iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Setting up the backyard for Fall! We’re going with purple and orange mini-lights and scary outdoor movies by the fire. 👻 I do have to put up the clear shower curtain walls to keep the sideways rain out… but not yet. 🤞

Black, orange, pink and white Fall and Halloween throw pillows on a turquoise outdoor sectional couch.

Outdoor movie screen with fire table and couch, inside a gazebo with purple and orange mini-lights strung across the ceiling.

Gazebo set up as an outdoor movie room with a sectional couch and fire table. Purple and orange mini lights strung across the ceiling.

Outdoor clear igloo lit with purple and orange mini-lights.

150

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 02/10/2026

Amnesia but when you can’t sleep… but are obviously very tired… Osmosis… onomatopoeia… INSOMNIA!! I have insomnia.

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 01/10/2026

Is there anyone in Sidney or Victoria that repairs Cuckoo clocks? Specifically, re-attaching a chain that slipped off a gear? ⚙️⛓️🕰️

100

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 01/10/2026

Propane tank out st the fire table is empty. Do I swap it out tonight, or stay inside and do chores like I should?

100

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 01/10/2026

I found my Dad’s cuckoo clock in the garage. It was a gift from a German friend who came to stay about 20 years ago. It was SO ANNOYING we made him get rid of it… but he packed it up and kept it. Do I bring it back? Maybe it won’t be SO ANNOYING this time around and bring good memories?

150

Reposted by Rachel

Substack @substack.com · 30/09/2026

As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award winning journalist @conniewalker.bsky.social shares her work digging into survivor testimonies—records that face the threat of imminent destruction contactingconnie.substack.com/p/who-is-pro...

contactingconnie.substack.com

Who is protected by the destruction of Indian Residential School records?

“There’s not a single Indigenous person in Canada, who has not been touched by the legacy of Residential Schools.” - Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

02718

Reposted by Rachel

paulseesequasis @pseesequasis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On #OrangeShirtDay paying respect to generations of my family and kin who went to St. Michael’s Residential School ~ 1931. Duck Lake, Sask ~ 1) Maggie Bird, 2) Mary Rose Naytowhow (My Kokum), 3) Ada Wolfe, 4) Philomene Peeteetuce, 5) Dorothy Eyahpaise, 6) Mary Anne Seesequasis, 7) Veronique

410845

Reposted by Rachel

APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can be difficult. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust. Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419 (24/7) Hope for Wellness: 1-855-242-3310 or online.

1149119

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 30/09/2026

I survived Costco. It was actually *not bad* and I have a lifetime’s supply of celery, cheese, eggs, and oranges. So that means I also was *not bad* and the gf life continues.

230

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 29/09/2026

Who’s the proudest Auntie of the bestest, 93mph-throwing 17-year-old nephew who just signed with the University of Miami Hurricanes for next year..?!?! 💪🏼🎉⚾️🏟️ (It’s me. I’m the proudest Auntie of the bestest nephew). 😀 ✨🧡💚✨

Orange and green “U” in the middle of the University of Miami campus. Palm trees and a building in the background.

120

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 29/09/2026

Starting to rain, so it’s time for some cinnamon-rose hot chocolate and mousse by the fire. Under the tin roof, of course! ☔️☕️🔥

A fire table with a mug of hot chocolate and a glass jar of mousse.

140

Reposted by Rachel

Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I am disgusted by the appearance of white nationalists on the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc reserve. This is happening just days before the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. I stand with Indigenous communities & all marginalized communities in the fight for a future free from racist intimidation.

cfjctoday.com

Apparent white nationalist gathering spotted on Tkʼemlúps reserve Sunday

TK'EMLUPS - A post on social media appears to show a group of masked individuals gathered on the Tkemlps te Se...

1223869

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 27/09/2026

“Our First Nations…” So, the paternalistic mindset is embedded. I’m just so glad I live in a Green-heavy riding so I can vote with my conscience.

