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NEW FALL WORKSHOPS WITH COMOX VALLEY ARTS KERA MCHUGH
Comox Valley Arts is excited to offer some unique workshops this fall! With support from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are able to support elder artists in sharing their expertise and knowledge. Dive into a new artform! Learn more and register online at comoxvalleyarts.com/workshops
Danza de los Viejitos - Dance of the Old Men
Offerenda
October 22, 6-8pm, The Abbey Studio, Cumberland
October 23 & 24, 10-4pm, The
A traditional Mexican folk dance workshop with Marianna La
Abbey Studio, Cumberland
Violette and Cathy Stoyko. This workshop is open to anyone 12
A two day workshop exploring
years and up (children must by an adult), no previous dance ex-
mixed media art, Mexican crafts
perience is necessary, it's fun and accessible for everyone. Par-
and traditions related to Dia de Los
ticipants will have the option perform at the the Celebration for the Dead on Monday Nov. 1st. at the Cumberland Weird Church. Wear comfortable clothing for moving, bring a hat and a cane if you have one, we will have extras to
Muertos with Marianna La Violette and Cathy Stoyko. Max 12, $75 or PWYC, all supplies included plus take-home kit Masks & proof of vaccination required.
Clay Sculpting with a Live Model Nov 20, 10-5pm, Tsolum Building, Lewis Park Courtenay
lend for the workshop. At the end of the workshop we will decorate our hats
Participants will sculpt from a slab of clay of 14 x 8 x 2 inches.
and look at costume options.
You only need to bring your desire to turn 12 to 14 pounds of clay into a wall-mounted work of art.
Max 10, Pay What You Can, suggested minimum $10 Masks & proof of vaccination required.
Max 12, $205 all supplies & firing included Instructor: Joël A. Prévost, Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio Distancing in place & masks required. Proof of vaccination not required.
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O F F T H E B E AT E N PAT H
LAZO MARSH COMOX'S PROTECTED MARSHLANDS FRIENDS OF COMOX-LAZO FOREST RESERVE
A little known gem of the Comox Valley is the
Frogs serenade loudly from land and water with Red
Lazo Marsh – North East Comox Conservation Area.
Legged Frogs adding five to seven quiet low pitched –
The area contains a broad spectrum of habitat ranging
uh uh uh uh uh. Wood Duck, and Hooded Merganser
from wetland, riparian and rare sand dune plant com-
nest in nearby tree cavities in spring and raise young
munities, to old growth upland forests and a wealth
amongst other ducklings in the marsh.
of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish species. Lazo Marsh features over 140 species of fish and wildlife. Several of these are rare or endangered such as the Northern Pygmy Owl. This 159 hectare (392 acre) protected area is comprised of land owned by the K’omoks First Nations, Town of Comox and CVRD, as well as wildlife management area owned by the Province of British Columbia and The Nature Trust of BC.
Lazo Marsh is a northern extent of the Coastal Douglas fir bio-geoclimatic zone – the rarest of all landscapes types in British Columbia. This ecosystem with its Mediterranean climate has British Columbia’s highest density of species that are of both provincial and global conservation concern. In 1993, when the Town of Comox prepared a devel-
In the 1960s a local potato farmer, Bert Marriot,
opment plan for a portion of North East Woods, there
bought 71 hectares (175 acres) in the area, including
was much resistance from residents. In response, the
Lazo Marsh which was then known as the Radford
provincial government protected all 76 hectares (187
Swamp. He established a bird sanctuary on 67 hectares
acres). The Friends of Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve So-
(38 acres) in 1985. Restoration projects by Ducks Un-
ciety was incorporated in 1996 as stewards.
limited Canada since 1981 have focused on increasing the amount of open water in the Lazo Marsh area to improve habitat for waterfowl.
