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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”

Songs for Fall – Part Two

Last month I shared my two favourite songs to sing with families in early fall. Now all the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare! It is such a magical time, when the trees share what they have been hiding throughout the warmer months. It’s a great time to look up, notice what youContinue reading “Songs for Fall – Part Two”

Songs for Fall

Yesterday morning, I walked the land I live in, Williams Treaty Territory and of the Anishinaabe, and the frost was heavy. The early morning hours felt magical. Everywhere, all the beings were glistening with their first touch of sunlight. I’ve also been noticing the changing colours in the land, which means we are at theContinue reading “Songs for Fall”

The Robin Song #4: Two more weeks…

Here we go! This is the fourth video in this four-part mini video series! This week is the grand finale, and we learn what happens to the babies after two weeks! (Are you here to find a gift?! Scroll to the bottom of the page!You will also find lyrics and chords there!) Thank you SOContinue reading “The Robin Song #4: Two more weeks…”

The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…

Thank you for joining me for the third week of this four-part mini video series! This week, we learn what happens to the eggs after two weeks, and make some more predictions! I’ve also been receiving many questions about a dad Robin, so I share a little about that, too! I continue to enjoy receivingContinue reading “The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…”

The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?

This week, we find out what was in the nest after one week, and make predictions as to what will be in the nest after two more weeks pass! I have been loving receiving your predictions, connections and wonderings, so please continue to share them with me and everyone tuning in to this little series! Continue reading “The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?”