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Ganges Firehall – The Beginning of an Enticing Conversation
Eleven came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Local Community Commissioner (LCC) Ben Corno (bcorno@crd.bc.ca). After he offered his Acknowledgement, noting that our governance decisions should be viewed through the lens of reconciliation, each of us had a chance to introduce ourselves. The group brought a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to […]
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It Takes a Village. . . And, You Can Make a Difference – Donate Now
October 31 The group who came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome IWAV Executive Director Alicia Herbert was small but enthusiastic. We got an added bonus by also welcoming our Library Director Karen Hudson, wearing her hat as one of seven advisory committee members meeting weekly to move the IWAV Norton Road initiative […]
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Whatever is Inclusionary Zoning?
The group welcoming Local Community Commission (LCC) Chair Earl Rook to this ASK Salt Spring gathering was small, causing a participant to question why more did not seem interested in learning more about the decisions and plans of our Local Commissioners. After our Acknowledgment, Earl shared something that had recently “excited and delighted” him: He […]
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Rescuing the Cats of Salt Spring in Need
Eight joined us to welcometwo members of the Cats of Salt Spring team, Jennifer McMillan (Founder and President) and Mary Beckett (Treasurer, as well as outstanding cat foster mom to 110 cats and kittens) to this ASK Salt Spring gathering. Also joining them was kitten Levi, a delightful 3-and-a-half-month-old little guy, eager for cuddles, who […]
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Exploring the Challenges and Benefits of Tourism in our Community
October 10 Twelve joined all or part of this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Restorative Justice Team members Tina, Laura, and Irina. Beginning with our Land Acknowledgment, Tina shared a heartfelt recognition of our past, adding a meaningful definition of the often-used but seldom understood word “unceded.” Reminding us that the core of Restorative Justice […]
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Envisioning a Better Healthcare System
Thirty-six came for this first ever evening gathering of ASK Salt Spring to welcome MLA Rob Botterell and discuss healthcare needs in our community.After our Acknowledgement, we began by giving each participant a chance to introduce themselves. A common theme in these self-introductions was concern about not having a doctor, interest in a team approach to […]
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A Loving Welcome for the Lookout Society
Twenty-three joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome the Lookout Housing and Health Society’s CEO Shayne Williams and Lee Fox, Director of Operations for the Vancouver Island Region. After our Acknowledgement, all in our circle had a chance to introduce themselves, many expressing their delight that Lookout has been awarded the BC Housing contract […]
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Welcoming the “A Team” in Affordable Housing to Learn About the Kings Lane Project
September 26 Nineteen joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome the GISRA (Gulf Islands Senior Residents Association https://www.gisra.ca/) Kings Lane housing project team, Janis Gauthier, Harry Barnes, and Linda Adams. After our Acknowledgment and a chance for participants to introduce themselves, we learned what excited and delighted our guests. While their shared enthusiasm about the potential […]
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Island Connections: Across Border Solidarity
September 19 While the group was small, the enthusiasm was high to welcome Hands Across the Water (https://acrossthewater.org/) organizers Orcas Islander Natalie Zohar and Salt Springer Pam Tarr to this ASK Salt Spring gathering. We began with Pam’s Land Acknowledgement during which she expressed her humility and gratitude to be able to live on this […]
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Safety and Belonging in our Community
September 12 Community Circle on Safety and Belonging On September 12, nine community members gathered to explore the theme of community safety and belonging with the Salt Spring Restorative Justice Team. We began our circle with a land acknowledgment and a recognition of the deep harms that have taken place here on Salt Spring and […]