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municipal councillor.
Artist.
Berry picker.
Bird & word nerd

We can be so much sometimes.
I started this podcast in a effort to document my small community representative journey.

A place for all the things I learn from talking to strangers or bonding with friends. Sometimes we have a featured guest and a bit of a discussion around a topic but other times I just read from books or explore meanderings from the wilderness.

Life can be a journey even if we stay at home. So enjoy my going on and on about politics, relations, poetry and the myriad of ways we try to connect with each other. Sincere thanks for your time and dont forget to subscribe to the green Antler's waterfowl podcast.]]>enWildernessCopyright Candidate Sarah Fowlerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2f70f42c3f40ea65da6bb74fbc77140a.jpghttp://sarahfowlertahsis.wordpress.comTue, 08 Jun 2021 02:10:08 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerCandidate Sarah Fowlersfowler@villageoftahsis.comListen to our newest & longest episode ever dedicated to Athena Naia. https://anchor.fm/waterfowl/episodes/The-one-and-only-Anne-Cameron-is-featured-in-this--our-longest-episode-to-date-e11unn9 We have moved. https://anchor.fm/waterfowl Come check...
https://anchor.fm/waterfowl/episodes/The-one-and-only-Anne-Cameron-is-featured-in-this--our-longest-episode-to-date-e11unn9

We have moved.
https://anchor.fm/waterfowl
Come check it out.

municipal councillor.
Artist.
Berry picker.
Bird & word nerd

We can be so much sometimes.
I started this podcast in a effort to document my small community representative journey.

A place for all the things I learn from talking to strangers or bonding with friends. Sometimes we have a featured guest and a bit of a discussion around a topic but other times I just read from books or explore meanderings from the wilderness.

Life can be a journey even if we stay at home. So enjoy my going on and on about politics, relations, poetry and the myriad of ways we try to connect with each other. Sincere thanks for your time and dont forget to subscribe to the green Antler's waterfowl podcast.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-waterfowl-does-advocacy-days-2021--44965204
My first, of course, since this is my only year on the executive board.

To prepare you found me going over the speaking notes for this episode of the green Antler's waterfowl podcast.

Listen in to the top three priorities for #local governments in BC.

Enjoy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44965204Sat, 22 May 2021 07:04:05 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerThe 8th #UBCM advocacy days. My first, of course, since this is my only year on the executive board. To prepare you found me going over the speaking notes for this episode of the green Antler's waterfowl podcast. Listen in to the top three...
My first, of course, since this is my only year on the executive board.

To prepare you found me going over the speaking notes for this episode of the green Antler's waterfowl podcast.

Listen in to the top three priorities for #local governments in BC.

Enjoy]]>901bcpoli,crisis,declaration,democracy,emergency,fiscal,futures,health,indigenous,mental,opioid,people,rights,strong,teamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-waterfowl-my-virtualself-takes-a-snapshot--44562625
If any fans would like to receive a sticker in the mail please send a self addressed stamped envelope to tahsis's, one and only, green antler at box122 vop1xo. From the mail bag I want to thank Stan Vriend for posting us a box with some garlic bulbs that get tucked into their beds, as snug as a bug in a rug. Always love to make contact with my fellow seed, species and strain nerds out there. ALSO RECIEVED was a book called "you are never alone" by Elin Kelsey with illustrations by Soyeon Kim, from a dear friend and long time supporter Abby Dionne who I know from my time in Ottawa. In addition to all that, I even got an amazing 500 sheets of origami paper from a mysterious sender.

TO ALL THE poets who have sent me their words or pictures over the last three years for the inlet outlet revival anthology, especially the kids I take too many pictures of. Special thanks to the repeat performers like Mary Hawkes, Irene ward, Sue Bosecker, Patricia Rice and Karin Zylstra. I owe you all my growing and profound respect. Thanks to everyone who participates and makes contributions. I do so value them more than i can ever account for in a snazzy info graphic.

