“Wheatake 38” Respect June 21, 2022As our forebears fought for freedom, they exemplified a number of qualities which helped to define their character. I have mentioned a few of these qualities in earlier Wheatakes and...
“Wheatake 37” 1949 Petition June 21, 2022This Wheatake is a continuation of Wheatake 36. The following is the text of the petition delivered to His Hon. the Commissioner, John Augustus Cockburn Cruickshank on November 24, 1949.We...
“Wheatake 36” Eye witness account of the March on 24 March 1949 June 21, 2022This account of March is based on the report by my grandfather and two men who participated in the March seventy-three tyears ago. Enjoy the fstory.It was a mixed crowd...
“Wheatake 35” Perseverance under Colonialism June 17, 2022Our forebears persevered under colonial oppression and fought for their freedom and freedom for generations unborn. One writer defined that colonial control as follows:"Colonialism is the massive fog that has...
“Wheatake 34” Self-reliance June 16, 2022I mentioned in Wheatake 33 that Self-Reliance is one of the ingredients of the rugged individualism which was the"wind beneath the wings of our forebears." They built the local craft...
“Wheatake 33” Rugged Individualism June 15, 2022In Wheatake 32, I mentioned that there is hope for a bright future for B. V. Islanders because the rugged individualism which motivated and supported our forebears is still alive...
