Reflections & Connections

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From Many Peoples, Strength

This article reflects on Saskatchewan’s provincial motto: “From many peoples, strength.“ The global instinct to rally in support of Ukraine is reminiscent of the shows of communal and global solidarity we experienced in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This article explores the importance of remembering our interdependence (both local and global) and how hope and positive action spring from collective efforts.

powerful, living expression of the motto ‘From many peoples, strength’.

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How to Have a Meaningful Wedding Ceremony During the Pandemic: A conversation with Priya Parker and Elaine Welteroth

In a recent conversation on The New York Times Events Live at Home series, Priya Parker discusses an article I wrote on marking the original wedding date of a postponed wedding through simple ritual. Priya chats with guest, Elaine Welteroth, about the ways she and her fiancé completely reimagined their nuptials to pull off a wedding that was physically distant while still gathering their loved ones close.

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