May 2021. A new journey begins for me as a Climate Action Leadership student. I am proud, excited, scared, and empowered all at once! Welcome to my space to share and start a conversation. Bi-directional communication is so important. I… Continue Reading →
This visual design helps me see what I care for and want to carry in my life. I chose Vancouver Island because I want to gain credibility and expertise on what is happening where I currently live before… Continue Reading →
Since working on assignment three and building my climate action and resilience leadership development plan, I keep thinking about my identity. I am told by many friends and colleagues about who I am and often look at them for validation. I now… Continue Reading →
I had in mind to post about land acknowledgment for many months. It is an essential step to reconciliation and new learning for me over the past years. When joining Royal Roads in 2018, I learned about land acknowledgment and… Continue Reading →
Intending to improve myself and my practice, I reflect on the readings and discussions we have had in CALS505 so far. Reflective practices may seem optional in the academic world. However, I see great value in pausing and taking the… Continue Reading →
Two words seem predominant in today’s culture: resilience and courage. Two years into a global pandemic and in the middle of a climate crisis, these values are part of the solution to transform our life and our world. After all,… Continue Reading →
Doubts and late nights working on assignments were expected when I decided to go back to school. However, the camaraderie, the collaboration, and the transformation that came with this master’s degree were an agreeable surprise. Still considering myself a beginner… Continue Reading →
2022 has officially started in most cultures: on January 1st for the Gregorian calendar and February 1st with the Lunar New Year for many Asian cultures. New Year often brings hope and a desire for change: the reasons why many… Continue Reading →
Climate is changing. How can communities and governments better prepare to face it? One answer is by working on a climate risk assessment. It helps understand what is happening (the hazards) and what can be done in the future to… Continue Reading →
One of the most discussed topics in the field of climate change is communication. There are as many ways to communicate as there are audiences. In CALS 502: Communication for climate action led by Shandell Shoulden, we get the chance… Continue Reading →
There is so much to think about when learning about stories and language. It feels like we are re-learning what seems to be controlled already. Learning about communication techniques can be compared to breathing techniques in yoga. We all know… Continue Reading →
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