The society and community went to successfully lobby for the protections of the remaining treed Crown land within District Lot 194 west of Lazo Marsh. K’’omoks
The marsh and surrounding forests are a year-round
First Nation has generously leased this 12 hectares (30
wildlife haven. On winter nights, Trumpeter Swams
acres) of forest and trails to the Town of Comox for
roost in the open waters. In the spring, Pacific Chorus
recreational use and a wildlife buffer under a 99-year
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agreement. Now the area accessed from Cambridge and Eton Roads as well as Highridge Drive will remain as protected forest. Exploring the trails is a popular recreational activity with Comox area dog owners, mountain bikers and walkers. When enjoying the trails follow the wellmarked 4km loop to minimize human impacts on the forest and marsh ecosystems. Staying on this marked loop allows nature to restore damaged areas. With the
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Enthusiastic mountain bikers created many of the trails. Several are signed with the names of local pioneer families as a reminder of local heritage. Small green and red triangles on trees identify trees with named signage – be sure to look up. This is a fragile environment and everyone is encouraged to walk gently. The Sanctuary lies below the 20 metre contour line. The area is comprised mainly of year round wetlands where erosion and compaction are quite damaging. Access is limited to protect the ecosystem and to provide a wildlife sanctuary. In 2004, the Ministry of Environment, Town of Comox and the CVRD signed a memorandum of understanding to work cooperatively and recognize the obligation to manage the lands for the benefit of ecosystems, fish and wildlife. A new MOU was signed in 2009. In addition, the Friends of Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve and the Comox Town Residents Association are actively involved as volunteer stewards. W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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HARVESTING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND KEALY DONALDSON As a fall person, I absolutely love and look forward
was supposed to be where and some difficulties process-
to this time of year. Traditionally this article would take
ing the idea of prioritizing one people over another. The
you through a historic site or visit, but my story is more
matter stayed very civil but it does ignite many questions
about the idea and ownership of harvesting. I recently
around harvesting and hunting. One would tend to think
relocated on the Island (yes, on Vancouver Island from
that most embrace conservation and enhancement but
one community to another) and had a chance encounter
we’ve seen projects naturally go astray, like the Sayward
with a generous individual who choose to gift her con-
Elk Project, and some that flourish once launched.
cord grapes to me. It was easy to roll up my sleeves and get to work picking the beautiful bounty that had been granted. Unbeknownst to me, it’s a bit of an undertaking to get these grapes to produce the result I wanted, a beautiful locally made wine. I was game to get the project done and learned lots along the way!
Over the years, I have participated in fall harvesting including local edibles and medicinal, guided by local Knowledge Keepers. I love when I am able to come home with an armload of chanterelle mushrooms or a bucket of clams from my favourite beach. It truly is a lovely, handpicked bounty—but remember, licenses are needed
This reminded me of many conversations regarding har-
for harvesting and draws for hunting exist for a reason.
vesting rights for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples
So a gentle reminder to Indigenous folks to be sure to
in Canada. From seashells to cattails, mowich (deer) to
have your harvesting cards and to report what you are
salmon, Indigenous harvesting is permitted and record-
rightfully taking. PAL and CORE are important courses
ed to retain records of use and preserve allowable num-
for hunting and bearing arms. Remember safety for all
bers for future harvests.
comes first.
This past summer, the Tyee Club of BC in Campbell
Continuing on my grape expectation journey, I discov-
River, on the Tyee Spit, had to share waterways for tra-
ered this wonderful little fruit press business, Scrumpy’s
ditional Indigenous fishing, honouring the rights of the
in Merville. Their beautiful property was the perfect
Wei Wai Kum members for salmon harvesting. There
setting for me to bring my gifted harvest and they did
were a lot of mixed emotions through this process; who
a marvelous job of pressing the concords I delivered.
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I dropped off my grapes in the early morning and picked up late afternoon; watching the owners Frank and Rae work their magic was delightful to say the least, as well as their conversations with each customer as they dropped their bounty off at this beautiful country facility.
This is their 10th year pressing at Scrumpy’s, and they are still going strong; trying to keep up with the annual demand. Once I picked up the juice, I was off to my wine maker who marvelled at my juice and was just as excited for me as I was to be making wine and producing from a local fruit. A special thank you to Gillian I. in Comox for the gift of the grapes and the little reminder about looking after your neighbour. It was a tribute and a signal that the
concept of mankind is still being able to share with each other, without creating too many creases in kinship and law. Happy and Safe Harvesting to all!
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F L O R A + FAU N A O F T H E N O R T H W E S T C OA S T A Look at Lichens LU NA LOISEAU -T R EM B LAY With the change in season comes the rehydrating of
Lichens are important because their presence is an in-
a group of special organisms often mistaken for fun-
dicator of healthy air quality, but they also contribute
gi. Lichens are all around us when we step outside; on
significantly to many processes such as nitrogen fixa-
the forest floor, plastered on tree trunks, pouring from
tion and the biodiversity of plants and animals. With
branches up in the tree canopy, forming designs on
over 1000 species on the Pacific Northwest, lichens are
grave markers in a cemetery, clinging onto rock bluffs,
a popular food, shelter and nesting source for many
even park benches!
different kinds of animals from deer, elk and moose
Lichens are an example of a fascinating mutual symbiosis between fungi (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic plant partner, namely green algae and/or cyanobacteria (the photobiont). In a lichen, the plant partner converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrates through
to mice, squirrels, birds and a multitude of insects and other arthropods. Lichens were traditionally used in many different ways by humans, and in this day and age are used as antibacterials in medicines, and in textiles such as wool dyes.
photosynthesis, while the fungal partner provides the
Growth of lichens comes in three main forms, defined
structure, allowing for greater surface area for the up-
by the terminology fruticose, foliose and crustose.
