by Michael McCarthy • September 9, 2013 • Comments Off on Combatting ennui “The hardest battle in our fight to save our native children is against ennui. If you haven’t encountered that word before, it means something about a ton heavier and a lot deadlier than simple boredom. It means a lifelong sort of tiredness. … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • August 13, 2013 • Comments Off on Write to Read helps bring dental services to Anaham band in Chilcotin Although the main focus of the Write to Read project is partnering with First Nations communities in BC to assist with the Lt. Governor’s literacy project, building those partnerships sometimes results in … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • August 13, 2013 • Comments Off on W2R to deliver library to Bella Bella after fire The small First Nations town of Bella Bella on the BC coast was devastated by a fire this summer that burned down the general store, including the library. Thanks to a generous offer from main … Read more
Halalt library makes news in Cowichan Valley by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Offon Halalt library makes news in Cowichan Valley The opening of the new library at Halalt by new Lt. Governor Judy Guichon was covered by local news media. As project coordinator Bob Blacker explained, the library is like a … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on A visit from Big Bob inspires Lions Gate Club Why would any organization take on the task of “partnering” with a remote First Nations community whom they have never met? Why shoulder the task of fundraising and the other attendant details that emanate from … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on Halalt library makes news in Cowichan Valley Project Coordinator: Bob Blacker The opening of the new library at Halalt by new Lt. Governor Judy Guichon was covered by local news media. As project coordinator Bob Blacker explained, the library is like a community centre, … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on Lions Gate Rotary of North Vancouver partners with Oweekeno It may seem a strange mix, but an upscale Vancouver community organization has agreed to “partner” with a remote First Nations band to promote literacy and other initiatives. The Lionsgate Rotary Club of North Vancouver … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on New library opens at Halalt First Nation near Duncan Books – both paper and digital – fill the new library that had its grand opening at Halalt First Nation on March 13. There are 1,750 books, to be exact. But already some people are … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on New Lt. Governor Judy Guichon opens library Lt. Governor Judy Guichon More than 1,750 books already lined the shelves at the Halalt/ Lyackson Community Library Wednesday morning but Lt. Governor Judith Guichon added to the collection with a donation of her own during the … Read more
by Michael McCarthy • March 16, 2013 • Comments Off on A visit from Big Bob inspires Lions Gate Club Why would any organization take on the task of “partnering” with a remote First Nations community whom they have never met? Why shoulder the task of fundraising and the other attendant details that emanate from … Read more
