In 2017, the Whanganui River in New Zealand became the first river granted legal personhood. The concept of granting legal personhood to rivers is based on the idea that ecosystems have intrinsic value and should be protected from exploitation and environmental degradation. This approach recognizes the inherent rights of natural entities to exist, flourish and … Continue reading I Am The River, The River Is Me

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*Special Note: As the Nanaimo Pride Parade and Festival takes place June 9, the Sunday Service will begin at 9:30am this Sunday only.   Our second Unitarian Universalist principle calls us to uphold justice, equity and compassion in human relations. How can we sustain these values in a world where billionaires evade taxes, oil companies … Continue reading Crime and No Punishment – Upholding Our Values in the Age of Impunity