NEVERTHELESS, i endeavor to better understand the biggest why possible. I recieved the below book from being involved in Local Government Leadership Academy for the second time, (the first being in person) virtual leaderboard. Its been an enlightening read about behavior, habits and measuring sticks.
A National bestseller. The virtual self. How our digital lives are altering the world around us, by Nora Young.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44562625Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:45:19 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn our episode today I examine my new found ability to screen grab & document my popularity. To examine the patterns of numbers. I read the 9 names that have been either featured guest speakers of this podcast and alternately the people who have made...
If any fans would like to receive a sticker in the mail please send a self addressed stamped envelope to tahsis's, one and only, green antler at box122 vop1xo. From the mail bag I want to thank Stan Vriend for posting us a box with some garlic bulbs that get tucked into their beds, as snug as a bug in a rug. Always love to make contact with my fellow seed, species and strain nerds out there. ALSO RECIEVED was a book called "you are never alone" by Elin Kelsey with illustrations by Soyeon Kim, from a dear friend and long time supporter Abby Dionne who I know from my time in Ottawa. In addition to all that, I even got an amazing 500 sheets of origami paper from a mysterious sender.

TO ALL THE poets who have sent me their words or pictures over the last three years for the inlet outlet revival anthology, especially the kids I take too many pictures of. Special thanks to the repeat performers like Mary Hawkes, Irene ward, Sue Bosecker, Patricia Rice and Karin Zylstra. I owe you all my growing and profound respect. Thanks to everyone who participates and makes contributions. I do so value them more than i can ever account for in a snazzy info graphic.

NEVERTHELESS, i endeavor to better understand the biggest why possible. I recieved the below book from being involved in Local Government Leadership Academy for the second time, (the first being in person) virtual leaderboard. Its been an enlightening read about behavior, habits and measuring sticks.
A National bestseller. The virtual self. How our digital lives are altering the world around us, by Nora Young.]]>901account,alter,altering,bestseller,books,cbc'sspark,contributions,digital,featured,gold,guests,lifes,national,norayoung,political,self,stars,virtual,waterfowl,world'sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-waterfowl-bookmis--44398722
Juanita DuLong shares with our audience three poems she has written. The first is Bookmis, which translates to "The wildman" or sasquatch. Second she tells the story of footsteps of a young bear. Lastly I read the poem titled "The Road" and we chat about gardens, journeys and milestones that can reveal the path. Thanks for listening.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44398722Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:02:56 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerToday on the Green Antler's waterfowl podcast we feature some Tahsis talent. Juanita DuLong shares with our audience three poems she has written. The first is Bookmis, which translates to "The wildman" or sasquatch. Second she tells the story of...
Juanita DuLong shares with our audience three poems she has written. The first is Bookmis, which translates to "The wildman" or sasquatch. Second she tells the story of footsteps of a young bear. Lastly I read the poem titled "The Road" and we chat about gardens, journeys and milestones that can reveal the path. Thanks for listening.]]>901bear,bookmis,bound,footprints,garden,journey,last,missing,mowich,nootka,ocean,path,road,sasquatch,seen,tahsis,talent,waterfowl,wildmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-waterfowl-countdown-to-the-youth-forum--44278348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44278348Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:41:08 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerAlex Lidstone of climate caucus joins the waterfowl flock for a discussion about social justice. We are using the next 8 days to blitz media channels to promote the virtual youth climate forum on April 17. If you can share your climate goals for...901april17,blitz,calendar,capital,caucus.,climate,forum,justice,media,social,upcoming,virtual,waterfowl,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-waterfowl-nature-break-ask-and-ye-shall-recieve--44038301
Down on the forshore by the tahsis bridge, walking out towards the trumpter swan family. Beside the tahsis company sawmill site i carefully walk out at low tide in an effort to record the sounds made by this majestic migratory species.

But mostly i just talk to myself about locking my keys in my car while doing door to door food deliveries. Thanks to new Jeff on that one, having the skills and tools to pop the door open so we could finish the delivery and my kids didnt have to walk across town to get home, admittedly it's a small town.

Also thanks of course to William Davidson and all the volunteers who make the community cupboard a reality, weekly delivering emergency food to seniors at risk, couples and families. This coming sunday we are loading our boxes for families and emptying out the basement of the church to prepare for a shipment currently schduled to arrive April 5. (subject to road conditions)Mark your calendars bring your muscles!

Special thanks to the #literacy society for the sudoku puzzles and word searches and the wonderful Janet Kirsop (and her daughter Paula) for rice crispy birds nest with chocolate eggs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44038301Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:22:46 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerToday I recorded this episode not at the Green Antler homestead like i usually do but instead i was a little further field. Down on the forshore by the tahsis bridge, walking out towards the trumpter swan family. Beside the tahsis company sawmill...
Down on the forshore by the tahsis bridge, walking out towards the trumpter swan family. Beside the tahsis company sawmill site i carefully walk out at low tide in an effort to record the sounds made by this majestic migratory species.

