Burnt Thicket Theatre gives reading of She Has A Name at MRU human trafficking event Theatre Company reaches halfway point in bid to raise funds to take critically acclaimed play across Canada in 2012 Calgary, Alberta (February 01, 2012) – Burnt Thicket Theatre (BTT) is proud to present a reading from She Has A Name at Mount Royal University’s “They Have a [...]
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Sex+ Money: A National Search for Human Worth is a profound and moving film that looks at the reality of child-sex trafficking in the United States. I had the privilege to work alongside members of the crew who authored a book about the issue and have been following their story ever since. I was able [...]
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Here’s a video my brother Matt put together to highlight the Ride for Refuge in Red Deer, the first ever Alberta ride! Here’s some photos [page 1 | page 2] of the incredible day we spent riding out at Gull Lake. And here’s some background on why I love people more than I hate bike [...]
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MP Joy Smith Proposes Criminal Code Amendments to Enhance Canada’s Trafficking In Persons Offences Ottawa, ON: Monday, Conservative Member of Parliament Joy Smith introduced a Private Members’ Bill to make two important amendments that will help combat modern day slavery in Canada and abroad. The Private Members’ Bill, An Act to amend the Criminal Code [...]
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I’m pleased to be speaking at an upcoming conference that focuses on global issues of injustice and features creative work by various artists. Justice Tapestry takes place in Strathmore, AB this August 27 + 28 and is hosted by my friends at Hope Community Church. Here’s the details from the official press release: Justice Tapestry: [...]
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POIGNANT PLAY- Denise Wong and Aaron Krogman starred in the world premiere of She Has A Name this past spring. The play, written by local author Andrew Kooman, played to sold-out audiences in Red Deer and Calgary. A fundraising campaign is underway to support a North American tour next year. photo submitted By Mark Weber [...]
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I just booked my ticket to Vancouver to attend the screening of Sex + Money: A National Search for Human Worth! I’m really excited to see the outcome of all the hard work by my good friends from photogenX to bring this film to the screen. If you’re in the Vancouver area (or are not, [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
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