This beautiful little film made by Aram Atkinson manages to capture Canada – in about 90 seconds.
Tag: Canada
Sick Isn’t Weak
Ok, so this new ad for SickKids is full on. But it’s also a nice break of convention. Heart-breaking stories, photos of people suffering, stats about all the injustices in this world – whilst are very important to share – end up getting lost in a sea of other really great, worthy causes because people are fatigued… Continue reading Sick Isn’t Weak
Crowdfunding Atheletes
I do love a good crowdfunding platform, and Pursuit is my most recent find. It’s a site that allows amateur athletes in Canada the chance to gain support to achieve their athletic goals. Athletes can create a profile, share their ambitions and experience and then offer something, called a ‘Give back’ for their supporters on a… Continue reading Crowdfunding Atheletes
Jack Layton, you were a good man.
Today was a sad day. Jack Layton, New Democratic Party leader of Canada passed away. He will be sorely missed. Regardless of political affiliation, you have to admire Jack for his optimism and genuine desire to make Canada, and the world a better place. Even in death his work and vision will live on and… Continue reading Jack Layton, you were a good man.
Ten cents a tree
It was both the best and worst job of my life. Treeplanting. 3 month stints in the bush in northern Ontario and British Columbia for two summers. I can’t wait to see the full version of this documentary. Treeplanting is one of Canada’s youths favourite past time. Almost like a rite of passage. Why? I’m… Continue reading Ten cents a tree
We are the lucky ones
Recently I came across the most heartbreaking and moving blog post I’ve ever seen. A man called Derek Miller, wrote and published his last blog post, ever. I suppose one should expect more online legacies and tributes in the increasingly connected digital space but this was the first post-mordem post I’ve ever come across. Derek… Continue reading We are the lucky ones