Michael Redhead Champagne
If Manitoba was a person, what would you say to them? Would you give them a high 5 for the awesome things they are up to? Would you sit them down and give them a good talking to? Here are 6 things that I would discuss if Manitoba was a person and I got a … Continue reading Manitoba & Me
And we're back! I am happy to share that our adventures in Belize have concluded and the youth led awesomeness happening with Maya youth is off to an amazing start. Myself and Kakeka had an amazing time representing AYO! & Meet Me at the Bell Tower and sharing with the youth leaders of the newly … Continue reading Back from Belize
If you are like any of us, you have noticed just how many canker worms there are this year & have observed these worms, their webs and the giant holes in leaves and overall damage to trees in our neighbourhoods. I remember walking down the street and marveling at how beautiful the canopies of trees … Continue reading Canker Worm Apocalypse
So many people say to me they want to be a better communicator, a better writer or a public speaker. My question back to those people is what are you waiting for? Here are 5 ways that you can work on your public speaking/communication skills: Identify the 3 areas that you are most passionate about … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking Today
At a recent presentation, I was asked to help equip the elementary school audience with tools to assist in their mental wellness. I did an activity where students identify what part of their world is making them feel 'out of control', and then together we create a Today List (Not a to-do list) so they … Continue reading Why We Want To Save The World
On Friday March 1st 2019, over 50 community members came together to have a conversation about the future of North End organizations, services and institutions. The event was in partnership with a number of community organizations (including meet me at the Bell Tower), and we bussed many of our Bell Tower family members over to … Continue reading North Enders Get Organized
It has recently been reported that the City of Winnipeg is reporting a $14.2 million dollar surplus in its general revenue for the 2017-18 annual budget. Many people don't know but if the if the General Revenue Fund reports a surplus at year-end, it will be transferred to the Financial Stabilization Reserve. That fund is … Continue reading 4 Things Winnipeg Could Spend It’s Current Budget Surplus On
It's interesting times when simple acts of human decency or generosity are heralded as revolutionary and heroic. Remember when that bus driver gave someone his shoes? This indicates to me what many have come to expect in their day to day lives and that is to be treated with an absence of compassion by a … Continue reading Medicine The World Needs
Kids Help Phone announced this morning the results of their text messaging pilot project as well as the plans to roll out the service across Canada! See more from Kids Help Phone's official announcement HERE. While some may be critical of offering kids help through more screen time, many more believe we must provide services … Continue reading Kids Help Phone Launches Texting Service Across Canada
Last week health care practitioners, community members and a variety of helpers came together for a 2-day conference called "Community Matters: Activating the Village to Reduce Drug Related Harms". The conference featured professionals in the field as well as youth with various lived experience in poverty, harmful substance use homelessness with presentations by local experts … Continue reading Activating the Village: Local Application of the Icelandic Approach
