Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Rebecca chats with author Michael Redhead Champagne about his first children’s book, We Need Everyone, which premiered with HighWater Press in January 2024.

Michael is working towards a revolution that dismantles harmful systems and builds up new ones based on justice, equity and love. A community leader from Winnipeg's North End with family roots in Shamattawa First Nation, Michael is host, helper, published author, on-screen personality and sought-after public speaker. He happily shares his words, wisdom and welcoming energy across Canada and around the world.

He loves family friendly jokes, Tetris, Stevie Wonder music and celebrating the successes of others.

michaelredheadchampagne.com
instagram.com/northendmc

We Need Everyone Free Teacher Guide:
portageandmainpress.com/Books/T/Teacher-Guide-for-We-Need-Everyone

Community Resources:
fearlessr2w.ca
necrc.org
facebook.com/MBHealthCoal

Upcoming Graphic Novel--Little by Little You Can Change the World by Sonya Ballantyne: portageandmainpress.com/Books/L/Little-by-Little

Recommended Title--Tipiskawi Kisik: Night Sky Star Stories by Wilfred Buck:
mfnerc.org/product/tipiskawi-kisik-night-sky-star-stories