What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?
The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. It holds sacred the peyote cactus, which grows naturally only in some ...
Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.
After 10 years, this Toronto student is giving back to the Santa Claus Fund – with a twist
Alice Narushevich and her childhood friends are returning for their second annual Santa’s Spirits event, growing their ...
Having a baby? The new postpartum luxury isn’t a doula — it’s checking into a hotel retreat
Aimed at parents and their newborns, postpartum retreats promise R&R — rest and recovery — within posh hotels. Hotel rooms ...
I wanted to experience the cherished caravan holidays of my childhood again. This time, I brought my son
Affordable family holidays at caravan parks are a quintessential part of working-class British culture, and they epitomize ...
Toronto this weekend: Warmer temperatures, a TTC detour and an outdoor art tour
Temperatures are expected to start climbing on Friday with a high of 8 C expected for Saturday and a high of 11 C on Sunday, ...
Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once ...
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board
An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan after being diverted, killing 38 of 67 people on board. Some things to know ...
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights ...
Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a ...
Buoyed by election win, Nova Scotia premier tones down rhetoric toward Ottawa
HALIFAX - On the heels of a resounding election victory one month ago, Nova Scotia’s premier is adopting a more measured tone ...
In praise of ‘Nosferatu’ co-star Willem Dafoe’s sinister charisma
The versatile actor, now appearing in of one of the year's most anticipated films, has played despicable villains, mad ...