The Fight Has Gone Viral

This is a picture of Amanda Todd.  I don’t want to dwell on her story but I did want to talk about cyber bullying in general as well as the isolation that kids, as well as adults, can feel that leads to destructive behaviour towards themselves or others. What can be done about bullying among … Continue reading →

VUCA in the Non Profit Sector

Happy November everyone!  This month, we have a US election and we have suspended provincial parliament in Ontario so I would like to talk to you about VUCA.  The term is a an acronym for: VUCA actually has roots in military vocabulary from the late 90s and is now used when discussing strategic leadership within … Continue reading →

Film & Television: My Informal Teaching Assistant

One of the best ways to get to know a culture is by consuming their pop culture texts.  That can be done through listening to their music, reading their books, and possibly the most accessible option is watching their TV shows and films.  This is usually the best approach for newcomers trying to get acclimated, … Continue reading →

A Picture is Worth… a Bit More Dissection

Do you remember this picture? It came out in the wake of the July 16, 2012 street shooting in Scarborough.  The picture came at a time when Torontonians were on edge as a shooting at the Eaton’s Centre and another one in North York on July 18 tarnished the “safe city” image of Toronto.  I … Continue reading →