Belonging and Engagement
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Learning and Improving Your French in Canada
There are many reasons individuals and families choose to learn or improve their French. From supporting children in immersion or francophone school systems, to opening up career opportunities, to maintaining cultural identity, or simply wanting to feel more at home in a bilingual country—each path looks a little different. If you’re trying to support your
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Scanner Code of Practice (aka not getting ripped off at the till)
If you’ve bought groceries lately, you don’t need a report to tell you something is off. Prices are up, portions are down, and everything seems to taste worse. 😬 Most days, we feel like we’re splurging just by purchasing out basic staples, even when we buy them on discount. And in this high-inflation context, the
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About qathet
A Bit of History (and Why It Still Matters) A few years ago, the region officially changed its name from the Powell River Regional District to qathet Regional District. The name comes from the ʔayʔaǰuθəm language of the Tla’amin Nation and is often translated as “working together” or “bringing together.” The name change reflects a
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In The Media: Disability, Cybersecurity and Accessibility (Finding Avalon S1E15)
Earlier this month, I was a guest on Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable‘s podcast Finding Avalon. In this episode (S1E15), we explore the intersection of online accessibility and digital safety, and why these issues matter deeply to the Disability community. Our conversation covered the unique risks Disabled people face online, the importance of privacy protection, and practical