I’m just back from a whirlwind trip to Ottawa-Gatineau where I got to emcee the 10th annual Canada’s History Forum and gala. They were held at the Canadian Museum of History on the Quebec side, and it was a stimulating and inspiring series of events. At the heart of it all, I felt, were discussionsContinue reading “Canada’s History Takes Centre Stage in Ottawa-Gatineau”
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Harvey the Cat at Sienna Library on Oct 29!
In honour of National Cat Day, the Sienna Branch Library in Missouri City, TX is hosting two hours of kitty purrfection on Sunday, October 29. From 2-4 p.m., come out to make DIY cat toys, cat treat recipes, see adorable cats up for adoption, watch funny cat videos, and get transformed by the talented CatherineContinue reading “Harvey the Cat at Sienna Library on Oct 29!”
Community Blooms through Love Thy Neighbor Initiative
Ligi Varghese and her 3 year-old daughter clutched bunches of roses in front of the Maryam Islamic Center outside Houston, Texas before Friday prayers on December 2. They, along with a dozen or so community members of various faiths and backgrounds passed out more than 400 flowers to worshippers as they arrived at the mosque. TheContinue reading “Community Blooms through Love Thy Neighbor Initiative”
One young reader’s thoughts on In This Together
I read In This Together, and wow. There were stories in there that I connected with emotionally, stories in there where I could relate to what the author was saying, and stories that made me question myself. All the stories made me think. Thank you for this book. I honestly believe that it needs toContinue reading “One young reader’s thoughts on In This Together”
The Charles Camsell Indian Hospital: From Haunting to Understanding
I was walking around my new neighbourhood here in Houston, Texas, and all the pumpkins, witches and ghosts decorating homes got me thinking about the Charles Camsell Hospital and how far we’ve come. In 2014, when I first started researching the Camsell in earnest, most news stories and internet hits talked about its status asContinue reading “The Charles Camsell Indian Hospital: From Haunting to Understanding”
A Celebration and Transformation
When I decided to throw a party to launch my new book in the US, I wondered the best way to do it. While traditional book launches are lovely, this book has been all about creating community, having tricky discussions, and seeing each other through new eyes. I wanted my young son to be ableContinue reading “A Celebration and Transformation”
Time To Celebrate – and Work – Together Stateside!
I am beyond thrilled with how much In This Together has connected with readers, teachers, reconciliation advocates, and politicians in Canada. Since it launched in April, it has become a regional as well as National Post bestseller and has gone to a second printing. And every week I hear from someone by email, on Twitter, onContinue reading “Time To Celebrate – and Work – Together Stateside!”
Off 6 coffee house series ready to kick off!
When I moved to the Houston area a few months ago, I was a little in shock. But recently a good friend told me a great saying: “Bloom where you’re planted.” So that’s what I’m doing. In the different towns and suburbs I’ve lived in across North America, one thing has always helped me feelContinue reading “Off 6 coffee house series ready to kick off!”
How Contrarians Read a Book on Reconciliation: Jonathan Kay and In This Together
Disclaimer: What follows are my own ideas and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher (Brindle & Glass) and contributors. Also, I recognize the weirdness of two settlers discussing some of these ideas back and forth. But as some of my colleagues have told me, “we’re sick and tired of explaining this crap. YouContinue reading “How Contrarians Read a Book on Reconciliation: Jonathan Kay and In This Together”