A MIXED PLAYLIST INSPIRED BY: KRISS MUNSYA

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RED CURTAINS FROM THE SERIES “THE ERASER” BY KRISS MUNSYA

RED CURTAINS FROM THE SERIES “THE ERASER” BY KRISS MUNSYA

Featured Artist of the Month Kriss Munsya shared in his interview with SAD's web editor Becca Clarkson that his version of an artist is changing through time. “I would say it would be someone who has something to say or something to show. Someone who's willing to show their weaknesses and has something to tell. I would say that because obviously, you think you would need some technical skills. But at the end, the art is just you sending the message and people receiving that message you know? … You say something and people receive it.“ -Kriss Munsya

Kriss’ photo Red Curtains inspired this month’s playlist filled with Black artists and singer-songwriters. This mix will not solve social injustices, but it shows that music can be a powerful vessel for expression, and change while providing a sense of hope and beauty.

Introducing CMMN GRND: Vancouver's first trauma-trained, gender/ body neutral fitness space

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Introducing CMMN GRND: Vancouver's first trauma-trained, gender/ body neutral fitness space

‘‘When we shift the focus to how your body feels or what it can achieve, we free up a lot more space in the mind for more important things. Body neutrality simply means that fitness and movement do not have to relate to body appearance. We’re bringing in different modalities of movements so you can have a more rounded experience.’’

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Documentary "Another Word for Learning" shows various paths leading to education and reconciliation

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Documentary "Another Word for Learning" shows various paths leading to education and reconciliation

While showcasing the struggle of one Indigenous family, the film also highlights how the foster care system, mental health issues and colonization continue to harm today’s Indigineous communities.

In light of the film’s screening at the 2020 DOXA Film Festival, held online for the first time due to COVID-19, SAD talked with Dumas about making Another Word for Learning.

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