RAS Creative / Inspirement

Exactly one year ago today - Feb 12, 2020 - shooting a Liam Neeson movie outdoors at Chromaranch in temps as terrible as they have been all this week! That was a bitterly f'n cold day on-set with CTV News Winnipeg and #JonHendricks is a real trooper for even wanting to go through with his set visit despite the awful temperature. Ahhh, the things we do to get the story... :) #publicity #media #movies #madeinmanitoba #chromaranch #greenscreen #stunts #fx #exterior #cold #fncold

You may have heard of slow food, or maybe slow fashion. But what about slow travel? It's about the notion of "less is more"... about connecting to a place through meaningful experiences, and less about trying to see and do as much as possible. It’s about being mindful, slowing down, and appreciating where you are... Winnipeg Free Press #Travelations #Travel #TravelWriting #RASinspired

Very proud of producing this music video, the incredible dancers that performed, and our absolutely stellar animator Justin Stephenson. What a beautiful project to be part of! "A new Manitoba-shot video released this week is the result of artists and musicians finding creative solutions for problems that COVID-19 has made for the entertainment business." "On Oct. 19, just as COVID-19 numbers in Manitoba were beginning to rise to frightening levels, a small video crew, a pr...oducer and five dancers from Winnipeg made the trip all in their own vehicles to Chromaranch, a special-effects facility near Ile des Chenes." "The dancers performed to the single Respect the Gift, by singer-songwriter Adrian Sutherland, who was at home in Attawapiskat First Nation, on the western shore of James Bay in northern Ontario..." Winnipeg Free Press #RespectTheGift

Shout out to 102.1 the Edge in Toronto for premiering the brand new music video from #AdrianSutherland. Watch it exclusively on their website today, before it goes public tomorrow... and get an advance look at some of the coolest dancing you ever will see! #RespectTheGift #Warning #MayCauseDancing

New year, new music! Very excited to be rolling out a new single from Adrian Sutherland next week to kick off 2021! And get ready, world, 'cuz it's a gooder...

What are you doing New Year's Eve? It's the perfect time to relax, reflect, and recharge. Here are a few tips about that... https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Why-travel-to-enjoy-a-s

Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings! To everyone I've had the pleasure of working with in 2020, and all who read my travel stories, like and share my news, and support the projects that I work on... thank you! I really do appreciate each and every one of you. Like so many others, this year has given me much time to reflect and reimagine. There are a few exciting changes on the horizon coming for RAS Creative, watch for a rebrand soon. ... And I'll FINALLY be launching my forever-in-the-making online magazine in early 2021! More news coming very soon... Best wishes to everyone for the holidays and the start of the New Year! Hope to see you IRL in 2021... RoseAnna

You’ve heard of the Christmas turkey, the Christmas ham, the Christmas pudding but what about the Christmas pickle?? Yes, it's really a thing! And you can read all about it in my latest travel story that shares some fun European holiday traditions. #RASinspired #travel #travelwriter #travelwriting #traditions https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Heard-the-one-about-the

Some ideas for fun holiday traditions you can experience with your loved ones this season - inspired by previous Christmas market travels! #rasinspired #travel #traveler #travelwriter #travelwriting #inspirement Winnipeg Free Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Holiday-traditions-insp

It's hard to believe it's already been 7 years since the Olympic curling trials at Winnipeg MTS Centre -- and the hilarious visit and commentary about curling by 'legendary anchorman' Ron Burgundy. Anyone else remember that?? https://rascreative.wordpress.com//thats-what-she-said-he/

Introducing... the new RAS Creative 'branch' office! Right here in my living room. Named after the vast collection of tree branches that are in view just outside my window...

If you'd like to donate to Unison Benevolent Fund - a fund that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community - Indie Week will match funds up to $2500. So now is a good time to double your donation!

