Canadian Dimension Magazine’s second annual “Red” Carpet Gala Awards Dinner and Fundraiser honouring activists and artists was held at the Fort Garry Hotel this past Saturday, Nov.13.

The event was emceed by Karen Naylor and Krishna Lalbiharie, entertaining a crowd of activists, artists and political thinkers, including former mayoral candidate Judy Wasylycia-Leis.

Highlights from the night include a keynote address by Paul Moist, national president of CUPE (pictured), an enthusiastic acceptance speech by U of M student Brian Latour in the category of Student/Youth Activist and the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Emily and Nick Ternette for their commitment to activism for disabled persons and political advocacy.

“To be an activist is a profession,” said Nick Ternette. “We’ve got to be proud of who we are and our ideas.”

Published in Volume 65, Number 12 of The Uniter (November 18, 2010)