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Spiritual Rags to Riches

Monkbrother Feb 15, 2023

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I have spent my entire adult life addicted to substances of all kinds. It was my way of coping with childhood traumas. My ego-centric interpretation…

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In the Beginning

St Andrews Dew Drop Inn Thunder Bay Jan 28, 2023

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Prior to the Dew Drop Inn being established, hungry people who came to St. Andrew’s rectory were given bagged lunches at the back door of…

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St Andrews Dew Drop Inn Thunder Bay Jan 23, 2023

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The Dew Drop Inn has been feeding the hungry in Thunder Bay for 42 years now. We offer a safe, welcoming environment where men, women…

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The Making of the Dear Self Video Project

JT305 Jan 04, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Dear Self – Spoken Word Poetry Written & Performed by Wali Shah

JT305 Jan 03, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Against All Odds – A Dear Self Story

JT305 Jan 03, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Biskane – A Dear Self Story

JT305 Jan 03, 2023

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With the influx of gang related incidents and violence in Thunder Bay it has become very apparent that steps need to be taken to help…

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Against All Odds – A Dear Self Story

Jan 03, 2023

In the Beginning

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Dear Self – Spoken Word Poetry Written & Performed by Wali Shah

Jan 03, 2023

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