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Michael McDonald Speaking Tour

Posted 2019-01-22

In four L’Arche communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the next two weeks

Michael McDonald, the filmmaker behind the L’Arche International As I Am video series, is coming to four L’Arche communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the next two weeks. Later in February, he will speak in London, Ontario. He will be sharing from his experience telling stories with persons with intellectual disabilities in countries around the world.

Michael is the author of four books and the recipient of an Academy of American Poets Prize. His short films have screened at the United Nations and on television. His work explores the space where human dignity meets human fragility.

L’Arche Lethbridge, Fundraising Dinner, January 26, 2019
The German Club, for tickets call 403-328-3735 ext 4

L’Arche Calgary, Reel Stories, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Michael’s Community Church, 800–85 Street, SW

L’Arche Saskatoon, Reel Stories, February 1, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Wildwood Mennonite Church, 1502 Acadia Drive

L’Arche Edmonton, As I Am to Who I Can Be, February 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
L’Arche Community Centre, Fulton Place School, 10310–56 Street

L’Arche London, Annual Banquet, February 22, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
DoubleTree Hilton, for tickets go to larchelondon.ca

 


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