080

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 27/09/2026

Spent morning cleaning out my Dad’s garage. Found lots of my grandparent’s things, too. Rats got into my grandma’s knitting, so that was easy to let go. My Dad’s tools & sports gear are going to be another story… It’s been 9 months he’s been gone. Still moving slow, feeling each moment.

370

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 26/09/2026

Just mixed the last of 3 or 4 different juices in my fridge and added coconut milk. It’s pretty good. Strawpinelimecran milk…? Oh, and a healthy dose of cardamom on top.

000

Reposted by Rachel

Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Most thrilling escape scene since Indiana Jones fled a round boulder in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

1135

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 25/09/2026

Hot off the press (Sept 9th)! I have assigned this as ‘mandatory essential reading’ to my staff, so I better do the same! It’s the perfect afternoon for it. 🌧️🔥🛋️

Paperback book titled “Métis Methodologies” edited by Laura Forsythe & Jennifer Markides.

The cover is a colourful yellow, blue, red and green background with Métis flowers, leaves and vines in reds, purples, greens, blues, oranges and yellows.

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 24/09/2026

I bought acacia black truffle honey because I felt fancy. I’m thinking drizzled on bread, baked brie… but do you think it would be good in coffee or even hot chocolate? Tea? What kind…? Something earthy, I guess. Dandelion?

100

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 24/09/2026

There has got to be a better design than toilet chains that break (again) at 2:34am. I shall be fastening rebar-infused kevlar titanium cords, welded to the flangthingy and the handle stick thingy in the morning.

010

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 22/09/2026

Did some incredible girl-mathing today. I saved so much money at the mechanic, I bought new boots. They were on sale, so I also got cheese, wine, and baguette at the fancy shoppe. Then I bought the mechanics Timbits and went home with my fancy boots & cheese for a life I don’t have.

120

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 22/09/2026

Oh nothing… just ordering overpriced advent calendar swag to put in overpriced advent calendar packaging because 24 days of pretty little presents are gonna make the women in my family happy this year. 😀

140

Reposted by Rachel

ʟʊʟʊ ȶɦɛ ɢɦօֆȶ (ɮɨʀɖ ʍօɖɛ) @soundwave187.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Remember to say hi to every dog you meet.

1163

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 16/09/2026

Being a 99% wfh executive gen-xer is hard when you have to corporate-up for the big city. (I’m still packing my tattered jeans, off the shoulder sweatshirt, and converse). 🤣

000

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 15/09/2026

Let’s get serious for a moment; community voices are imperative. The magnitude of this work is beyond any one person or even one team. Indigenous voices need to help shape Indigenous supports. If you are a Métis person in BC, please consider lending yours. engage.mnbc.ca/gender-based...

Citizen callout: Gender & Sexual Orientation-Based Violence: Needs Assessment Advisory Committee

Help inform a research project, shape future programs and services, and ensure resources are directed where they are needed most.

Complete the Expression of Interest by Sunday, September 27, 2026, through the link on this post.

011

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 14/09/2026

Welcome to GAHH!!* *(UBCM and MNBC AGM week). See you shortly and longly, Vancouver. 😬

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 14/09/2026

Garden update: tobacco technically could be harvested any time, but we aren’t quite done with the sunny days. Weeds quadrupled in size overnight Peas, radishes, onions, lettuce, mint and Brussels sprouts still super-producing! Lawn mowed, raked. Everything watered. Rachel: tired.

