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I had always wanted to do it. I knew one day I
I had picked them up the day before from Comox
would take the plunge and tackle the 48km paddle and
Valley Kayaks, who were extremely helpful is assisting
portage trek known as the Sayward Forest Canoe Route,
with my selection. I wasn’t sure what it was going to
attached to the Lower Campbell Lake on Central Van-
take to get through the loop, time wise, so I had loaded
couver Island. I asked a few friends to join me; they
supplies for three days just in case. Anyone who likes
were up for the task and agreed on my July 1 departure
the backcountry or isolated paddling knows that weight
date to paddle this gorgeous section of Vancouver Is-
adds up quickly. Once sorted out, I trudged up the hill
land. I had set up base camp at Long Point, a family
from Gosling Bay with my loaded kayak on wheels; half
favourite for past 20 years, and was chomping at the bit
way up I thought, if all the portage routes were going
to get going. It was the perfect jumping off point and I
to be like this, I made the wrong choice going it alone.
know Lower Campbell Lake, from a water perspective,
The portion was slightly over 1 km straight uphill. As
intimately, like the back of my hand.
my friend George would say, oh joie ( joy)!
As it turns out, everyone bailed and I was left to go it
Of course my stubbornness helped get me up and into
alone – solo – my first backcountry adventure in some
the next section in Gosling Lake, then into Higgins and
time, and I was truly excited to go! July 1 arrived, and
Lawier. These little puddles were fun. Peppered with
somehow I was running behind. I had planned to be on the lake for 8 am sharp but it was noon when my kayak hit the water. No matter – just get going, I told myself. It was a beautiful, hot summer day and I was stoked to be on the water. As I paddled out of Long Point, an eagle feather, floating on the top of the water, crossed my
blooming lily pads and lush lake shorelines, it was truly a beautiful section to experience. Next up was the mighty Mohun; I love this lake with its vastness and access points. I had a trio of Quebequois men on my tail and when they finally caught up to me at the Mohun Lake launch, they challenged me to a race up the
path; I grabbed it for good luck.
lake. “Game on, boys” I told them, “if you win, I’ll stick
Within an hour I arrived at Gosling Bay and with some
win, you have to send me flowers when you come back
help from a local camper got my portage wheels on.
to town.”
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We were all in agreement and hit the lake to outmaneu-
water and you can still move fairly quickly. I knew that
ver each other at any cost. There was a slight headwind
I was close to Amor Lake… and that meant there was
pushing down towards us, and I already knew, observ-
still a chance I could reach my Day 1 goal and camp on
ing the canoes the Three French Musketeers were occu-
Sterling Island that night.
pying, that is was going to be no contest. As it turns out, I lost them at the lower dogleg where the lake straightens out from the launch; pretty much smoked them – never to be seen again. No flowers ever arrived but I expect that they are probably still out there having the time of their lives.
It was time to really focus on the conditions around me as the moon appeared and stars started to twinkle in the sky and along the beautiful mountain tops. I was close to Amor and determined to at least get into the mouth of the lake and camp for the night. Once into Amor Lake it was dark, and I pulled my flashlight out
It was my goal to spend at least one night on Sterling
to scan the shoreline for a place to throw up my tiny
Island on Amor Lake; I had thought I could make it
tent and lay my head for the night. Ugh… nothing. As I
there in a day but with my late start and heavy portage,
focused across the body of the lake, I saw three camp-
this goal seemed to be slipping away with the daylight.
fires roaring on the other shoreline. I knew I wouldn’t
From the top of Mohun, I had to paddle through Goose
go there as the campfire ban was on and I would be con-
Lake and complete two larger portage sections from
troversial with whomever was burning. I had already
Goose to Twin Lake and then into Lak La More. It was
encountered a camper who had a fire going at the Twin
still gorgeous out but it was close to 6 pm when I started
Lake Campsite; I had some choice words for him but he
the first of these two grinds to reach my Day 1 goal.
carried on burning without caring about consequence.
Oddly enough, I popped out of Twin Lake feeling pret-
I was starting to panic a little; I wasn’t seeing any hard
ty good still. No tears of frustration or exhaustion; fairly
landings for my tent or boat along the shoreline as I
hydrated considering the heat wave temperatures, and
paddled in the dark, now deterred from crossing the
ready to tackle this next section of dirt and forest. It was
lake. I had to make a choice and it needed to be right
a true test of will for me. I had been in this portage sec-
then; it was well after 10 pm and exhaustion had set
tion, years ago, between Twin and Lak La More; I had
in, along with hunger and thirst. Only two ways to go,
a faint memory of my son and I in the forest and him
I told myself, right or left! Left it is, I thought, turning
running along the park-built boardwalks. Memory lane
my boat hard. A few minutes passed and still nothing
can be a beautiful thing and I think it was the only thing
opened up on the shoreline once I had committed to
that kept me going through this section because I was
the left. My arms were tingling and I was worried. It was
tired now, fatigue had set in and so had the sunset.
just then that it came into faint sight: Sterling Island.
