Have you heard of the old Sackville Aboriginal Reserve? Established formally in 1889, the Sackville Reserve is a small portion of land on the banks of Dyarubbin (the Hawkesbury River) at Cumberland Reach. It is remembered as a sad place today by some people descended from families who lived on the reserve, including Jasmine Seymour, who likens it to a wet, sunless prison - narrowly wedged on a ‘dog’s leg’ between the river and the base of a sheer cliff face. Far from prime agricultural land, Abo

Day two of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Regional Training also wrapped up with rhythm and connection through the Rhythm of Life Society, a Vancouver based charitable organization that brings people of all ages and abilities together through interactive drum circles. Their session created moments of belonging, laughter, and shared creativity. After a full day of learning, these performances grounded the group in community, culture, and the joy at the heart of this work. | First Nations He

Day one of the Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Regional Training recently concluded with an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and joy. Held on Snuneymuxw territory at the Coast Bastion Hotel, the gathering brought together nearly 50 daycare workers, early childhood educators, and daycare cooks from across Vancouver Island, representing Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. Participants came together to learn, build connections, and deepen the ways children and