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THE ART OF TATTOOING KEALY DONALDSON
More than just beautiful designs, tattoos are
buying, selling, and displaying objects. And yet, it seems
reminders of unique stories that can be told on human
almost inevitable that, given the popularity of tattoos,
skin. Tattooing has re-emerged as a mainstream part
more art institutions will recognize the value of em-
of North American pop culture for Generation X and
bracing the once-subversive art form.
beyond, proving that wearable art has a place in society again—and that 5,300 years of history has a recognized
For those in the business of this art medium, talent is
cultural application.
recognized and coveted. There are a number of reputable tattoo studios in the Central + North Island region.
From the Tahitian “tatau” meaning 'to mark or strike', the
At the heart of the Island, in Campbell River, Golden
word tattoo refers to some traditional modes of applica-
Anchor and Queen of Hearts are all highly recommend-
tion where ink is “tapped” into the skin by using sharp
ed. Black Rose and 2 Pricks on 5th in Courtenay are top
sticks or bone. Certain peoples in the Arctic, however,
choices for the Valley and furthest north and south sit
have used a needle to pull carbon-embedded thread un-
Beacon Tattoos in Port Hardy and Wunder-
der the skin to create linear designs. And still others
lust in Parksville. There are more inde-
have traditionally cut designs into the skin and
pendent Tattoo Artists and studios up
then rubbed the incisions with ink or ashes.
and coming.
There were many shared elements in tattooing
To touch on a couple of popular tat-
between Samoa, Aotearoa/Te Waipounamu,
tooing styles, there are fine line and
and Hawai'i, both traditional and contemporary.
form line. They both lend themselves
The status of the master, the general motifs, and
as a base to many art mediums. Fine
the methods of application were common to all
line was used by many famous artists
of the cultures of Polynesia. The roles, techniques and motifs of tatau, moko, and uhi have continued to exist for over 2,000 years. The oldest tattoos discovered to date are estimated to be 5,300 years old.
such as Picasso, da Vinci and Warhol. Form Line
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Form line is a term first used by First Nation West Coast Artist Bill Holm in 1965 which conveys First Nations shapes such as oviods,
u and s shapes. The use of form line is one of knowledge In many ways, tattoos are fundamentally at odds with
and technique, mostly passed down through apprentice-
the fine-art world’s business model, which is based on
ships. This specialized art form is here to stay!
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
THE STORIES SURVIVE JOSEPH MCLEAN I remember standing in his kitchen, in a small house at Tla’amin. Sunlight spilling in the windows, the house buzzing with family and friends. Just back from school, giggling kids argued over what kind of cereal to snack on. As my friend handed the boxes of brightly coloured goodness down from the shelf, he laughingly asked what my favourite breakfast was. After a moment’s thought, I declared it to be oatmeal. The dish of my ancestors, which features brilliantly in the history of Scotland. Hearty and satisfying. My go-to meal for years. He smiled then, but it was not his usual smile. And he beckoned me close, away from the munching and the laughter. He could never eat oatmeal again, my friend said. When he was younger, younger than the children laughing at his table, he was taken from his home to a residential school. Terrible things happened there, unspeakable things. And each morning his breakfast was a single bowl of oatmeal. It is not my place to tell another man’s story. But this is where my own story changed, a story many of us share. That rocky and at times deeply painful relationship with our recent past. Not something we can bury away in museums, or draw a line and say tut tut, we’re so much better now. There is a parable about the bully who knocks a child down. The child leaps to his feet, angry, upset. “What?” the bully asks. “It already happened. Ancient history. Get over it.” I am not the bully. I am not the injured. I am a witness but even there I struggle, since the worst of our country takes place in the shadows. Shame kept, and keeps, it hidden, and shame makes it harder to seek. We want Canada to be its postcard version, to live up to the shine others see in us.
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WA L K I N G I N T H E I R F O O T S T E P S
PATRICIA THEATRE FOREVER NINA MUSSELLAM
In a newspaper published on November 8, 1928 a headline
over the giant movie screen forever—unless enough
screams, "New Theatre Opened!" The story begins: "The
funds can be raised. The nonprofit Powell River Film So-
beautiful new Patricia Theatre was opened in very appro-
ciety is trying to purchase the property from the current
priate style. The task of the official opening devolved on
owner, Ann Nelson, who is set to retire after a long career
Mr. R. Bell-Irving who accomplished his task in a very
as operator extraordinaire/chief instigator.
pleasing manner.”
