawning, look for bear tracks

Black bears swim well and climb trees look-

along waterways. Find a good reference book on animal

ing for fruit, insects and buds. They have a

tracks to help identify the various forest creatures.

powerful sense of smell and incredible hearing, but poor eyesight. They can be seen at any hour of the day, but are mostly nocturnal. I see more bears at dusk or dawn than any other time.

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GROWING UP COASTAL Joseph McLean

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2019

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Tales of snow drifts higher than Daddy, icy sparkling sunrises, the hidden cabin with the warm little stove. Aunts and uncles gathered round the fire, cracking jokes and playing their mysterious

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now he faced the terrible in-between time: too little to hike, too big to haul.

Until one day, quite suddenly, he was 7 years old and the answer was yes. Ryan could come, and to ensure he didn’t disappear forever into the billowing drifts, here was his own pair of bright blue snowshoes.

None of us quite knew how it would go. The route was long, running steeply uphill over ancient paths laced with ice, creeks, loose rock, and eventually a lot of snow. Ryan had to bring his own pack, carry his own weight, and learn to snowshoe on the way.

This could be fun, or it could involve coaxing/dragging a frantic child through eight kilometres of frozen wilderness.

I shouldn’t have worried. “Isn’t this is the funnest thing in wold?”

Ryan inquired sweetly as we set out. Three hours later he was still reminding us how good adventures are.

He put on his snowshoes, fell over twice, then began to leap through the snow like a deer, alternately laughing, whistling, and singing old show tunes. Our path took us down narrow gullies and across dark streams, which he navigated carefully but with barely contained glee.

“THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!” my son yelled into the woods, sending rabbits and squirrels rushing for cover. “ADVENTURES ARE THE GREATEST THING,” and he was very loud but I had to agree.

For just as long as he had waited at home, I had waited as impatiently as possible for the day, that brilliant and beautiful day, when we could go there in style together.

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NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS Ingrid Pincott N.D.

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Refresh Yourself THIS SPRING

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Naturopathic Medicine has lost a pioneer

ins, in very small amounts, on a daily basis over years, so

in environmental medicine, Dr. Walter Crinnion, N.D.

it is a cumulative effect we are seeing in the body. Look-

at the age of 88. In June 2018 he co-authored the first

ing at this underlying cause is crucial in naturopathic

textbook on Environmental Medicine with Dr. Joseph

medicine, and understanding it is one of its tenets.

Pizzorno N.D.: “Clinical Environmental Medicine: Identification and Natural Treatment of Diseases Caused by Common Pollutants.”

Organophosphates found in pesticides are ingested daily. Dr. Gilles-Eric Seralini has found that not only is the glyphosate a problem but the POEA’s (polyethoxyl-

Thinking of ways you might refresh yourself this

ated alkylamines) that are used along with glyphosates

spring, I will speak to this huge topic of toxicity of the

are 1000 times more toxic than the glyphosates alone.

body in the hopes that you may make some changes

This is the most compelling reason to ingest organic

in your lifestyle. This also prevents some of the major

food when possible.

diseases associated with environmental toxins: Diabetes type II, infertility, over or under active thyroid and obesity. Other diseases implicated include Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, cancers, chronic fatigue and mood disorders.

The question is not “are we toxic?” but “how much?”

Of the 246 chemical toxicants that can be tested for in humans, most people have at least 104 in their bodies at all times! Many of these toxins can be measured in the blood or the urine by a naturopathic physician. The

Dr. Crinnion’s top twelve toxic compounds are:

bigger question is, what can you do right now to avoid

1. Particulate matter.

2. PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) found in vehicular exhaust.

3. Solvents in cleaners, inks and cigarette smoke.

4. Mycotoxins in water damaged homes.

5. Phthalates in personal care products, fragrances and soft plastics.

6. Lead in older homes and water.

7. Organophosphate pesticides found in non-organic foods.

8. Mercury from dental amalgams and high mercury fish.

9. Perflourocarbons in non-stick cookware and chemical fabric protectors.

10. PCB’s in plasticizers and flame retardants.

11. Cadmium from smoking.

12 Arsenic in the water supply of some locations.

and get rid of these toxins in your body.

