This is my home. Proud to be Canadian.

 

“Ito ang bahay ko” Filipino translation for “This is my home.”

It’s a land of hope, a land of peace
It’s a place where people can be free
I proudly call this land my own
Oh Canada! This is my home.

On July 1st, we will be celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday celebration.

“Sing Me A Song” is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres to write and sing an original song in the lead up to Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017.

And the winner under 18 is Our Lady of Mercy School Choir.

Way before I was born.

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We acknowledge that we are on sacred land. Everything that is on this land is sacred to us, my family, and my people.  I was born and raised from this beautiful place. My elders told me to always to be … Continue reading →

Meanwhile, In Canada

When I was younger, I wanted to learn how to drive and own a car. I realized this dream and drove all over British Columbia. I wanted to see places and see many faces. I met First Nations, Doukhobors, Freedomites, … Continue reading →

The Answer is….

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The answer to my previous post Who Needs Canada? is … David Suzuki, Farley Mowat, Jim Carry, Diana Krall, Obama, Bono … to infinity. Reflecting on the question Who Needs Canada.

Reflecting on the Question

This poster on a lamp-post among other advertisements stood out: “Who Needs Canada?” Good question. I wonder who created this ad. It makes me think. What if I change the question to: Who needs America? China? Russia? … Who needs … Continue reading →

Choose Wisely.

Hey British Columbians, make sure you vote today, May 9. Don’t miss out your right to vote. Choose wisely. After this, four more years! Four more years! Four more years! before you get vote again!

From the top

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The view from the balcony of the hotel I stayed at in Nanaimo, BC was spectacular on a fall day. Here I could see the bursting of colors and any floating vessels that enters the water between the two islands. During the … Continue reading →