Let me tell you a story about how this showd up for me. I recently had the chance to chat with several professionals in the climate space - including being on a panel with some genuine climate titans: Lyndsy Poaps, Andrea Reimer, and Janelle Lepointe. I was feeling out of my depth. These women work across so-called Canada and the world on climate policy, human rights, and government. And there I was, talking about care, community, and creativity - and letting a colonial value

This summer I brought a simple question to block parties, fairs, and conferences: What supports you in times of change? The answers warmed me because they were so mundane/accessible/relational. A neighbour mentioned she has a generator but has never told anyone on her block. Someone else said they always have a three-month supply of diabetes testing strips but would have no idea how to ask if they ran out. A man said he has an extra room and has always assumed he'd offer it i

I have been avoiding the news. Tariffs. El Niño. Elections. It goes from bad to worse and it is relentless. I found myself doomscrolling at 1:00am, heart racing, feeling like the world was on fire and there was nothing I could do. So I stopped because I needed to find a way back to taking action instead of feeling overwhelmed. Instead of reading another headline, I bought a solar charger for my phone and a new flashlight. That's it, that was the step I needed to stop my inact