In the early days, moving pictures were not the only
Now, after 93 years as Canada’s Longest Continuous-
choice of entertainment—live performances were com-
ly operating movie theatre (pre-Covid-19), the Patricia
mon, with both local talent as well as vaudeville enter-
Theatre’ s hand-stencilled velvet drapes are set to close
tainers who arrived with the weekly steamship up the
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coast. Fashion shows were popular as well, known as traveling ‘trunk shows’ with local models. Two dressing
rooms sit above the exits on each side of the stage. When McLeod Scanlon Amusements Ltd decided to build a new theatre in 1928, replacing an older, wooden structure located by the Rodmay Hotel, it happened fast. Construction started the second week of July, and was complete in 16 weeks, ready for a Grand Opening on Monday November 5, 1928. By today's standards it is astounding that this large building, with all the up-to-date plumbing and electricity, the latest projection equipment as well as imported seating, draperies, carpets, etc. could be completed in the space of four months. What building of the same size is ready
for occupancy in the same timeframe in this present day?
In 1913, there was a contest to name the original theatre at the Dwight Hall site, and that name migrated to the new building in 1928. Seems there was a lively competition, but some entries were tongue in cheek and not all family suitable.
A serious entry suggested naming the theatre after Princess Patricia, the Duke of Connaught’s daughter. The Duke was Prince Arthur, son of Queen Victoria. He was named Canada's Governor General in 1911 and served until 1916. He, his wife, and youngest daughter Princess Patricia came to Ottawa and immediately became darlings of the press. So when Mrs. A Oliver sent in the suggestion to name the theatre after Queen Victoria’s grand-daughter, there was surely no close competition. For her efforts, Mrs. Oliver won 100
theatre passes. The Patricia Theatre was named one of the top 10 Movie Theatres in Canada by Chatelaine Magazine. You too can play a part in preserving this icon of the
Historic
Townsite.
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O F F T H E B E AT E N PAT H
ROAD TRIP TO THE COVE K E A LY DON ALDSON
I do many trips throughout the year from one
the tracks and Western Forest Products’ main hub. If
end of Vancouver Island to the other. Fortunately
you blink, you’ve missed this historic forestry town site.
Campbell River is dead centre, geographically, and it’s 300 kilometres to the north tip and 300 kilometres to the south! I do enjoy my road time—especially when I get to head north and hit some favourite spots along the way.
By the time I hit my stride and am in full highway driving mode, my music is on and I'm looking forward to my favourite nature stop, Nimpkish Lake. Nimpkish is absolutely stunning but hard to see from the road line. It has a gorgeous recreational camping site, via BC
It used to be when I left the River for my day trips, I
Parks, and has some really fun activities like kite and
would stop in at Roberts Lake Resort and grab a treat
wind surfing. If you are into adventure, then this is a
or two for the ride. Since Covid hit, some of my favou-
great spot and if you just like to admire, you might get
rite stops have been closed, and I have re-routed and
lucky and see the kites ripping around the lake on a
learned to enjoy new locations along the way. I do try to
windy day. Nimpkish Lake is the deepest body of fresh
stop at Roberts Lake, in some form or another – wheth-
water on Vancouver Island, ranging to 1,000 feet deep,
er it’s the roadside rest stop, the rustic resort proper-
and is simply spectacular for a day trip or a few days of
ty or the southern entrance park-like setting that was
relaxing. I get 15 minutes of serenity and cherish every
sponsored by Mowi (Marine Harvest) a few years back.
second.
I like to take a moment to enjoy this little beauty that is only 15 minutes out of town.
You are probably thinking by now, sure these are great stops and beautiful lakes but didn’t you start off with
I always do a quick pull-in at Woss; we like the nick-
something about a cove? I sure did! As my day pro-
name Woss-Vegas because it is truly so small and quaint
gresses, I get past the great Nimpkish and closer to my
compared to the vastness of the big American Casino
destination, Telegraph Cove. It comes up pretty quickly,
city. Typically a quick trip into the General Store to say
the Beaver Cove turn off; it’s approximately two hours
hi and grab a drink and then a quick dash to the historic
north of Campbell River and there is more history
train site and the lovely pavilion recently built down by
along the way.
