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by Amanda Barakat
This time of year, perhaps this year more than others, is a time for pause and reflection. As the world starts to let out a slow, quiet, and cautious exhale in the wake of the vaccine rollouts, I sit here and search for greater meaning...
Posted at 15:54h
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by Amanda Barakat
When I playback this past year, one word comes to mind: gratitude. I’m still trying to understand how the year flew by so quickly, but to be at SandBay, working on the productions and prospects that we have, I am so grateful for the spotlights...
Posted at 15:53h
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by Amanda Barakat
Over my ten-year career in storytelling for the screen, I have had that pleasure of collaborating with Hinterland Who’s Who, a national legacy that has informed and entertained Canadians on wildlife and their habitats for over 50 years. From communicating to the public how cool...
Posted at 09:04h
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by Amanda Barakat
Being an ally. That’s a big word to throw around. Countries, groups, individuals, we’ve all been allies at one point or another for a cause dear to our hearts. I know for myself, I’ve thrown that term around quite a bit.
#Pride. #LoveIsLove. #BeTrue. #BeYou. I’ve...
Posted at 15:19h
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by Amanda Barakat
Comfort. Who doesn’t love it? The feeling of a warm blanket on a cold day, sitting on a comfy couch, getting spooned by your significant other (although, I have to admit, I don’t really know that feeling). These are all things that make people smile.
For...