Like many Canadians, I have been deeply affected by the activity surrounding cases involving Indigenous people in our country. We have some painful and tainted history here in regards to what has happened to our First Nations and Indigenous people. When European settlers first arrived, the Indigenous populations were forced onto reservations. The Indian Act was created, which ultimately prevented any chance of reclamation of the land and blocked the inherent rights of the Indigenous ... Read the Post
6 Ways to Respectfully Revitalize Indigenous Ways of Life
DIY Strawberry Facial Scrub (+ 2 Delicious Strawberry Recipes!)
Indulge in the ultimate pampering session with a DIY strawberry facial scrub. The luscious scent of fresh strawberries will transport you to a blissful paradise as you gently exfoliate your skin. Start by mashing a handful of juicy strawberries in a bowl, releasing their natural goodness. Then, add a tablespoon of brown sugar for its gentle scrubbing action, perfect for sloughing away dead skin cells. To give your skin an extra boost of hydration, mix in a few drops of sweet almond oil. This ... Read the Post
DIY Herbal Cleansing Lotion (+ Firm Skin Naturally!)
There are lots of simple ways to naturally firm and cleanse your skin. If you are looking to keep your skin youthful - and let's be honest... who isn't? - then one of the main goals is firming and smoothing. You will absolutely love this herbal cleansing lotion! We want to be smoothing out lines and wrinkles, and tightening the skin around eyes, mouth, and neck. There is a lovely herbal cleansing lotion that I love to use. But before we get to that, I have compiled a list of natural ways you ... Read the Post
DIY Oatmeal Scrub For Sensitive Skin
This oatmeal scrub recipe is inexpensive to make and incredibly effecitve for soothing the skin and keeping it healthy. An added bonus, is that it is perfectly suitable for all skin types. The natural ingredients in this oatmeal scrub recipe make it a great choice for anyone looking to avoid the harsh chemicals that are often found in store-bought scrubs. Plus, you can customize your own scrub depending on what essential oils and other ingredients you choose to add. With so many benefits, it’s ... Read the Post
8 Tips to Help Strengthen Your Intuition
I'm not sure how it was when you were growing up, but I can say for certain that from my childhood experience, the world wasn't so fraught with fear. Statistically speaking, crime is much lower than it once was. Perhaps it is because with the internet age, we have information and any kind of news at our fingertips. And of course, it is fear, shock value, and negativity that tends to sell. We live in a fearful world propelled by an obsession to control. We fear uncertainty so we’re constantly ... Read the Post
Why Native Americans Do Not Separate Religion from Science
(This article was originally published in its entirety on The Conversation. Please go here to read the original article.) Last year five Native American tribes in Washington state managed to repatriate the remains of the “Ancient One,” as they called him, or “Kennewick Man,” as scientists called him. For the tribes, the Ancient One is to be revered as a human ancestor. But for the scientists, the rare specimen of a 9,000-year-old Kennewick Man was important to understanding the history of ... Read the Post