Stranger 42 – Sangeetha
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Sangeetha was born in Malaysia where she has spent the majority of her life. Born into a Hindu family, Sangeetha told me she converted […]
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Stranger 41 – Barkley
“People that are hurting need to be accepted in a non-judgemental world unconditionally. That’s what is missing today. And that is what every person deserves.” Barkley Engel Barkley was born in Swift Current Saskatchewan. His parents were Pentecostal ministers. His parents were travelling evangelists, which meant Barkley moved around a […]
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Stranger 40 – Levi
“Now where I come from We don’t let society tell us how to be Our clothes, our hair We Don’t care Its all about being there” Prince Before I discuss my time with Levi I need to hijack this story and make this a little bit about me. Sorry Levi. […]
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One year later, 40 Winnipeggers have told a stranger their stories of abuse, loss, homelessness
Carl Seier started Stranger Connection after city named Canada’s most racist CBC News Posted: Feb 05, 2017 12:00 PM CT Last Updated: Feb 05, 2017 2:54 PM CT Carl Seier started his Facebook project, The Stranger Connection Winnipeg, just over a year ago. (Carl Seier) A Winnipeg man on a year-long mission to meet strangers […]
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Terri – Stranger 39
“We’re all struggling one way or another, so let’s just be there for one another.” Nanu Thakuri Terri was born in Brandon. When Terri’s mom was pregnant with her she developed German measles. As a result, Terri was born with a hearing disability. She does wear hearing […]
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Stranger 38 – Lexa Rae
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” It is very much a privilege to introduce you to Lexa Rae. Lexa Rae was born in Winnipeg and grew up here most of her life. Lexa Rae’s […]
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Stranger 37 – Cynthia – The Stranger I Wish I Had Met
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama I had previously published this story without knowing Cynthia’s name or anything about her. Out of respect for her memory, I decided to delete my previous story and post this one. Most of it the […]
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Stranger 36 – Sinan
“An open mind is a good place to start. Stay open to everything. The more that you see, hear, and experience, the more connections you will make.” Sinan was by far one of the most animated strangers I have been fortunate enough to meet with and get to […]
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Stranger 35 – Kirsten (and after three get togethers in 5 days; hopefully a new bff)
“What, therefore, is more pleasant than so to unite to oneself the spirit of another and of two form one, that no boasting thereafter is to be feared, no suspicion to be dreaded, no correction of one by the other to cause pain, no praise on the part of one to bring charge […]
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Michael – Stranger 34 (and a new role model for me)
“indigenous people that are teachers are always invited to non-indigenous spaces to educate people about indigenous people and issues. How often do non-indigenous people venture into indigenous spaces to learn? That’s very uncommon. That’s what we need more of. That’s the medicine.” Michael Champagne Before I start I must say that […]
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