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Herbie Barnes began his association with the Young Peopleâs Theatre in Toronto as a child, sitting in the audience.
He later became an actor, a playwright and a director at the theatre. Now, the Manitoulin Island native will become its next artistic director.
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Jenine Krause and David Scandiffio, co-chairs of the Young Peopleâs Theatre (YPT) board of directors, announced his appointment this week.
âOver the past year, our search committee interviewed candidates from across Canada for one of this countryâs most unique artistic leadership roles,â Krause and Scandiffio said in a joint statement. âWe are thrilled that Herbie, one of the theatre communityâs most eclectic and beloved artists, will carry YPT forward into a very bright future.
Manitoulin Island native to lead Young People s Theatre
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The name of Manitoulin Islandâs first clinic dedicated exclusively to sexual and domestic violence survivors is Ka Naad Ma Go which means âwe will help youâ in the Ojibway language.
âTo us, helping means that we will hear you, we will believe you, and we will support you,â said Noojmowin-Teg, the Indigenous health access centre in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation that will be administering the program.
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The new sexual and domestic violence services program celebrated its virtual grand opening over Zoom.
âFor many years, Noojmowin-Teg participated on the local Mnidoo Mnising Coalition Against Domestic Violence that is comprised of many different local organizations and service providers who address issues that are faced by victims of sexual assault and violence,â said Dr. Pamelia Williamson, the former executive director of Noojmowin-Teg.