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John Goheen · Kickass Canadians
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We have great diversity of people, we have a wonderful land, and we have great possibilities There’s nowhere else I’d rather be. Bob Rae, politician. John Goheen, principal-Pilgrimage of Remembrance guide. Written by Amanda Sage. On March 19, 2015. It wasn’t about the ‘wow factor’ of war, thinking it was somehow exciting or thrilling; it was always born out of remembrance. At the St. Julien Memorial at Vancouver Corner, Ypres Salient battlefields, Belgium, July 2013. At one of the panels of the missing a...
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Kathleen Edwards · Kickass Canadians
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There’s something romantic about being Canadian. I always push the fact that I’m Canadian. k.d. lang, singer-songwriter. Kathleen Edwards, singer-songwriter-businesswoman-badass coffee slinger. Written by Amanda Sage. On April 1, 2015. I have to listen to myself more than to what’s happening around me. That’s the most important thing. Photo: Dave Chan for ‘Toronto Star’. Also a Kickass Canadian), and started tuning in more to Kathleen’s beautiful, heartfelt music. Her openness, sincerity, empathy and sou...
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Sean Michaels · Kickass Canadians
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Had I started anywhere else but Vancouver, I would not be here tonight. Bryan Adams, singer-songwriter. Sean Michaels, writer-inventor-music lover. Written by Amanda Sage. On March 29, 2015. I find that, as often as not, other people’s ideas are better than mine and we can kind of accomplish more, and with more energy, when we work together. Sean Michaels, 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Winner for his spectacular debut novel,. Maybe that comes naturally to any person thoughtful enough to reflect on their ...
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WIDE OPEN: A Canadian Perspective · Kickass Canadians
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Canada is) a peaceful, comforting, soul-searching country, with only the wind to rattle its shutters. Christopher Plummer, actor. WIDE OPEN: A Canadian Perspective. This limited edition photobook features Canadian photographs and Kickass Canadian quotes, all in support of CARE Canada. It was published in 2013 for the WIDE OPEN: Kickass Canadian Photographs for CARE. Fundraiser, and is now available as a free PDF download:. WIDE OPEN: A Canadian Perspective. Cover photo by Dominic Willsher.
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Resilient MD: July 2014
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Soyou want to be an opinion leader? Try this succinct and practical approach. Every summer, Vitalsmarts. Hosts a fantastic three day event in Utah. For trainers across the world. It is a great to time to catch up with like-minded people, most of which are busily working hard to change the world for the better. Today's pre-conference workshop, part of the REACH Labs, focused on how individuals can consider how they can best influence change. Social scientist David Maxwell. What works for you? What persona...
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Jay Peachy · Kickass Canadians
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It’s never felt more Canadian to be Canadian than it does now. Douglas Coupland, writer. Jay Peachy, artist-activist-mental health advocate. Written by Amanda Sage. On June 10, 2011. As an artist, I’m analyzing my emotions, and then taking a step back and creating from them. I can take that dire, severe despair and create something from it. In doing that, I’m healing myself. With a business degree in 1994, he went on to rise through the ranks of Vancouver’s telecommunications industry, landing a plumb sp...
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Kickass Continuum · Kickass Canadians
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We only need to look at what we are really doing in the world and at home, and we'll know what it is to be Canadian. Adrienne Clarkson, 26th Governor General of Canada. Doing good happens on a continuum. Some people change our lives by launching foundations and showing us a better way. Or inspire us by breaking world records and setting the bar even higher. Others influence us in smaller ways, but ways that are no less important. Are you featured on this page but don’t want to be? Please let me know.
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Giving Back · Kickass Canadians
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Canada is pristine and absolutely gorgeous. Julie Payette, astronaut. One of the best things to come from launching KickassCanadians.ca has been the opportunity to engage the community in giving back through various fundraisers. I’ve developed a partnership with CARE Canada. Who has been the primary beneficiary of the Kickass fundraisers to date. Below, you’ll find details on the events (plus some other odds and ends). Go forth and do good. ). Now That I’m Here, children’s book in tribute to Kate Drury.
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