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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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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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Celebrating Inclusive Education
On Thursday, February 19th, 7 pm at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children celebrates students, families, educators and community at the Yes I Can!! awards. The Yes I Can Awards celebrates those individuals who are making a … Continue reading
A Beacon for Hope: Canadian Human Rights Museum
On Saturday, September 27th I had my first of what will be many visits to the long-awaited opening to the public of the Canadian National Human Rights Museum. The Human Rights Museum is located where people, cultures, history and business all come … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, City of Winnipeg, CMHR, Culture of Canada, government, Hoddinott, Human Rights Museum, Manitoba, United Nations, Winnipeg
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Dystopian novel imagines world of immortality
Press Release James W. Hoddinott describes world without societal ethics in new book ‘The Fates’ WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Author James W. Hoddinott proffers readers a dystopia of devastating immortality in his new novel, “The Fates”(published by Trafford Publishing) “We have … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged canada, Fiction, Gandhi, Hoddinott, Manitoba, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press, writing
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Humble Beginnings: One Dad’s Story
CHAPTER ONE (A brief excerpt from a work in progress) Being born during the ‘Dirty Thirties’, the Great Depression as it has become to be known and written about certainly has helped determine, shape who I am. In November of … Continue reading
The Launch
Bestseller List June 8th Bestseller List June 1st On June 4th I had the opportunity to discuss, read and celebrate my latest novel ‘The Fates’. I would like to thank McNally Robinson Booksellers for the great venue to hold the event. … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings
Tagged City of Winnipeg, Fiction, Gandhi, Hoddinott, Human Rights Musuem, Manitoba, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, When eagles Dare to Fly
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What if: People Mattered
Image from Home for Hope Every society’s greatest resource is its people. Yet it seems when it comes to determining policy; be it government or economic; decisions seem to have little to do about people. In Manitoba Schools … Continue reading
Posted in Political Issues
Tagged canada, child poverty, city hall, City of Winnipeg, Culture of Canada, dead money, Hoddinott, Inclusion, Manitoba, politics, poverty, social, What if, writing
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Where in the World is Tommy Douglas?
There is a mendacity (untruthfulness) in politics today that demands a return for politicians like one of Canada’s heroes. Tommy Douglas understood the United Nations Gross National Happiness Index (GNH). He understood the wealth of a nation, of a society, … Continue reading
‘The Emperor has No Clothes’
“I thought it would be unfortunate to go that (expropriation) route because it’s going to be a heavy expense,” Katz said, adding the administration says it’s been unable to resolve the issue with Shindico. Winnipeg Free Press print edition February … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged Audit, City Council, city hall, City of Winnipeg, CTV, Exchange District, Fire Hall, Hoddinott, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, Pumphouse, Sheegl, shidico, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg Free Press
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