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I babble incessantly, both publicly and privately, about how kindness can change Brantford BY good INTO good. Sometimes when people hear the message that falls of my mouth, like I’m… Continue reading "The Kindness Equation – by Dave Carrol"
As I write this, I find myself sitting on the floor of a hospital bedroom. It is completely unrelated to what I was going to write, but equally important and… Continue reading "Changing Perspectives: A Local Health Care Experience – by Steph Paige"
What is human evolution? What we see and hear most commonly refers to physical anthropology; the way in which humans have evolved over millions of years to be what we… Continue reading "Learning My Place – by Laura Duguid"
As the Education Extension Officer at Woodland Cultural Centre, I receive many requests to do workshops and presentations. The request I receive most often is can you come and do… Continue reading "I is for Indian: Derailing the Image – by Lorrie Gallant"
As someone who was born on the Six Nations reserve, and has spent most of their life in Brantford, I have many stories about this community to share that I… Continue reading "Youth With Potential: The Seed of an Idea – by Gayle Myke"
A community’s image is often defined by the traditions that it keeps. For some it’s the industries that power their community, things like manufacturing, mining, and technology. For others, it’s… Continue reading "Editorial: Finding Transition in Tradition – by Andrew Macklin"
The Rotary Club of Brantford has a long history of raising funds for community causes that desperately need the financial support. Focusing on the needs of children, Rotary’s assistance has… Continue reading "Building a Relationship – by Pat Duguid & Trish Kings"
Time Magazine bestowed its annual Person of The Year title for 2011 on The Protester. To some the protester is seen as a motley crew of whiners and cry-babies. With… Continue reading "Rockin’ The Suburbs: The Protest Movement in Brantford (Marc Laferriere, @MarcLaferriere)"
Let me start with some background so you will know where I come from, what has led me to this, what has programmed my hard drive if you will. I… Continue reading "Blame it on My Parents – by Paul Thomson"
It’s easy to look the other way when there’s a problem. It’s easy to assume someone else will fix it. It’s easy to turn a blind eye to those in… Continue reading "It’s Easy to Care – by Dave Weicker"