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How to walk away from civilization

February 8th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on How to walk away from civilization)

Picture 514Miles Olson built a ‘feral homestead’ as a squatter, foraging, hunting, gardening and scavenging among a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to living close to the land, in alignment with their values

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Journey of self-awareness takes TJ Dawe deep into the Enneagram

November 11th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Journey of self-awareness takes TJ Dawe deep into the Enneagram)

The Enneagram system suggests that there are nine basic personality types of human nature, and subtypes and variations within the fundamental categories

picture 594bIn a thousand ways, writes author/performer T.J. Dawe, our culture directs us to be this and not that. Signals come in all forms, from all directions. And implicit in these edicts is the belief that our personalities are bendable as pipe cleaner, that we can choose to be someone radically different from who we’re inclined to be and mould ourselves into that new shape by sheer force of will. But what if that’s not true?

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Escape the corporate media desert and make community radio your oasis for local, alternative, grassroots, and accessible music and information

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Community radio is about volunteerism, social engagement, independent music, learning by doing, community capacity building, citizen journalism and more. Community radio volunteers are the cultural pioneers and opinion leaders of their local communities.

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Physio expert on cycling

April 30th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Physio expert on cycling)

picture 335May is Physiotherapy Month and also Bike to Work Month.

Kari Watson, is a physiotherapist at the Outpatient Clinic of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Tune in to People First Radio on CHLY 101.7FM this Thursday at noon, for a conversation with Kari. She will talk about how regular cycling can improve our health, give us tips on how to make sure we prevent injury and pain when cycling and when to call a physiotherapist.

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Mining company empowers First Nations

January 22nd, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Mining company empowers First Nations)

Largest private sector employer of Aboriginal men and women invests in education and training

minetrainingBC Aboriginal Mine Training Association is a large organization with locations in Vancouver, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Cranbrook, New Aiyansh and Merritt.

They are working proactively to support the participation of Aboriginal individuals in the exploration and mining industry.

Nancy and Ashta will speak with Leonard Jackson, Director of Operations, about the history of BC AMTA, their philosophy and methods for achieving their goal.

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Adventures to be had when you’re over 60

August 22nd, 2013 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Adventures to be had when you’re over 60)

Stories and reflections encourage and support readers in living vibrantly through wholeheartedly embracing life’s challenges

Gail Boulanger is a coach and counselor for “vibrant living” in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. She says that vibrant living infuses our lives with energy and enthusiasm just as sun infuses the day with light and warmth. But Gail also says that vibrant living rests on a foundation of healthy grieving. From November 2012… (more…)