I would like to encourage support of our Youth, and Students in the Arts, particularly in Film and Media. Vancouver is termed "Hollywood North", and yet there is limited funding and support for initiatives in this area. Imagine if Kevin Smith, who produced "Clerks", and his blockbuster sequels, after dropping out of Vancouver Film School, had received some support that allowed him to keep his production local. Vancouver would have reaped the benefits, as would any supporter, with their logo on the film at the festivals.
It's good business, and good for our community.
This is not a mandate, but a hope, a dream..
Make Therapeutic clowning and clown-doctoring in particular a more integral and appreciated part fo our healthcare system. We can't just fund the treatment of the body we have to treat and care for the spirit and soul as well.
I just joined the board of the charity Jest for Joy. They provide Clown Doctoring for long term adult in-patients. They go in once a week and sing songs and make the staff and residents laugh and brighten their day. This has been proven to help not only the mood but also the effectiveness of some treatments.
Yoga has the power to promote not just physical wellness but also mental and emotional wellness. Not only am I going to return to weekly yoga classes, but I am going to practice at home every single day.