![]() Reoccupation demonstrated that Parliament Hill, which for Canadians is the symbol and locus of crown sovereignty, is also situated on unceded Algonquin territory, the very land that is coextensive with the Algonquin nation. ![]() Drawing on a long tradition of Indigenous political thought and philosophy that places land at the centre of Indigenous modes of life, Reoccupation challenged settled-meaning both ‘seemingly beyond debate’ and ‘of settler society’-notions of place and land. ![]() The ceremonial tipi was initially raised on Wellington Street near Parliament Hill, but after negotiations, it was moved to the northwest corner of the Canada 150 event space. In the days leading up to Canada 150 celebrations, a cadre of students from Carleton University, a group of Bawating water protectors, and their allies marched to Parliament Hill and erected a ceremonial tipi as an act of reoccupying Indigenous land, specifically the unceded territory of the Algonquin nation. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Franz became a representative of Jehovah's Witnesses throughout the Caribbean, travelling to the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic, at least until 1957 when Jehovah's Witnesses were banned in the Dominican Republic by dictator Rafael Trujillo. until receiving a missionary assignment to Puerto Rico in 1946. In 1948, Franz graduated from Gilead, the religion's school for training missionaries, and temporarily served the organization as a travelling representative in the continental U.S. By 1940, Franz had increased his religious activity by evangelizing for Jehovah's Witnesses on a full-time basis in areas which that organization had deemed to be in need of special attention. Raymond became a member of Jehovah's Witnesses when he was sixteen years old (in 1938), and became a baptized member in 1939. Raymond's father was baptized in 1913 as a Bible Student, as they were known before they adopted the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" in 1931. Frederick Franz, Raymond's uncle, was highly influential in the religion's development, practices, and doctrines, and remained a prominent member of the organization until he was disfellowshipped by the Watchtower Society in 1980. Carelinks Network For Former Jehovah's Witnessesįranz was born in 1922 and raised as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness many of his family were members. ![]() ![]() ![]() Zalatoris at this point was four adrift.īirdies for Zalatoris at the 7th and 9th hauled him to within one of Fitzpatrick and Scheffler as the putters of his two opponents suddenly turned cold.Ī Zalatoris birdie at the short 11th meant a two-shot lead at six under. After Fitzpatrick drove the green at that same, short par four, he surged to minus six. Scheffler joined him with a birdie at the 5th. ![]() ![]() Fitzpatrick birdied the 3rd to take the lead at five under. Fitzpatrick and Scheffler, conversely, looked inspired. It was all everybody talked about and to do it in a major, there’s nothing better.”Ī wobbly start by Zalatoris saw him play the first three holes in two over. “I had the big monkey on my back of not winning in the United States. “It’s what you grow up dreaming of winning and I’ve worked so hard for such a long time,” he said. ![]() ![]() Enter Inspector Salvo Montalbano, Vigàta's most respected detective. The car happens to be parked in a part of town used by prostitutes and drug dealers, and as the news of his death spreads, the rumors begin. Silvio Lupanello, a big-shot in Vigàta, is found dead in his car with his pants around his knees. The Shape of Water is the first book in the sly, witty, and engaging Inspector Montalbano mystery series with its sardonic take on Sicilian life. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window ![]() Long live Camilleri, and long live Montalbano.” ![]() Each novel in this wholly addictive, entirely magical series, set in Sicily and starring a detective unlike any other in crime fiction, blasts the brain like a shot of pure ansporting. “You either love Andrea Camilleri or you haven’t read him yet. ![]() ![]() ![]() Naturally, the conversation flows into the current situation with Australia’s political leadership and inaction on bold climate policy. Our podcast host Tim and Sarah have a long history as friends and allies in the pursuit of rational progress on environmental issues in Australia, particularly around living with less and introducing systems to reduce and better manage waste. Notably, Sarah explores the perils of western capitalism and neo liberalism and how these systems have led to the crumbling of environmental, social and cultural structures and what needs to be done to piece a better version of the puzzle back together. Sarah’s most recent book, ‘This One Wild and Precious Life’ is a personal journey through understanding the climate crisis and what has led humanity to be in our current predicament. The climate crisis, political polarisation. After a career in the limelight of media and TV and as the founder of ‘I Quit Sugar’, Sarah has increasingly strengthened her voice to bring colour, understanding and lived experiences to many of the complex social, environmental and personal challenges that we face as a species. Or do you want to wake up and reclaim your one wild and precious life We live in truly overwhelming times. Sarah Wilson is an award-winning author, minimalist, philanthropist and climate activist. ![]() ![]() ![]() Would I recommend Edger by David Beem? If you enjoy science fiction themes, unexpected superheroes and have, what my husband calls, a "nerdy sense of humor"-this book will have you hooked from the first few pages. ![]() If you are "skimmer"-you may find yourself wanting to read every word because the author drops little