Want to hear something really hopeful, some inspiring and true stories about aboriginal youth in Alberta? Then go to the Internet and find links TO programs broadcast earlier this spring as part of the CBC series known as Soaring Spirits. In a world where our mainstream media spend most of their time reporting the bad news, CBC has taken an alternate path. They have devoted the time to telling stories that exemplify and give hope.
"Soaring Spirits" is a new song by the group Redd-nation. The group wrote the song to go with the series. You can listen to the story of Christina and the hopes she has for her daughter. You can hear an interview with Shawn Bernard, a former offender who has changed his life. You can hear from Kyle who hopes to be Prime Minister some day. You can find out how 13 year old, Bobbi-Jo Beaver became the first person to sing O Canada in Cree at an Oilers home game. And that is only the beginning. There are stories about aboriginal schools, young entrepreneurs, teen-agers who volunteer to teach dance classes and much much more.
The website is a feast for the hopeful palate, a tangible example of how differently we would view our world if we took more time to read and tell hopeful stories. Congratulations CBC! I take my hat off to you.
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