Leah Gerber

A list of issues with Waterloo Region's runway expansion proposal has been published by the federal government:

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"I'd like to change the future for many of these people." - Becky BigCanoe

Becky is building up the most vulnerable of our population in Canada. Last fall she hosted me at her straw bale home, and believe me, her vision for a better future is contagious! Check out the video for Alternatives Journal.

The House that Becky Built Becky Big Canoe built her own sustainable house out of straw and now, through her non-profit Environatives Training Initiatives, she is teaching other women how to do the same.

The Grand River Water Walkers are finished this year's water walk! They walk to pray for the healing of the water, to raise awareness about our relationship with water and our complete dependence on it. I had the honour of capturing last year's walk in a video for Alternatives Journal. Have a look!

All Nations Grand River Water Walk Indigenous in the Greenbelt A collaborative series between Friends of the Greenbelt and Alternatives Media. Former A\J editor and videographer Leah Ge**er go...

Happy belated to everyone! I spent the day documenting the Blair Outdoor Centre's tree plant. The community came together to plant trees and learn about Indigenous teachings and songs. An afternoon well spent. thanks for the invite @ Kitchener, Ontario