bits of humor throughout almost every page. The character interactions, the dialogue, and the situations encountered are simply so entertaining that I had to see just what happened next. While the book isn't a page turner in terms of dramatic plot twists or heavy sci fi action and adventures-readers won't want to put the book down. ![]() ![]() Readers will not want to put the book down. As a recovering engineer-I am certainly a bit of a science geek and the author appeals to that geek in readers with his humor and writing style. However if you enjoy reading those save-the-world-from-artificial-intelligence-gone-bad-and enjoy a slightly cynical, nerdy-yet-humorous view of the world-this book is a fun blend of science fiction and humor. If you are looking for a deep, complicated, save-the-world-from-artificial-intelligence-gone-bad this is probably not your book. Beem offers a somewhat unique blend of science fiction and humor. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a breathtaking book, sensuously written, emotionally generous, and decadent as a bowl of macaroni and cheese." - Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins "No American author writes with greater generosity of spirit or blazing descriptive power than Kate Christensen. Her loves include: Family, friends, men, travel, literature, but perhaps most of all, food. It's an expert guide on inspiration, ingenuity, heartbreak, buoyancy, home, love, family, screwing up, bouncing back and perfecting the bacon-cheddar biscuit." - Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl, Dark Places, and Sharp Objects " Blue Plate Special is the evocative, irresistible tale of the life and loves of one of America's greatest writers, Kate Christensen. Blue Plate Special is the memoir of an utterly original thinker, a free-spirited gourmand, and a great American writer. ![]() ![]() Advance Praise for Blue Plate Special : "I've often thought that eating, writing and living well required similar qualities: creativity, daring, the ability to savor the good stuff and learn from the bad. ![]() ![]() He finds a lot of the adult world impossible to understand – especially why his Dad gets so angry with him. I cried a lot and I suspect some of those tears were as much about the beauty of the words as what was unfolding through them. Not necessarily with Jimmy and his family, but with the words, the phrases and the writing. I expected to be bored and yet, when I finally got around to reading it – more than a year after its release – I fell in love. No suspenseful revealing of deep dark secrets, no psychopaths (well, Liam comes to mind) and no mind-twisting whodunnits. I hadn’t attempted Sofie Laguna’s The Eye of the Sheep because I assumed it was a book that wouldn’t appeal. Perhaps I underestimate myself however, or perhaps some literary snobs read too much into tastes and there’s no reason books just can’t be bloody books and enjoyed nonetheless. ![]() I tend to think of myself as a literary heathen preferring the oft-maligned (so-called) middle-brow and my usual thriller / suspense / crime fiction genre as opposed to (big L) Literature. Last year my breath was literally taken away by the beauty that was Favel Parrett’s When the Night Comes. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All have motivations of their own, and in some cases (Marcone and Lara Raith in particular) tend to be very interesting in their own right. Side characters at this stage of the series are good and complex too, not cardboard cutouts. Butcher’s plot are thriller-style: fast-paced, with mounting complications and quickly rising odds.ĭresden himself is not without flaws, and is generally a very relatable person (you may not always like him, but at least you could understand where he’s coming from). As usual, there’s a bit of new lore to explore, with new threats and more for us to discover about his world. I love the series, the complex and rich world that Butcher has built. It then continues in a true Dresden fashion, with complications and counter-demands piling up quickly to a nearly impossible situation. Getting into this book is like meeting an old friend again, catching up and reminding yourself of past events. ![]() Harry had been fighting the Fomor, which came to power after his war on the Red Vampire Court. Peace Talks picks up where the series previously finished (some 6 years ago), and continues on the main story arc. If you’ve never read them before this is not the place to start, but if you are a fan then this book delivers. I enjoyed the Dresden Files in the past, so was looking forward to the new installment after a few years’ gap. ![]() ![]() ![]() And yet somehow Thomas and John are able to live through all the terrible times and remain men who have enough heart and soul to rescue an orphaned indian girl, raise her as their own, and make a home together. ![]() It was historically acurate in chilling cruel detail. The description of some of the acts of war were disturbing, but written in a way that felt essentially realistic for the times. Enduring famine, brutal winters, killing hot summers, lack of food, lack of water. They meet as young boys, and stay together, make a life together while living through the wild west wars, Indian wars, the Civil war. This is a beautifully written, at times even poetic historical story about Thomas McNulty and John Cole. ~~~mild spoiler~~~~ I feel sad for those listeners who turned this book away simply because it was the story of two men who loved each other and whose love perservered through good times and brutally horrific acts of war. ![]() I can't write reviews well enough to convey what a treasure this book is. This is one of my top favorite listens in a very very long time. Lyrical, poignant, brutally violent historical. ![]() |