Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I pause to remember the peoples whose lives, languages, stories, and care for the land came long before the cities, roads, homes, and comforts many of us now enjoy. For many of us who came to Canada from elsewhere, remembrance should lead to humility—not guilt without action, but gratitude that listens, learns, and respects. We can learn the names and histories of the Indigenous peoples of our own region, care

World Environment Day reminds us that caring for creation is not only about protecting forests, oceans, air, and wildlife. It also calls us to care for the everyday environments where people live, work, learn, and serve. A healthy work environment can nurture dignity, creativity, cooperation, and joy, allowing workers to contribute their talents with purpose and hope. Each of us has been entrusted with gifts, skills, influence, and opportunities. When we use them wisely, not