Learning the moccasins tradition
Congratulations to graduates of Manitobah Mukluks first-ever Storyboot School, held in conjunction with UBC and taught by Rebecca Baker, vice-president of the UBC First Nations Studies Student Association and the lead organizer for the UBC Nehiyopasquaitsimowan Pow-wow. The hugely successful footwear company implemented a series of national Storyboot Schools with an aim to teach students how to make their own mukluks and moccasins. Participants in the program attend hands-on training lead by an aboriginal artist and produce their own handmade footwear and learn more about First Nations culture. The company sponsors classes across Canada with materials and artists, working with academic partners such as UBC, McGill, Carleton, Bata Shoe Museum, and the Wabano Cultural Centre. Their goal is to preserve the art of mukluk-making and to encourage inter-generational and cross-cultural exchange. A group of 10 to 15 students of Indigenous and non-Indigenous descent were slated to attend the ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the UBC Longhouse.
Pot of giving
Struggling to find the right gift that gives on multiple levels? Scoop up the Charity Pot body lotion from Lush for a gift that gives more than just soft skin. Since launching its Charity Pot program in 2007, Lush has donated more than $10 million to over 850 grassroots charities in 42 countries, including a playground project for children in the Palestinian Territories built by Whistler resident Keith Reynolds. So look no further for that perfect stocking stuffer that genuinely spreads some good will.
VICHY goes live
VICHY Laboratories, a subsidiary of L’Oréal, is now offering Canadian women full-time access to its expert advice through the new VICHY.ca e-commerce site. With more than 80 years of skin care, VICHY has created an interactive online experience, allowing thousands of Canadian consumers to be in direct contact with the brand. For the first time, VICHY is making it possible to buy its products online, while offering customized skin diagnostics, as well as expert advice (through live chat).