040

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 13/09/2026

I have been banned from the Costco train cause I can’t stop thinking of things to buy and “I’m only going for ONE thing and it will only be 3 minutes!” (my brother). Fine. Lift the dishwasher on your own, then! 🤣

010

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 13/09/2026

Gluten-free day 6 (?): Turns out I don’t really ever eat gluten cause this has been the easiest thing on earth? I did substitute gf bread for toast once or twice… Maybe I’ll just go with it from now on? Though I feel no difference. I was hoping for SOMETHING. 🤷🏻‍♀️

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 13/09/2026

I (still) want cake. @kellyblack.ca 👀 I blame you for this. 😀

121

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 10/09/2026

Day 2 gluten-free: Green tea, emails, meetings, house guests, coffee, meetings, rice crackers and an apple during meetings, tea, meetings, oh damn it’s 11pm and I forgot to eat dinner. 🙃😬

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 09/09/2026

Day 1 of being gluten-free (not allergic, just want to experiment with healthier options?)… $8 bread… $5 crackers… $15 cheese… (ok the cheese is always GF but I needed fancy). This is expensive. But tasty. 😁

221

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 06/09/2026

There’s a wolf taking up my entire bed. “Sir, you need to move so I can get in!” *low rumbling growl* “Fine.” *lies on very edge, body half off the bed* *wolf snoring*

120

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 06/09/2026

Bacon cheeseburgers, tots, and salad for dinner. Cause loooonnnnggg weekend! And also cause my brother hasn’t had a Saturday off all year and wants to BBQ. Who am I to not celebrate with him? 🍔🍟🥗

120

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 05/09/2026

I would like to mark 12:02am today as the moment I had a huge moment of personal growth and am now twice the betterest person than I was yesterday.

010

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 05/09/2026

I made my own trail mix: chocolate-covered pistachios, chocolate-covered almonds, chocolate-covered peanuts, chocolate covered chocolate… 😁

130

Reposted by Rachel

C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If you’re a woman with a credit card and a checking account in your name only, you can thank Gloria Steinem. Rest in peace, Lady! You fought a good fight!✊👊

513146

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 04/09/2026

I accidentally ordered Purdy’s the other day… had to walk up to the mailbox to get them. I’m counting that as enough exercise to burn off a couple or 20? Lol.

110

Reposted by Rachel

Bryson The Gaytive @brysonthegaytive.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

(3) many of the victims of the holocaust dude not from the hands of the Nazis but because of diseases, starvation, accidents, suicide, escaping, you name it. They still died as victims. So did Indigenous peoples by the hands of the Canadian government and various church organizations.

1383

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 02/09/2026

Who’s still up? I’m bored lol. The dog is no fun - he’s snoring on the couch.

110

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 01/09/2026

I bought a pet grooming vacuum attachment and IT IS THE BEST THING EVER! My dog loved it, and I got 6!! vacuum-fulls out of him. And none on me!

000

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 01/09/2026

The fair has arrived! 6+ semis full of rides just rumbled by my house en route to the Saanich Fairgrounds. I can’t believe it’s almost labour day. 🎡🎪🎶

120

Reposted by Rachel

staring blankly into the abyss @irmsby.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

This is what happens when you outsource all of your core tech infrastructure to a hostile foreign power.

1105

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 30/08/2026

Why don’t we just call it something neutral and meaningful, like “beautiful lake” or “lake of shining waters” or “great lake…” If only there was a word that encompassed all of that? 🤔

030

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 30/08/2026

Do you ever just go to the gym to lie on the floor and stretch for an hour, in total silence? Highly recommend.

120

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 29/08/2026

Bumblebee earring #1 complete! Maybe I’ll finish #2 by next summer. 😃🐝

Heart shaped earring with bumblebee cabochon centre, and yellow, white, and crystal beaded outline.

130

Rachel @sisigwadconsulting.com · 29/08/2026

With a little will and some crafting supplies, Friday zoom calls can be very productive.

030

Reposted by Rachel

The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I thought it would be too cloudy in Vancouver to see the #LunarEclipse, but it cleared up enough to catch this beauty

2233

Reposted by Rachel

Kelly B @kellyblack.ca · 28/08/2026

Renaming bodies of water? Ive got a peer reviewed article for that: “Unsettling settler belonging: (Re)naming and territory making in the Pacific Northwest” www.viurrspace.ca/handle/10613... #cdnhist

viurrspace.ca

0236

Reposted by Rachel

MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026

We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario (tag us so we can see your work 🙂)

982101582400