When I got to the end of this portage, some brainiacs had parked their tent right in the small lakeside launch location. Note to reader: please don’t set your tent up and camp in pathways or boat launches; it just creates obstacles for the next guy! Even when you don’t think anyone is coming! They were surprised to see me as
My goal was only half a kilometre away. How glorious! What an accomplishment. I pulled onto the small sand beach and landed my kayak, threw up my tent and got my bed ready. I was in total shock that I had made it; the moon was up and stars were sparkling – it was 11 pm when my head hit my makeshift pillow.
it was around 8 pm at night; they were kind and told
I was pretty pleased with myself the next morning; I
me how impressed they were that I was doing this cir-
heard the other campers get up early and bug out back
cuit solo. I thanked them and kind of brushed off their
on the canoe route at about 7 am. I lulled myself back
words about me; nothing to celebrate yet, I thought, I
to sleep and popped out of my tent closer to 8:30. I had
haven’t even made it to today’s goal.
been video docu-ing along the trip, so took the op-
The sun was setting and Lak La More was stunning. I felt the freedom of being on the water and the back country, and glided along quickly enjoying every little scenic view that appeared along the way. What a lovely little lake; the wind crept up but being in a kayak gives you the advantage of floating close to the top of the 8 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 3 4
portunity to grab a few thoughts and then got up and explored this little lake treasure. It was closer to 10 am when I was all packed up and ready to hit the water again. This little island is truly special and I remembered visiting it before with my son, many years ago. Off I went to the next stop known as Mr. Canoehead, W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
which by the way is a great camp spot sandwiched between Amor and Surprise Lake with a tiny portage in between. I was anticipating this section and it was good to tackle it in the morning with fresh legs and a fresh perspective. Next up was Brewster Lake and it’s one of my favourite lakes to camp and play in – I know it well! Lucky for me the wind was at my back as I launched into Brewster; this was a great sign to start the tail end of this journey and it appeared that I would complete the canoe route in two days, way ahead of my estimated
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fic on July 2 and kept course for Long Point, ready for my air mattress at base camp and my chocolate stash. The conditions were excellent, and I had no problems as I pulled into the main bay at the point. Four girls camping were on the beach and as I pulled across the finish line, right at 4 pm, one of the young ladies handed me an eagle feather that she had picked up from the sand. She said, “It was here waiting for you.” Exhaust-
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ed and moved by her words, I accepted the feather and gave her a big smile. “You are very kind to share,” I said, tucking the feather into the seat of my kayak. And there I was, back on the beach I had launched off of some 28 hours earlier. I abandoned my kayak at the beach, grabbing only what I needed from the boat, trudged up the hill to the camp site, dug out my chocolate and mandarin oranges and crawled into my bed. What a wonderful solo summer adventure off the beaten path, never to be forgotten! W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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VANCOUVER ISLAND TSUNAMIS KEALY DONALDSON It was March 27, 1964, when the first of six tsunami
Tsunamis are triggered by any phenomenon that causes
waves hit the Port Alberni area of Vancouver Island.
a large part of the water’s surface to rise or drop relative
Sparked by North America's largest earthquake in a cen-
to normal sea level. These events are usually the result
tury far north in Alaska, the tsunami tore up trees, flung
of earthquakes occurring along undersea fault lines, the
cars and swept homes off their foundation. There was
cracks in the earth’s crust between tectonic plates. When
major damage caused by the "wall of water" as residents
these plates collide or grind against each other, they can
struggled to recover. Prior to that, there were two tsuna-
elevate, lower, or tilt major sections of the ocean floor,
mi incidents during the same century.
suddenly offsetting the level of water at the surface. The
When we say tsunami, up pops a mental image of a single, giant wave rising out of the ocean to swallow cities whole. In reality, tsunamis (meaning 'harbour wave' in Japanese) are a series of waves that start small and grow
displaced water then rushes to level out, causing a tsunami. The waves travel outward in all directions from the place where the earthquake occurred, just like the ripples created when a stone is thrown into a lake.
as they approach land. They are the result of oceans at-
It begs the question… are we prepared? Locally in the
tempting to smooth out their surface after a disturbance.