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I have three main stops along this road – two coves and one bay – let’s start there, shall we? It has been a few years now since Alder Bay Resort has had its new owners; this ever-popular spot is a great ocean-side camping destination, looking directly at Cormorant Island and Alert Bay. Fishing and fifth wheels are a huge anchor here, but you can tent camp as well as group camp. We love what’s known as the MECCA; if you are coming as a group and want to be together, this unique space is for memory making and bonding ties. Alder Bay is reasonably priced, nicely kept and an ocean view from pretty much every camp site. There are some food services on site during the summer season, and a boat launch. Coming soon is a Park Model, where you can lease-to-own your home close to Alder Bay. A great concept for those retiring or looking for that special getaway! Back on the road and closer to my day’s destination, we pass by the dry land log sort known as Beaver Cove. Beaver Cove Log Sort pretty much sums up the history of the North Island in one glance. As you get closer to the site, you pass the Kwagis Power Generation site
The Boom Boat Suite at the Telegraph Cove Art Gallery Photos © Kealy Donaldson
and can see where the deactivated train tracks were as you come around the tight S corner. Understanding the
Telegraph Cove originates from 1912 when it became
strong history of logging and forestry here is import-
a telegraph hub from the Campbell River Telegraph
ant, so make sure to stop at the lookout on the hilltop
line. It found its true identity as a sawmill, cutting wood
for some reflection and understanding of the economic
to make boxes for the salted salmon used in the home
backbone of the North Island. Wood chipping, grading
market. The original sawmill was constructed in 1922.
and more all take place in this special hub.
Soon after the outbreak of World War II, the mill was
It’s not far now to the cove and I’m always blown away
expropriated in the name of National Defence. Sixty five airmen arrived to staff and operate the mill. After
by the back story of this tucked away village known as
the war, it returned to providing the custom lumber
Telegraph Cove. We are headed right for our accom-
used for almost all the early boats, building and docks
modation, the Boom Boat Suite at the Telegraph Cove
built on the North Island. Now, it’s a seasonal tourist
Art Gallery. It’s pretty much the first building you come
destination filled with local adventure tourism, a whale
across once you are headed down the hill. Owned by
museum and colourful cabins along an 800’ boardwalk
Don Bastian and his wife Denise, the Boom Boat Suite
with small cafes, historic plaques and little shops to pop
is simply the most darling accommodation in the en-
in and out of.
tire footprint of the cove. Completely redone by Bastian, and highlighting his master craft of woodworking, this off the beaten path suite is perfectly situated for a few days rest and relaxation in Telegraph Cove. Not only are you right by the Art Gallery–and surely will be
Underwater view of a Dall's porpoise © Josh McInnes
The true beauty of the North Island shines in Telegraph Cove and all the stops along the way! This is the season to get out and connect with the rich history and natural beauty that surrounds us here on Vancouver Island!
taking home some of the beautiful hand-crafted items
For more details on the Boom Boat Suite and the Tele-
made on site–you are only a few footsteps away from
graph Cove Art Gallery, check out www.donbastian.com.
the historic beauty of the cove itself.
Stay for the day, or make time to explore more!,
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Flora + Fauna O F T H E N ORTHWEST C OAST
The Diversity of Wasps
LU NA LOISEAU -T R EM B LAY As our planet is struggling to maintain life in the
resemble but are not the Asian Giant Hornet, for fear
face of climate change, a common thread in conver-
that we’ll be inundated with a scourge of murderous
sations regarding the health of the environment is the
wasps. These maligned insects belong to the order
concern for the wellbeing of our pollinators on a glob-
Hymenoptera, and with bees and ants make up the
al and local scale. “Insect Apocalypse” or “The Sixth
suborder Apocrita.
Extinction Event” are frequent headlines, and everywhere we look it seems like there are new campaigns, books, articles, educational programs and many other things to save the honey bees, thought of as our most
The wasps that we are most familiar with, hornets and yellowjackets, belong to the family Vespidae and are social insects, having a nest with a queen that
important group of insect pollinators.
lays the eggs and workers that do not reproduce, al-
Although it is true that bees are our most important
Females usually have an ovipositor (tube-like organ)
economic pollinators because of their relationship
which is used to lay eggs on or near the preferred food
with agriculture, the significance of other pollinator
source, but some wasp groups have an ovipositor mod-
groups is often overlooked, with much less coverage
ified into a stinger used for defence or killing prey.
though a large amount of wasp species are solitary.
than the superstar honeybees. Many other insects pollinate the plants around us, including beetles, flies, ants,
Wasps can be distinguished from bees by their lack of
butterflies, mosquitos and wasps, to name a few.
