Photo by @rebeccamwalker I am struggling to sum up my experience at the 2026 Wild Roses Festival because if I’m being honest, I had a hard time this year. I expected that the most difficult part of the weekend would be managing my pre-presentation anxiety, avoiding mosquito bites, and staying dry in my tent. What I did not expect was to uncover a wound that brought me back to a time when I felt most vulnerable. I went into the event desiring an emotional outlet, but more than that, I was...

Spotted next to Peace Garden park in Wîhkwêntôwin. Artist unknown What is imperfect action? To me, imperfect action is literally any action that moves me in the direction of the behaviours, habits, or goals that matter to me. It's not about doing the thing perfectly. Sometimes it's not even about accomplishing the thing I originally set out to do. It's simply about taking one step, no matter how small, slow, or sloppy. When it comes to exercise, maybe that's a workout session. Maybe it's five...

I have always been a summer girl. Not necessarily by nature, but a love of this season was nurtured into me as a young girl through the activities of my parents. Although we did partake in occasional winter activities like tobogganing or ice skating, it was in the spring and summer months that my best memories were made. From playing outside with neighbourhood friends, riding my bike, and walking or rollerblading with my dog, to camping, hiking, and helping my parents in the garden, when the...