

A Melancholy Christmas
It was a melancholy Christmas… As Christmas drew near, a mix of emotions filled my heart. Christmas is normally my favourite holiday as...


Through the Eyes of a Child
Ah, the sad New Denver tale that we have been hearing for 70 years. Unfortunately, even though the government is now acknowledging the...


Cultures of Headscarves - a research & exhibition project
Throughout Doukhobor history, a shawl was part of a woman's traditional cultural dress which she wore with pride and dignity.


Friends and Family
So many good times with my friends and family!


Miracle of Life
I had just moved home from Vancouver in the summer of 2001, and my sister was expecting her second child in September. Leesa asked me if...


Remembering Dad
In Loving Memory of George G. Swetlishoff Mar 8, 1945 – Apr 3, 2013 Dear Dad in Heaven I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to...


In an Instant
In early November I had my first ever mammogram. In early December, I was called back for a follow-up mammogram and ultrasound. In the...


So this is Christmas...
… and what have you done, another year over and a new one just begun… ~ John Lennon Over the holidays I heard someone say that the time...


Tribute to my grandma Marie
Marie Planedin Jun 26, 1927 - Nov 22, 2016 Our dearest Baboo, There are not enough words to express all the richness you’ve added to our...

