April/May 2022, Justice
‘The Porter’ showcases Black Canadian train workers’ historic fight for equality
The new CBC series explores the formation of North America's first Black labour union, but its lens is also broader
Culture
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Ethical Living, March 2022
Immersive shows are frantic and frenzied and here to stay
They may not be subtle, but they're powerful in their own way, and they're also easier for many people to access
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Ethical Living, January/February 2022
‘Rebel Hearts’ celebrates the radical spirit of a group of nuns in the 1960s
The documentary celebrates misfits like Corita Kent, but is also a rich examination of the conflicts that rocked the Catholic Church at the time
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Spirituality
My first Christmas in Canada was a disappointment, but it taught me so much
In Pakistan, our family holiday celebrations were loud and full of pomp; in Canada, they were small and quiet
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Ethical Living
4 online Christmas concerts for those not quite ready for in-person theatre
You don't need to leave your home to experience the warmth and magic of these talented performers
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December 2021, Ethical Living
Bollywood movies are more than breezy rom-coms
The world’s largest film industry entertains, empowers and teaches
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December 2021, Spirituality
Tammy Faye biopic doesn’t treat televangelist like a joke
'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' is a surprisingly sympathetic account of the Bakkers' saga
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December 2021, Ethical Living
‘Night Raiders’ shows the power of sci-fi and horror to illustrate Indigenous experiences
The dystopian film is part of a recent wave of Indigenous genre movies
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Ethical Living, Oct/Nov 2021
Ivan Coyote’s new book is a study in the healing power of letters
The writer's attempt to respond to some of the letters they've received over the years is infused with kindness
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Ethical Living
Afrofuturism gives historically oppressed voices a chance to create a better future
Many “big visions” overlook those who wear the wounds of slavery, genocide, colonialism and capitalist exploitation
