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The art of letting go: How museums decide what to keep and what to cull

Nov 20, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

Home / The Listener / CultureBy Colleen BrownContributing writer·New Zealand Listener·20 Nov, 2024 05:00 AM11 mins to readSaveShare this articleReminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read. Museum curators are a careful breed. They have to be. Collecting and preserving our nation’s history lies in their hands. The stories wrapped around museum collections add that critical layer of how we see ourselves and why. It is a formidable responsibility.
Whaikaha scaled back: The disabled community is alone and anxious about future support - Colleen Brown

Aug 18, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson's take on the Government's decision to scale back Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People. THREE KEY FACTSWhaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People, will have its functions dramatically reduced, with responsibilities for commissioning services for people with disabilities passed to the Ministry of Social Development by October. Disability support services comprised the bulk of Whaikaha’s $2.6 billion budget.
The new funding crisis facing our Citizens Advice Bureaus

Aug 18, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

SubscribeHome / The Listener / New ZealandBy Colleen BrownNew Zealand Listener·18 Aug, 2024 05:00 PM15 mins to readSaveShare this articleReminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read. The bright yellow Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) sign still flutters outside the entrance to the Manurewa office but it has just closed for the day.
Forging Forward: How Wellbeing Anchors the Heart of DEI Strategy

Apr 29, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Tracy LaLonde |Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown

Law firms nationwide are incorporating wellbeing and mental wellness programs and initiatives into their business strategy. According to the authors of “Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk” (2023), attorneys are experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at alarmingly higher rates than other professions; therefore, wellness programs are not simply a nice initiative, but imperative to the business of law firms.
Prepare Now to Make the Most of a Post-'Chevron' World

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Like spectators waiting for the starting pistol, the legal profession is holding its collective breath, awaiting the Supreme Court’s forthcoming rulings deciding the future of the Chevron doctrine. But, if you want to be in the race, you are already late to start lacing up your running shoes. The Chevron doctrine holds that, when reviewing a federal regulation, courts should defer to the relevant agency’s reasonable interpretation of any ambiguous statutory terms.
When You Feel Connected, You Never Want to Miss a Day of Work

Apr 26, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Kathleen Wilson Cheri Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Bruce Heiman

Humans are inherently social creatures, and we’ve long understood that our survival hinges not only on the basics like food and water but also on our relationships with others. In our modern world, the significance of this connection cannot be overstated, as it impacts our physical and mental health. A sense of belonging is not a luxury; it’s a fundamental need we are hardwired to seek out.
Passing on history: How to ensure your family war memorabilia survives

Apr 22, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

SubscribeHome / The Listener / New ZealandBy Colleen BrownSaveshareShare this articlefacebookcopy linktwitterlinkedinredditemailCollections of war memorabilia no longer just signify battles and bravery; they have evolved to tell us about ourselves. Here it is.
Book Review: A yearning for ‘wholeness’

Mar 28, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Colleen Brown

“If you lie down in a field, she will find you there” By Colleen Brown Published by Radiant Press $20.00 ISBN 9781989274941 Colleen Brown’s “If you lie down in a field, she will find you there” underscores “perception is everything.” The Ontario-raised writer and artist’s memoir contemplates the mystery of her mother via disparate childhood memories and family vignettes, many of which are recalled by Brown’s much older siblings.
Disability funding ‘pause’ causes confusion, trauma, and disbelief - Colleen Brown

Mar 24, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

Travers Brown, aged 43, has Down syndrome. His mother, Colleen Brown, says cutbacks to disability support have caused grief and bewilderment among carers. OPINION:Our son Travers is 43 years old. He has Down syndrome and is a cherished member of our family. For his whole life we have had to fight for everything he has achieved. We’ve fought for his right to attend his local primary and secondary schools, to get extra physiotherapy, to go to tertiary education, for his flat.
Finding whakapapa: Colleen Brown’s family history journey and the overwhelming emotions of a welcome home

Dec 3, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Colleen Brown

SUBSCRIBEHome / The Listener / New ZealandBy Colleen BrownSaveshareShare this articlefacebookcopy linktwitterlinkedinredditemailSome people might not be bothered knowing their family history. For me, understanding who I am has always been important. My paternal Irish connection was easy. Being called Colleen, having a nana with family links to Tipperary, a father with dark Irish looks – green eyes, a teller of good yarns.