Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

Himalaya karma

May 08th, 2020

Mountaineer and entrepreneur, Michael Schauch turned his attention to fundraising and international mentorship after 20 years working in global investment. His new activities include girls’ education and student mentorship in Nepal, outdoor youth leadership for those facing access barriers to nature, and Indigenous leadership development in B.C. He has written, A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalaya (RMB $25) due out in September. He calls his home in Squamish “base camp.”
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