hair and the presence of a tapered waist area. They are
As we pull out the camping gear and BBQs, hang up the hummingbird feeders or try to have a sandwich on a log at the beach, it becomes clear that wasps have adapted well to our habits. They join us on our seasonal adventures, often ending in painful stings or exasperated efforts to get rid of them. News headlines about the famous Asian Giant Hornet (AKA Murder hornets) have been in and out of the news this last year, which has concluded in many people killing insects that 1 2 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 3 3
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omnivores, feeding on fruit, visiting flowers for nectar, foraging on carrion or killing prey for food. This group of insects is incredibly diverse with over a hundred thousand described species of wasps in the world, with a wide variety of ecological roles and behaviors. Many wasps exhibit a variety of warning colouration and because of this, are also the subjects of mimicry by other insects, such as some species of moths, hoverflies and beetles whose coloration mimics the wasps, allowing them to be protected from predation because
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In pollination, many species of wasps do not contribute because they lack the soft hairs and modified pollen carrying parts that non-parasitic bees have, however many species of wasps are still able to be effective pollinators regardless of this. The intricate pollination relationships between wasps, orchids and penstemons is well studied as is the mutualistic relationship between pollinating wasps and figs. Many species of wasp, such as the common ones we see around us, such as yellow jackets, are fiercely predatory but rely heavily on nectar as a food source. Without a doubt, it feels like wasps are a nuisance compared to our perception of other common pollinators. However, it is good to remember that they contribute strongly to many ecological processes going on around us every day and are woven into our daily interactions with the natural environment. W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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A R T I S T F E AT U R E KEALY DONALDSON
JOE R. WILSON Namgis Artist
IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION From Alert Bay, born and raised, Wilson stayed in his
It was a birthday present from Wilson’s eldest sister, Deb Ha-
home town and chose to build a home there and his life
nuse, that allowed him to learn form line. Hanuse paid for him
around his artistry. I took a moment to ask Wilson why Alert
to do a form line course under Doug Cramner. Cramner was
Bay is such a hub for the Kwakwaka’wakw Art. Wilson re-
very strict and like most young artists, Wilson didn’t appreciate
sponded that back at the turn of the century, the Cannery
it then; he certainly embraces it now. Wilson grew as an Artist
drew all the artists for regular work, everything sprouted from
through his teen years but form line truly drew him into the art-
there. Wilson added that there are many styles that have de-
ist he is today. Wilson has worked in flat design and sculpture
veloped from the Artists from Alert Bay and two very distin-
as well, and continues to grow with new mediums all the time.
guished styles from Fort Rupert, Sewid and Hunt. At 19, Wilson started working with Ned Matilpi and was unWilson has worked with almost everyone in Yalis, known in
der him for approximately a year; he was able to work with
English as Alert Bay, and was a part of the Community Shop
so many mentors in the communal shop – the list is long –
prior to it being torn down. “It was a place for artists to work
Stephen Bruce, Wayne Alfred, Bruce Alfred, Beau Dick, to
and share. It was open to everyone but you needed to be
name a few. “It was nice as Beau and Doug really brought our
committed to make progress. It was a communal style of
traditional art back to life,” Wilson notes. “42 years now I’ve
learning,” Wilson shares.
been an Artist and I’m still learning. Passing the culture and
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art knowledge down to the youth was and is so important. It
Wilson is self taught in forming jewellery; he sat down at the
isn’t really to our sons per se, it is passed down by talent or
bench after acquiring all the tools and simply just started. “It
drive versus family. There is a true dedication to art; the aver-
is the same art forms that I’ve been practicing for 43 years but
age amount of time an artist invests in a piece is never really
simply using a new medium,” Wilson notes as he truly carves,
recovered. It takes two weeks, at least, to complete a hand
each piece, using his style. He loves exploring new mediums
carved mask. At a price point of $2500, it doesn’t even start
within the traditional art form. “I’m always open to new ideas;
to cover the dedication of time or supplies.” Wilson is current-
there is only so much to do as a self-taught Jewellery Artist
ly apprenticing his son, Joe Jr. in all forms.
but I want to keep learning… next up is digital design work!” he shares. “It’s about the journey, not the destination for me.”
Wilson continues to explain: “the dedication to our art forms
Wilson expresses his thoughts on mastering art forms, saying
is part of saving the culture; there is a big difference between
“some established Artists attach their name as a Master, that’s
cultural pieces and market pieces. There are very specific
not for me as I believe the journey as an Artist is on-going and
details I won’t place on a piece I’m selling versus when I’m
we are always learning! That’s no disregard for anyone who
working on a cultural piece for Big House. Understanding tra-
carries this title, but in my life, I will continue to learn and will
ditional versus contemporary is that cultural is used in the Big
always add to my art forms.”
House, mostly for gifting. Contemporary is different and mostly used when we are creating pieces to sell to tourists. Jew-
When Wilson is asked what is the next phase for him as
ellery is really bling. It isn’t truly traditional per se. In the Big
an Artist, he speaks of the now and the past. “I’m 55 now…
House, and outside of that realm, jewellery is beautiful but
famous and infamous,” he laughs. “I’m enjoying the journey; I
not really part of dowries or gifting of our Kwakwaka’wakw
am in control of my destiny and in control of what I produce.”
culture.” Wilson started working with metal five years ago.
