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Host Peter McCully chats with two remarkable authors, Haley Healey whose book Her Courage Rises was nominated for a B.C. and Yukon Book Award and Jess Housty, whose book of poetry found its way to the top of the B.C. best sellers list.

In the first segment, McCully asks about Healeysa国际传媒檚 book, designed to introduce young readers to a group of trailblazing women from B.C. and the Yukon.

Healey explains that her inspiration for writing this book came after a five-day hike near Tofino, where she toured Cougar Anniesa国际传媒檚 Garden and was fascinated by the story of the pioneer homesteader.

This curiosity led her to uncover publish 50 stories of women, many not been featured in history books. Haley hopes young readers will be inspired to pursue their dreams and learn about these incredible women who defied societal norms.

sa国际传媒淢any have led unconventional lives and done remarkable things,sa国际传媒� said Healey. sa国际传媒淚 hope young readers and all readers are inspired to follow their own dreams and live the life they want, even if itsa国际传媒檚 unconventional.sa国际传媒�

Healey is a self-proclaimed trailblazing woman, who has taught in remote communities, guided canoe expeditions and balanced motherhood with adventure.

In the second segment of the sa国际传媒楳ade in B.C. Book Club, the podcast transitions to Housty, who discusses her book of poems, Crushed Wild Mint.

Housty lives in Bella Bella and her deep love for the land and her cultural heritage are evident in her poetry. She describes how her fathersa国际传媒檚 quiet poetry and her upbringing surrounded by the beauty of the land influenced her writing.

Houstysa国际传媒檚 involvement in community-driven non-profit work, particularly in food security and herbalism, highlights the importance of food security, especially in remote communities. She also touches on the resurgence of efforts to preserve and pass down oral histories and cultural traditions.

The podcast episode includes Housty sharing a poem inspired by her younger child, who believes that the wind originates in the bellies of wolves when they howl. This poem, titled sa国际传媒楤reathsa国际传媒�, reflects Jesssa国际传媒檚 love for her children and her connection to her culture and territory.

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