This is a summary of a tweet thread I attempted but apparently I don’t know what I’m doing on that platform for large threads Content Warning: Child Sexual Abuse October 31st marks the end of Child Abuse Prevention Month, and given the discussion around the recent sexual assault of hockey…

It’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day, both acknowledging Canada’s past and current atrocities to Indigenous people. It’s also the second year anniversary of my dad’s passing, a Metis man who spent the first half of his career focused on native studies (university professor and dean, authoring…

Canada Day hits differently this year. In years past its always been about fireworks and how great we are — how welcoming, how peaceful, all that “with glowing hearts” feel good messaging. Over the last few decades though the ugliness of Canada’s history has begun to bubble to the surface…

With Covid shuttering gyms and exercise clubs, I was looking for something to keep me interested and motivated through the Fall and early Winter months. So I decided to head over to England and take a trek along Hadrian’s Wall. From Wikipedia, Hadrian’s Wall is: …a former defensive fortification of…

The last Monday in September will always be the annual reminder of when Dad passed away. The late night knock on the door by two police officers and the inconceivable shock of hearing “I’m sorry to tell you your father has passed away.” My wife and oldest daughter came downstairs…

“I’ve learned people will forget what you said, forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Growing up, Dad was always doing random things for people. He’d pick up a box of donuts for staff at a store or clinic he…

I’ve been seeing a lot of tweets on social media talking about how its a hard season for people and posting numbers for suicide prevention hotlines and other supports — which is all fantastic and great and I fully support them. …

Dear players, coaches, and staff of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and to the many fans of Rider Nation. I want to say “Thank You.” But first, I’d like to tell you about my Dad. My Dad, Antoine (although he went by Tony), grew up in a small Manitoba community just west…

When Chester Bennington killed himself yesterday I was sad. Linkin Park’s music was a constant in my life’s soundtrack and the lyrics echoed back and validated my emotions during difficult or stressful times. Great musicians can create that connection with their audience. …