This season of the Amazing Race Canada keeps giving me more reasons to cheer. Whether it's celebrating Indigenous representation, discovering fascinating pieces of Métis history, or watching the race wind through some of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia, The Amazing Race Canada continues to remind us just how incredible this country really is.

An Amazing Race Canada update.  I'll admit it. I spent this week's episode of The Amazing Race Canada cheering just a little louder than usual. Why? Because I'm still claiming Sacha and Sébastien Régnier as my honorary cousins. Yes, yes, I know. We haven't compared family trees. But as a fellow Red River Métis with the maiden name Régnier, I'm perfectly comfortable adopting them for the season. 

Of course, I'm also cheering for Chayla and Chyana. It's been wonderful to see two Indigenous teams representing our communities with determination, humour, and heart. If either team makes it all the way to the finish line, I'll be celebrating.

Long before books, television, or the internet, stories carried knowledge from one generation to the next.

For Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, storytelling has always been far more than entertainment. Stories are living teachings that preserve history, share wisdom, strengthen identity, and connect people to their culture, community, and the natural world.

While storytelling traditions vary among Indigenous Nations, stories continue to play an essential role in keeping knowledge alive and passing important teachings to future generations.

Rio de Janeiro wasted no time introducing itself. It was vibrant, noisy, colourful, and occasionally soaking wet. But never boring. Here’s how we spent four memorable days in this extraordinary city.

Traveling Brazil from north to south gave me a deep appreciation for just how many Brazils exist within one country,  shaped by geography, history, culture, and rhythm. Even when illness or logistics got in the way, the experience was rich, layered, and unforgettable.