Exciting to see the first look of NOBODY - shot at this time last year in Winnipeg. The action thriller stars Bob Odenkirk, and it was an hounour to work on this project as the Unit Publicist. #madeinmanitoba #manitoba #manitobamovies #motionpicture #motionpictures #filmmaking #filmlife

The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is a fascinating place to visit - either in-person, or virtually. Memorial Hall is a quiet space meant for reflection. The only artifact present in the room is one headstone, representing Canada’s ‘unknown soldier’. Every year on Remembrance Day, at exactly 11am, the headstone is perfectly illuminated by sunlight that streams in through the one single window. It’s a powerful and symbolic moment that you can experience wherever you are throu...gh livestreaming on the museum’s website and social media pages. Winnipeg Free Press #Travel #Writing #TravelWriter #Destinations #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada #RASinspired

We're so lucky in Manitoba that our province is home to one of the best polar bear denning regions in the entire world. People travel here from all around the globe to catch a glimpse of these magnificent and majestic creatures (at least they used to travel here before COVID-19, and they will again, once all this pandemic stuff passes). If you've never been to Churchill, add it to your travel bucket list for 2021... it's definitely worth the trip... #RASinspired #Travel #Writing #Destinations #Manitoba #Churchill #exploremb Manitoba Churchill #polarbearweek

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) reveals a beautiful tradition of remembering those who have passed amid the celebration of life. The belief is that the human spirit does not die, and can travel between this world and the afterlife. It's during this time when souls of the deceased are allowed to return to their loved ones... READ MORE: http://www.banderasnews.com//vl-celebrating-day-of-dead-in... #RASInspired #Travel #Writing #Destinations #Mexico #PuertoVallarta Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

"Isolation is nothing new for Adrian Sutherland. All his life, the singer-songwriter and frontman for rock band Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine has lived in Attawapiskat, a fly-in town 220 km northwest of Moosonee, on the shore of James Bay..." -- SOCAN Words and Music Magazine SOCAN Music SOCAN Musique (photo by Judy Sutherland)

The Winnipeg Comedy Festival has a great line-up of shows this week at Gas Station Arts Centre - and you can attend two ways: 1. In-person at GSAC 2. Live via Zoom... When purchasing tickets at www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com choose the "Zoom" option to watch live comedy from the comfort of your own home - no matter where you live!

Tune in today for a FB live with #AdrianSutherland from his home in #Attawapiskat on 102.1 the Edge!

We're lucky to have so many amazing rivers to explore in Manitoba. One of the most scenic day-trips around is the Pinawa Channel. Launching from the townsite, spend the day paddling down the beautiful and ever-changing waterway, before arriving at the old Pinawa Dam. A wonderful way to spend an outdoorsy day. #WorldRiversDay #WorldRiversDay2020 #WorldRivers #ManitobaRivers #Manitoba #Travel #Writing #Travelations #Canstar #CanstarNews Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is a tragedy that has touched far too many. Here is a song and video to create awareness, and also to bring hope. Let's look out for each other today, and every day. #worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd

Tomorrow... is World Suicide Prevention Day. Today... here is a song to bring hope to those that are struggling... #INeedAngels #AdrianSutherland Indian Country Today

The cutest baby banana you ever will see! #wpgcomfest #comedy #babies #bananas

Missing live music? Now you can bring live music to your own front (or back) yard, for your favourite bubble of friends to enjoy. And you'll be supporting some wonderful musicians at the same time! Curbside Concerts, check it out... great idea! #music #indiemusic #manitobamusic Manitoba Music

Congratulations to Alan Greyeyes for receiving the The Manitoba Arts Council/ Le conseil des arts du Manitoba Award of Distinction! Well deserved! #Indigenousmusic #music #development #champion

Just announced! The Winnipeg Comedy Festival is going ahead with Phase One starting August 21. Read more about it here: https://www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com//two-phases-of-funny

Thrilled to announce Adrian Sutherland's first book with Penguin Random House Canada! Thank you CBC Indigenous for sharing the news. #Indigenous #Writer #Author #AdrianSutherland

Very happy to be helping bring this awesome project to life! Congrats Adrian Sutherland (of Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine) and Penguin Random House Canada on an exciting partnership, and the memorable, meaningful, and important book to come. Watch for it, spring of 2022.

Always proud of Adrian Sutherland for speaking his truth, and honoured to lead his Team... Troubled water: The slow drip of change in Attawapiskat is not and has never been enough. "I don’t know how Canada has allowed these conditions to exist in First Nations communities for decades upon decades and continues to allow it. It isn’t something for Canada to be proud of. It isn’t something for any of us to be proud of..."... #AdrianSutherland opinion piece for The Globe and Mail #Attawapiskat #WaterCrisis #OneYearLater #FirstNation #FirstNations #OhCanada #FIRSTWATER

One of my most favourite canoe trips ever -- and also one of the most terrifying -- is Manitoba's Pigeon River! Likened by many to the Colorado River, if you love big water, this paddling route is for you... Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba

