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!

So to the young people, please don't wait to be leaders, dont wait to speak up, don't wait to volunteer and don't wait to share your skills with the others who are on the same page as you!

Join me at one (or both!) of my upcoming author visits with the Winnipeg Public Library as part of the TD Summer Reading Club where I will be sharing We Need Everyone with families!

Grads, future grads and anyone who loves and suppoorts them are invited to the 2024 North End Graduation Walk on Tuesday June 18th 2024! We start at RB Russell at 6pm with flowers, go to Children of the Earth for balloons, the bell tower for the red carpet and finish at St John's High School with a barbecue!