In Canada, the duty to consult Indigenous peoples is a legal obligation rooted in the Honour of the Crown and section 35 of the Constitution. It ensures Indigenous rights are respected when government actions may affect them. Globally, this duty is reinforced by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which calls for Indigenous involvement and consent in decisions that impact their communities.
Read MoreWith much in today’s world seemingly headed the wrong way, it is easy to feel powerless. Ramsey Hanhan reminds us that our voice matters, calling us to make a difference in reclaiming human connection.
Read MoreWest Hill marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our community's journey, one grounded in shared values, and mutual support. Welcome Joe Pittenger, our Executive Director.
Read MoreInspiration, wisdom and challenge, gleaned from Tristram Stuart’s TED talk about global food waste. TED Sunday at West Hill!
Read MoreThrough stories, reflection, and insights from both philosophy and science, this talk invites us to grow as we better understand what love truly is.
Read MoreConsider what it means to find connection, not only with one another, but also within ourselves and the wider world
Read MoreInspiration from Eduardo Briceño’s TEDx talk that calls us to take another look at how to get a bit more wind in our sails.
Read MoreJoe Pittenger calls us to reflect on how love—radical, inclusive, and transformative—can shape not only our beliefs but the way we live them.
Read MorePaths to Planetary Health, with Dr. Mark Reimers. Time together to reflect on how human actions impact our home planet.
Read MoreSteve Ghikadis explores shared values, experiences, and aspirations that connect us all.
Read MoreThis Sunday as we reach deep into the complexities and challenges that resonate with an ancient story but face us at this moment in time.
Read MoreExploring the many layers and lenses involved in our perspectives before, during, and after we make an ethical decision.
Read MoreSo, you want to build community bridges and decrease polarization? Mel Burns suggest we might need more boulevards instead!
Read MoreCultivating a rich, remarkable life uniquely your own, while cultivating fulfilling relationships as a single person. Inspiration from Dr. Peter McGrath’s TEDx Talk, “Why it’s Ok to be single”.
Read MoreSOUP'S ON! MARCH 30 - Join West Hill’s Outreach team as together we support Second Harvest.
Read MoreExplore what empathy is and how it is always shaped by power. Consider the costs of empathy when the stakes are high, and reflect on how it impacts our lives
Read MoreEmerging AI: The good, The bad and The ugly - with special guest Dr. Mark Remiers.
Read MoreWomen ROCK, you know they do… Men, that means you too… International Women’s Day at West Hill with Andrew Welch
Read MoreWisdom to draw on for wending one's way with eyes and ears open, along with one's heart.
Read MoreWe listen and reflect on Julia Galef’s TED Talk message examining the motivations behind two different mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information.
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