Connections

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

Patricia Myran of Long Plain First Nation is a second-generation residential school survivor. Her parents both attended residential school, and Patricia spent 12 years in residential school. She has also been a historical researcher for the past 20 years and is on the board of directors for the National Indigenous Residential School Museum.

A film focusing on the story of the family behind five-time Grammy Award-winning artists for King & Country and Rebecca St. James will hit the big screen this spring. 

"This is a film about our Mum and motherhood, family and miracles, sacrifice and faith… A film for YOU…It’s been a pretty outrageous undertaking, but it’s a story we’re incredibly proud of, and we can’t wait to share it with you," said for King & Country in an earlier social media post. 

Tasha Layton has released a new song and hopes it reaches those feeling alone.

'Never', released on June 23, was produced by Layton's Grammy and Dove Award Winning husband, Keith Everette Smith.

Life Coach Michael Taylor has thrown a lifeline to individuals looking to kickstart their spiritual journeys and self-discovery.

“There are many people who are hesitant to pursue their spiritual journeys because of strict religious doctrines surrounding Christianity that don’t coincide with their personal views,” Taylor said.

There are great rewards that come with being a foster parent, yet there are also challenges that make them feel depleted, alone and discouraged.

The many burdens of a foster parent's day- struggling children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system- are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart -confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.

"All the fears, every one of them that you can list, I had for sure, and I still struggle with fear," said Jamie C. Finn, executive director of Foster the Family and a foster parent.

As a young teenager, Christian hip-hop artist, Wande lacked confidence and often chased the approval of others by following the latest trends or behaviours of her peers. Upon discovering an interest in Christian rap music, the development of her faith and the direction of her future changed completely.

Heather Ginter grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba, in a loving home but not a Christian home. 

"I was not taught much about God," said Ginter. "I did, however, have a wonderful friend from when I was younger that taught me about God."

Parents want their children to grow up with the ability to face life, especially disappointments and risks, with confidence, and bravery. Children who learn resiliency are less likely to give up, avoid risks and become overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.

Kathy Koch, PhD., is a child development specialist and author of six books including RESILIENT KIDS: RAISING THEM TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE. She defines resiliency as “recovering readily from disappointment, failure, defeat, adversity, and trauma.”

The Bacuyani family has always loved to travel and explore together. They have been travelling the world with their three boys since 2012. But when tragedy struck in 2021, they decided to use it as an opportunity to rewrite their life story.   

Aaron House has always had a passion for acting. In 2013 he found a way to combine his love for theatre with his strong faith in God.

He started up a ministry called Piercing Word.