Michael Redhead Champagne
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Do media channels need to replay constantly scenes of trauma, horror and violence? Many people will shrug their shoulders and say "that's the way it is" but I refuse to accept that. When you are having a conversation with someone and you want to be respectful of them, you will adjust your language so you … Continue reading The story we choose to tell
Do you ever hear a sound, do an activity or smell a smell that reminds you of a relative who is no longer here? In those moments do you pay attention to your feelings? Do you feel grief or do you feel gratitude? If you can have more gratitude in your life you will be … Continue reading Grief into Gratitude
I was chatting with an amazing leader in our community yesterday and something struck me. We were talking about how we felt extreme gratitude to be able to go into the spaces and place we do and to advocate for future generations while trying to listen to the wisdom of those who came before us. … Continue reading No Mistakes
This is part of a series of posts I am writing, open to all Winnipeg North candidates in the 2019 federal election #Elxn43 Do you live in the North End? Which neighbourhood and for how long? No, but close. My wife and I live in Sargent Park in Winnipeg. We have lived in the city … Continue reading 10 Questions for Andrew Taylor & Communist
This is part of a series of posts I am writing, open to all Winnipeg North candidates in the 2019 federal elextion #Elxn43 1. Do you live in the riding? Which neighbourhood and for how long? I don't live in the riding, but I live next to Health Sciences Centre so about 2km away! However, … Continue reading 10 Questions for Sai Rajagopal – Green
This is part of a series of posts I am writing, open to all Winnipeg North candidates in the 2019 federal elextion #Elxn43 1. Do you live in the riding? Which neighbourhood and for how long? I currently live in the Maples but since leaving the military (1985), I have lived in the following communities Weston, … Continue reading 10 Questions for Kevin Lamoureux – Liberal
Today, Thursday October 10, is recognized as #WorldMentalHealthDay. It got me, and I'm sure many of you, thinking why would we isolate such an important and life saving message to one day? There's also Mental Health week and month (in May) but I am of the opinion we should be sharing mental health resources with … Continue reading Everyday Should Be World Mental Health Day
This is part of a series of posts I am writing, open to all Winnipeg North candidates in the 2019 federal election #Elxn43 Do you live in the North End? Which neighbourhood and for how long? No I do not live in NE bodily, but spiritually I do as I have worked in the area … Continue reading 10 Questions for Kathy Doyle – Independent
This is part of a series of posts I am writing, open to all Winnipeg North candidates in the 2019 federal elextion #Elxn43 1. Do you live in the riding? Which neighbourhood and for how long? I grew up on Cathedral near Main from grades 5-11. My family moved when my single mother was able … Continue reading 10 Questions for Kyle Mason – NDP
The last few months, the Canadian Public has been witness to large demonstrations focusing on Indigenous topics accompanied by peaceful protests, educational workshops and ceremonies. Many people see the rallies, or attend the rallies as a way of getting involved in the beginning and that is great, we’re doing it, the movement is alive. But … Continue reading After the Rallies: Where Do We Go From Here?
