Notice Quiet Nature

11/23/2025

Mother Birch trees in the Shuswap have history recorded on their bark. Can you see the bark harvesting mark left from an indigenous person harvesting a very long long time ago? I imagine they were making birch bark baskets. These living elder birch trees are becoming are rare to find because Birch are dying off due to insect infestations and climate change.
"Birch trees are dying in Shuswap, BC, likely due to infestation by the bronze birch borer, a native pest that carries a fungus damaging the tree's water and nutrient transport systems. Other contributing factors can include insufficient water, lack of nutrients, and natural dieback due to age or stress. Early symptoms are often seen at the top of the tree, and once the infestation is established, it can be difficult to treat. " ~ Google
Also see: https://cmiae.org/project/investigation-of-birch-decline/

11/11/2025

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09/25/2025

Many organizations invest in cultural awareness training – a workshop here, a module there – and think it’s enough.

But here’s the truth: awareness doesn’t create safety.

Cultural safety requires:
✔️ Deep humility – knowing it’s not about your comfort
✔️ Indigenous-led learning – not just reading about Indigenous experiences, but learning from Indigenous voices
✔️ Action – in policies, hiring, partnerships, and everyday practice

Because an “aware” organization can still cause harm if it hasn’t done the deeper work.

Save this as a reminder for your team. Safety is created in practice, not just in theory.

09/22/2025

Epic scenery in the NWT, Canada

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09/21/2025

09/21/2025

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Sitting inside these giant, precisely angled wooden cones, every detail of the environment becomes more vivid: the rustle of leaves, the trill of birdsong, even the soft hum of insects. The effect is an immersive, 360-degree experience that magnifies the forest’s “language” and helps people escape the relentless noise of modern life. A beautiful space for meditation, relaxation, and deeper connection.

09/21/2025

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