Congratulations to Winnipeg Rowing Club athlete Zoe Adam for being recognized as a CTV News Winnipeg Sport Star of the Week for her success in the sport! https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1986979&jwsource=em

Our friends at Anne Mulaire Designs are honouring Canada Day with 25% off most items - valid TODAY only, July 1! Anne Mulaire's gorgeous Canadian-made designs shine the spotlight on Canada honouring French, Indigenous and Metis culture, with hints of Prairie personality, notes of the North, and shades of Pacific Northwest. #AnneMulaire #CanadaDay #iLoveCanada #Fashion #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #InspiredFashion

A post shared from Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine's page, about a very tragic event that happened seven years ago, and a touching tribute published yesterday... on Father's Day... "A few weeks ago, I requested this special song in memory of Dustin. Adrian played it for us at his funeral and it left a deep impact on many. "Dustin Dagenais was a flight parademic with Ornge who passed away on May 31, 2013, when his helicopter crashed in Moosonee ON shortly after take off,... on the way to pick up a patient in Attawapiskat. All four crew members were killed, and it was a devastating loss for the families and the James Bay communities. "Dustin was a people magnet who brought others together. All who knew him would attest that he was the fire we all danced around. He went above and beyond and gave his life to help those in need. He truly was a real-life hero, who died saving others. He meant so much to so many people. "For me, Dustin was my best friend! In fact, I think he may have been everyone’s best friend. Today is Father’s Day, so My Hero is now even more special. Being a father, for most of us, is the closest we will ever come to being a hero. "Thank you to Adrian for helping keep his memory alive. We miss Dustin tremendously..." -- Randy Dagenais

Did you know that Manitoba has 92 designated provincial parks? I did not. In fact, I’d never realized just how abundant the parks system here really is until I started researching for new and interesting places to go within our province and there are plenty... Manitoba Winnipeg Free Press

YOU DID IT! Adrian Sutherland's debut single POLITICIAN MAN reached #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown this week because you - our fans - helped make it happen! THANK YOU to every single one of you who supported the song, and the Radio stations across Canada and around the world who support Indigenous music -- particularly these stations and networks that broadcast the #IMC: NCI FM - The Spirit of Manitoba... CFNR Network CFWE, Windspeaker Radio CHON FM MBC Radio Jukasa Radio CKRZ 100.3 Nuxalk Radio CIYU 106.3 Fort McKay FM The Eagle 107.7 FM / CKTI Kettle Point 95.7 Elmnt fm 106.5 Elmnt fm SiriusXM Canada SiriusXM See more

Looks like the motion picture industry will be getting ready to roll again soon! #madeinmanitoba "Manitoba is one of the first provinces in Canada to give the all-clear for film productions to start back up, though local associations say they're taking things slow before cameras start rolling in the province..." CTV News Winnipeg On Screen Manitoba

RAS Creative has a dynamic summer job opportunity for a dynamic student! Please check out this job posting, and if you are qualified and interested... please apply ASAP this week! Position starts the beginning of June. Good luck!

We may not be able to travel far away from home these days... but who says we have to leave our province? There are many amazing places to see right here in Manitoba! Here are some adventures that are on my list for this summer. Winnipeg Free Press

Since 2007 Vision Quest Conferences has been one of our favourite PR clients here at RAS Creative! Today would have been the start of the 24th annual event, but of course, the whole world is cancelled... :( Until we can get together again... here's a look back at some of the many memorable Keynote speakers we had a chance to meet and work with... Jordin Tootoo (2019), Lorne Cardinal (2019), Earl Lambert - Motivational Speaker and Inspirational Storyteller (2018), Andrea Menard Fan Page (2018).

Check out this special video from Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine that celebrates Sisters! It was made with photos sent in by fans, and turned out so beautiful! FUN FACTS: Adrian Sutherland wrote Sister Love from a poem written by his sister Iris she shares co-writing credit on the song. Sutherland’s mom played acoustic, keyboard, and sang, instilling his love of music, and inspiring him to play. ... Sister Love is Midnight Shine’s 2nd most streamed song on Spotify second only to Heart of Gold. Sister Love reached #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown when it was released. See more