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Drinking lots of purified water preferably alkaline, can help flush out water soluble toxins. If the two phases of detoxification in your liver are working well, toxins are rendered water soluble compounds and eliminated through the kidneys.

Supporting phase 1 and phase II detoxification pathways of the liver require specific herbs and nutrients. Follow a cleansing programs that include these types of liver formulas (Liv Co and Liv Ton by Promedics) and protein powders (Mediclear by Thorne) or “Wild Rose Cleanse”. There are genetic tests available to determine how well your liver detoxifies. Any nutraceutical that increases glutathione will enhance phase II detox pathways and these include NAC, sulforaphane, lipoic acid, milk thistle and curcumin.

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Make sure you have a bowel movement every day and

Saunas, either radiant heat or infrared, are effective at in-

taking a fiber, such as flaxmeal or psyllium, treats endo-

creasing the ability to sweat, eliminating toxins through

toxicity which are toxins created in the body in the bowel.

the skin: the second kidney. Exercise also falls into this

Pectasol, a form of modified citrus pectin, has been stud-

category. People such as hair dressers can smell chemi-

ied to remove heavy metals. Colonics are also available (in

cals exuding from their skin after sauna therapy.

Courtenay) if required and reduces endotoxicity.

Use air filters in the home to improve air quality. Don’t Avoid non organic dirty dozen foods that contain the highest organophosphate neurotoxic pesticide residues according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) ie peaches, bell peppers, apples, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, grapes and lettuce.

forget toxins come into the home on the furniture and other household items.

Don’t store food in plastics or microwave in plastics.

Eat foods that help eliminate toxins: Cruciferous vegetables, resveratrol and quercitin foods (ie: blueberries, ap-

Greens in the form of cilantro, spirulina and green vegeta-

ples, onions, kale), celery, garlic, ginger, green, black, pep-

bles rich in chlorophyll can bind with toxins such as PCB’s

permint, rooibos and chamomile teas.

for easier elimination, so add a “Greens Drink” to your daily routine. See “Clean, Green and Lean” by Dr. Crinnion.

Use chemical free make up and skin care products: ie Lei Lani Makeup (Save On Foods) or Jane Iredale.

For more of Dr. Pincott’s articles visit www.PerceptiveHealth.ca or www.drpincott.com and www.bcna.ca to find an ND near you.

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Leola

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Weaving with Sustainability Vancouver Island Fibre Fest is at it again,

Leola teaches a variety of textile arts including weaving,

hosting their annual art-based event in Campbell

spinning, knitting, dyeing, woven tapestry, thread paint-

River on May 3, 4, and

5, 2019 at the downtown

ing, and quilting techniques. Her passion and enthusi-

Community Centre. Each year workshops, demos, a

asm is an inspiration to her students, as is her unique

marketplace, fashion show and an evening reception

style of instruction—she builds student confidence

take place as part of this unique celebration of related

and nurtures artistic expression, and has the ability to

fibre arts.

guide students in developing their personal artistic expression. In addition to offering workshops in her stu-

One of the facilitators, Educator and Artist Leola Witt-

dio, Leola has been teaching textile classes to all ages and

McNie, Owner of Leola's Studio in Whippletree Junc-

abilities at Shawnigan Lake School for over 30 years.

tion, has been weaving and knitting for more than 30 years. She studied with the best teachers in Cherryville,

Leola is hosting her workshop on Recycled Weaving

Banff, Sweden, California, and New Zealand. She has a

and will explore the uses of different materials that

vast amount of experience and expertise in weaving,

may end up in the land fill. Students will discuss using

spinning, and textile arts.

recycled materials to weave rugs, runners, bags, chenille (twice woven rugs), and even clothing!

Experimenting with materials such as plastic bags, video tape, fabric stashes, scraps, rope, and more, students will create a sample piece that shows them the versatility of the found materials. Students will have the opportunity to get out of their comfort zones and delve into the magic of playing with possibilities.