Campbell River and Sayward Valley region, Strathcona
A massive, magnitude 9.5 earthquake off the coast of Chile caused a 1.2 metre wave in Tofino which ran up along the coast of Vancouver Island in late October of
Regional District is gearing up for virtual regional engagement sessions for further feedback on the community tsunami inundation maps that were recently released.
1960. It inflicted widespread damage to log booms along
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) would like to in-
the coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands and Vancouver
vite everyone who lives, works or plays in the northwest
Island. The same earthquake caused the infamous tsuna-
coast of Vancouver Island from Gold River to Cape Scott
mis that obliterated large parts of the Hawaiian town of
Provincial Park to join them in these sessions. Included
Hilo. In June 1946, an earthquake on Vancouver Island
will be a presentation by Northwest Hydraulic Consul-
caused a small tsunami in the northern part of the Strait
tants and Ocean Networks Canada of tsunami mapping
of Georgia, but it never hit shore.
followed by an interactive question and answer period.
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“Detailed maps of future tsunami flooding (inundation) are needed for the allocation of evacuation routes and
long-term planning in vulnerable coastal communities,” said Strathcona Regional District Board Chair Brad Unger. “For the past year, the focus of this project has been obtaining data as well as local knowledge to develop inundation maps for the northwest coast of Vancouver Island. We are excited to be at the project stage where we can now present people with the preliminary maps that show how a tsunami will affect their community.” “The SRD would like to thank everyone that offered their feedback through the Tsunami Risk Project survey earlier this year. Their input has provided a great deal of support with helping us understand what the community’s concerns are associated to tsunamis and what they have
learnt from their past experiences with tsunami on the
northwest coast of Vancouver Island,” added SRD Protective Services Coordinator Shaun Koopman. The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) in partnership with the Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First Nations and Nuchatlaht First Nation have funded the high-resolution tsunami modeling for the northwest coast of Vancouver
Island. This is a collaborative endeavor with five First Nations, four municipalities, two Regional Districts and several private and provincial stakeholders. These virtual presentation and engagement sessions will take place via Zoom on the following days: Wednesday August 18 | 1:00-2:30 pm Thursday August 19 | 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday August 25 | 1:00-2:30 pm
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SLUGS N' BUGS FOR LUNCH Garden Pest Management, Naturally LU NA LOISEAU -T R EM B LAY In this era of climate change, there is a big
While chickens can be useful in eating up pests, ducks
emphasis on ways to interact with the environment
are superior for many reasons. Chickens are notorious
around us in a manner that is the least damaging as
for scratching out beds and making a mess of things,
possible. On Vancouver Island, gardening and land-
but ducks' webbed feet do little to no damage to gar-
scaping are major pastimes—but with these pursuits
den beds, as they do not scratch out the soil to find
often comes garden management in the form of pest
their prey. Cameron explains that ducks put their bills
and weed control, which can result in the use of pesti-
into the ground, moving them laterally through the
cides to keep our properties free of the damage done
soil, sifting and aerating the soil in the area. He goes
by creatures such as slugs and insects.
on to emphasize that ducks are heavy protein hunters,
A new business in the mid-Island called Slugs n’ Bugs for Lunch is aiming to tackle this problem with natural
ignoring garden greens and other plants in favour of slugs and insects.
pest control, to move away from putting in harmful
Many people use ducks as a means for organic pest
pesticides into our surrounding ecosystems. Owner
control, as they are excellent in tracking down slugs,
Cameron Ezzy, who is located in north Courtenay, has
snails, mosquito larvae, harmful beetles
been putting his ducks to work munching up pests in
hoppers. They are also adept at eating up pests that
yards and gardens up and down the mid-Island.
may carry potentially harmful parasites to mammals,
In a move calculated to add some dynamic change to
and grass-
and their manure is very beneficial to the nutrition
his life, Cameron decided to acquire ten Welsh Harlequin ducks and one Khaki Campbell duck. After some research, he realized quickly that the ducks could be very useful in keeping down garden pests. When the ducks were 6-8 weeks old, Cameron started to train them using a staff, in the same way as a shepherd. He mentions that their little community operates with a hierarchy—one or two top ducks, in this case the doyennes Aretha Franklin and Rosy, take the lead. 1 2 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 3 4
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of any garden or yard. Ducks are also hardy animals, and adaptable to many different kinds of climates and environments. Cameron points out that although this is not exactly a big money making venture, he likes to be able to provide an option for safe and organic means of pest control. One surprising and unintended thing that Cameron has
noticed is the positive effect of duck compan-
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Maynard Johnny Jr. practices both hereditary styles of
On reserve, I hold no value. Oppression is still strong for
art, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish, but his style and spin
being an Indian with the Indian Act in place. I want to be
definitely leans more heavily into his paternal Salish side.
