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Alanis Obomsawin Explains ‘We Can’t Make The Same Mistake Twice’

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo addresses students

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo addresses students

Influential First Nations film director Alanis Obomsawin followed a nearly decade long discrimination court case between native groups and the Canadian government to create her latest work, We Can’t Make The Same Mistake Twice.

The gets to the heart of the court proceedings to reveal some of the many reasons why First Nations peoples feel they’re not treated like equal citizens in Canada.

I interviewed Obomsawin about this in a feature for Samaritanmag.

To read the full interview go here.

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Samaritan News 10 Pack: Sharon Van Etten, Twisted Sister, More

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

I’ve been doing a bunch of stuff  over at the music-ish charity ‘n’ good news website Samaritan Mag. Here’s a batch of recent news pieces:

Sharon Van Etten Releases Song Dedicated To Orlando Pulse Shooting Victims

Louisiana Flood CrowdFunding Page Raises More Than $37k For ‘Everyday’ Needs

Twisted Sister Singer Dee Snider Turns ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ Into Ballad To Help Criss Angel Fight Childhood Cancer

Today Is World Humanitarian Day

Fake Campaign To Get Trump Purple Heart Reaches $65k Fundraising Goal

Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie Honoured in Sunnybrook Staff Cover Of ‘Courage’

World’s Biggest Asshole Helps Promote Transplant Awareness, Donations

Give OUT Day To Support LGBTQ Community On Aug. 2

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Funds Gene Research Breakthrough

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Kevin Brooks: Punk Rock Motivational Speaker

Kevin Brooks

Kevin Brooks

Punk rock motivational speaker Kevin Brooks was the recent beneficiary of kind-hearted crowdfunding campaign to earn him a new wheelchair.

The gesture was a meaningful one for Brooks, who developed his motivational program after a reckless drinking and driving accident in 2000 left him partial paralyzed and resulted in the death of his good friend.

In many ways, this new wheelchair is a symbol for Brooks turning his life around to do good.

I interviewed him about this for Samaritanmag.

To read the full story go here.

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Samaritan News 10 Pack: Jay Z, Ricky Martin, Tiger Protection In Nepal, More

Jay Z

Jay Z

I’ve been doing a bunch of stuff  over at the music-ish charity ‘n’ good news website Samaritan Mag. Here’s a batch of recent news pieces:

New Knowledge Center Hopes To Improve Mental Health For Students Of Colour

Joey Bada$$ Says To ‘Fight Back Intellectually’ Against Police, Anti-Black Violence

Unison Benevolent Fund Events Raise $75,000 For Musicians and Industry Members

Jay Z’s New Song ‘Spiritual’ Addresses Police Shootings Against Black Americans

Coldplay, Muse, Foals Part Of Oxfam-Glastonbury Live Album To Help Refugees

Stop Gun Violence Now: Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam & More Sign Billboard’s Open Letter to Congress

MLSE Giving Police $50,000 To Help At-Risk Youth Play Sports

#MusiCaresChallenge Wants You To Declare Your Favourite Album For Good Cause

Ricky Martin Makes Case For Gun Control Post-Orlando Shooting

Tiger Protection In Nepal Is Working, Says WWF Canada

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The Brain Project Has Invaded Toronto

A brain designed by Parvez Taj

A brain designed by Parvez Taj

If you spend any time wandering around downtown Toronto this summer there’s a fair chance you’ll encounter one of the many artfully rendered brain sculptures that are part of The Brain Project.

The Brain Project’s a fundraiser/public art initiative to raise money and awareness about brain illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The likes of Kim Kardashian, Matthew Bellamy from the British rock band Muse and the Toronto Raptors basketball organization have all designed brains for the cause.

I interviewed The Brain Project’s co-chair Erica Godfrey to find out more about these brilliant brains.

To read the story head over to Samaritan Mag by clicking here.

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