But mostly i just talk to myself about locking my keys in my car while doing door to door food deliveries. Thanks to new Jeff on that one, having the skills and tools to pop the door open so we could finish the delivery and my kids didnt have to walk across town to get home, admittedly it's a small town.

Also thanks of course to William Davidson and all the volunteers who make the community cupboard a reality, weekly delivering emergency food to seniors at risk, couples and families. This coming sunday we are loading our boxes for families and emptying out the basement of the church to prepare for a shipment currently schduled to arrive April 5. (subject to road conditions)Mark your calendars bring your muscles!

Special thanks to the #literacy society for the sudoku puzzles and word searches and the wonderful Janet Kirsop (and her daughter Paula) for rice crispy birds nest with chocolate eggs.]]>901birdsnest,books,community,cupboard,delivery,eggs,food,inlet,literacy,numeracy,outlet,service,skills,stvincentdepaul,sunday,swans,tools,treats,trumpets,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-waterfowl-chat-about-cerip-with-mla-michelle-babchuk--43967039
As Tahsis recieves 4500mm of rain annually the shelters will provide protectionfrom the rain for pedestrians and trail hikers. This CERIP funding will provide employment for local residents impacted by tourism downturn by building 8 solid fir timber benches (with locally sourced Douglas fir) and 4 timber framed shelters with metal roofs which can accommodate 6 people. Hopefully these improvements can aid ability to acess public spaces and natural areas for residents or visitors to connect outdoors.

Our 2020 Official Community Plan states (OCP) "with an aging population accessibility will become an increasing challange. During the Tahsis Age Friendly community Action Plan from 2019 it was recommended that 8-10 piblic benches be strategically placed arou d main walking paths that connect the community. The action plan was developed from the "Global age-friendly cities guide" by the world health organization and by a community wide survey of seniors and older adults at two world cafes. Outdoor spaces and village beautification both ranked as high priorities that can showcase our quality natural environment and make wilderness accessible

This project will benefit our community by making it easier for those of us with mobility issues to take breaks while walking around the village. By enhancing the attractiveness of our small town recreational opportunities we can support socially progressive, environmentally sustainable economic development and recovery.

The economy in the village and regional areas of Tahsis, Zeballos, Tsaxana and Gold River has been hard hit by the global covid19 pandemic yet we know a more walkable rural atmosphere with acess to remote hiking aligns with direction from the Provincial Health Officer and the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Tourism based businesses suffered due to the U.S. border closure and fewer visitors from B.C. and the rest of Canada during the 2020 spring and summer.

Given our location, demographic profile and comitment to reconciliation efforts the village of Tahsis is grateful to the province, our Member of Legislative Assembly and CERIP funding for creating jobs and getting people back to work.

Special thanks to Michelle Babchuk and staff for taking the time to talk about age-friendly and accessibly action as it intersects with economic recovery infrastructure at the end of the road in our village of Tahsis.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43967039Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:01:38 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerThe village of Tahsis is thankful to recieve Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) to design and construct outdoor seating (benches & shelters) along popular pedestrian routes, local trails and municipal parks. These benches and...
As Tahsis recieves 4500mm of rain annually the shelters will provide protectionfrom the rain for pedestrians and trail hikers. This CERIP funding will provide employment for local residents impacted by tourism downturn by building 8 solid fir timber benches (with locally sourced Douglas fir) and 4 timber framed shelters with metal roofs which can accommodate 6 people. Hopefully these improvements can aid ability to acess public spaces and natural areas for residents or visitors to connect outdoors.

Our 2020 Official Community Plan states (OCP) "with an aging population accessibility will become an increasing challange. During the Tahsis Age Friendly community Action Plan from 2019 it was recommended that 8-10 piblic benches be strategically placed arou d main walking paths that connect the community. The action plan was developed from the "Global age-friendly cities guide" by the world health organization and by a community wide survey of seniors and older adults at two world cafes. Outdoor spaces and village beautification both ranked as high priorities that can showcase our quality natural environment and make wilderness accessible

This project will benefit our community by making it easier for those of us with mobility issues to take breaks while walking around the village. By enhancing the attractiveness of our small town recreational opportunities we can support socially progressive, environmentally sustainable economic development and recovery.