able to leave something behind for my daughter, grand chil-
Johnny Jr. reflects on the influence of the group of Artists
dren, and and great grand children. An Art Legacy is being
known as the Coast Salish renaissance, saying “they were,
built for my family, for the future, so they can have a good
in part, who opened the door—Susan Point is the most rec-
life and not suffer financially,” prays Johnny Jr. as he gets
ognized in Coast Salish Artist in the commercial market and
deeper in depth about his family.
truly paved the way for Artists like me,” he shares. “I am the first generation to not go to Residential School; I acOvids and u-shapes were his focus with his first two prints; he
credit my mother for my success. Without her—Donna Moon,
then studied spindle, whorls, goat horn rattles, bracelets and
Wewaikai, Cape Mudge—I wouldn’t be who I am today,” he
other Salish-based artifacts, taking some of those elements
adds as he brings forward his lines and their influences on
and integrating them into the style of his art. He is mainly self-
his life. "My dad was a fluent traditional speaker; I grew up
taught, although he did have some mentors at arm’s length
in Seattle till I was 12. I started to learn protocols around 16
such as the late Art Thompson and Robert Davidson.
years old. I knew my dad had gone to day school but never knew, until he passed away, that he was in residential school
Johnny Jr. notes he was and is fortunate to have Davidson
as well. He simply didn’t know how to deal with his demons
to connect with. “We are able to discuss work over lunch
from those experiences," Johnny Jr. remembers. "My home
and have an appreciation for art together. When we are
was broken and it was dark, but everyone loved my father. I
breaking bread, I am gifted and receive seeds of wisdom
did inherit the confidence that he carried, I can walk into any
through life and art through our socialization,” he says.
room, like my father, and strike up a conversation with any-
When he visits Davidson’s studio, it absolutely blows his
one, anywhere anytime,” he adds.
mind—every time. While Johnny Jr. has been the key to his own success, being able to reach into the well of knowl-
“My art, my confidence and my willingness to divulge my-
edge from Robert Davidson has been the helping hand to
self into popular culture allows me to speak the truth about
levelling up his work. “I feel at a bit of a deficit not having an
recent events and where we are as a people within Canada.
Artist in my family to learn culture and art from… even tradi-
It allows me to talk through my art, the true history of Indige-
tional protocols. Robert fills my cup in this capacity,” Johnny
nous Canadian People. The Indian Act alone is oppressive,
Jr. fondly shares.
then add racism and genocide on top of these old laws. I don’t think the majority of pop culture has come to a full
While teaching in elementary school, Johnny Jr. watched a
understanding that these three pieces are still at play in the
Grade 4 student create something completely outside the
day to day lives here in Canada," Johnny Jr. says.
box, and was completely taken back by this young student’s approach. His eyes were opened and he realized that he
"It’s important that we look after the land and we need to
didn’t need to practice the exact art form as First Nations
pay attention to how we are consuming, and make the ad-
traditional art. It was a slow process, but he opened up
justments for more sustainable ways. Review and imple-
to new concepts with colours and bending the shapes to
ment based on the understanding that we don’t need to
create his contemporary works. “A lot of people credit Bill
push a billion dollars in profit; it’s time to scale that down to
Reid with how to make a living as an Artist; I actually credit
the number that creates sustainability for everyone here in
Charles Edenshaw but Reid took it to the next level. Reid
Canada. My art gives me a voice to share my opinion and
once said, ‘there is no money in art’. Robert Davidson took
explain the atrocities of residential school impacts. The 215
it to the next level with prints and editions,” says Johnny Jr.
that were uncovered are important and are pinnacle to the
“So how can I move the art in a new direction so that it is
further understanding of the genocide that took place and
new and fresh for people to enjoy?”
is still taking place today. We need to figure out as Indigenous People how to stop this – we have been trying to stop
It’s been a long road to date. He didn’t have any belief in
this for decades,” he says.
himself until about 5 years ago. Now, Johnny Jr. focuses and works hard on where he wants to be and what his value
“My mom has been very involved professionally throughout
is as an Artist. “My house is in my name but I don’t own it.
her career connecting indigenous people with their families
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through many different social services. No one has
after the 215 had been uncovered. He was extremely heart-
recognized her for this; I try hard to create an understanding
broken and emotional over this discovery. Approximately
of what she has done for others. She always put our people
three days later, he chose to speak out about the horror of
first. From elders to children, she would always help – no mat-
this situation and posted a video on social media. He doesn’t
ter what day it was, what time it was – no matter what," Johnny
really remember what he was saying but he brings forward
Jr. says.