take of minerals and protection from too much light
Fruticose lichens are shrubby, an example common to
and drying up. Because of this incredible partnership,
our area is Reindeer lichens (Cladonia sp.), while foliose
lichens are able to live in every environment, from dry
lichens are leafy and are often epiphytic, using trees as
coastal desert climates to freezing arctic temperatures,
a support to grow and live on but without taking nutri-
able to withstand an amazing spectrum between very
ents from the supporting structure. A common species
wet and very dry conditions.
of foliose lichen on the coast Lobaria pulmonaria (Tree
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substrate without taking it apart, such as in a powdery lichen on a rock or wood surface. Often many different species of lichens will have colonized a small area, such as a small square of a tree trunk or branch surface. It is worth noting that lichens grow very slowly and it may take years to replace if their habitat is distrubed or destroyed. Although there
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MINIATURES OF THE WEST COAST
Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery presents
created a marvellous orca sculpture in argillite, representing
an exhibition and sale of Pacific Northwest Coast miniature
the Haida legend of Raven Fin. This amazing carving embod-
masterworks by some of the most accomplished contempo-
ies the power and majesty of the Killer Whale and is reminis-
rary Indigenous artists working today. From exquisitely inlaid
cent of Bill Reid’s monumental Chief of the Undersea World
argillite carvings to monumental miniatures in cedar, gold,
sculpture, showcased in bronze at the Vancouver Aquarium.
silver, and copper, this exhibition will surprise and delight. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these wonderful miniature mas-
Haida mythology is also represented in the artistry and fine
terpieces.
knife work of Ron Russ. Russ is another highly accomplished carver who often uses a combination of precious metals,
The artists selected for the show are known for their de-
argillite abalone, mother of pearl, as well as many different
tail-oriented creations that showcase the beauty and com-
types of wood to create beautifully detailed amulets, sculp-
plexity of Northwest Coast art on a miniature scale. These
tures, carvings, and jewelry.
creations although small in size, are rich in power, myth, and meaning.
Acclaimed Kwakwaka’wakw carvers Kevin Daniel Cranmer and Cole Speck’s cedar miniatures shine with colour, cha-
For the Haida, storytelling in stone, and carving the black
risma, and ornamentation, and provide a small glimpse into
shale known as argillite, is a rich tradition stretching back
the complex ceremonialism and richness of Kwakwaka’wakw
over 200 years. We are excited to also showcase a selec-
culture today.
tion of sculptures and model totem poles carved in argillite, including an incredible 24-inch Mother Bear Pole by Haida
Exquisite repoussé bracelets and pendants in gold, silver,
artist Henry White—truly a monumental miniature.
copper, and abalone crafted by Haida jeweler Derek White add glitter and gold to the mix of fine pieces on show. Derek
Beautiful and intricately carved and inlaid works by Haida art-
is renowned for using a repoussé and chased metalworking
ist Darrell White are another exhibition highlight. Along with
technique to create beautiful three-dimensional pieces of art
pendants inspired by Haida myths and legends, White has
that depict Haida myths, crests, and supernatural beings.
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From the most monumental to the most miniature, Haida
excelled at creating small
artist Leon Ridley’s tiny canoe and replica totem poles in
masterpieces. Davis carved
yellow cedar and yew wood are joyously detailed. These
for over thirty years working
delightful tiny totem poles will be instantly recognisable to
in a variety of media, including
those familiar with the coastal villages of Haida Gwaii.
gold, silver, mastodon ivory, wood, and argillite. His ex-
Today’s contemporary Northwest Coast artists are working
ceptional creative vision and
in a tradition long-established by generations of artists and
technical ability made him one
carvers before them. Miniature and model versions of mon-
of the most significant artists
umental art have been created since the very beginning and
of his generation. Today, un-
used for a variety of purposes. These early works have left a
fortunately, most of Fred Da-
powerful legacy of artistic styles, iconography, and cultural
vis’ masterpieces are hidden
knowledge for the artists who came after them.
away in private collections.
Ron Russ Dogfish Transformation Woman
This helps to explain why The great 19th century Haida artist and Chief Charles Eden-
his phenomenal work is only
shaw created some of the most beautiful carvings, model
known by a select few collec-
argillite poles, and jewelry ever made. These pieces are col-
tors, gallery owners and mu-
lected by some of the world’s greatest museums from Van-
seums, or by his fellow artists.
couver to New York, to London, and Berlin. For Edenshaw, these carvings were a way of earning a living, but also a way
Walter Stolting, co-owner of
of transferring knowledge by recording Haida oral histories
Spirits of the West Coast Gal-
during a turbulent period of epidemics, missionary activity,
lery, has fond memories of
cultural suppression, and social upheaval on the Northwest
Fred Davis. “On my yearly visits to Haida Gwaii, I always visit
Coast. Edenshaw’s artistic legacy has inspired generations of
many of the local carvers. Before Fred passed away in 2014, I
Northwest Coast artists and contributed to a major revival of
often visited him, to watch him carve and listen to the stories
Northwest Coast art over the past seventy-five years.