The economy in the village and regional areas of Tahsis, Zeballos, Tsaxana and Gold River has been hard hit by the global covid19 pandemic yet we know a more walkable rural atmosphere with acess to remote hiking aligns with direction from the Provincial Health Officer and the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Tourism based businesses suffered due to the U.S. border closure and fewer visitors from B.C. and the rest of Canada during the 2020 spring and summer.

Given our location, demographic profile and comitment to reconciliation efforts the village of Tahsis is grateful to the province, our Member of Legislative Assembly and CERIP funding for creating jobs and getting people back to work.

Special thanks to Michelle Babchuk and staff for taking the time to talk about age-friendly and accessibly action as it intersects with economic recovery infrastructure at the end of the road in our village of Tahsis.]]>813age+friendly,babchuk,benches,cerip,community,economic,infrastructure,mla,program,recovery,shelter,small-business,village,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-waterfowl-amplifies-trish-mandewo--43863226Since we are both members of the ubcm executive we chat about thick or permeable skin and the open versus empty minds of politicians.
Other tasty quotes from the episode are...
Find voices that are trying to come out and amplify them.
Everyone wants to belong.
Who is missing from this discussion?
Excuse me mr. Vice president i am speaking.
Gate keepers, power structures and a shared purpose.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43863226Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:08:01 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerTrish Mandewo with Synergy on Boards is featured on the Green Antler's waterfowl podcast today to talk about what is means to be creating safe spaces. Since we are both members of the ubcm executive we chat about thick or permeable skin and the open...Since we are both members of the ubcm executive we chat about thick or permeable skin and the open versus empty minds of politicians.
Other tasty quotes from the episode are...
Find voices that are trying to come out and amplify them.
Everyone wants to belong.
Who is missing from this discussion?
Excuse me mr. Vice president i am speaking.
Gate keepers, power structures and a shared purpose.]]>901acknowledge,amplify,answer,belong,boards,government,iamspeaking,listen,mandewo,mind,open,people,question,respect,synergy,trish,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-waterfowl-solved--43656693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43656693Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:45:11 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn today's episode Sarah #waterfowl Fowler reads chapter 4 from David Miller's book called Solved; how the world's great cities are fixing the climate crisis. Foreword by Bill Mckibben.901bill,book,cities,climate,crisis,david,fixing,foreword,great,mckibben,miller,solved,waterfowl,worldsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-waterfowl-mailbag--43309099
Thanks to the village of Tahsis, Verna Jules, university of Toronto press journals division, Rachel Blaney, CARP (Canadian association of retired people)revenue services of British Columbia, Gabi at the local government Leadership Academy, Toni Boot the mayor of Summerland, MLA Josie Osbourne and Bob at eventmobi.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43309099Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:10:46 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn today's Green Antler episode "#waterfowl" Fowler goes on about being able to participate in her second #LGLA. Although this specific episode contains no interview with the trumpeter swans visiting the inlet at lowtide we are diving into deep water...
Thanks to the village of Tahsis, Verna Jules, university of Toronto press journals division, Rachel Blaney, CARP (Canadian association of retired people)revenue services of British Columbia, Gabi at the local government Leadership Academy, Toni Boot the mayor of Summerland, MLA Josie Osbourne and Bob at eventmobi.]]>901academy,bag,cursive,david,eventmobi,government,hybrid,hyper,leadership,local,mail,media,miller,penpals,post,solved,suprises,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-waterfowl-i-am-sorry-whats-your-name-again-with-arjun--43192437standing in power against apartheid yet reaching out with a soft touch, the magic of group dynamics, numbers in local government, update or outdate?
being funny,
being the one at the table talking the most,
showing up and putting your name out there.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43192437Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:56:19 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerMy guest speaker on today's episode of the waterfowl #podcast is none other than 4 term city council of Kamloops, UBCM past president Arjun Singh. We talked the spectrum wide from pandemic dogs, working off the bad debts of overdue library materials,...standing in power against apartheid yet reaching out with a soft touch, the magic of group dynamics, numbers in local government, update or outdate?
being funny,
being the one at the table talking the most,
showing up and putting your name out there.]]>9014terms,arjun,chats,citycouncil,friendship,gifts,homework,kamloops,library,mentorship,pastpresident,peers,questions,singh,thanks,time,ubcm,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-waterfowl-let-s-get-lucky--42892177 How to get #lucky?
What measure do we use for quality of life?
How can we get more bang for your buck?
In this episode of the Green Antler's #waterfowl podcast I try to take a deep dive into the world of property evaluations in British Columbia. I list some decreases and increases in valuations, also make jokes, in bad taste, the ones my kids dont enjoy hearing.
Something about being a gypsy for life but feeling the heat of the compost pile.
It's a long story, give it a listen. Thanks for following.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42892177Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:58:45 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerLucky episode 13. How to get #lucky? What measure do we use for quality of life? How can we get more bang for your buck? In this episode of the Green Antler's #waterfowl podcast I try to take a deep dive into the world of property evaluations in... How to get #lucky?
What measure do we use for quality of life?
How can we get more bang for your buck?
In this episode of the Green Antler's #waterfowl podcast I try to take a deep dive into the world of property evaluations in British Columbia. I list some decreases and increases in valuations, also make jokes, in bad taste, the ones my kids dont enjoy hearing.
Something about being a gypsy for life but feeling the heat of the compost pile.
It's a long story, give it a listen. Thanks for following.]]>901waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-waterfowl-with-our-favorite-patricia-rice--42604324
To celebrate the solstice we did a few readings of some of her work. Some of them are new to me, and I love it when she shares work i haven't yet heard. Just a wee sampling of poetry from our first edition from 2018, and her general archives.

