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The Homeschoolers
A closer look into the lives of five families who have chosen to forgo traditional public schooling in favour of learning at home.

Kristen Bounds
Mar 30, 202310 min read


The Awi'nakola Project: Q&A With Paul Walde
An interview with multidisciplinary artist and UVic professor Paul Walde as part of the Awi'nakola: Tree of Life series.

Kristen Bounds
Nov 25, 20226 min read


The Awi'nakola Project: Q&A with Dr. Suzanne Simard
An interview with Dr. Suzanne Simard, as part of the Awi'nakola: Tree of Life Project series.

Kristen Bounds
Nov 14, 20228 min read


The Awi'nakola: Tree of Life Project
Meet the folks behind the Awi’nakola: Tree of Life, a project that aims to heal the planet, heal the people, and change culture.

Kristen Bounds
Oct 29, 20227 min read


Q&A with Adrianna Tulissi, co-founder of ASH Refillery + Co.
Interview with Adrianna Tulissi of Ash Rifillery + Co. for my work with Ecologyst.

Kristen Bounds
Oct 6, 20226 min read


Sustainable Styling with Jaclyn Patterson
Meet Jaclyn Patterson, sustainable personal wardrobe stylist and founder of Shopwise, a one-stop shop for sustainable & ethical fashion.

Kristen Bounds
Jun 10, 20224 min read


Raging Grannies Kick Up a Storm
Meet the Salt Spring "gaggle" of Raging Grannies—a group of elderly women who are the embodiment of breaking gender and age stereotypes.

Kristen Bounds
May 1, 20225 min read


Ecologyst Second Life Program
Second Life is a re-sale platform for the clothing brand Ecologyst.

Kristen Bounds
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Mixing Business With Pleasure
These couples are entrepreneurs extraordinaire—managing not only their relationships but multiple businesses!

Kristen Bounds
Oct 17, 20217 min read


A History of My Brief Body
BOOK REVIEW FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY “I felt as though I was a part of an endangered species. I still do,” writes Billy-Ray...

Kristen Bounds
Jun 7, 20213 min read


Portfolio Reading Series
INTERVIEW FOR PORTAL MAGAZINE In March, I had the pleasure of chatting with Portal's Nonfiction Editor and student writer, Joe Enns, for...

Kristen Bounds
Apr 9, 20211 min read


Batten Down the Hatches: The Problem With Shipping in the Salish Sea
In recent years, international freighter ships anchored in the Salish Sea have become a blight on the marine ecosystem & surrounding waters.

Kristen Bounds
Mar 9, 20216 min read


Roots to Thrive: Psychedelics-Assisted Therapy Could be the Future of Mental Health Support
This new innovative approach is breaking the stigma around mental health & it involves three things: community, connection, and ketamine.

Kristen Bounds
Feb 10, 20217 min read


Pandemic Spending: How COVID-19 is Shaping Our Consuming Habits
Among the many aspects of life that the COVID-19 pandemic will change forever, the way we spend our money seems to be one of them.

Kristen Bounds
Jan 11, 20216 min read


Is a "New Future For Old Growth" Possible?
Here are the key takeaways from the BC government's report, "A New Future for Old Forests," according to key players.

Kristen Bounds
Oct 5, 20208 min read


Thousands of Nasal Spray Bottles Washed Up
Part of an investigative series for South Hams Newspapers in Devon, England.

Kristen Bounds
Jan 4, 20192 min read


Cleaning up the coast Till the Coast is Clear
Meet Gary Jolliffe, founder of Till the Coast is Clear—an initiative that works to clear the south Devon shoreline of rubbish for good.

Kristen Bounds
Jan 4, 20195 min read


Interview with Vicki Williams of Talonbooks
An interview I conducted for my Publishing 201 course at Okanagan College in 2015.

Kristen Bounds
Apr 19, 20154 min read


Journey Prize Stories 2014
A review of four short stories from Journey Prize 2014 as assigned for my ENGL. 230 class at Okanagan College.

Kristen Bounds
Apr 3, 20155 min read
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