that inspired his carvings. I would get goose bumps just look-
Kevin Daniel Cranmer Sea Serpent and Raven Pole
ing at his pieces. Fred Davis was one of the most talented One of the key figures in this revival was Edenshaw’s great-
contemporary Northwest Coast artists of the last 100 years,
great-nephew Bill Reid. Reid was instrumental in reviving the
whose works have yet to be appropriately recognized and
Haida art form and would go on to become one of Canada’s
celebrated. We are delighted to feature one of his elegant
most celebrated artists and cultural icons. As part of his artis-
and powerful sculptures in the exhibition.”
tic process, Bill Reid would carve miniature sculptures depicting supernatural Haida beings and legends. These exquisite
The miniature form is perhaps best exemplified in contem-
small carvings were then scaled up into maquettes that were
porary Northwest Coast jewelry that incorporates intricately
used to create his monumental sculptures – his iconic ‘Chief
embellished details in gold, silver, ivory, and abalone. This
of the Undersea World’, and ‘Raven and the First Men’ sculp-
cultural and ceremonial form of adornment has long been
tures were both carved in boxwood as miniatures.
used to display wealth and high standing. Hand-carved and inlaid pendants, amulets, brooches, and carved gold and sil-
Creating miniature works in wood and in stone also enables
ver bracelets were often gifted at potlatches and cultural cel-
artists to innovate and experiment using different materials
ebrations. Today these miniature treasures can be enjoyed
before scaling up. Sculptors must be especially careful and
and worn as beautiful, wearable works of art.
anticipate all aspects of the form before casting, carving, or constructing their works.
Admission is free, and we encourage everyone to bring a non-perishable food donation for our Fall Comox Valley Food
Haida artist Fred Davis was another master miniaturist who
Bank Drive and be entered into our draw for a $250 gift bag.
Miniatures of the Northwest Coast is available in both physical and virtual format. The exhibition and sale is open until on December 31, 2021. Visit www.spiritsofthewestcoast.com for exhibition details. Follow us on Facebook @spiritsofthewestcoast, Instagram @spiritsofthewestcoast and Twitter @spiritsgallery for the latest news, artist talks, and exhibition features.
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JAMES L. ANDERSON
MAKE IT SO
There is a New Human World calling us today.
yet dreamland of Creation, hope, faith, love and belief
And through the multitudes of dark ages ages behind
that beyond this madness, ignorance and mortal fear
us long ago in the past, the storied Human Dream that
today there lies a promise of the way home for us all.
all of us are is once again imperceptibly forcing us to
Something hidden. Go and find it.
now find another new way to live on earth “Being Human”, again. What lies ahead of us all threatens to destroy us and all that we love, forever. You and I can no longer continue on the way things are now. We must either evolve or die. It is an unavoidable truth in this disintegrating modern world today that our own separate, “Solitary One”, primitive lives of I..ME and “self” and our modern sanctuary of logic, symbols, fact, law, Science and technology are simply not enough to make our Human Dream come true. We desperately need something more, or we cannot survive. The truth is that just like the secret, rustling, murmuring wonder of Creation that carried us all into this vibrant mystery of Human “Life” (where the 2 somehow magnificently and miraculously became 1) there is a journey and a path yet undiscovered that somehow must be dreamed to the surface of our awakening minds for any of us to have a future on this earth.
Each of us live our own separate lives alone. This is the root of everything today. This is the secret source of all the stark fear that is destroying our civilization in our modern disintegrating world...now. And the back story beneath this dark fear is that long and long ago in the silence of deep time our magnificent prehistoric ancestors somehow impossibly survived “becoming aware” in one of the ages of endless torment, horror and stark catastrophe where they were all brought to their knees, hanging by a thread on the edge of the blackness of oblivion and extinction for perhaps centuries. In that cauldron of terror and an endless morgue of death all around them an extraordinary, epochal and astounding epiphany within their primitive minds took place. They internally grasped the stark, wretched concept that “they themselves would die”.
