Sympatheia

“Sympatheia” is the belief in mutual interdependence (Inter-being) among everything in the universe, that we are all one. It is an invitation to us to take a step back, zoom out and see life from a higher vantage point than our own.

Sympatheia is a blog which focusses on highlighting new, integral breakthroughs in the understanding of values, cultural systems and world-views in order to positively influence the creation of regenerative cultures aligned with the evolution of life.

Theory of Change

Money in Place by Bruce Katz and Michael Saadine

An interesting article that fits nicely with Buy Local and other Community Wealth Building strategies. We all need to get together to discuss next steps in building an equitable and inclusive local economy in Ottawa! Money in Place by Bruce Katz and Michael Saadine...

Would you join me and the community to the activity Challenge called Move for Youth?

Move for Youth, is a project in collaboration between United Way East Ontario, Centraide Outaouais and National Bank that runs from May 1-15, 2025. The goal is to reach 1,500 participants, log 150 million total steps and raise $150,000 dollars in two weeks! The...

Notice to Public

Notice to Public “March 31, 2025 was the last day of my legal practice. I will continue to provide consulting services in the area of Community Wealth Building strategy, Integral Coaching and research in the area of Earth law and Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence...

It’s almost Giving Tuesday – we need your support!

“As a long-time supporter of @UnitedWayEO, I've seen first-hand how they make a difference. This #GivingTuesdayCA, help folks in your community that are struggling. Learn more about United Way's impact: https://www.unitedwayeo.ca/giving-tuesday/ “ This holiday...

Movement leaders and innovators: Municipalities advance the marketplace revolution

An excellent summary from our friends at Buy Social Canada, documenting municipalities across Canada who are using social procurement to build inclusive, equitable local economies. I hope we see Ottawa on that list soon!

Happy Novemburger launch day! Que l’aventure gourmande commence!

Every #Novemburger sold means $2 goes to support vital programs in our community through @UnitedWayEO Join me in supporting local restaurants and helping those in need!

Want to raise community bonds?

Please check out this guest blog post from Canada’s leading “Community Bond” organization, Tapestry Community Capital.

Inherent Relationships Jurisprudence: An Indigenous Environmental Network and Earth Law Center Collaboration

As an Earth Law Center, Legacy Fellow, I am very excited to work with the team that is focused on Inherent Relationship Jurisprudence. Stay tuned! Authors: Kelsey Leonard, Michael Lane, Tom Goldtooth, and Grant Wilson Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and Earth...