that we as Canadians need to Be the Change. That video has well over 14,000 views and continues to grow as the public
"I hold every single politician accountable for not bringing real
are paying attention.
solutions forward. The time is now! The difference between popular culture and First Nation culture is that almost every-
He got a phone call from a high up in Indigenous Governance
one in our First Nations families have been abused – physical-
and they wanted to use the phrase Be the Change at the
ly, mentally, spiritually… not just one or two… everyone,” adds
Kamloops Funeral Services. Johnny Jr.’s design is a little girl
Johnny Jr. emotionally as he begins to speak to the very first
and boy sharing the same mouth with an upside down ma-
uncovering, which was the 215 First Nation youth bodies at
ple leaf and cross which translates to the silence that was put
the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
upon Canadian Residential Indian School survivors, forcing the stop of traditional language and culture. When a flag is upside
“My work is about educating the general Canadian public.
down is a country in distress, when a cross is upside down it is
The Orange shirt was a big project that has affected many
evil; these signify the reasons as to why Johnny Jr. used these
and created a greater understanding for the start of 215 and
symbols for his memorial shirt design. All proceeds are going
residential school and hospital impacts. Recently, I did a talk
to the Hope and Health organization benefitting Coast Salish
for Microsoft to connect a bridge of understanding, explaining
nations in the mainland and Vancouver Island.
why this is such a social issue. I feel very blessed to have this ability and reach into community and country to reach a better
Indigenous youth need to understand the history so it can’t
understanding for tomorrow’s generations,” he says.
happen again - ever. Shirts are now available from Hope and Health and Johnny Jr. encourages you to reach out to pur-
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“It’s time for healing—we have the choice to change!” he
Jr.’s artwork. The unveiling of Thetis project is coming up
adds. “The power of choice was taken away from indige-
quickly on September 18th. Johnny Jr. shares that a German
nous people pretty much from contact; this is the dark his-
lawyer from Vancouver, who, as an executor of a trust fund,
tory of Canada.”
was responsible for the funding for the Thetis Island Community Centre, and Johnny’s installation at the centre. He is fo-
At 48 years old now, Johnny Jr. speculates decades of court battles to see an outcome from these Residential School deaths; he doesn’t think he will see any
cused on creating projects that he always wanted to try now that his name and work is established, helping rise the project up to the next level.
significant change during his lifetime. “Hul Qumi Num Treaty Group has been working
Johnny Jr. speaks to finding an apprentice:
for 25 years fighting for self governance
“It’s difficult with youth heading to universi-
through the courts for certain nations on
ty or going to work; it does make it hard to
Vancouver Island. Change moves like mo-
find someone who will commit to the entire
lasses… very slow, but it’s happening. I
process of learning and the will to work un-
know it’s my privilege to share my art using
der you,” he says. Johnny Jr. is ready to take
respect and with honour and rise above the
an apprentice on full time and hopes that
darkness,” Johnny Jr. says.
he is able to find the right apprentice who is ready to commit. “Maybe down the line one of my
He is currently working on art pieces for private collectors and galleries, and has just completed a large installation
grandkids will be able to follow in my footsteps and apprentice with me,” he adds with love.
project on Thetis Island. He can now explore some special projects that he has been waiting to work on. He hopes to host a
You can connect with Maynard Johnny Jr. on his Facebook
solo show of his work in the next few years. There may be oth-
Artist Page and Instagram. Regularly carrying his work are the
er installation projects on the horizon; he is projecting that the
Inuit Gallery in Vancouver and Steinbrueck Gallery in Seattle,
Chemainus Water Wheel Park project will come into play soon.
as well as Douglas Reynolds Gallery in Vancouver. Keep an
Chemainus is chasing funding for an archway featuring Johnny
eye out for his next big installation piece on Vancouver Island!
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JAMES L. ANDERSON
BENEATH IT ALL TODAY Continued From Issue 33
At heart center we are all Spiritual Beings. We all seek communion, harmony and Unity somehow, someway all of our lives. We rage outward to Know, communicate and discover that genesis and center yet to come, always. From the moment we were BORN we yearn to find home… to discover at last where we somehow naturally belong, together as ONE. In our imperfect ways we try to Love one another beyond anything we have ever known, somehow creating what has never been before. Living, breathing in that outrageous quest is how and why we can create, give birth and reproduce, dreaming towards that miracle of UNION. And we must finally comprehend why we seek, care and rage ever outward… to “Be Human”. It is time now to understand. In this monstrous world today, all this is desperately threatened with extinction. And it all happened so quickly. All of us were overrun and broken apart. We all were driven into ourselves. Where we were SAFE. But alone. Not Human. Why did we all run instinctively within into I, ego, Being and the island “solitary One” existence we all know as ME.