That secret wonder that has created life and universe
This happened. That dark and incendiary epiphany
itself speaks to us all beneath the cacophonic chaos
detonated in their fragile, primitive minds and sent
threatening to overwhelm us... whispering from the
them storming and raging through bleak and bestial
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ages. It was simply an unimaginable and impossible
splendour in the grand illusion that they are not also
period in all of our past. But somehow they survived
monstrously ignorant and can somehow escape into
the birth of Mortal Fear in an age buried forever in our
the fatally twisted savage delusion of grandeur of be-
forgotten past. None of us now appreciate how mag-
coming alien Gods of “SELF” that can easily craft a
nificent and courageous our incredible prehistoric an-
planet of Empire and abominably mind control the
cestors were back then, and how you and I owe them
gifted wonder Human Spirit and our awakening Hu-
everything now.
man Minds within us with the alien power of supreme
It was an impossible time that is now marked deep,
inhuman technology that has bewitched us all.
deep within us with only a forgotten, genetic memory
And it is why together we can not find the way home.
that the Human Dream somehow survived absolute
There is unimaginable and Outrageous work to be
horror. But it happened. And since that monstrous epiphany, you and I deep within our beings, hidden beneath everything we now live through today...we all simply know that we will die. This is the truth why all of us yet un- evolved and still primitive creatures seem to be running for our lives today. That beast of horror and monstrous primal FEAR is showing its hideous memory and STILL HAUNTS HUMANKIND today. It would appear our Human Life Force once again is at such a monstrous Rubicon today. That horror lies dead ahead of us all now...once again. We as a species have formulated the outrageous web of logic, order and the platform of symbolic differentiation where all universe simply mirrors and reflects the yet primitive and isolated,“solitary one” identity each of us separately still Live. Alone. That astounding giant leap forward of linear, logical, rational and symbolic thought allowed us to escape for perhaps the past 10 to a 100 thousand years. But it is not enough to grant us passage through to the future, now. The stark truth floating in the air all around us in this terrified and raging world today is that we have not truly escaped that Primal Fear. Somehow it still lives, and we need to again courageously and impossibly discover another Outrageous Giant Leap Forward....something more than we could perhaps yet even imagine...for all that we love to survive.
done, and an impossible evolution to create...awakening from the safe, comfortable sleep we have enjoyed for ages and ages. All of us are still catastrophically ignorant and can not see and divine the way through the FEAR in this mindless, lost world today. All of us are locked in a prison that is closing in on our embattled “solitary one” lives and we can no longer escape and yet fail because we are simply captured in a not yet fully evolved infantile mindscape--though Lord knows we desperately try to reach, know and LIVE beyond our lives, to at last finally be set free. But if all that we love today and all our children’s children are to walk this Earth in the future we must gather together around the fire for a New Human world on Earth. There is another magnificent path into the future being secretly whispered to us in this raucous world today, if only we could really dare to listen. Our incredible, astounding and courageous long lost ancestors outrageously did the impossible in those dark shadows of deep time. Somehow you and I must do the same today. We must all set sail into the dark unknown and discover a staggering new path and a new journey awaiting us all. We are part of a Human Dream that will not die. That astounding and impossible path must be illuminated and lit ahead for all of us to voyage into the future beyond FEAR. We must find the sublime and sacred faith that our magnificent ancient ancestors discovered to set us free long ago and believe that together we can do the impossible... somehow... one
That prehistoric Primal Fear has escaped. It still haunts
more time. For all the wonder mass of Humanity wait-
us in our minds. And it is once again threatening to de-
ing to be born and be Created on this world to come,
stroy the Human Dream we all are.
you and I will somehow find the way through.
It is why we are being tortured to spend the gift of our
Believe in it, and make it so.
lives being bled, conquered and enslaved. It is why we live in an age of Global Fools that are certain that we can be controlled...and “owned”. It is why “They”
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WELLNESS ARTIST
' WALAYU HOUSE Q KEALY DONALDSON All photos © Qwalayu House From top: Main living space; kids' play area; kids' bedroom
“A home away from home is what we're aiming for”
with Jeneece’s Place and Ronald McDonald House
shares Veronica Carroll, CEO of Children’s Health
also helped shape the look and feel of Qwalayu. “It is
Network Vancouver Island (CHNVI). “We knew from
completely developed for the user,” notes Carroll. “We
a decade of engagement that there was a serious need
connected with so many organizations, such as FNHA,
for a facility and we were committed to wellness on the
KDC, Island Health, to ensure that our Architect and
North Island.” As Jeneece’s Place in Victoria nears its
Interior Designers understood the full capacity of the
10th Anniversary, serving over 2,500 families, the de-
project and would meet the needs of our clients.”
mand and need in the North Island for another facility became obvious. Qwalayu House opened its doors in
Engagement sessions also showed that the North
the summer of 2021.