Hopefully you enjoy our holiday reading to rest on and dream just futures towards.

First up on the list...
Invocations for the Dark of the Year.
Things I have never told you.
Prayers, the Gambler and Stumps by Irene R Ward.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42604324Tue, 22 Dec 2020 01:36:35 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerReading poems with my darling, Patricia Rice, third time contributor to the Tahsis inlet outlet revival anthology. To celebrate the solstice we did a few readings of some of her work. Some of them are new to me, and I love it when she shares work...
To celebrate the solstice we did a few readings of some of her work. Some of them are new to me, and I love it when she shares work i haven't yet heard. Just a wee sampling of poetry from our first edition from 2018, and her general archives.

Hopefully you enjoy our holiday reading to rest on and dream just futures towards.

First up on the list...
Invocations for the Dark of the Year.
Things I have never told you.
Prayers, the Gambler and Stumps by Irene R Ward.]]>901dreaming,high,i,mystery,never,prayers,priests,prietess,rest,secrets,solstice,things,told,waterfowl,youfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-waterfowl-featuring-mark-gisborne-electoral-area-director-director-at-large-avicc-executive-2020-2021--42488722
Before we started recording he gave me a tutorial about fluid dynamics and discord message board for guild raiding for soul bound loot. I learn a lot from him always, but want to congratulations him on his director@large seat at the association of Vancouver island coastal communities or AVICC, among other things.
Also I thank him for telling me the story of Myles Grey.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42488722Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:31:08 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIts always such a pleasure and education to talk to my fellow elected and friend Mark Gisborne from the quathet regional district. Before we started recording he gave me a tutorial about fluid dynamics and discord message board for guild raiding for...
Before we started recording he gave me a tutorial about fluid dynamics and discord message board for guild raiding for soul bound loot. I learn a lot from him always, but want to congratulations him on his director@large seat at the association of Vancouver island coastal communities or AVICC, among other things.
Also I thank him for telling me the story of Myles Grey.]]>901area,director,district,feature,gisborne,mark,regional,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-waterfowl-interconnected-baggage-handlers-food-scarcity-transport-climate--42335089
I read out the names of other electeds from across the country who submitted slides for the FCM MCIP or Federation of Canadian Municipalities, municipal climate innovation program 3rd live chat . I talk about the retrofit financing thats happening in the Rockies and the solar investment and sea level rise work that is commonly needed in both the Pacific and Atlantic. My favorite part was the artic carboard conversion to heat pellet as a recycling output as an important input. Using what we have, to get what we need.

I talk about my dad's dad, Walter Fowler who once drove a dodge shadow and was a baggage handler with air canada. And about how we used to have a daily plane to Vancouver from Tahsis but now we don't. To notice the way our history and legacy are reflected in the new transportation study final report, recieved by council at the last meeting.

Then I stream out the way our community is using social capital to enhance salmon and deliver food security biweekly. How the partnerships of the senior's covid19 relief food bank enhanced nutritional value and increased uptick in a compost pilot program. How the st Vincent de Paul community cupboard voluteer network mobilize non perishables to singles and families. And how the knights of Columbus christmas hampers requires some donations for frieght on the last mile.

