19 Mar Keeping Busy During COVID-19
Two weeks ago, social distancing (now ‘physical distancing’, because we need to socially support one another by phone, FaceTime, and other social platforms) wasn’t a term many (if any) of us were familiar with, and now our close-knit SLCC Family is coping with the reality that it is lasting longer than any of us anticipated. To share with you what’s keeping us all busy (and for the most part, sane!), we’ve compiled a list of past times practiced by our Ambassadors, and some tips and tricks we have learnt over the past few days:
Manager of Retail, K̓éta7ul Roxanne Dick & Supervisor of Retail, Victoria Saddleman, got busy doing yard work in the sunshine. Their dogs played while the humans cleaned and fixed a broken fence.
Manager of the Indigenous Youth Ambassador Program, Cheximiya Alliison Burns Joseph, went for a walk around the Lonsdale Quay and documented the blend of nature and urban beauty. Inside, she continues to practice her cultural medicine: weaving.
Supervisor of the Cultural Department, A7xwil Travis Billy was joined by Indigenous Youth Ambassador Barrett Martin for some drumming, rattling and singing at Cap Field in the sun.
Accounting Coordinator Rilla Sampson had a family marshmallow roast.
Curator Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal and her family are going on walks everyday to explore their territory (Lil’wat).
Kitchen Manager Thea Sam travels to and from Lil’wat frequently to attend basketball and soccer games with her sons, as well as visit family in the Lower Mainland; she often stops for walks along waterfronts.
Driver and Cultural Ambassador David Baker maintains his sense of humour through sharing jokes with the team.
Manager of Conference Services Emma Mostrom-Mombelli is out biking in Pemberton.
Manager of Banquets & Events Lucinda Sutherland is cross country skiing in the Callaghan Valley (it has since closed).
Manager of Marketing & Communications Mandy Rousseau went ice skating on Whistler’s Alta Lake.
… we all are keeping ourselves busy in the sun, and with loved ones, while we keep clean hands, clear heads, and open hearts (thank you Calgary Mayor Nenshi for this beautiful phrase!) Scroll down for images of our team out and about, including a beautiful drumming video made by our team the last day we were all in house.
In terms of tips, here’s some rules of thumb we have found supportive:
Practice your culture: be it drumming, singing, carving, weaving, or otherwise, stay connected to what enriches your day. This will fill you with joy.
Make the most of these sunny days: go for a walk, bike ride, run, or drumming circle in the warm, spring sunshine. Positive effects of the sun include warmth, light, vitamin D3 synthesis in the body, mood enhancement and pathogen killing!
Rest: society has us moving at a fast pace, and research shows a direct link between stress and health conditions such as headaches, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other types of infections acquired as a result of a weaker immune system (source: Benefits Canada).
For more up to date sharing on our activities, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SLCCWhistler).
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Accounting Coordinator Rilla Sampson roasts marshmallows with her family on Wednesday, March 18. 
Indoors, Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph continues to weave at home. 
Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph. 
Indigenous Youth Ambassador Manager Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph enjoys a walk in the sun along the Trans Canada Pavilion. 
Indigenous Youth Ambassador Manager Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph enjoys a walk in the sun along the Trans Canada Pavilion. 
Indigenous Youth Ambassador Manager Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph is a lover of nature, in particular bird watching. 
Indigenous Youth Ambassador Manager Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph enjoys a walk in the sun along the Trans Canada Pavilion. Looking south to downtown Vancouver. 
Blossoms on Squamish Territory, captured by Cheximiya Allison Burns Joseph. 
Manager of Marketing & Communication Mandy Rousseau helped her partner shovel a community ice rink on Alta Lake in Whistler on Monday, March 16, for hockey games the next two days. 
Banquets & Events Manager Lucinda Sutherland went to the Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley on the weekend, making the most of snow sports still on offer before they, too, closed. 
Conference Services Manager Emma Mostrom-Mombelli shows us that the lower bike trails are snow-free and ready for pedalling! 
Conference Services Manager Emma Mostrom-Mombelli shows us that the lower bike trails are snow-free and ready for pedalling! 
Conference Services Manager Emma Mostrom-Mombelli shows us that the lower bike trails are snow-free and ready for pedalling! 
Kitchen Manager Thea Sam has three sons who play soccer and basketball; she often travels from Lil’wat to Squamish territory for games. This photo was taken Monday, March 16 when Thea took a walk at Ambleside Park. 
Curator Mixalhítsa7 Alison Pascal and her family are going on walks everyday to explore their territory (Lil’wat); here they are behind the Xet̓ólacw village on Wednesday, March 18. 
SLCC Ambassador Kevin fixed his sister’s drum, which had been broken for over 10 years! 
SLCC Ambassador Kevin fixed his sister’s drum, which had been broken for over 10 years! 
SLCC Ambassador Ntsinemquen William sharing a Selfie while working outside in the sun 
SLCC Ambassador Ntsinemquen keeping busy. 
SLCC Ambassador Ntsinemquen works in the sun on this beautiful log building project. 
Sales Manager Heather Doucette takes in some rays with her fuzzy buddy, Gus. 
SLCC Cultural Department Supervisor A7wxil Travis Billy continues to weave. 
Morning Circle at Cap Field, while exercising physical distancing.
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