Island would see more adults for the Qwalayu House client base. One desperately needed and noted re-
CHNVI hosted months of stakeholder engagement ses-
source was support for mothers-to-be. It has a unique
sions in First Nation communities and municipalities
design that includes three full kitchens so adult cli-
alike. Information collected from families’ experiences
ents can take care of their own needs and health. The
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HEALTH & WELLNESS interior design plays a big role in the final product, featuring wood, stone, brick—keeping it natural—and a big fireplace to bring warmth to it all. Indigenous organizations brought forward the importance of cultural safety and the name Qwalayu came from an engagement session in Port Hardy. “This part of the development journey really helped solidify the openness and inclusiveness for everyone," says Carroll. "It’s been a long time coming.” The Architect, Alan Lowe, was very specific in his design and had the experience of delivering Jeneece’s Place as well. Overall, CHNVI promised to deliver the best facility and they have done just that. Veronica Carroll has been the CEO for CHNVI for five years, and knew coming on board that this project was a big priority. “It has been a decade in the making. It’s so important to protect women who are pregnant so they can have the best outcome possible; this facility is very family focused," she explains. "We expect that our occupancy will be lower to begin with, similar to Jeneece’s Place in its infancy. It will build and slowly increase over time and we expect to continue learning and acknowledging the continued needs of our clients." There is artwork arriving from local First Nation Artists, in particular youth, from almost every nation on Vancouver Island. Tom Hunt Jr. has donated his time to complete a Welcome Pole for the entrance of the facility and it’s expected that will be in place by fall 2022. It is a very welcoming space, to say the least, and it will definitely be sought after by Central and North Island clients.
For more information on Qwalayu House and how you can support or book this facility, connect directly with Children’s Health Network Vancouver Island at www.islandkidsfirst.com
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INGRID PINCOTT ND
Change OF HEART
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“Love yourself enough to choose health and live better now.” - Dr. Mimi Guarneri M.D.
careful of the calorie and caffeine content that may cause
Fall is a great time of creativity to set new cycles in mo-
Food preparation ahead of time for the coming week al-
tion for the school year, even if you don’t have school
ways helps with healthier choices.
age children. I would like to share with you the wonder-
heart arrhythmias.
Steps to Live Better Now.
Control anger: anger increases the risk of heart attack by 230 percent! Ways to control anger include controlling
This article will help you take care of one of your greatest
sugary pops and diet pop can create havoc. Keep a diet
assets your heart! Heart Disease is the number one cause
diary so that you can become more aware of how food
of death in the world so let’s help you start to take better
affects you. Foods that control your blood sugar include
care of it!
legumes, whole grains like brown rice and quinoa and
ful wisdom of Dr. Mimi Guarneri, cardiologist, and her 7
Add Phytonutrients to your diet. During the early lockdowns of Covid in 2020, the incidence of deaths due to heart attack lowered. There are many possible reasons for this; one is the lowering of air pollution during this time. Harmful toxins in air pollution and tobacco smoke cause oxidative damage contributing to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Food high in phytonutrients boost the immune system preventing viral and bacterial infections and provide anti-inflammatory properties. Phytonutrients are found in foods that are deep and rich in color. These include colored fruits and vegetables such as purple grapes, blueberries, blackberries, pomegranates and dark greens like kale, spinach and broccoli. Color your plate with vegetables such as red beets, green and
your blood sugar and your caffeine. Drinking fruit juice,
protein. Are you getting enough sleep? There are simple remedies to help with sleep including calcium, magnesium and melatonin. Are you addicted to your devices or media that increase your stress hormone cortisol? Walking one hour in nature every day lowers your blood sugar and your stress hormones. Are you over-booking yourself? Learn to say “no” instead of “yes” to commitments. Fast from technology one day per week.
Cardiometabolic testing: There are tests that are not done routinely by your MD. Your naturopathic physician will be able to order most of these for you. By testing you can learn of imbalances before you have a cardiovascular event. You may not feel inflammation of the cardiovascular system, but you can measure risk factors for it.
yellow summer squash and sweet potatoes with a deep
• Pulse test: provides risk factors and predictors for
orange color–they are higher in beta-carotene. Include
having a cardiovascular event within 5 years.
also whole grains like quinoa, legumes, olive oil and nuts.
• Advanced lipid profile: provided by Cleveland Heart
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Most North American diets are high in Omega 6 fats which tips the scale towards cardiovascular disease. • Inflammatory markers such as Pla2, hs CRP, and homocysteine are linked to vascular disease. • Vitamin D levels if too low contribute to depression, various cancers, and heart disease. • Food allergy testing can help you eliminate foods that cause you inflammation. • Adrenal testing: evaluating cortisol levels help im-
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A few basic nutrients beneficial for your heart a) Magnesium is a mineral that helps with the regularity of the heart rate, especially in atrial fibrillation and lowers blood pressure. It is one of the most common North American deficiencies. b) B complex is the greatest combination of stress vitamins. After taking them a few short weeks irritability may disappear. c) B12 is easy to take and has so many benefits for the brain and the heart to lower homocysteine. As we get older we don’t absorb it as well and the sublingual tablet tastes nummy! d) 3000mg of EPA/DHA Fish oil per day has benefits
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Stress-reducing daily practices to lower inflammation: • Practice meditation (random patients with high blood pressure saw a 48 percent reduction in their risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden death by meditating 20 minutes twice a day. • Keep a gratitude journal • Take a green bath (nature immersion) • Let one thing go • Follow your creative passion • Connect with what matters most to you View change as an opportunity and learn to bounce back. “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but it is actually the one that is most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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ANDREA WAGEMAKER
Shining Light ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Photo © Adobestock / Naeblys
There are currently no effective therapies for
amplitude of these brainwaves are linked to certain states
Alzheimer's disease. As lifespans increase and our pop-
of consciousness, which are classified into five distinct
ulation ages, Alzheimer's represents a looming public
categories. These brainwave frequencies range from
health problem of immense proportions, one that is also
delta waves (.5-3hz) to gamma waves (25-100+hz). Your
personal. One in three adults will die from Alzheimer's,
synapses actually fire in all of these different frequency
or age-related dementia, touching almost everyone as a
waves simultaneously, however one frequency at a time
patient or a caregiver. The total societal costs associated
is usually dominant. Each person’s brainwave signatures
with dementia will reach $2 trillion by 2030, greater than
(combinations of waves including amplitude of each
cancer and heart disease.