"Life in Attawapiskat, the isolated First Nation community on the western edge of James Bay, isn't easy." "There was a suicide crisis in 2015-16. A housing crisis in 2011-12 brought on by flooding and inadequate infrastructure required substantial investments just to meet the community's basic needs. And, last year, high levels of a chemical byproducts in the community's water plant caused a water crisis which necessitated the use of two emergency reverse osmosis filtration systems being used to supply the community." "Attawapiskat resident Adrian Sutherland, solo musician and frontman for rock act Midnight Shine, has seen it all. And he's not impressed..." Samaritan Magazine www.samaritanmag.com

"Who knew spring's hottest fashion accessory would be the non-medical face mask? Andréanne Dandeneau, the designer and owner of the Winnipeg-based French-Métis fashion label Anne Mulaire Designs, started getting requests for masks back in March, when the first cases of COVID-19 started popping up in this province..." Jen Zoratti, Winnipeg Free Press #covid19 #coronavirus

It's a devastating day for news in Manitoba, with eight of our province's newspapers closing down. Winnipeg Free Press story below. These are newspapers that have celebrated communities, shaped journalism careers, and promoted artists and events. With roots as a publicity company over 20 years ago, RAS Creative wouldn't have existed without these newspapers. It's really sad to see them go. Thank you and we salute you... The Red River Valley Echo. The Carman Valley Leader, Interlake Spectator, The Morden Times, Selkirk Journal, Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times, Winkler Times, Prairie Farmer

The world learned this week that Brian Dennehy passed away. Fans might remember that he shot a basketball movie in Winnipeg nearly 20 years ago, called A Season on the Brink. He was a true professional, and it was a pleasure and an honour to have worked with him... https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296185/ Manitoba Film and Music On Screen Manitoba Film Training Manitoba... ACTRA Manitoba IATSE 856 Manitoba I Manitoba Films! City of Winnipeg Municipal Government See more

If you love to travel, and with the world of travel shut down all around us... here are ways to add some international flair to your life without leaving home. (Except maybe a trip to the grocery and/or beverage store.) Winnipeg Free Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//How-to-travel-while-stu

Traditionally, #AdrianSutherland (of roots-rock band #MidnightShine) made an effort to not be so politically charged in his approach to writing music. That changed when he released his debut solo single #PoliticianMan. The song was born out of long standing issues in Sutherland’s home community of #Attawapiskat and the frustrations of trying to raise a family on the #FirstNation in Northern Ontario. It’s not just for Indigenous peoples, I think it’s for everyone. I think we have this frustration where we feel we don’t have a voice and there’s never any fair hearing when it comes to certain things in our communities, says Sutherland. -- #DennisWard #FaceToFace APTN APTN National News

I had the pleasure of hearing veteran audio engineer David Strickland speak last week during the Indigenous Music Residency at Elkhorn Resort. He's a GRAMMY Award and JUNO Award-winning engineer with credits on projects by Drake, Clipse, Method Man, and more. He's also super inspiring, interesting, and insightful. David penned a guest editorial on hip-hop and self expression through the lens of his Native American roots for DJBooth - the authority publication for hip-hop. Check it out... "Growing up, I was not aware of the implications of who I was. My self-perspective was limited to my environment. The city shaped my view of who I thought I was. A multicultural concrete jungle and its inhabitants deemed me just another poor white kid..." -- David Strickland

Moonlight at sunset over frozen Lake Winnipeg.

"The James Bay roots-rockers hit a home run with their first music video, one that drives home a powerful message about the suicide crisis. Mainman Adrian Sutherland delivers a passionate vocal performance..." -- Kerry Doole / FYI Music News Watch full music video for I NEED ANGELS: https://youtu.be/b2VWNONdnbY... With support from the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada| Conseil des Arts du Canada #BringingTheArtsToLife and Air Creebec... #INeedAngels #MidnightShine #AdrianSutherland Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine #Attawapiskat #BellLetsTalk

It's pretty exciting to now be able to say that I worked on an Academy Award-nominated film! ;) CONGRATULATIONS to Breakthrough Movie DeVon Franklin and the amazing cast and crew! #MadeInManitoba #Movies

Happy New Year! It's always fun to share trailers with you from movies shot in Winnipeg that RAS Creative worked unit publicity on. Except this trailer, from Sony Pictures. This trailer is so darn scary, we can't even watch it. So we won't. But you can! In fact, THE GRUDGE is in theaters now, so you can go and watch the whole darn scary thing if you dare. But we don't. ... #TheGrudge https://www.facebook.com/TheGrudgeMovie https://www.instagram.com/GrudgeMovie https://www.twitter.com/GrudgeMovie

Merry Christmas from RAS Creative! May your days be merry and bright... and may the holidays bring everything you hope for...