He’s ready to move to next level pieces utilizing wood and metal mediums. “I definitely have new projects on the horizon
Jewellery was a unique opportunity to learn a new medium
and am finding and fixing past work and older pieces, adding
for Wilson. With wood carving, Wilson was always successful
to them by studying older Artists’ forms. I’m enjoying playing
and very busy. “It was too much,” he shares with gratitude. “I
with my teachers’ ideas through versions of their work with
needed a break.” Wilson decided to see what was what and
their style lines.” Wilson loves the high pace; he admits he’s
went fish farming as part of this break; he wanted to learn for
a workaholic and he is driven to continue being this way and
himself how much impact there truly was in fish farming. Then
adds “I will be working, on art, till the day I die.” Wilson is very
he went road building, driving off-road trucks; he was just as
grateful he can make a living through his art and loves that he
busy as before and the burnout was, again, at his heels. He
can work on art every day.
decided to return home to Alert Bay from Ft. McMurray. “Now what, I thought,” Wilson remembers. “Work with wood again or what am I going to do?” A cousin suggested he try a new medium, jewellery.
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JAMES L. ANDERSON
BENEATH IT ALL TODAY
Beneath it all today, you and I carry something grand. Something that our lost, forgotten magnificent primitive ancestors raged through ages and ages of murderous, savage, impossible horror now beyond belief so that we can breathe today… alive. It was just a dream, and
into the future together is the only way to survive. And in the last few storming years you and I have been brought to our knees lost and desperate… masked, social distanced and hideously captured in merciless, inescap-
is still today. The dream of being Human on this earth.
able solitary confinement that none of us saw coming.
You and I still carry that dream, and the challenge.
comprehend what it all is really about. But we do not
Our children. And our children’s children…and their
It may take years, decades and even centuries to clearly have that much time.
children’s children will not breathe free and Human
What really is at stake here is that “Being Human” is un-
on this earth in the future unless you and I—driven to
der stealthy and catastrophic threat in this seemingly
our knees in mortal deadly, paralyzing terror fear in
hopeless, and ever more inhuman world today. You and
this horror alien world today—unless we can somehow
I are being secretly threatened with an Extermination
find the faith and the impossible will to come together
Level event where what will end is that living HUMAN
and keep that Human Dream alive today. This is the age
lives will become extinct. This is what all this pandem-
more than any other time, ever, when the Dream…and
ic madness is really all about. We need to comprehend
living “Human” can be lost… forever.
what is at stake here. What we all could lose. Forever.
When we look into the eyes of our children, or our
We must now comprehend how precious, rare and sim-
grandchildren the truth lies there.
ply irreplaceable in all Universe we are. You and I must
We are their only hope. Somehow we must stand together as one and gather the courage and the unity to
now realize what this wonderful mystery of living lives “Being Human” is. You and I must see it clearly.
do the impossible and find the way through to keep our
It cannot be surrendered and given away no matter the
Human Dream alive, once again. Against all odds.
cost. All Human life, and our magnificent potential now
In my lifetime for over the last half century I have been seeking to chart and awaken us to a hidden outrageous evolution towards a better world, now fulminating beneath the surface in the potential lurking in us—as we
awaiting us all in the future deserve the chance to see the light and breathe Human on this Earth long and long after we are gone. What does it mean to be HUMAN?
all try to live lives “Being Human” in this raucous world
First of all, it is simply a Dream. And it was whispered
today. It is becoming starkly clear to all of us in these
into us when we were given the Gift of Life itself, though
dark days of peril that somehow evolving into a meta-
we cannot yet know and understand this. To be “born”
morphic higher consciousness where we can finally
in this universe and emerge in convergence from
truly care for one another and carry the Human Dream
the diffuse, indiscrete wonder of eternity and ALL by
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taking shape and Human form in this Universe we were branded, blessed and baptized with the secret design, destiny and meaning of all Universe and Creation itself, though none of us now comprehend what it all means… or Why we have been given the gift of Life, still. Try to understand what was whispered into us then, when you and I were born. Beyond our primitive Awareness now… Universe is the Womb and Birthing place of an as yet Unborn perfect, total, perfect UNION… that does not yet exist. This is where the surging energy, periodicity, rhythm
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and cyclical eternal flowing harmony of this natural Universe comes from. It is simply the enduring, indestructible attraction towards that sacred, perfect Unity corresponded by the predictable eternal retreat necessary because UNION cannot yet be born in this expectant Universe. And it will repeat, repeat and repeat again in significant, predictable identity until glorious Unity is finally birthed. This is why Universe flows, whirls, throbs and shines. It is why we were born. And why we Live, always on the gasp. For all our children’s children we have to awaken to see who we really are and what it all means. Human. We are Part of the Universal CONTINUUM that is evolving towards a yet unborn Total Union woven from all Crea-
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tion. Against all odds. It is why at heart center we are all Spiritual Beings. Why we all seek communion, harmony and unity somehow, someway all of our lives. Why we rage outward to Know, communicate and discover that genesis and center yet to come, always. Why from that moment we were BORN we yearn to find home…to discover at last where we somehow naturally belong, together as ONE. Why 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.
