Mapping a Road to Self-sufficiency Self-sufficiency is defined as being able to take care of one’s self without the assistance of others. This does not mean that self-sufficient person does not need other people, it means that they take their present and futures into their own hands as much as humanly possible. They accept responsibility…

The CPN is very proud to welcome Allan “Bow” Beauchamp as our newest contributing author!!! Allan “Bow” Beauchamp, born in Porcupine, Ontario, is a renowned survival and primitive skills instructor and consultant. He has acted as a consultant for Les Stroud on TV’s “Survivorman” series, and also supported Les Stroud on his new book entitled…

Community gardens have been increasing in popularity in recent years. Once only found in large cities, these gardens are now beginning to pop up even in small towns as more people become aware of their many benefits. What’s more, a community garden doesn’t have to be difficult to create. All that’s needed is an unused…