The Stories That Brought You Here

Episode 12 - Bruce Butcher

In this interview, Bruce shares stories of his twelve-year career as a journalist for various Alberta newspapers, he tells the tale of his infamous slam poetry performance while getting a tattoo during a talent show at the community hall years ago, as well, Bruce discusses the changes in his life due to recently becoming a diabetic.  

 

 

Episode 11 - Sandy Ollsin

In this interview, Sandy shares stories about building and living in a straw bale house on the island, she discusses her relationship with storytelling, also Sandy describes her work as a death celebrant and death midwife.

Episode 10 - Todd Bulled

In this interview, Todd shares stories about his time working for the coast guard, he discusses his involvement with the Pender Island volunteer fire department, as well, Todd describes meeting his wife, Deborah and how he got into the family hardware business.

Episode 9 - Jule Roper

In this interview, Jule shares stories about attending Simon Fraser University during a tumultuous time in 1969, she describes her recent trip to experimental community in Auroville, India prompted by a Pender connection, as well, Jule discusses her thirty year career as a recreation therapist.

Episode 8 - Jon Martin

In this interview, Jon shares stories about his exit from the corporate world, explains why we should say 'yes' more often and discusses some of the challenges he faced when first moving to the island.

Episode 7 - Gary Goodman

In this interview, Gary shares stories about what Pender was like in the eighties, flying a float plane to play rock 'n' roll in the Gulf Islands and also, he describes a profound experience he had on Canada day last year.

Episode 6 - Nia Williams

In this interview, Nia shares stories about a recent extraordinary birthday experience, growing up in North Vancouver, and what happened during a close encounter with orca whales.

Episode 5 - Victor Zorman

In this interview, Victor shares stories about watching his parents dance as a child, traveling in Australia and when he felt like he found his tribe.

Episode 4 - Sarah Conley

In this interview, Sarah shares stories about her and her husband building their house on the island, her love of lake swimming and the impact her grandfather's garden had on her life.

Episode 3 - Julia Nicholls

In this interview, Julia shares stories about a week-long vision quest, her newfound love of painting and the importance to her of growing food.