Death Releases Love

Welcome to the 17th year of HEN.  I can hardly believe it’s been that long since I started a small experiment to share some of my thoughts and learnings with you, dear HEN reader.  This year and this moment marks a momentous turning for me. I’d like to bring you...

Want to Look After Your Community?

In many indigenous communities, the role of the elder is varied and relevant.  There are designated people to turn to, to hear stories from, to sing songs, to sit in community.  The idea of having people designated to tend to our community fabric is a foreign one in...

How to Get Someone to the Table

My colleague and podcast co-host, Gordon White, and I have had the privilege of interviewing many guests, asking them questions about conflict.  One of our favourite questions is about how to motivate people to come to the table. Our most recent guest, Dr. Ben...