Blog by Valerie
Many of us see money as a reflection of our individual worth. I think it’s more a reflection of how we are able to navigate our collective …
Category Archives: Decolonising
Accepting ancestral pain
Blog by Valerie
I recently received German denazification records for my great grandfathers and grandfather. I paid the state archives to scan them for me after finding out how that …
Reindigenise now
Blog by Valerie
Whether you’re a First Nations migrant who became Second Nations in a new land like me, or have deeper colonial roots with settler ancestors who stole land …
Healing trauma bonds
Trauma bonding tends to be defined as a strong attachment with someone (or something) abusing us or causing us harm. By this definition it is inherently negative, and the advice …
Futuresteading podcast
If you would like to listen to an interview with Valerie about the inspiration behind the Healing through Indigenous Wisdom book, here is the link. =)
There’s also a short …
Transitions
Blog by Valerie
Years ago when I was practicing restorative justice/discipline in schools, what consistently came up as the toughest aspect of change were periods of transition. Teachers said, when …
Vlog 5: Digging Deep
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Material Wealth
Blog by Valerie
When I was growing up, I watched my father hoard food, books, even household cleaning items. I remember the pain I felt when he told me the …
Living Systems Dialogue
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Sacred Communication Dialogue
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