Pender Island is a place that will always be close to my heart. It is one of the gulf islands in the Salish sea, and is made up of two islands, north Pender and south Pender. The islands are traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. My grandparents have lived on the island for majority of…
While many look to the island in search of surfing and head to Tofino, driving in the other direction towards Sooke you will eventually find yourself at one of the most beautiful and special beaches on Vancouver island, Sombrio Beach. The surrounding coastline is part of the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Pacheedhat…
Outdoor Education and EdTech might seem like opposite ends of the spectrum, one based in hands on experinece and physical activity the other in screens and digital tools, and inherently non physical. However when used thoughtfully, I believe it can enhance our connection to our environment and extend our learning and understanding of nature by…