Six Degrees Blog

Hiring: Bookkeeper (Part-time, 8-15 hours per week) Six Degrees is recruiting a part-time bookkeeper (8-15 hours/week) to support our work. Spread the word! Application Deadline: September 27, 2017 Responsibilities: maintaining good order of quickbooks, the log book, our...

Author: Rick Wong Bruce Lee said that “All knowledge is self knowledge.” Studying Kungfu and Taichi for over 30 years has been my personal pathway to many things. For me, it has been a window into the complex heart of traditional Chinese culture that can only be understood if the...

Pillars of Our Shared Work – sharing the foundation of Six Degrees –  When we say “health”, it includes not only physical health but also holistic wellness, which is often related to the intersection of systemic oppression. In an effort to continue nurturing a culture of health,...

Author: Kathryn Meisner When I work with clients as a career coach, I like to start by acknowledging that our jobs impact almost all aspects of our lives, including health. Mental health. Physical health. Emotional well-being. If your job is impacting your health, what can you...

Author: Sairupa Krishnamurti The beauty of the human structure has always given me a sense of awe. We are whole beings with a deeply interconnected system of organs, hormones, rivers of blood, and channels of life-force that allow us to move, feel, breathe and live. Part of what...

This month’s author: Gunjan Chopra, Community Acupuncturist Ah, June. Finally! One of my favourite signs that summer is around the corner is when I start running into folks I haven’t seen in months and it feels like everyone’s emerging from their winter hibernation. By this...

Pillars of Our Shared Work – sharing the foundation of Six Degrees –  When we say “health”, it includes not only physical health but also holistic wellness, which is often related to the intersection of systemic oppression. In an effort to continue nurturing a culture of health,...

A gentle cleanse for 5-7 days can give you a chance to clean out from winter and feel more vital for spring and summer. This doesn’t mean you need to stop eating, oh no! Just changing your diet for 5-7 days by eating whole grains, (rice, quinoa, millet), fresh vegetables...

Administrative and Work Exchange Coordinator (Contract) Application deadline May 10, 2017 (at noon) Six Degrees is pleased to be recruiting for a contract position (25 hours/week) to coordinate our Work Exchange Program and carry out administrative tasks. Responsibilities: ●...