A number of years ago, I watched Robin Wall Kimmerer share a presentation hosted by the University of Toronto. Kimmerer is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a decorated professor of Environmental Biology, and I had already had the opportunity to learn with her through her book “Braiding Sweetgrass”. In this book, sheContinue reading “The Triangle and the Circle – Singing, Climate Action & Social Justice Part Three”
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“Bend, but not Break” – Singing, Climate Action & Social Justice Part Two
“Bend but not Break” may not seem like a song for children. It is a song without a clear rhyming scheme, it’s not upbeat, and it isn’t silly. It is a song that invites some rather deep thinking and feeling. Nope, doesn’t sound like the makings of a song for children, does it? And yet,Continue reading ““Bend, but not Break” – Singing, Climate Action & Social Justice Part Two”
Singing, Climate Action & Social Justice
Ah, the crisp fall air has arrived and so has the promise of new beginnings for many children and families. This is a time that invites new routines, and with that comes the opportunity to explore new ideas, too. In the spirit of the season, I want to share with you some ideas I amContinue reading “Singing, Climate Action & Social Justice”
“Thank You, Tree” – A Song for Singing
“Thank You, Tree” – the version I recorded with producer Joel Schwartz – has been out in the world for just over a month. It feels good to have this tune out in the world, and I’m glad so many people have been enjoying it! Find it here: BandCamp, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, SoundCloud and YouTube. This song is for SINGING!Continue reading ““Thank You, Tree” – A Song for Singing”
Thank You, Tree – Single Release
This is a very big day for Land Heart Song! Today the first song, “Thank You, Tree”, from the forthcoming album “Songs for Tree” comes out! You can now find it everywhere to listen to and sing and dance along! Here are some of the places you can find it: BandCamp, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes,Continue reading “Thank You, Tree – Single Release”
Songs for Spring – Part Two
It’s an exciting time of year to wander the land, here in Williams Treaty Territory. At every turn, there is new growth, new sounds, new life to take in. I find it wonderous how I find something new and delightful, almost every day. I have a few songs that I like to sing around thisContinue reading “Songs for Spring – Part Two”
Songs for Spring
Spring is in the air! Here in Williams Treaty Territory, the snow is almost all gone, and we have been hearing a chorus of songs growing over the last little while. For me, there is nothing like witnessing the arrival of the first Robin of Spring. There is something about that moment that brings soContinue reading “Songs for Spring”
Songs for Winter
It has been a very wet week here in Williams Treaty Territory, just south of Lake Simcoe. The snow has gone, and I don’t see much sign of it coming back in the next couple of weeks. I have two songs that I generally find are great to explore with children at this time ofContinue reading “Songs for Winter”
Solstice Celebration & Ethical Space
I have very exciting news to share! This month, after many months of walking the land and dreaming and planning, I’m pleased to share details for an exciting event that is being held in my community. First, let me give you some background… For a couple of years, I have been working with Child andContinue reading “Solstice Celebration & Ethical Space”
Sing the Land to Sleep
Ah, here we have arrived, this being the last month of the calendar year. The day is dark and cold and the wind blustery. The leaves have long since fallen, and everywhere has a brownish-greyish hue. The snow is coming and going as the days pass. I think of this as the time to singContinue reading “Sing the Land to Sleep”
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