Paula Kirman
Paula E. Kirman is a freelance writer and editor. Her book reviews and author interviews appear regularly in a variety of print and online publications. She is also a photographer and website designer.
Paula has a Bachelor of Education in English and Music from the University of Alberta. Some of her publication credits include the Edmonton Journal, Prairie Books Now, and Where Edmonton Magazine. She is the Executive Editor of Our Voice: Edmonton's Street Magazine Society and Editor of Boyle MCCauley News, a community newspaper serving the inner city.
She is also a social activist involved in a variety of causes particularly concerning peace and poverty. She is involved with the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism (E.C.A.W.A.R.), which plans peace marches and rallies. Paula is the Vice President of the Edmonton Small Press Association (ESPA), an activist media and arts organization that seeks to promote independent artists, writers, and musicians as well as raise awareness of contemporary local and global issues through the arts. She is also a Member at Large on the Board of her local chapter of Council of Canadians. Paula documents local activist events in photographs and video, and archives them on her website Raising My Voice.
In her spare time she plays the guitar, listens to music, and visits coffee shops. You can learn more about her work, writing, and music at her personal website.
Latest Articles
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History of the Peace Symbol
It appears on buttons, pendants, t-shirts, and banners. It's the peace symbol. What is its history, and why is it used?
Dec 18, 2007
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Activism in the Winter
For activists who live in colder climate, outdoor rallies and protests are not uncommon. Here are some suggestions for health and well-being.
Dec 4, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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U.S. War Resisters in Canada
Several war resisters from the United States have fled to Canada in protest of the war in Iraq. Canada should let them stay in a land of peace and not send them back.
Nov 21, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Why Canada Must Leave Afghanistan
Canada's military presence may be extended until 2011, according to the Federal Government, which is seeking to change the focus of the military mission.
Oct 31, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Action on Security Certificates
Security certificates are considered a violation of human rights, yet five men are currently detained in Canada based on them.
Oct 10, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Attracting New Peace Makers
Keeping an organization alive is in many ways dependent upon finding and retaining new members. Here are some suggestions on how to attract new members.
Sep 16, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Peace and Vegetarianism
Quite a few activists are also vegetarians. Here are some reasons why peace making and vegetarianism go hand in hand.
Sep 6, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Starting a School Peace Group
Many educational institutions have clubs for student activists to join. If your school doesn't already have a peace group, here is how to start one.
Aug 28, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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Bullying and Schoolyard Abuse
Bullying.What can you do about it? Ensuring peace amongst young people at school is one step towards creating harmony on a larger level.
Aug 21, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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The Language of Peace
If world peace can begin on a grassroots level, then the words we choose to speak on a daily basis matter.
Aug 14, 2007
- Paula Kirman
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