The amount of support I get from our neighbouring province is overwhelming.  Alberta has been so respectful of my work.  They continuously provide support.  I sincerely hope British Columbia can start taking the initiative as Alberta has.

On October 27th, AWR screened at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton.  The film screened to an audience of over 200 people.  Members of the community, volunteers, students, law enforcement, government officials, youth, and other proactive peoples were present.  The film was meant to be used as a tool (as it was intended) to educate other minority communities as well as society on the gang issue.  By taking an in depth look at one community’s struggle with this issue, perhaps awareness can be provided and the issue can be prevented in another community, and eventually society.  The ultimate goal is to save lives, now and for the future.

It is no easy task to have something ‘outside the box’ be done in any government agency.  Sgt. James Clover, of the Edmonton Police Force worked tirelessly for months (after meeting me at the Alberta Gang Summit) to bring my film out to Edmonton.  His active role in the community and with youth is amazing and I thank him sincerely for his efforts.

Thank you to Edmonton Police Force and the Citizens’ Police Academy of Edmonton.  Again, a special shout out to Sgt. Clover for his hard work.

Thanks everyone,

mani