brainwave) are unique.
Inside the human brain are billions of different neurons.
Recent studies suggest that Alzheimer's disease disrupts
The junctions between different neurons are called syn-
brain signaling and how neurons synchronize. This spe-
apses. Electrical signals fire through the brain synapses,
cific type of neuron synchrony altered in Alzheimer's
bringing millions of neurons into synchrony in cycles, or
disease is called the gamma rhythm. Sensory informa-
waves. These are known as brainwaves. The speed and
tion from our environment is critical to how the brain
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synchronizes and communicates which aids in our abili-
toxic levels of amyloid beta, which results in aggregates
ty to remember loved one’s names, recall what we did last
called plaques, the plaques decreased. However, for the
week, and to pay attention to where we put our car keys.
plaque levels to remain low, the flickering light treatment
Altered gamma rhythms in Alzheimer's disease are due
had to be given over several days versus hours.
in part to the toxic accumulation of a snipped protein called amyloid beta, resulting in fewer neurons firing in
As Alzheimer’s is considered an irreversible and progres-
synchrony.
sive brain disorder, this study represents very exciting research. Whether this will work on humans as effectively
Research from the lab of Director Li-Huei Tsai of the
as mice remains to be seen. As Dr. Tsai herself comment-
Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT has
ed as the main result of the study, in March 2021, the
sought to understand how Alzheimer's disease affects
“findings uncover a previously unappreciated function
gamma rhythms in the brain, under the premise that ab-
of gamma rhythms in recruiting both neuronal and gli-
normal neuronal firing populations play a key role in the
al responses to attenuate Alzheimer’s-disease-associated
symptoms of the disease.
pathology.” Also exciting though is Dr. Tsai’s approach, which activates the brain back to normal functioning
To create an effective treatment in humans with Alzhei-
without drugs, so that it can heal itself.
mer's disease, it's ideal to invent a non-invasive technique. To this end, Li-Huei Tsai and her team created a
This unique, non-invasive approach might lead to the
sensory paradigm that uses flickering light to restore the
development of treatments that can affect the disease
gamma rhythm and to reduce the levels of amyloid beta.
without the current pharmacological challenges of the blood brain barrier, or unexpected drug interactions.
5XFAD Alzheimer's mice were exposed to 40 Hertz flick-
This technique is a big step in finding new and effective
ering light, which caused enhanced gamma rhythm neu-
treatments for Alzheimer's disease that may halt and re-
ronal activity and reduced amyloid beta levels by over
verse the symptoms of a disease that impacts so many
50% in the visual cortex. In addition, the 40 Hertz flicker-
of us.
ing light treatment caused microglia in Alzheimer's mice to become more active and dramatically increase in size
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JOSEPH MCLEAN
Remembering SEPTEMBER 11
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Our television was huge back then, a monstrous
as the allies marched to war on terror, we marched in
box. I remember pulling back the divider, shouting to
peace protests that choked the city streets. And still the
my partner. On the computer, CNN’s website was re-
bombs fell.
duced to a single white page of text, pictures and ads stripped away to withstand the crushing traffic. The headline read simply, AMERICA UNDER ATTACK. I kept an appointment that week with my barber, a wonderful man who ran an immaculate salon in Vancouver. To call him a barber is a ridiculous understatement, and cutting my hair was probably the most boring part of his job. But he always welcomed me like a king. Normally a fountain of conversation, my friend was so quiet that day. And as I looked in the mirror I considered for the first time his middle eastern name, and the cold new reality that was forming on our streets, even here, even in Canada. The drumbeat of recrimination and war. We all knew it was madness to go into Afghanistan (and later Iraq). That’s what I have a hard time explaining to my kids, that we knew it from the very start. And
It was a time of great loss, beginning with the slaughter of passengers, office workers, and first responders 20 years ago, and reverberating across the globe. It was a time of great suspicion, and fear, and rage. But I remember the warm hand on my shoulder, the long scissors moving with the grace of a surgeon. I remember taking refuge in that moment, that simple act. Gathering my beliefs — still the beliefs of a young man, uncertain, malleable — that we are by nature a society of helpers. And that while violence makes the headlines and sears into our memories, it is tolerance that rebuilds. Not the tolerance of appeasement, for that tolerance is both weak and afraid. The understanding instead of equals, built brick by brick from the ashes of our mistakes. Hard work, and harder still to commemorate. So I try to remember this, as we remember the lives of all those lost to hatred on that terrible day. Lest we forget.
