Changing the world surprisingly isn’t such a far-fetched idea. In fact, people have been doing exactly that for hundreds of years. As long as there is someone willing to speak out for something they believe in, change is possible. And that goes for you too, no matter how old you are. Change is about voice,…
It’s in you to give In the gift of blood you give a person in need one of the most important things – a fighting chance. You may not be a trained nurse, doctor, EMT, or any form of a health care provider but you do have the power to save someone’s life. There are…
I am a girl in Grade 11, and I have access to education. Everyday I get the opportunity to read new literature, enrich my knowledge regarding chemicals, and physics, and am able to enjoy myself through my art class. I took school for granted, but in reality it is a luxury. In a society that…
Are you passionate about peace? Are you concerned about conflict in our world? Come help shift the consciousness. You are invited to come out to the Peace Bridge on Memorial Drive on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at noon to join Calgarians from all walks of life to walk in the name of Peace. Join us on the…
Have you recently looked through your life, asking yourself this question, “Am I affecting the lives of others positively?” Have you ever taken time just to reflect and see those around you? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be…
Recently, Paul Salopek, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and member of National Geographic, decided to go on a trek around the globe that will last seven years. His mission? Trace the path of evolution and the way people have migrated to other parts of the planet starting in central Africa. He has named this…
I had the honour of seeing Dr. Biruté Galdikas talk on Sunday April 28th about her experiences in Indonesia and with orangutans during her presentation Curious Orange in partnership with Kids Up Front. Not only is she part of the OFI (Orangutan Foundation International), but was also a part of Dr.Leaky’s ground breaking research program studying…
Have you ever thought of those people in developing countries who are barely surviving in poverty? Have you ever thought that it would be possible to survive on $4.00 a week, without clean water, or shelter over your head, while starving? I don’t think so because here in Canada we are fortunate to have comfort…
Attention MUST be paid! *WWIII HAS JUST STARTED. EUROPE IS NOW IN CHAOS IN SPITE OF RUSSIAN INVASIONS.* Don’t worry, I’m just kidding. This didn’t happen to our real world, but rather at the University of Calgary. If you were not aware (Hopefully now you are), the University of Calgary held their annual Model…
So it’s been a while since I last posted, university and time add together to an equation us engineers don’t exactly understand! Anyways, just wanted to drop by to show this extension made for Firefox and Chrome that makes donating as easy as opening a new tab. Tab for a Cause is a non-profit organisation…
Watch this clever Youtube video, Jonathan Reed’s poem “Lost Generation” demonstrates a very subtle way of rethinking global and personal issues. [youtube 42E2fAWM6rA]