I was invited to speak at a fundraising dinner for 699 Squadron last month in Edmonton, and I was so impressed. These air cadets are leading the charge in diversity – ahead of the RCAF and airlines at this point – and are some of the nicest, most engaged citizens I’ve come across. And they areContinue reading “Diversity in Aviation: Air Cadet 699 Squadron”
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Old YEG Café: Historic Neighbourhoods and the Mature Neighbourhood Overlay
Are you interested in heritage preservation in Edmonton? Are you interested in learning more about the factors involved? The role of the City of Edmonton, developers, and citizens at large? Heritage Forward! is pleased to announce the second in a series of public events designed to raise awareness of built heritage issues in the CityContinue reading “Old YEG Café: Historic Neighbourhoods and the Mature Neighbourhood Overlay”
Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage
Heritage Forward! is pleased to announce the first in a series of public events designed to raise awareness of built heritage issues in the city of Edmonton. The first event is a panel discussion highlighting misconceptions surrounding the preservation of built heritage, and will create an open discussion about the ongoing threats and factorsContinue reading “Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage”
Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!
“Where do History and Community Meet?” May 26th at 7 pm EST If you want to get historic in Edmonton, there is no shortage of options. You can join the active online community through Facebook, Twitter, and the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) website; jump on a bus or boat for a YEGContinue reading “Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!”
Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!
The holidays are here and I’m feeling extra merry, so I wanted to share a free download of my first book, For the Love of Flying for the next few days! Please click on this link to be taken to the PDF and feel free to share the URL with your friends and family. (PleaseContinue reading “Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!”
Editing new anthology about revelations and reconciliation in Canada
Call for Proposals What was your Aha! or light bulb moment around colonialism in Canada? Is there a particular time in your life that brought native-newcomer relations into sharp focus? Or perhaps a flash of insight into how we can decolonize our country and move forward in a spirit of real reconciliation? Unsettled will explore these questions through magazine-style essaysContinue reading “Editing new anthology about revelations and reconciliation in Canada”
Three authors talk stories and storytelling in Victoria Dec 4
Literary Cabaret at Calgary’s Loft 112
So looking forward to taking part in this tomorrow night. Only room for 40, so get there early!
Polar Winds Blow Westward
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be launching Polar Winds in several western locales. If you’re in the area, I hope you can make it out to one of the following! November 20 @ 7pm in Calgary What: An illustrated and engaging talk about the people and stories behind the book for the Canadian AviationContinue reading “Polar Winds Blow Westward”
Taking Polar Winds Home
Earlier this month I was able to do launches in my hometown of Ottawa, and my alma mater McGill. It is always amazing to share my work and book parties with friends and family, and to reconnect with some of the people who encouraged me on this path. Here are a few shots from thoseContinue reading “Taking Polar Winds Home”