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G R O W I N G U P C O A S TA L
RIDE TO THE END OF THE ROAD J O S E P H MCLEAN
Photo © Joseph McLean
It was Kevin's idea. At the farthest place we had
we'd have to get on a boat. But it's too far, and you're
ever biked from home, he looked wistfully at the high-
probably too little to bike there yet."
way heading south, rising over the hill at Lang Bay, leaving everything we had ever known. And he asked me, "where's the farthest place this road goes?"
Well, that settled it. Planning for Proving Daddy Wrong About Biking began at once, and just two weeks later we set out at the crack of afternoon for Saltery Bay. Our
Some years, that answer is 15,000 kilometres away on
expedition had grown to three: Ryan (almost 10), Kev-
the Chilean coast, the southern terminus of highway
in (newly seven), and Daddy (pretty old but still pretty
101. But Covid has readjusted our goalposts, if just for
good). One time, in the misty days before children, I
now. In a way, it is like when the children were very
had biked to Saltery Bay. I carefully adjusted expecta-
small, with each trip to the nearest hill a dramatic and
tions, but they were determined. And so we went.
fully involved adventure. Now their world is growing, and although the world is full of hazards and borders, there is still so much open space right here.
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winding hills, narrow passes, occasional maniac drivers. There is a wide shoulder that sometimes is as thin as
"The farthest place," I said, "is Saltery Bay. Any more and
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The highway out of town has its ups and downs. Long
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it bravely behind our littlest member. He connected to
And then, impossibly, the viewpoint. We stood enchanted,
me with his trail-a-bike, peddling so hard I felt strongly
15 minutes from Saltery Bay, and I put them to the ques-
propelled. In lead position went Ryan on his dirty blue
tion: If we went over the side, we would have to come up
Trek, hair sprouting from his bike helmet, adventure
that great hill again. We'd be home after dark. It was a
treats rattling in the easter eggs he secreted amongst his
long way.
many pockets.
There is no dishonour in turning around when you are
We cycled through the invisible borders of qathet:
done, and the discussion was hesitant. But in the end,
Powell River with its busy streets, Myrtle Rocks with its
the delight of telling Mummy they'd made it was too
empty beach, the endless hill to Suncoast Cycles and on
much; of knowing in their hearts what they could do.
to Black Point, the farthest I had ever run. Kevin kept time by counting phone polls, each one labelled with broad metal numbers. Pole 1 is by the edge of town. Pole 300 is near Palm Beach, our farthest point yet.
We reached the waters of Saltery Bay 3h15m after leaving home. We ate all the cliff bars. We watched the boats come in to harbour. We used a truly handy port-a-potty. And we thought about the mountains left to climb.
The hill there is incredible, rising like a rampart out of the farmland that gathers around Lang Bay. We should have walked our bikes, but we were still feeling macho. Up we went, gasping and grunting. At the midpoint, a pause for one Jelly Belly each. And then onwards past pole 300 and into the beyond.
As we walked our bikes up that first great hill, Kevin quietly asked Ryan if he could take over. Their default mode is squabbling, but as a team we marched up that hill together. It wasn't even as hard as we thought it would be. Whooping, we turned our bikes to the sun and peddled hard for home.
Now we were crossing Eagle River, gazing down at the waterfalls there, astonished by our height. "Feel my
The sun was down when we burst in the door, wearing twice the layers as when we left. Steaming bowls of pasta
heartbeat, Daddy," Kevin said. It felt wild, racing exu-
were on the table, the room was brightly lit. The children
berant. It felt like mine.
galloping off into the kitchen, yelling about 64 kilome-
The last hill to the viewpoint goes for two kilometres.
ters, and 800 meters of elevation, and 490 telephone
It is a hill designed to drain your spirit, your hope, and
polls. And 6 whole cliff bars, and the sparkle on the ocean
your every weary muscle. Now we were walking our
that was like a painting, but wasn't a painting because it
bikes, hard over on the shoulder, watching for ferry rac-
really happened. They really made it. To the ends of the
ers. Corner after ragged corner, the hill continued.
