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The mandala is an ancient symbol, which has become a popular motif in modern days. Its origin is in the Buddhist tradition but it has been adapted by many religions and philosophies as a meaningful spiritual practice and motif. Mandala is the Sanskrit word for circle, and most mandalas have a geometric design with prominent circles and includes other shapes and colors in distinctive...

“You are most welcome here. We are happy you joined us.” That’s the message I’ve received this past month as I have participated in a pop-up store with Global Village Nanaimo. Global Village is an independent non-profit society that has been operating in Nanaimo, BC for 25 years. It sells a range of fair trade products from artisans around the world, and opens a...

It has been a crazy time to build a Fair Trade enterprise. The pandemic brought so many changes, heaped on top of the challenge of understanding this new business. As a result, two and a half years in, I feel very much like a newbie. The past year has been challenging and ever-changing, but it has offered so many gifts. Here are some of...