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Yesterday we focused on listening; today we focused on empathy.  Day Two was a joyful, energetic, engaged and collaborative day led by seasoned television personality, David Lyle.  David brings his unique Indigenous voice to every show he performs on. Before he became the host and the voice behind Nations at War, a gripping documentary series on …

Empathy: Walk a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes: Acting With David Lyle: Day Two, Britannia Read More »

Elder Nk’xetko always brings her ‘best’ drum and her Journey Song when she visits. She asks everyone to reflect as they imagine paddling in a canoe together:  Where are you heading in your life, on your journey? Who is your support group? Who are your teachers? Who is in the canoe with you? How will you …

Listen. Wisdom Shared by Elders: Britannia Elementary Day 1 Read More »

I am a polar bear. Dressed as a reindeer. At least I was this year. Other years I have embraced the new year ‘cold turkey’ wearing a turkey hat and a roasting pan (authors love visual jokes and plays on words) and still others as “Pinky” with flashy flamingo glasses, a pink bee hive wig …

Plunging Into a New Year…for youthLEADarts and Friends Read More »

Service to others, giving back, volunteering, going where they are needed, inspiring others…youth in Lismore Nova Scotia are continually creating opportunities to demonstrate their leadership skills by giving the gift of kindness to others. Recently they served Christmas dinner to 69 seniors at the local community centre. Dressed to the nines they honoured their elders …

youthLEADarts Nova Scotia Wraps up 2022 With Spirit!  Read More »