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FLORA + FAUNA OF THE NORTHWEST COAST
WELLNESS ARTIST
K E A LY D ON ALDSO N
Nicky Telosky has spent most of her life influenced by the beauty of nature and the ocean on the West Coast. Born in Alberta, she moved to Vancouver Island while raising her family a few decades
Nicky Telosky M U LTI MEDI A A RTI ST
ago. She started her artistic career with stained glass in 2000 under the business name ‘Island Creations.’ Her business grew quickly. She still dabbles in glass, but she's now truly found her passion—and a new edge to her art. Telosky started out like many artists, from humble beginnings in her garage. Her artistic passion is driven by her love to create and she enjoys seeing her concepts evolve as she self-teaches to use different techniques. Telosky’s mediums have changed over the years and currently she is focused on multi-mediums featuring a fusion of paint, resin and 3D. The family business in
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Landscaping drives some of her creativity; she loves the balance between the colours, shapes and heights and they really influence her ideas and concepts. Focusing on her current body of work, she is painting and pouring resin using a mix of 3D on canvas. It’s a creative concept that she has explored, at her W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
home studio, deeply during this pandemic and has
In the beginning, Telosky would work and rework with
truly captivated her images through this style. Telo-
fabrics to create unique colours, shapes and heights.
sky has produced a themed body of work featuring Nature and Wildlife with over 50 resin pieces. “I created a full series of safari and animal themed pieces; elephants,
Now it just simply flows and she is abundantly inspired to keep producing new pieces. Looking into the future, she plans to be involved with several local art shows and
wolves, bears, elk, moose, loons –
wants to continue to grow her passion
you name it – I was inspired by the
and will continue to hone her skill
‘nature’ theme and just kept cre-
level and master her techniques.
ating throughout this past winter season,” Telosky says.
Telosky has a rotation of work for
Telosky typically paints her can-
Tyee Plaza in Campbell River. Pop
sale at Direct Art Gallery in the vases
and
then
uses
produced
pieces to influence the work; from branches to fabrics, glass to silk flo-
by Direct Art to view her featured pieces, or feel free to message her directly.
ral, shells and metal work. She balances her 3-D pieces with different elements and then resins to the final stages. “Working with fabric and creating shapes grounds me. The
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming shows featuring Telosky in the North Island region once Covid restrictions have lifted.
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INGRID PINCOTT ND
What is a Healthy Lifestyle? SOME REMINDERS FROM A WESTERN NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN’S POINT OF VIEW Photo © Adobestock / Tanja Esser
Routines are healthy. Recently in our household
short programs that can be done every spring and fall
when asked what day it is the answer is “Blursday,” as the
that combine diet changes and cleansing herbs and ho-
days run into each other. Developing some kind of daily
meopathy to refresh the liver and the bowel.
routine does keep your health in check during stressful times. During the pandemic I have been trying to keep a regular exercise regime. Signing up online ahead of time has helped, because if I don’t I won’t get in! I also have made a commitment: Perfect Mind Campbell River offers many exercise and yoga classes so if I miss a class or the time isn’t right I can do the class at home in my basement—outside is even better! Having a routine contributes to a stable frame of mind, and these areas are key: bedtime and time to get up; meal times; meditation, creativity and downtime. Eating at regular intervals prevents blood sugar highs and lows. Instead of TV and a glass of wine, occasionally try something else instead, like visit a friend while walking the Canyon View. Having a “green bath” like this is like a walking meditation and lowers your stress hormone cortisol. Children particularly benefit from being outside. It is lovely to see youngsters enjoying “Forest School”.
Take time for cleansing: This past year has perhaps been a “reset” for you, rethinking how you spend your time, how to be less busy and more creative and spend quality with your family. How to have more balance in your life. A time to clean your home and garden, and catch up on projects. Is there one thing that you might want to get
Take time for creativity: Over the last few months I have taken up playing the Ukulele and practicing with a friend over Zoom and learning from You Tube. Playing a musical instrument, colouring, writing a poem, dancing and singing are forms of creativity that are very calming for the sympathetic nervous system.
Take time for downtime: Like everyone else I have been watching some great series on Netflix. I am careful to choose something uplifting, rather than violent and negative. I also try to find something humorous to end the day. Your choice of music also makes a difference, and sometimes silence is best. We are so fortunate to be able to have beach fires on our local beaches and there is nothing more calming than sitting around a fire at the beach and just be. Once a week, create your own sacred time on Sunday morning to take time just for you.
