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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
If you value this content, please engage in reciprocity by living, sharing and giving.…
If you value this content, please engage in reciprocity by living, sharing and giving.…
Blog by Valerie
Lately some protracted conflicts have come to the surface in my life at a macro level in the world, and at a micro level in my daily …
Blog by Valerie – a final chapter shared from the book that was just written
Being authentic, centred and grounded means having awareness of our core values and doing our …