"Travellers looking for a Christmas getaway may not think of heading to the west coast. Truth is, you don’t need a blanket of snow on the ground to get into the holiday spirit, and Vancouver is the perfect example..." Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Vancouver Christmas Market Jack Poole Plaza... FlyOver Canada Stoneheart Designs Damiani Fine Foods Inc. Inside Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia North Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver's North Shore Tourism Merry Christmas everyone, and to all a good night! RoseAnna RAS Creative

French-Indigenous Fashion Designer Andreanne Dandeneau is taking her beautiful (and Bamboo soft!) eco-friendly Anne Mulaire Designs across Canada this fall. Last weekend she was in #Vancouver, and CBC/Radio-Canada stopped by to chat with her. This week, she is in #Calgary, and after that, #Toronto. Catch her in one of those places if you can... https://ici.radio-canada.ca//andreanne-dandeneau-anne-mula

SPILL NEW MUSIC: ADRIAN SUTHERLAND - "POLITICIAN MAN" http://spillmagazine.com/50269 #news #newmusic #newmusicfriday #musicindustry #music #newsong #newrelease ...#record #artist #recordlabels #indie #indierock #rock #americana #firstnations #roots #rootsrock #attawapiskat #ontario #canada Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine The Spill Magazine RAS Creative / Inspirement

"In November 2019, Berlin will commemorate 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, with numerous special events and exhibitions taking place in celebration of a city reunited..." Winnipeg Free Press -- Travelations Read the full story about Berlin: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Visiting-a-city-once-di

It's the day after a heated election in Canada. Can't think of a better time to premiere our friend Adrian Sutherland's, of Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine, powerful debut solo single #PoliticianMan! Renée Boucher Doiron #WeLoveLive #Election2019 #elxn43 RAS Creative / Inspirement

The names of 2800 children who died in Canada's residential school system were unveiled today. 2800 children. Let that number sink in.

Winnipeg fashion designer Andreanne Dandeneau is launching brand new fashion label Anne Mulaire Designs this weekend. Her gorgeous garments celebrate her Indigenous and French heritage, and truly make women feel empowered and beautiful. Read more about it here... https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Threads-through-time-56

Voila par Andreanne is now Anne Mulaire Designs! Winnipeg-based fashion designer Andreanne Dandeneau is celebrating the official launch of her new fall line this weekend. Stop by her boutique to check out gorgeous garments made right here in Winnipeg. As a label, ANNE MULAIRE is an expression of heritage, beauty and pride. As a company, ANNE MULAIRE is an enterprise committed to fair-trade, environmental stewardship and ethical business practices. As a woman, ANNE MULAIRE is an inspired Canadian designer of French Métis descent with a desire to empower the women who wear her clothing.

Did you catch this week's broadcast of First Contact Canada? If not, you can stream it now at www.aptn.ca/firstcontact #FirstContactCanada #Reconciliation #OneHeartAtATime

Very glad to be involved once again in helping to promote such an important project... the TV series First Contact Canada is back with a second season, this fall on APTN... #FirstContactCanada #Reconciliation #OneHeartAtATime

"The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland is considered a titan among glaciers. At 22 kilometres long, and depth of 900 metres, it’s the longest in the Alps, and largest on continental Europe. Surrounded by the 4,000-metre peaks of Jungfrau, Mönch and Fiescherhorn, the region where it sits was chosen in 2001 as the first alpine UNESCO World Heritage Site..." -- Travelations Read more about this magnificent natural wonder here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//Glacier-a-stunnin...g-sigh Switzerland. Winnipeg Free Press #myswitzerland #switzerland #inlovewithswitzerland #swisstravelsystem #grandtraintour

A crisis of contaminated water in #Attawapiskat has lead to a call for clean water for all First Nations in Canada. Find out more about it at Midnight Shine and help spread the word by sharing and posting #FIRSTWATER and reminding All politicians in All parties that Water is a non-partisan issue. It is a Life issue. And to just please fix it. Thank you. https://midnightshineonline.com/three-voices-unite-for-cal/

Photo by Shannon Guile-Hardy from Winnipeg Comedy Festival #bananaingaround

That time in Amsterdam... ;) with Eddy Brasseur Matt Ritter Krystal Lyn Franca Maria Rachel Richards Laura Wahler