Take time for gratitude: Surely during this time many of us have seen others go through much worse times than us. It helps us also look for the little things that bring a smile to our faces. Keeping a daily gratitude journal is another key to happiness as we recognize what a wonderful life it truly is.
rid of and replace with something more healthful? For
These healthy lifestyle ideas complement a wholesome
example, less screen time and more reading before bed.
diet, herbs and homeopathy that I have talked about
Naturopathic medicine teaches that cleansing the body
many times in my past articles. Please contact me if
is also a great “reset” for your health. There are simple
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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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S H I F T H A P P E N S
ANDREA WAGEMAKER
Hebb's Law HOW WE HARDWIRE OUR BRAINS
There is a principle in Neuroscience call Hebb’s Law.
enter the gateway to consciousness and escape from
It basically states that, “Nerve cells that fire together,
the matrix?
wire together.” Based on this and the research in Neuroplasticity, it is shown that if we keep firing the same
Lucia Light is an aid in helping us step beyond the ver-
neural patterns by living out lives the same way each
bal mind, into meaningful meditation and expansive
day with the same thoughts and beliefs, we are hard-
awareness. It speeds the process of healing, awakening
wiring the same neurons to fire and creating the same
and integrating knowledge—a ‘room of requirement’
patterns within our brains whether good or bad, which
for the internal world. It is all about the pineal gland
forms habits and our personalities.
that claims to be the seat of the soul. The bridge to higher consciousness. Opening the third eye is the key
So, if we keep thinking the same thoughts, doing the
to awakening our psychic senses, allowing access to oth-
same thinks and feeling the same emotions we begin
er realms and dimensions, and connecting to Spirit.
to hardwire our brains into a directs reflection of our perceived reality. Knowing this, wouldn’t we want to
Bright light is believed to stimulate the release of
create our own positive reality?
DMT and awakens the pineal gland. Dr Rick Strassman M.D’s (The Spirit Molecule), 4 yr clinical study proved
According to psychologist Sona Yebomersky, our abil-
that DMT, consistently produced NDE’s and profound
ity to reframe our situation more positively has a great
mystical, insightful, cathartic, healing experiences, in
influence on our happiness. I have found the profound
a supernatural light, to which shifts in consciousness
meditative experience of Lucia Light is an incredible
were attributed. If you feel this resonates with you and
tool that facilitates a more positive perspective on life.
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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 Endangered Wildflowers: The Deltoid Balsamroot LUNA L OIS E AU - TR E M B L AY Finally spring and summer is upon us, with the
the family Asteraceae, more commonly known as the
welcome of blooming wildflowers, the buzzing of bees
sunflower or aster family. This species is very similar
and the songs of bird migration. Trails such as the
to a smaller sunflower, with strong flowering stalks,
forested Canyon View along the Campbell River of-
showy yellow flowers and large triangular leaves. This
fer closeups of wildflowers; western trillium, pink and
rare and endangered wildflower is a native plant to our
white fawn lilies, red columbines, slender toothwort
area, occurring from Campbell River south to Victoria,
and chocolate lilies flourish, while our dry bluffy areas
in eight distinct populations, four of which may not
boast carpets of pink sea blush, violet-blue small flow-
be viable because there are so few plants left in those
ered blue-eyed mary, russet hair saxifrage and wing-
populations. According to the species profile on the
stem monkey flower.
Species At Risk registry on the Government of Canada
This year I decided I would finally make a point to
populations of Deltoid Balsamroot, with a population
search out the endangered Deltoid Balsamroot, Bal-
on a small lot along Tyee Spit, part of one of the largest
samorhiza deltoidea, a beautiful perennial wildflower in
territories of the Wei Wai Kum Nation.
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Historically, Deltoid balsamroot was a plentiful plant in this area, but unfortunately the population in this location has been dwindling from under 1700 plants down to under 400 plants, as major development in recent years has greatly impacted the growth of this species. This beautiful plant also occurs in the area that is fenced at the Oyster Bay Rest Area, with signs explaining the efforts of restoration. Development and invasive introduced species, such as Scotch broom and blackberry, are two causes that contribute to significant decline of Deltoid Balsamroot. In Canada, this species usually occurs in meadows or woodlands adjacent to Garry Oak and/or Douglas Fir habitat, areas that are generally moist but dry up as the summer season progresses. Mature balsamroot plants are drought tolerant, with long taproots. Shoots develop in April, with peak flowering during the month of
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May. Pollination is done by insects but seed production is low, limited by vertebrate grazing and foraging by insects. Seed germination is also limited in dispersal, and invasive species outcompete balsamroot for space, light and nutrients. The main threat impacting Deltoid Balsamroot is habitat degradation, especially in the population in Campbell River which is surrounded by parking lots and low level industrial development, with encroaching scotch broom and invasive grasses. However, the Wei Wai Kum First Nation fenced off the Tyee Spit population to protect it from traffic in the area and have been working hard at restoring the species that grew historically in that area. In other locations, this plant is impacted by pedestrian trampling and flower picking. These are important considerations regard-
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