Resources – Helpful Sites
The Learning Annex
Committed to enhancing and creating an impact on people’s lives through powerful, inspirational, nurturing and insightful seminars, www.learningannex.com
The Haven Institute (Gabriola Island)
A personal development and professional training centre. http://www.thehaven.ca
Hollyhock (Cortez Island)
A touchstone and oasis, this international centre for the cultivation of human consciousness, well being and social change continues to stay on the forefront of workshop programming. www.hollyhock.bc.ca.
Institute for Ethical Leadership
The Institute for Ethical Leadership is a membership association sponsored by Creative Learning International to act as a catalyst in promoting positive development in society. http://www.ethicalleadership.com/
Seeds of Diversity
Canada’s heritage seed-saving network is dedicated to saving seeds from rare and unusual garden plants, the best plants treasured by generations of gardeners, for the purpose of preserving plant varieties. www.seeds.ca.
The New Brunswick Environmental Network
An affiliate of the Canadian Environmental Network, the New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN) includes over 70 non-profit citizens’ environmental groups from across the province. www.web.ca/nben.
Eartheasy
Eartheasy is an online guide to how we can reduce our impact on the environment and bring more simple, natural values into our lives by the way we Live, Grow, Eat, Play, Wear and Give. Eartheasy is a reference of ideas, practical solutions and alternatives to everyday lifestyle and consumer choices. www.eartheasy.com
Alumbo.com
A new Canadian site where people come to share and learn about “humankind’s quest for meaning”. Articles currently being posted under diverse headings include: arts, body, business, community, ecology, family, love, mind, paranormal, personal finance and spirituality. www.alumbo.com
College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of B.C.
The CTCMA is an official body established in 2000 by the provincial government to regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. www.ctcma.bc.ca.
Choices Markets
Choices Markets is Western Canada’s largest retailer of natural and organic food. http://www.choices-market.com/
Publications for Body and Soul
The Natural Healer Magazine
An alternative health magazine – articles are posted on their web site: http://www.thenaturalhealer.ca
Alive Magazine
Dedicated to helping Canadian consumers make better lifestyle and buying decisions, Alive Magazine is committed to motivating and inspiring readers to take responsibility for their own health by educating them about food, nutrition and other components of a healthy lifestyle. www.alivemagazine.com
Natural Life
a bi-monthly Canadian newsmagazine providing personal solutions to environmental and social problems. Today it’s partnered by a web site full of resources and articles that cover the waterfront in terms of alternative issues – natural health care, social investment, home schooling, apprenticeship and mentoring, and a whole range of information about food, to mention only a few. www.life.ca
Shared Vision
A Vancouver publication with global appeal, Shared Vision is committed to providing informative and thought provoking editorial on health, the environment, business, personal growth and spirituality. www.shared-vision.com
WHOLifE Journal
“Wholeness and Wellness Journal of Saskatchewan provides information about the abundant choices available in order to fulfill a healthy and whole lifestyle, and works hard at maintaining links among all those who share this common goal. www.wholife.com
OmPlace
ALTWIRE – The Alternative Newsroom http://www. omplace.com
Mind Tools
Management Training from Mindtools.com – Learn more than 100 essential management skills at Mindtools.com
GVRD.Com
Greater Vancouver BC Canada Online Directory. GVRD.Com