Category: Cycles of Life
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Our Music: The Strength and Wisdom of Grandmothers
by Susanne Maziarz, Music Director at Neighbourhood I first became aware of the Raging Grannies at the Melancthon Quarry protest that the Spirit Choir attended at Queen’s Park. A group of brightly dressed older women attracted a lot of attention when they began singing protest songs for all to hear. It was incredibly moving to…
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Families Growing Together: Coming of Age
by Margaret Evans, Director of Lifespan Learning Rebellion is an evil word often attributed to teenagers who are struggling to achieve some level of independence. It’s a curious word because it can be utilized in both a positive or negative light. I suppose its attribution depends on which side of the argument one stands. Coming…