Presentation at the University of Sudbury

I am pleased to report that my presentation, "Breaking Silence with Creative Writings", which I gave at the University of Sudbury's Department of Native Studies on November 18th was well attended and well received. Mrs. France Picotte, Chair of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Dr. Chris Paci, MNO's Manager of Education and Training, Dr. Pierre Zundel, President of the University of Sudbury, faculty members, students and community representatives were in attendance. The presentation lasted about forty minutes followed by a question & answer period which lasted some forty-five minutes. My goal is to repeat this presentation in other university settings and various community groups since this would be a golden opportunity of further educating the public regarding the special challenges faced by those who experience a mental illness problem, how they may recover from their illness and continue to heal.

TESTIMONIAL FROM LINDA HARTLING Ph. D.

Dearest Raymond, Your book, "Riding the Tides of Life", arrived a few days ago and I finished reading it! THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your contribution to the HumanDHS Library! Let me CONGRATULATE YOU on being a compassionate, clear, and insightful voice for those who have suffered mental illness and homelessness! I very much appreciated reading your book!

I have the deepest admiration for what you are doing in your life, dear
Raymond! As you say in your letter, "I believe that "Breaking My Silence"
is the least I can do to help reduce the stigma and discrimination faced
by individuals who have experienced or are struggling with a mental
illness." Evelin and I CELEBRATE people like you who truly "walk the
talk" of their work!

Thank you, too, for sending the draft of your WONDERFUL presentation
(Breaking Silence with Creative Writings)!!! This is CRUCIAL work!!! You
are my role model of turning ideas into action to promote human
dignity!

Linda M. Hartling, Ph.D.
Director of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies
Lake Oswego, OR. U.S.A.

Book Signing Event at the University of Sudbury

On November 18th, I will be giving a presentation titled "Breaking Silence with Creative Writings" to the general public of Sudbury and the students of the University of Sudbury's Department of Native Studies. The presentation will be given at the University from 7:00 - 9:00pm, and refreshments will be served. I will also be selling my book, "Riding the Tides of Life" at this event.

Book Signing Events at the Rideau Centre

As of November 13th, I will be playing Santa Claus at the Rideau Center for six consecutive weekends between the hours of 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and from 2:00 pm and 4 pm. At the same time, I will be selling my new novel, "Riding the Tides of Life". Bring your children along for a visit with Santa. I'm sure they would love to have their picture taken with Santa, the writer and the poet.