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The Island Vortex

Mar 17, 2019

Bodhi and Carol Thompson Gardner are a couple from the Cowichan Valley who are doing the work to help us build towards a more inclusive culture where we can take action and hold compassion for our transgender community. Bodhi's story and experience is highly relevant and applicable, and I am honoured by their...


Mar 10, 2019

Maddy McCallum, now two months clear of breast cancer uses the power of dance to spread light to those around her. Through courage, strength and forces beyond her she followed her path out of her home community of Northern Saskatchewan at 12 years old to go find her dad. She now shares her love, her story and her...


Mar 3, 2019

Paula and Nairn own the Zero Waste Emporium in Victoria, B.C. They run a family owned, community-oriented Zero Waste grocery store, the first of its kind here in Victoria. They talk about their aim to reduce the number of single-use products that end up in the landfill and waterways around Victoria and how the...