Licensed Indigenous entrepreneur promoting financial literacy across North America Lots of BIPOC individuals struggle with saving, investing and managing their money. Indigenous Financial Literacy Coach Bestt Blayze Peterson is doing his part in educating and changing the way BIPOC handles money. There are differences in financial knowledge between BIPOC and their Caucasian counterparts. BIPOC families […]
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Changing Lives with Permanent Makeup
Owner of Healing Hands Beauty Bar & Spa, Dina Kayseas (Binesi Ogichidaa) is changing the indigenous beauty scene with permanent makeup and other spa services. Dina Kayseas is a residential school survivor, domestic violence survivor and recovering drug addict. Dina turned to cosmetics as a way to turn her life around. After putting herself through […]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Canada, one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Furthermore, according to Cancer Care Ontario, First Nations women statistically get diagnosed at later stages. Lastly, while rare, men can get diagnosed with breast cancer as well. So get checked early, and get checked often, because […]
9 Fascinating Facts About Urine
You may not have realized it, but urine is your body’s own liquid gold, with many surprising uses and qualities. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/646424/urine-facts via: mental floss
Mental Health Week 2021
Now in its 70th year, Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition in which we all rally to protect and promote mental health. One in five Canadians will have a mental health concern in their lifetime, and during the pandemic, mental health has become more important than ever. Most of us are experiencing isolation, anxiety, […]
Sara Kae’s Breakfast Tortilla
Hello Friend! I cannot cook, but I have made it my personal duty to learn how to make staple dishes that will have anyone begging me to cook again! Today, I decided to wanted to do a little spin on the average omelette I make. Ingredients: Whole Wheat Tortilla Ham 2 Eggs Cheese Onions Mushrooms Peppers […]
MOON TIME SISTERS – MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS COLLECTION DRIVE
Moon Time Sisters Ontario is a partner of the charitable organization True North Aid. We gather donated menstrual products for young girls, women, and people who menstruate in remote, northern Indigenous communities. We are a 100% volunteer based organization and have a sister chapter in Saskatchewan and a new chapter in British Columbia. Founder […]
Three Tricks to Get the Sleep You Need
I’ve never been a good sleeper – I have trouble falling and staying asleep, but then when my alarm goes off in the morning, I struggle to wake up! If you’re also someone who tosses and turns, here’s a few of the latest tricks I’ve tried to get some solid zzz’s. Drink Up If you’ve […]
Five Toronto spots for reusable masks for your kids
Some restrictions are being lifted in the GTA, and at the same time, many places are announcing that wearing masks will be mandatory in their spaces. Whether they’re required or not, you might only feel safest donning a mask! If you’ve got kids in your life, it’s possibly been a struggle to get them on […]
Switching Things Up Will Keep Your Mood Up
During these times, every day can start to feel the same. And no doubt, a regular routine can be reassuring, but researchers have found that a change of scenery can in fact also help us feel good. Or in the more academic terms from the new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience: “daily variability […]