“I want the kids that are told that they're ‘too much’ to feel like they could take that gift that is being described as ‘too much’ and look at it in a different way to say, ‘This gift could actually guide me into a good life,’” (Windspeaker News, January 9, 2024)

I didn't wait for a new year to become a new me and you don't have to either! Let's keep growing together 🌱

CityNews reporter Temi Olatunde walks and talks with Winnipeg Indigenous activist Michael Champagne, discussing some of the challenges facing the north end, and hopes for 2024.

Please join me in trying to get as many copies of my first kids book WE NEED EVERYONE into the hands of children and families in isolated rural northern and remote communities at no cost to them! You send the book to the WE Need Everyone Mailbox, me and my team organize and connect with community partners to get those books to interested families who otherwise couldn’t afford them!

Lighten up Michael! Don’t be boring! Looking ahead to the year of 2024 I wanted to brighten up my online presence and presentations - inspired by the titled page of my first kids book We Need Everyone (out January 2024). The wavy lines, yellow, red and teal colouring and the new MRC logo will help me step into the new year with a little more colour, movement and excitement! Special shout out to Travis Ross for taking the photos, Ayozak for styling, Chante for the curl support, beadwork by Grace & Angie for her vision!

You’re invited to this free virtual event that will bring together a number of leaders in the housing sector to discuss how housing as a human right can help us eliminate homelessness.

I'm so honoured to be part of this awesome project where artist Lani Zastre interviews and hand sketches in pencil a number of Indigenous folks in the community. I also answered a question of what I would like to see happen in terms of how non Indigenous people can live together with Indigenous peoples, you’ll be surprised how I answered!

Thank you to APTN InFocus and host Darrell Stranger for having me on their episode that highlighted the importance of Indigenous youth organizing. I was one of 4 folks interviewed for this and was honoured to talk about the importance of language, We Need Everyone and what I mean when I say revolution!

August has been a quieter month for me and I appreciated the time to focus on resting, self care and reflecting on the adventures of the last few months. I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of the activities I have been involved in in the last few months. I look forward to seeing many of you soon!

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