love, hold dear and have become tentatively united and One with… the detached, confident world of science, logic, technology, law and fact are simply illusion, and empty charade. What we can touch, feel and sense is real and safe. But it is simply not enough. We were created to enjoin the battle to find perfect UNION, at last. You and I. But in this world you and I are running away terrified from each other, abandoning the Dream and who we all are…trying desperately to escape. When there is no escape from the destiny that was breathed into us when we were born. How could we have let this happen? How could we have let it slip away? How could we have been driven to give away the gift and promise of “Being Human? What could possibly have forced us all to break away from each other into our safe prison cells of SELF? Fear. And not just any fear. The Primal, horror, prehistoric systemic FEAR that lurks deep and centered beneath every whisper of terror in our lives today. DEATH. No one can escape DEATH. Unless against all odds You and I evolve a better way to be HUMAN on Earth.
Because it is all we have ever truly KNOWN.
Where we can “Share” Life itself, as one, communicat-
Nothing else is so visceral. Systemic. Real. Lived.
ing in a higher more perfect form of Communication…
The challenge to truly live “Being Human” lies beyond symbols, science, technology and all law, fact, formula and mathematics. And when we are brought facing up close and personal with forever losing something you
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
G R O W I N G U P C O A S TA L
THE SECRETS OF THE TIDES J O S E P H MCLEAN Photo © Joseph McLean
Tides are magic. A shifting, dancing boundary
heat warnings, the public urged stay indoors, a familiar
between land and sea, teaming with life in constant
land suddenly too dangerous. We huddled in confusion
transition. A cycle of access, of bridges built to strange
over the kitchen table, racked with doubt as what to do.
new lands, only to be lost again beneath the waves.
The tide waits for no man, and in the end we decided to
Last year the tide let us down. The kids and I had set out
try. In our lightest clothes and our floppiest beach hats,
bravely, bound from Beach Gardens (near Xah Kwoom)
with firm agreement on escape routes if things began to
to Myrtle Rocks (Kwoo'thays qen) by shoreline alone.
burn, we set out into the teeth of the sun.
The beach was enormous, great fields of ripening seaweed and tropical pools. But when we rounded the last point for Myrtle at the stroke of lowest tide, we found our way still barred by golden cliffs, descending ramrod straight into the frothing sea. It was a grand adventure still. We came home with a message in a bottle, three old golf balls, and the memories of a thousand tiny fish circling our legs in infinite loops. But still the cliffs remained in our minds, impassable, aloof.
No one was onshore as we locked the bikes at Beach Gardens and fled pel mel towards the sea. The descent among the sands was tortuous, like sharing a sauna with a pack of sea lions. But the moment we hit the cool embrace of the ocean, I knew we were going to be all right. This was the pattern: Apply sunscreen (ocean friendly like us), slosh onwards bravely through the sparkling waves. Look at the starfish, and eels, and all sorts of strange creatures that come out only grudgingly at the lowest ebb of the tide. Harvest great shells and slimly golf balls, those
And so, like many before us, we turned to the one book
treasures of the deep. Follow Daddy, Tide Guide disciple,
that could guide us on our quest. Deep within its pages,
as he urges you on through deliciously slippery shores.
the Tide Guide foretold our return: nine months hence,
Splash uproariously and/or condemn your other brother
at 1:38 on June 26, 2021. The lowest weekend tide of the
for splashing you. And repeat.
year; lower even than the cliffs themselves. We hoped.
