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Quick event update with Project Reclaim
Many of you know that Project Reclaim has been working in the Saanich reserve. Doing land restoration work and, working with youth from the community, in the beginning of August we had a couple events focusing on getting kids from HELEMITE involved as we got the kids to help plant and transplant flowers, raspberries, strawberries, and kale. The event…
Spring Youth Social Action Camp 2019
This past month, Project Respect held its fourth Youth Social Action Camp at Camp Thunderbird on T’Souke territories. Fifteen youth from across communities, identities, and experiences came together to explore the root causes of gender-based violence, and approaches to social action. Through workshops, art, and conversation, youth and staff explored the power imbalances experienced by…
Food Justice Is Complicated… Lets Talk About It!
What is “Food Justice”? The Rooted in Respect Food Justice Camp has opened my mind to question what “food justice” means and looks like in my own life and experiences. These concepts have been floating in my minds eye for the past few months, constantly reminding me to be aware of my own relationship with food….
ALL HE DID WAS ASK
by Lindsay, age 17 He looked me in the eyes, And brushed my hair out of my face From the way he touched my skin I knew where this was going. I’d been in this situation before: Other guys, another place, different moments. But the energy of anticipation mingled with The breathlessness of nerves Were…
Schedule for Rooted in Respect summer camp!
Addie, Sage and Rebecca have been working hard this summer preparing for the Rooted in Respect summer camp and have gotten together a schedule of activities! Register online until August 14! And don’t forget to join our new Rooted in Respect food justice facebook group, and share the Rooted in Respect summer camp event page!…
Wild Rose Hip Tea Blends and Jam | Facilitated Discussion
This workshop will focus on the benefits, uses and harvest of wild rose hips (nootka rose) hips. We will start the workshop with some wild rose 101 knowledge and then work as groups to make different wild rose tea blends and rose hip jam. The second half of the workshop, we will host a facilitated…