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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It was a privilege to be part of the first ever TEDx event in Red Deer this year. The event was all about connections and there was a great line up of speakers. Here’s my talk, followed by a reading from She Has A Name, a scene where JASON has a Skype conversation with his [...]
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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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Wow! It’s been nearly a month since the Ride for Refuge in Red Deer. I’ve hardly had time to update my site (you may have noticed), let alone reflect. I wish I could be back on the road. It was my first experience on a road bike, and I hope it won’t be the last. [...]
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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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On October 1st, I am going to ride 70km on a really uncomfortable bike seat. On October 2nd, I am going to be glad it is over. Raise Their Voice, an organization I am a part of, is joining the Ride for Refuge to raise funds for the North American tour of my play She [...]
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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"
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
St. Matthew and Writing to an Audience
RS Thomas – The Bread of Truth
Creativity. Collaboration. Courage.
Coming Down From the Mountain: Advice to Those in Transition
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