We paused at the car graveyard, sitting on mysterious con-
All through the winter we lurked and planned, the kids
crete steps in the only patch of shade on earth. From the
and I but especially Ryan. Then as the promised day
backpack came an early birthday present, exotic Clif bars
drew near, a new and bizarre hazard arose. Extreme
unavailable in the Canadian market. Great excitement
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and devouring. Then onward, ever onward, lest the golden cliffs still bar our way. As we rounded the final point, a giant golden hawk lifted from the rocks before us, his great wings blocking out the sun. Eagles and ravens took to his heels, circling above. Beyond stood the cliffs, stalwart, imposing. And below them, a small rocky path, fresh born from this lowest of tides. We didn’t even want it, taking to the waters just beside, full of seaweed and miniature life. But this forest became too thick, and we went ashore at a place no one sees. Hollowed flowing rocks, emerald pools as warm as bathwater, dark crevices in the walls where strange creatures dwell. Just for a moment, for the turning of the tide was upon us, and our idyll could soon become our prison. The path was gone now, and the last thrust of the cliff jutted out into the water like a heap of broken dominoes. We waded waist deep to scramble over the wetslick rocks, leaving bits of skin on the tiny barnacles. And then suddenly we were on a smooth pebble beach, and the path lay open before us. With the time crunch now over, we fully admitted how hot it had become. Even the Pacific gave no relief, and we marched haggard along the rocks, hand in sweaty hand. So large were these swales of stone that we didn’t see Myrtle Creek until we were practically in it, running alpine cold from the forest edge. We were saved again, and after recovering our stamina and brainpower we hatched a new plan to take shelter in forest and stream. And that’s where we stayed, carefree and shady, as the sun beat down from the sky. Racing twigs, eating
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huckleberries, slapping gigantic hatfuls of water on our heads, squawking like chickens, leaping and laughing forever. When at last we tired, we joined the shadows creeping warily from the trees and made our way back along the dusty ribbon of highway. The beach was still a no-go zone, crackling and hot. But by the time we gained our bicycles and ice cream cones, the tide had gently reclaimed that entire shore. And as the sun set flaming into the waves by our home, we leaped one more time into those clear waters. Neither cold nor hot but just exactly right.
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S H I F T H A P P E N S
ANDREA WAGEMAKER
Creating Intimacy WITH YOUR PARTNER
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The truth is, most of my clients are women, and I've
man', adding to the shame, guilt, and stress associated
mostly been writing about women's issues. But this time
with performance. Not so.
I am shifting the focus to men’s health to open up a conversation around creating intimacy.
Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and anger can quickly escalate, all of which can make PE even more frustrating.
This is a topic that most couples don’t like to talk about,
But sex was never meant to be like this. The physical im-
but over time, sexual issues such as communication
pact is clear: sex promotes “pair bonding” and is crucial for
breakdown over premature ejaculation (PE) can slowly
a healthy relationship. During sex, and particularly during
and gradually weaken the foundation of a relationship. It
orgasm, chemicals such as oxytocin and dopamine are
can be difficult for to discuss PE, but not talking to your
released. These strengthen the bond between partners.
partner about what happened will make this intimate
This “pair bonding” increases the feeling of security and
time together something you don’t look forward to.
trust, as well as an increase in emotional intimacy.
Many men think admitting that they have a problem
So, what is Premature Ejaculation? PE typically occurs
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to delay ejaculation during all or almost all penetrations,
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tration) leading to an avoidance of sexual intimacy.
both you and your partner.
When you are not able to perform the way you want to,
Stepping into your power is why Hypnosis will work
both you and your partner not only miss out on healthy
when nothing else has. You are worthy and deserving of
bonding chemicals, but are left feeling embarrassed,
a wonderful sex life, your time is now, the very fact that
stressed, inadequate and disappointed. This can actually
you have read this far means you are hungry to start and
feed to the problem and make PE even worse. Eventually,
get going on a program that really, really works. I am ex-
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The truth is for anyone suffering with on-going premature ejaculation, pills, creams and sprays aren’t going to
Imagine for just a moment: you have the control and de-
cut it. Whether it's a subconscious fear, not feeling safe or
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good enough, stress and anxiety, or limiting beliefs about
timing and the pleasure… imagine and visualize the feel-
sex due to age, or genetics, the fact is these thoughts and
ing of sharing an intense intimate connection and a new-
outdated beliefs are not serving you.
ly discovered desire with your partner. It only gets better.
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INGRID PINCOTT ND
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Summer is such a great time for healing and
sleep, our productivity and our creativity. It is linked to
rejuvenating yourself, getting out of your work routine
heightened levels of anxiety, depression, compromised
and maybe not caring about too much. After all, you are
child-parent relationships and more. So how can our
on holidays! It is also a great time to take stock of your life
phone serve us rather than it being our master? We need
and paint its landscape over the next 12 months. Some
to establish boundaries, and create structure and rules.
people love to do this in January, but I think “Back to
Don’t waste the miracle of this life you were given!
School” time is also a great time to lay out some of your “if only” goals.
Is your life fear based? How can you learn to love your life? One of the ways that works for me is turning off the
Have you put on weight during these past 18 months and
“idiot box” as my mother used to call the TV. If I want
are now saying “enough is enough”? What kind of exer-
an update on the news I listen to the radio or read it in
cise routine would you love to put back into your life and
my favorite newspaper to avoid sensationalism. I choose
can you find an exercise buddy to do it with? Working out
carefully the energies I want to surround me to include
with a friend is more fun and challenging than with an
gratitude and beauty.
app! Starting small and gradually working up so that you are exercising one hour, five days per week is an optimal goal. This might mean walking or cycling to work, walking at lunch hour or signing up for a fitness class.
