(Hugh Segal, Art Eggleton, “In From the Margins” Report, videos, links…) By: Michael Shapcott On: May. 28, 2010 Canada’s Senate has unanimously adopted a comprehensive, 283-page report that calls on the federal government to implement a national housing plan, poverty reduction strategy and other measures on income, health, education and training. Under the rules of Parliament, the federal government [...]

June 14th, 2010 “If you see an injustice being committed, you aren’t an observer, you are a participant.” June Callwood “Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.” Maya Angelou Find the full report here, prefaced by today’s Toronto Star’s Laurie Monsebraaten article below and followed by [...]

There are many things in my medicine bundle. There are many feathers in my headdress. There is great wisdom in my soul. There is great strength in my body. There is great love in my heart. …With these, I will traverse all that lies on the path ahead. by Christine Schaefer Share this:

South Africa 2010 World music.South Africa 2010 Músicas do Mundo África do Sul 2010 World Sound ALL THE CREDITS GO TO K’NAAN. Share this:

“Fierce Light” by Kelly Mackin Share this:

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_ The Hamilton Spectator, made a bold journalistic decision that defied business logic when they ran the blank front-page pictured above to mark the launch of Project Poverty: their corporate commitment to the city’s fight against poverty. Joining the Fight: A Newspaper’s Odyssey By: Dana Robbins I would like to give you some sense of [...]

“Art is an act of the soul: ours is a spiritual community.  I have had ample opportunity to experience firsthand what it means to lack creative support and what it means to find it…What we are talking about here is the power of breaking isolation.  As in any other recovery process, this act is a [...]

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Artwork by Kensington Market Artist Lola’s Cafe, Kensington Market-Toronto, Ca Brian Cober: Singer, songwriter, Master unique slide-guitarist who can also sometimes be found  entertaining us at Lola’s in Kensington Market. “Lola’s” on Kensington Ave., Kensington Market. Share this: