A Bioregion

Equity and Local Economy: The Second Principle of a Bioregional Lifestyle

Equity and Local Economy: The Second Principle of a Bioregional Lifestyle

“Creating bioregional economies that support equity and diverse local employment and international fair trade.”

“Buy Local” signs or stickers are in the window of some shops you walk by. Maybe you have seen an advertisement for the local Sunday farmers market. No matter how big or small the city you live in, local goods and services are always available. Even in the face of large corporations and international businesses, a local mom and pop shop is always right around the corner. But why?

Ambassador Spotlight: Sammy Castonguay

Ambassador Spotlight: Sammy Castonguay

Our Ambassadors have been working hard within the Cascadia region to bring about change, spread the word about Cascadia, and foster community support. We recently sat down with Ambassador Sammy Castonguay from Ontario, OR to learn a little bit more about him and to see what he's been up to. 

Featured Book: "The People of Cascadia"

Featured Book: "The People of Cascadia"

Our book of the month this month features the The People of Cascadia by Heidi Bohan, a long time educator, researcher, and wild plant expert who teaches Northwest Heritage and Ethnobotany at Anake Outdoor School. The book was funded by a 4Culture King County Heritage Grant, and created to fill a gap in the educational materials available for those who want to learn more about the incredibly rich culture of the People of Cascadia.