As we face the immense changes and challenges of today a look back to this 60’s interview with Muhammad Ali and Dick Cavett seems worthwhile.
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Cowichan Conversations: Murray Sinclair has tried for years to shock Canada into confronting colonialism. He’s not done yet
ILLUSTRATION BY AGATA NOWICKA Originally published by the Globe and Mail By GEOFFREY YORK PUBLISHED DECEMBER 23, 2019 After leading landmark inquiries on racism in Manitoba, residential schools and police discrimination Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: SWITZERLAND MAY SOON BAN ALL FACTORY FARMS
Animal agriculture in Switzerland could look very different in the future. The Swiss public will vote on a ban on factory farming. Originally published by LiveKindly By Jemima Webber Switzerland is considering Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Greta Thunberg-A breath of fresh air delivering reality into the dark world of climate deniers
BY CHARLOTTE ALTER, SUYIN HAYNES AND JUSTIN WORLAND PHOTOGRAPHS BY EVGENIA ARBUGAEVA FOR TIME Greta Thunberg sits in silence in the cabin of the boat that will take her across the Atlantic Ocean. Inside, Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: ‘The world has turned,’ Stephen Lewis warns future leaders
Stephen Lewis is still one of the top orators in the political arena decades after he left electoral politics. Take a few minutes to listen to some straight talk about the issues following Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: ‘You Want It Darker’– Leonard Cohen, Singer, Writer, Poet-Dead at 82
Singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen died on Thursday at age 82, the Rolling Stone reports. Sony Music Canada, Cohen’s label wrote in a Facebook post: It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Bob Dylan: ‘The Nobel Prize Left Me Speechless’
By Daniel Kreps-Rolling Stone Songwriting legend adds that he “absolutely” plans on attending December 10th Nobel ceremony “if it’s at all possible” Bob Dylan acknowledged his Nobel Prize for Literature win in a new Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: A war hero who was a stranger in his own land
This is the most moving story I have read in years. I urge you take a few minutes, well spent, and read this account that will always stay with you. I know it Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Why Just One?
Our friend Rafe Mair an email message regarding the fate of the sea turtles. The short video below is worth viewing. Rafe Mair Who cares about sea turtles, the last of the dinosaurs? From Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Deeply Moving Message From Bernie Sanders
We are inextricably linked and affected by what does or does not happen in the USA. During this primary run up to the selection of candidates to represent the Republican and Democratic parties one candidate Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Watercliff Farm-Gabriola Island–Lisa Butler Heath
Watercliff Farm#1 Seed Saving- Women Who Farm from Films For Action on Vimeo.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Dear Daddy-Video
1 in 3 women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, usually from a male partner (WHO). Show that you never tolerate violence against women. Share the movie and start your involvement Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Following the Leaders Behind Us-VIDEO
This post submitted by Linda Hill honours Harold Nahanee (1953-2010) for his leadership based on “following the leaders behind him.” Linda Hill & Harold Nahanee This post submitted by Linda Hill honours Harold Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Adam Olsen’s eloquent summary presentation before the National Energy Board
Adam Olsen’s eloquent summary presentation before the National Energy Board provides a moving expression of his values and understanding regarding what the Kinder Morgan expansion means to him, to his family, his people and our Read more…
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: This is Mona Haydar. Care for a doughnut? Cup of coffee?
This story written by Parker Malloy and carried by Upworthy appeared on Facebook. In spite of considerable efforts made by shallow people to scapegoat Muslims and other non Christian minorities there has been numerous Read more…
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