But most of all its the total cumulative impact of the group benefit, reduced risk, age friendly acessablity and greenhouse gas reductions that let us practice the many ways, it does indeed, take a village.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42335089Sat, 05 Dec 2020 21:23:53 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIts out tenth episode togethere, so to celebrate I randomly go on about interconnectedness, climate, food, care, transport, habitat and human behaviour. I read out the names of other electeds from across the country who submitted slides for the FCM...
I read out the names of other electeds from across the country who submitted slides for the FCM MCIP or Federation of Canadian Municipalities, municipal climate innovation program 3rd live chat . I talk about the retrofit financing thats happening in the Rockies and the solar investment and sea level rise work that is commonly needed in both the Pacific and Atlantic. My favorite part was the artic carboard conversion to heat pellet as a recycling output as an important input. Using what we have, to get what we need.

I talk about my dad's dad, Walter Fowler who once drove a dodge shadow and was a baggage handler with air canada. And about how we used to have a daily plane to Vancouver from Tahsis but now we don't. To notice the way our history and legacy are reflected in the new transportation study final report, recieved by council at the last meeting.

Then I stream out the way our community is using social capital to enhance salmon and deliver food security biweekly. How the partnerships of the senior's covid19 relief food bank enhanced nutritional value and increased uptick in a compost pilot program. How the st Vincent de Paul community cupboard voluteer network mobilize non perishables to singles and families. And how the knights of Columbus christmas hampers requires some donations for frieght on the last mile.

But most of all its the total cumulative impact of the group benefit, reduced risk, age friendly acessablity and greenhouse gas reductions that let us practice the many ways, it does indeed, take a village.]]>901age+friendly,baggage,capital,climate,connection,donations,enhancement,food,habitation,handling,inter-faith,last,mile,restoration,security,social,transportation,valuation,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-waterfowl-gaby-wickstrom-masked-mayor-of-port-mcneill--42165324
Masks...provincial order, consent, privilege, religion, the benefits of empathy and impacts in our collective society. We build public trust at the rate of education and acesses. But we cant change anything we dont talk about, so here is a bit of a difficult conversation complete with being in harms way, victims of abuse, victory over fear, a noticed escalation of extreme attitudes, varied comfort levels, cultural risks, minimum wages, seatbelts arent up for debate and other systemic barriers for entry.

Meanwhile, Sarah, hugging and sniffing as a wierd crazy mom for everyone, can really imagine having a heart attack, after getting spit on, while working two essential yet underpaid jobs. All the while, secretly, a nudest.

Its a lot to waddle through, I hope you enjoyed this enlightening discussion.

In a complex pivot, I am going to use this opportunity to, once again, make an appeal for DONATIONS.

I am collecting for the knights of Columbus christmas hamper fund; as well as associated cost with bringing the 45 hampers alotted to our community members in the village of Tahsis. I am also recruiting neighbourhood volunteers to deliver locally when the truck arrives December 17, Thursday (also the last day of school for the year).
The DEADLINE to submit a form is this Friday November 27, but the sooner the better. Bring your complete forms into the #tahsis building supply/hardware store or contact me directly.
Gratefully yours,
smf]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42165324Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:48:28 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn this episode we feature the motivational mayor of port McNeill, Gaby Wickstrom. Thanks for your time and talent. Masks...provincial order, consent, privilege, religion, the benefits of empathy and impacts in our collective society. We build...
Masks...provincial order, consent, privilege, religion, the benefits of empathy and impacts in our collective society. We build public trust at the rate of education and acesses. But we cant change anything we dont talk about, so here is a bit of a difficult conversation complete with being in harms way, victims of abuse, victory over fear, a noticed escalation of extreme attitudes, varied comfort levels, cultural risks, minimum wages, seatbelts arent up for debate and other systemic barriers for entry.

Meanwhile, Sarah, hugging and sniffing as a wierd crazy mom for everyone, can really imagine having a heart attack, after getting spit on, while working two essential yet underpaid jobs. All the while, secretly, a nudest.

Its a lot to waddle through, I hope you enjoyed this enlightening discussion.

In a complex pivot, I am going to use this opportunity to, once again, make an appeal for DONATIONS.

