By Lana Michelin – Red Deer Advocate Published: May 15, 2012 8:46 AM People in 12 Canadian cities can soon see a powerful play about human trafficking written by Red Deer playwright Andrew Kooman. She has A Name opened to positive reviews and sold-out houses in Calgary and Red Deer in February 2011 and is now being prepped [...]
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My friend Glendene sent me this note that I want to pass along. She’s a mom, whose daughter went missing from North Las Vegas on March 29, 2006 - six years ago. The thought sends chills through my body. Missing! For six years. In that time, Glendene has worked tirelessly to find her daughter, and in the [...]
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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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Was happy to get the latest issue of Eye See Magazine in the mail this week. The magazine’s co-founder, Darcie Nolan, flew up to Canada to see the premiere of She Has A Name and features the play in their Freedom issue. Looking forward to reading through the magazine which continues to get better with [...]
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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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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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