WEL L N ESS A RT IST Kealy Donaldson

As our communities start to really focus on sustainability in all aspects of life, this workshop shows a glimpse of what and how people could be upcycling all goods in the years to come.

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Conditional Love BEING RAISED BY A CONTROLLING MOTHER Does the question of “Why can’t I do anything right?” seem to come up more often than you like? Do holidays shape up to be more stressful than joyful? Do you often feel guilty, stressed out and confused as to why you make the decisions you do that don’t always serve you? Do you cringe or start to feel nauseated when you see the call display and your mother’s name comes up?

I was raised by a controlling mother – what is now referred to as a 'Narcissistic Mother,' and I can tell you undeniably that never being “good enough” is without a doubt the negative thought pattern that will haunt you for the rest of your life. You may just be coming into this harsh reality, or maybe you are simply entertaining the likelihood that your mother is a narcissist. Have you googled the internet looking for information or someone to explain this irrational and confusing relationship with a woman who calls herself Mother?

The word narcissistic is now being used like never before in the English language, but what does it mean? The simplest way to explain a narcissistic person is: Somebody with a Personality Disorder whose brain is somehow wired differently from the rest of us, and so they act in ways which are abnormal and dysfunctional by the standards of most humans.

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Common Chickweed Bud Logan

Many people were put to death for their understanding of these healing abilities.

The common chickweed plant is both an edible plant and a medicinal plant. It is an annual herb, widespread on Vancouver Island but is originally from the Middle East. This plant has pioneered itself all over the world. They are as numerous in species as they are in region. Most have white flowers, and all have the same edible and medicinal uses. Did you know that every night the leaves fold over the flowers?

The BC coastal region has many choice

The cultivation of this plant is not necessary as it is abundant and easy to find. Gather fresh edible plants in

edible plants that can be harvested from the wild. Some

May through July, as soon as flowers appear. It can be

plants are very healthy and some can add a flavor to your

used fresh or be dried for later use as a herb.

table that cannot be bought. But please be careful when gathering wild food as some may not agree with you and some can make you quite ill. Some plants can be confused with inedible or poisonous plants so be sure you know what you’ve harvested before eating any wild plant.

There are many great field guides for edible plants, so find a decent one for your area and take it out with you.

Don’t over harvest a single species in one location and never harvest endangered species. Only take what you need. Even though a plant may be edible, its flavor may not be to your liking so before harvesting a plant that is new to you, gather a little and try it out beforehand.

Be careful about gathering wild plants in areas that have been sprayed with pesticides, or in areas where you don’t know if spraying has occurred. I don’t gather wild plants along any roads, as the dust from the roads and pollution from exhaust fumes can contaminate the plants, making them unhealthy for consumption.

Natural medicine is no longer a back to nature fad but a real down to earth philosophy. A need for more natural healing is like something new to us but in reality, we have always relied on plants for medicine. From time

The plant is edible and very nutritious, high in vitamins and minerals, can be added to salads or cooked as a pot herb, tasting somewhat like spinach. The major plant constituents in chickweed are ascorbic acid, beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, niacin, potassium, riboflavin, thiamine, and zinc.

The whole plant is used in alternative medicine. A concoction of the whole plant is taken internally as a circulatory tonic. It is also used to relieve constipation, an infusion of the dried herb is used in coughs and hoarseness, and is beneficial in the treatment of kidney complaints. It is now believed that it is an effective antihistamine.

The concoction is also used externally to treat rheumatic pains, wounds and ulcers. It can be applied as a medicinal poultice and will relieve any kind of Rosella and is effective wherever there are fragile superficial veins or itching skin conditions.

So get your book on edible plants and head out into the field! You will have fun, learn about plants and get healthy from both the plants and the walk in the forest.

immemorial, man has used plants to treat illness and relieve pain. Over half of the medicines doctors prescribe today are derived from members of the plant kingdom.

Over the ages many magical and mystical powers were ascribed to plants as medicine. Sometimes there abilities to heal were thought to be magical and their healing qualities were feared by some groups like the church.

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