I am collecting for the knights of Columbus christmas hamper fund; as well as associated cost with bringing the 45 hampers alotted to our community members in the village of Tahsis. I am also recruiting neighbourhood volunteers to deliver locally when the truck arrives December 17, Thursday (also the last day of school for the year).
The DEADLINE to submit a form is this Friday November 27, but the sooner the better. Bring your complete forms into the #tahsis building supply/hardware store or contact me directly.
Gratefully yours,
smf]]>901advocacy,animal,collective,conversation,devils,difficulties,expectations,laws,mask-wearing,orders,pandemic,provincial,reality,service,social,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-waterfowl-featuring-cyra-yunkus-of-warfield--42093183
Cyra Yunkus is in the village of Warfield which has a population of 1729 in the latest census.

We have a saturday morning chat about emerging themes, children in #politics, life work balance, and the shift towards a more nimble way to use our tools. My rainforest cup overflows with gratitutde for her bravery and wilingness to discuss with me how we can never really have a perfect decision and how we can build slowly, bit by bit, on a shared mental #wellness, as our communities prepare for winter.

Please pardon the brief bit at the begining where i forgot to put her side of the conversation on speaker phone. Everyone of our listeners know, I like to learn by doing, get right in there and be messy & dirty. (You can take the girl out of treeplanting, but you can't take tree planting out of the girl) Maybe one day I will be polished enough to have high production values, but not with this budget. I like to leave my mistakes where they lie, because i just am human, trying to leave a trail of bread crumbs for anyone who dares to follow in my footsteps to blaze a trail to tomorrow.

After the recording stoped we shared a few stories and she invited me to attend her powerhouse woman leaders zoom call and I am so #honoured to included to be both a mentor and an apprentice for the #climate caucus.

Thanks again to Cyra Yunkus for sharing her precious saturday morning time with us all the #waterfowl podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42093183Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:42:33 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn this episode of the #waterfowl podcast we have our first guest. Cyra Yunkus is in the village of Warfield which has a population of 1729 in the latest census. We have a saturday morning chat about emerging themes, children in #politics, life...
Cyra Yunkus is in the village of Warfield which has a population of 1729 in the latest census.

We have a saturday morning chat about emerging themes, children in #politics, life work balance, and the shift towards a more nimble way to use our tools. My rainforest cup overflows with gratitutde for her bravery and wilingness to discuss with me how we can never really have a perfect decision and how we can build slowly, bit by bit, on a shared mental #wellness, as our communities prepare for winter.

Please pardon the brief bit at the begining where i forgot to put her side of the conversation on speaker phone. Everyone of our listeners know, I like to learn by doing, get right in there and be messy & dirty. (You can take the girl out of treeplanting, but you can't take tree planting out of the girl) Maybe one day I will be polished enough to have high production values, but not with this budget. I like to leave my mistakes where they lie, because i just am human, trying to leave a trail of bread crumbs for anyone who dares to follow in my footsteps to blaze a trail to tomorrow.

After the recording stoped we shared a few stories and she invited me to attend her powerhouse woman leaders zoom call and I am so #honoured to included to be both a mentor and an apprentice for the #climate caucus.

Thanks again to Cyra Yunkus for sharing her precious saturday morning time with us all the #waterfowl podcast.]]>901antler,elected,governance,green,ladies,power,progress,progressive,public,rural,servants,warfiled,water,waterfowlfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-waterfowl-collective-grief-shared--41513683Personally I'm mourning for my family, friends and neighbours. Professionally, I insist ON carrying burdens that arent directly mine, ASKING people to contribute their stories because I want to reach outside my own experiences and share in the suffering with the collective. The ways community are woven and our stories over lap each other in spirals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41513683Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:03:17 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerIn this episode I wanted to read a thesis title Creating a Prayer practice submitted by Tabitha Sheeder to last years #anthology. This writing helps me to acknowledge how many ways we carry grief and hope. Personally I'm mourning for my family,...Personally I'm mourning for my family, friends and neighbours. Professionally, I insist ON carrying burdens that arent directly mine, ASKING people to contribute their stories because I want to reach outside my own experiences and share in the suffering with the collective. The ways community are woven and our stories over lap each other in spirals.]]>901anger,burden,collective,fear,grief,growth,hope,loss,mourn,pain,peace,personal,practice,prayer,sadness,share,spirit,waterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-waterfowl-travel-costs-down--41147709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41147709Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:18:39 +0000Candidate Sarah FowlerReflecting on my first #UBCM forum, which was #virtual and incured not a single travel #expense. All the ministerial meeting, voting and plenary sessions were participated in from the v0p1x0.901areas,biggest,horizons,new,old,reflections,research,unincorpoated,villages,waterfalsefull