Are you suffering from neck pain and headaches or muscle aches and pains? Chiropractors now recognize a phenomenon called the “text neck” caused by looking down at your phone too much. The same can happen with
One of the ways to de-stress your life is to “let one thing
“texting thumbs”. The chiropractor can help fix the sub-
go” in clutter, foods, or unhealthy habits that are no
luxation of your neck but getting to the root cause is al-
longer serving you. Does that mean clearing a space on
ways the goal. I do my best daydreaming gazing skyward
your counter top so that you get back to those morning
as I lay on the “grounding” grass or beach imagining all
smoothies instead of a full breakfast? Or visiting your na-
kinds of images in the clouds
turopathic physician to refresh your “optimal health program” and get back onto a supplement regime? Or eating one less meal per day and trying the 12 -18 hour intermittent fasting idea? Research shows that those who eat fewer calories without sacrificing nutrition live longer.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Red Elderberry Photo © Adobestock / syntheticmessiah
N O R T H W E S T N AT U R E P E R S P E C T I V E S Stinky, Toxic, Food: The Many Faces of Red Elderberry LUNA L OIS E AU - TR E M B L AY
What is that stinky shrub? Red Elderberry
While this plant species has been used historically as
(Sambucus racemosa) is a common species of elderberry
an important food source for Indigenous people along
that grows in our coastal areas in moist clearings,
our entire coast, it must be prepared by being cooked
shady forests and riparian and disturbed areas. It can
as the raw berries are said to induce nausea. Nancy J.
grow tree-like, up to 8m tall with warty, dark reddish
Turner, in Food plants of Coastal First Peoples, warns that
brown bark, soft, hollow pithy twigs and compound
the bark, wood, leaves and roots of Red Elderberry are
lance shaped leaves, divided into 5-7 leaflets.
considered poisonous; Pojar and Mackinnon in Plants
The leaves are sharply toothed and slightly hairy beneath—but what everyone notices emanates from
of Coastal BC comment that the toxicity is due to the presence of cyanide-producing glycosides.
the flower. Small and creamy white, with a uniquely
Despite the toxicity of Red Elderberry, ecologically
unpleasant scent, the flowers grow in a rounded pyra-
this plant species is very important. The flowers, which
mid shaped inflorescence and mature into bright red
bloom in late spring or early summer, are import-
berries as the fruits ripen.
ant for nectar and pollen to many different kinds of
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toxic to humans. Thus, when ripe, the berries of Red Elderberry are foraged by deer, raccoons, squirrels, mice, and even bears. The list of bird species that rely on the ripe berries include but are not limited to robins, warblers, finches, kinglets, western tanagers and flickers. Red Elderberry can grow in a variety of conditions, such as wetter areas like riparian zones or more developed disturbed areas. Its ability to colonize different habitats helps in stabilizing soil, preventing erosion on slopes, streambanks or flooded areas. Along streambanks, Red Elderberry helps to provide shade, which is very important in relation to keeping cooler water temperatures for the continued health of fish and invertebrates present in a stream or river system. In disturbed areas such as clearcuts and undeveloped lots, elderberries are tolerant of poor soil nutrition and their weed-like growth stabilizes soils while providing some shade and forage to the insects and animals still present in a habitat that may be lacking in many healthy characteristics. Finally, in a cultivated garden, Red Elderberry is a worthwhile consideration when planting native plant hedgerows. It can provide shade to smaller understory
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TDP Mineral Lamp Photo © Adobestock / missty
The TDP mineral lamp was invented in China in
How Does a TDP Lamp Work?
1978 by inventor Gou Wenbin, who exhibited the lamp at the 1986 Zagreb International Fair in Yugoslavia and
TDP is an acronym for “Teding Diancibo Pu” which can
won first place in competition. It was also exhibited in
be translated as “special electromagnetic spectrum”. The
Brussels Eureka Fair for invention. Mr Wenbin died in
head of the lamp is different from other far-infrared
the late 1980s.
heating devices. The head has an electrical heating plate that’s covered with a mineral plate, which is the unique
The story of how it was discovered begins in rural China,
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in a black clay factory. In spite of poor work and living
tual formula is a manufacturer’s trade secret, but 25 of
conditions the workers had a very low incidence of ill-
the elements have been revealed by various manufactur-
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iodine, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel,
emanating from the hot clay.Experimentation with TDP
phosphorus, selenium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, tin, tita-
mineral lamps started after this observation. In 1979, the
nium, zinc, and zirconium, bonded on an iron plate in
International TDP Society was formed.
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What Does a TDP Lamp Do?
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