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 had the privilege to speak at a Peace + Literacy event at the Dawe branch of the Red Deer Public Library last week. As I prepared to speak, I was reminded of my grandparents who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War. I was grateful I could share some of their story, including the [...]
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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’m pleased to announce the launch of a newly designed website for the 2012 Tour of She Has A Name. www.shehasaname.net – check it out!
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I had the privilege of meeting Isaac Gill recently in Vancouver. He’s working with photogenX to bring their important documentary (Sex + Money), which is about human trafficking on a 50 state tour. He’s a musician with incredible talent and heart, and I look forward to our paths crossing again. Take a listen to his [...]
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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"
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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