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Old Systems vs New Realities
Making ‘system’ change is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. Remove the fact that fear often overwhelms many people as they think about change, doing something differently, even if the old way of doing things is no longer … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Political Issues
Tagged canada, CFS, child and family services, children, knowles centre, Manitoba, poverty, SAIL, Social justice, Social Services, Winnipeg
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Where My Sandals Take Me: Whiteshell Provincial Park, Canada
The rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape is often found just minutes away from the cities. The western edge of Whiteshell Provincial Park is found a short sixty minute drive northeast of Winnipeg. The Winnipeg River system and its … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography
Tagged Boreal Forest, canada, Canadian Shield, Cottage, Hiking, marina, photography, picnic, Pinawa Dam, Pinawa Heritage Park, Swinging Bridge, travel, Whiteshell, Winnipeg
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The Magic of the Aurora Borealis
One of my Colleagues is an amazing photographer. I love to take pictures, but he takes it to an Art form. I encourage you to visit this photo of a “Lone Tree with the Aurora Borealis illuminating the Landscape … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography
Tagged aurora borealis, canada, Carevic, Manitoba, Nature, photography
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We Are What We Think and Do
The time has come where we need to re-define the world we live in. We find ourselves at a time in history, where despite a world with endless potential, we are mired in war, poverty, environmental issues and where many people’s human … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, Freedom, government, Human rights, poverty, Trudeau, United Nations, United States
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Is There a Monster Under our Bed?
Negative campaign ads are nothing new. They have been part of our politics for far to long. In this election however, negative campaigns have taken a different twist. Fear has become a major theme. Fear of others, fear of the future … Continue reading
Will You Vote to Save My Canada?
Even countries as multi-cultural as Canada have an identity. ‘My Canada’s’ identity is founded on certain cultural beliefs and values that serve as the cornerstone of who we are as people. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enshrines these values we … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged canada, Canadian Museum of Human Rights, children, Culture of Canada, Education, election, government, Harper, Human rights, Inclusion, Liberal, politics, Trudeau, Winnipeg
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Election Canada: Democracy at Risk?
The Syrian Refugee Crisis is considered the most devastating refugee crisis since the Second World War. The UN High Commission for Refugees says there are four million registered Syrian refugees, though that number is almost certainly low. We often consider … Continue reading
Election Canada: Fear, Untruths and Inequality
There may be people still deciding who to vote for and unfortunately there are still a large number of people who may not vote at all. Those individuals are most likely the young and marginalized. It is important that everyone … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged 2015, canada, Conservatives, economy, election, government, Harper, Liberals, NDP, politics, propagada
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Election: What Kind of Canada Do We Want?
The Canadian Election campaign is about half over and it is hard to get past the mendacity that seems inherent in being a politician. Whether it be from the political posturing, negative campaign ads, endless promises to political statements that … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged canada, child poverty, Conservatives, Culture of Canada, election, Hoddinott, Human rights, Liberal, Mulcair, NDP, Trudeau, United Nations
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Crazy Economic Policy
This week our Prime Minister was quoted as saying ‘That would be crazy economic policy’ when discussing the issues in regards to Carbon Taxes on oil at this specific time. I have never been a big fan of old adages … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, Crazy Economic Policy, economy, Harper, social impact, tax, tax fairness, tax havens, youth, youth employment, youth unemployment
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James W Hoddinott 