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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 'Tis the Season: Mushrooms of Eastern Vancouver Island LUNA L OIS E AU - TR E M B L AY
Finally after a summer of worrisome heat
in our diets. Among many other things, fungi are used
and drought, fall arrives and, with it, comes the much
as a leavening agent for bread products (yeast), food
needed rains and south easterly winds that are a part
or drink fermentation, as an antibiotic, and used as a
of Island life. Although in some moments it seems like
biological pesticide against weeds, insects and diseases
summer cannot possibly be over, the change of sea-
affecting plants. Fungi have a large role in the decom-
son brings the ripening of late garden produce and the
position of organic material, and the claim of the larg-
start of a local favourite pastime: Mushroom Season.
est organism on the planet being a fungi is not exag-
A walk through our Vancouver Island forests in the fall showcases the amazing diversity of our local fungi, with glints of russet, orange, white, blue, peach, brown, purple and many other colours peeking through the moss and lichen covered tree trunks. The gills of some mushrooms even glow in the dark against the night
gerated. Hyphae, which are the branching filaments of a fungal mycelium (network of hyphae) can stretch far and wide, whether in the soil or on rotting wood. The fruiting bodies are the parts we see as mushrooms, but that connection between the fruiting bodies can be expansive.
forest! Fungi belong to a large group of organisms
The evolution of fungi has allowed them to exploit
with incredible diversity, morphology and life cycle
nearly every habitat, environment and climate,
strategies, with some of those species being responsi-
lowing them to develop in a wide range of niches and
ble for things we rely on heavily, aside from their use
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parasitic on arthropods, many of them being insects. A dramatic example of this is with the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, which infects and manipulates its host solely for the benefit of the fungi. With the onset of fall, the draw to supplement our diets with mushrooms while enjoying the outdoors becomes irresistible. Golden chanterelles hide under the soft moss, while Lobster mushrooms burst through the soll. Chicken of the Woods make their way up the damp trunks of conifers and Oyster mushrooms exploit dead Alders. Matsutake Pine mushrooms form a symbiotic relationship with certain conifer species, thus making them difficult to find but after a successful treasure hunt, one is afforded bragging rights and a delicious snack! These are just several among many mushroom species that can be found in our forests.
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What does WELLNESS mean for YOU?
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Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits
great way to connect and catch up with the people that
on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental
matter the most to you.
health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving.
Exercise Even 20 or 30 minutes of daily exercise can have a positive impact on your overall sense of
To understand the significance of wellness, it’s import-
well-being and help improve your mood. Don’t know
ant to understand how it's linked to health. According
where to start? Try a brisk walk on your lunch break or
to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is
opt for the stairs instead of the elevator when you can.
defined as being “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of
Nutrition By adding wholesome ingredients to your
disease or infirmity.”
plate, you’ll be taking steps towards becoming a healthier you. Some food for thought: pack an apple
Several key areas of your lifestyle are considered di-
and some raw veggies in your bag to keep as a handy
mensions of overall Wellness. They include: social
snack. This may help you avoid vending machines or
connectedness, exercise, nutrition, sleep and mind-
fast food when you’re on the go.
fulness. Each one has an impact on your physical and mental health. By making simple and healthy choices
Sleep Consider your sleep hygiene. Avoid caffeine af-
on a daily basis, you will be well on your way towards
ter 12pm, include quiet and calm activities before go-
reducing stress, having positive social interactions and
ing to bed, and wake up at the same time every day
achieving optimal wellness.
– these are simple ways you can begin your journey towards becoming a successful sleeper.
Start with small changes within each dimension and take it one day at a time – you don’t have to run a mar-
Mindfulness Did you know that practicing mindful-
athon or go on a restrictive diet to implement wellness
ness is good for the body and mind, helps with focus
into your everyday life! Here are a few examples for
and also changes the brain? Take a moment right now
each dimension:
to consider your own mind and how you are feeling. The more you tap into your own thoughts, the more
Social Connectedness Connecting with friends or
you may become aware of how you react to stressful
loved ones is a great way to help improve your physi-
events – so start practicing mindfulness today!
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