Whether it was scholastic book fairs where we could take a break from school to go and look at all the coolest new books that were out; the “Drop Everything and Read” chimes on the announcements interrupting gym glass or math so we could escape into reading; or simply the fact that everyone was encouraged to share in the thing I loved the most, I love “I Love To Read Month”!

We need everyone, but especially men and boys to step up and take action to stop violence against women, girls and our gender diverse relatives!

Shout out to Mr Orlando and the Thunder Bay Library where this was filmed! It was such an honour to share We Need Everyone with all of you!

1,061 recommendations later and it still feels lonely sometimes for Indigenous families and leaders in Canada. Where are you standing when it comes to truth and reconciliation when all the orange shirts go home?

You're invited to the official book launch of Little By Little & 3 other graphic novels being released by HighWater Press on Friday October 4th at McNally Robinson!

Thank you to master carver Carey Newman, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights & the Indian Residential School survivors and their families for putting this living art piece together! On its 10th anniversary, the CMHR was announced as it's permanent home & I was 1 of 5 new witnesses added to support the objectives of the Witness Blanket.

Michael is one of your hosts for this 90-minute live educational gathering will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, music, dance, and history while honouring Residential School Survivors. It is designed to open a dialogue with young people about the truth of Canada’s residential school system.

After 6 Indigenous people were killed by police or RCMP across Canada in the span of just 11 days, has family members and advocates like myself asking: who do we call when we need help?

Episode 2: Cary learns about North End delicacies with community organizer, author and public speaker Michael Redhead Champagne featuring Modern Coffee, Avril's Baked Joy, North Star Drive In & Luda's Deli!

Coming August 30, 2024 - Little by Little is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about how one Indigenous child sparked change and inspired others. Based on the Life Story of Michael Redhead Champagne, written by Sonya Ballantyne, illustrated by Rhael McGregor, lettered by Toben Racicot and published by HighWater Press!