keeoukaywin – The Visiting Way

Recently, the engagement team at pipikwan pêhtâkwan spent some time hiking through Whitemud Creek with a number of community members and Elders. Bundled in our winter jackets, feeling our way across the trail, each of us was reminded of what it is to visit, to listen and to connect, not just with one another, but […]

Tips for Halloween – Appropriation vs. Appreciation

You know what time it is! It’s time for a reminder not to be a jerk-o-lantern this Halloween. Here are some tips on how not to Halloween this year.  Prioritize relationship, engagement and consent  The line between appropriation and appreciation lies in relationship and consent. If you are engaged with the people of a particular […]