Interviews with people living in the Salish Sea. Discover the stories that brought them to this amazing part of the world and the stories that brought them to this point in their lives now.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Chanda was born in Peace River, Alberta and spent much of her childhood outdoors connecting with nature and animals. In adulthood, she found work as a fire lookout observer in northern Alberta. It was there, while living in quiet isolation, Chanda began to focus on music. Her confidence and talents would begin to flourish, and she soon went on to record her first album.
Chanda shares stories from these years, describes how she met her husband, Dan, and discusses the eleven-year journey of infertility they had been on. She will speak about the struggles involved, lessons learned, and how she feels now that they are pregnant.
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To enjoy some of the songs and videos we discussed in this episode, please click the links below:
Deer and Coyote - Fly (Offical music video)
Deer and Coyote - Seeing Stars (Offical music video)
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Gregory was born in Birmingham, England during the Second World War. While still quite young, the death of his mother, would create a set of circumstances for him that ultimately led to a very challenging childhood. When he entered his late-teens he joined The Royal Air Force and began a career in the military for the next decade. By his thirties, a desire for something more in life lead Gregory to move to Canada. The choice to invest some of his spare time taking courses at university would then shift his life in a direction he never would have predicted.
Gregory will speak about these experiences as well as what it was like being a farmer in Ireland, being a teacher and why donkeys are such great animals.
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Judith grew up in post-war America in the state of Virginia. While in her twenties, she would have many interesting work experiences, which included teaching children with disabilities and pregnancy counselling. In her thirties, on a visit to Costa Rica to see her father, she became inspired to move there. She lived there for five formative years and eventually met her future partner, Brent.
Judith will share stories from those times, the importance of creating art, finding her place, and so much more...enjoy.
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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
While growing up in Alberta, Curtis had his first job experience at his Mom's health food store. As he entered his teens, he would begin working in the restaurant industry, and years of amazing experiences would follow. By his mid-twenties, he decided to shift gears and began selling commercial real estate in Vancouver. This career path took on various forms for nearly two decades, until he sought a change in his life and moved to Pender Island.
Curtis will share stories from those years and explain how, and why, he created, Woods On Pender.
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Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
In 2009, Sherry Anne has a chance meeting at a music festival with a man named, Mathew. They fell in love, moved to Pender, got married and had a child together. While living on the island, they became deeply involved in the music scene and would eventually open a restaurant, which provided a unique space for touring and local musicians to perform.
Sherry Anne will share stories from these times, as well, speak very openly about the challenges she faced as a new mother and how she ultimately came out the other side of that experience, in a way she never expected.
All this and more, in an incredibly honest and inspiring interview with a wonderful person.
Enjoy.
To find out about Sunday Common Table Fellowship gatherings at the Community Hall, email - commontablependerisland{at}gmail.com
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
While Deb was growing up in Gibsons, BC, she spent a significant amount of time exploring the outdoors. This helped her form a deep connection with the natural world, and later, would serve as an influence for her to study geography and resource management in university. A fascinating journey followed including, unique work environments, travel, teaching, exploring creative ways to manage forests and much more.
Deb will speak about these experiences, as well, responsibility to place, finding common ground, how to get closer to living sustainably and the importance of collaboration.
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
In the late-sixties, Jon moved from his birthplace of Montreal to Calgary. It was there he began working in the airline industry and would become his career for more than three decades. The job led to many profound experiences for him, including meeting his partner of over forty years, John Cowan. Their life together on Pender Island has allowed them to slow down, and discover great benefits from it.
As well, Jon will speak candidly about his experience of being a gay man in Canada during the previous decades. He will describe some of the challenges he faced during that time and how things have dramatically changed for the better in his community.
All this and so much more, in a very open and honest interview with a wonderful guy.
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
While living in Ontario in his late-teens, Mike played guitar in a music duo. He and his musical partner were successful enough to both earn a living from it for six years. In his twenties, he shifted gears and opened a restaurant with his wife, Kelly. After a number of years, they sought change and in the late nineties, moved to the West Coast. Circumstances and chance would lead Mike to his next career, that of a wine barrel salesman. The job required him to be away for extended periods of time, but also allowed him to pursue his new passion, being a volunteer for the Pender Island Fire Department.
Mike will speak in depth about these experiences, the passion he has for serving our community, his thoughts on leadership and so much more. Please enjoy this episode with our local Fire Chief, the wonderful, Mike Dine.
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
While growing up in Montreal, Annette spent a lot of time at the local swimming pool. It led to her discovering the sport of water polo, which would become a very important part of her life.
She will speak about those years in the water, her love of singing, stories from the service industry, English literature and how she is now starting a new career as a real estate agent.
All that and much more, in a delightful interview with lots of laughter.
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Having grown up in various locations throughout British Columbia, Jim was witness to some fascinating provincial history in his youth. While in his teens, he landed a summer job working at the Vancouver Stock Exchange, this would lead him to a lifelong career in the investment business.
Jim will speak about some of the life experiences he had along the way, the lengthy history the MacDonald family has with Pender Island and how his relatives immigrated to Canada centuries ago. That and so much more. Enjoy!
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