The only way these things are held together is by people caring. — said Eva, a Maker.

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Apr 10, 2017

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS with LIFESAVING GAINS

It’s this Maker’s Mission to bring his problem solving mindset…

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Dec 22, 2016

SOLVING BIG PROBLEMS ONE SMALL DAY AT A TIME

PRECIOUS PLASTICS PROJECT UPDATE

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Dec 9, 2016

A Love Affair With Learning: How One Tinker is Spreading the Contagion

If Cam Turner, founder of MakerClub (recently renamed Access Wednesdays), had a spirit animal it would be Calvin and Hobbes. The most unique and celebrated of comic beasts.

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Nov 30, 2016

“I kind of want to make a Pikachu,” he said. So he did.

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Nov 24, 2016

A Humble Hero Named Eva

Rude noises. Inappropriate comments. Snorting. Annnd spitting out food.

The current president of Diyode (Guelph’s Makerspace, talked about here) and I had exchanged very few thoughts before our first meeting. But somehow those four topics were amongst them. I…

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Nov 4, 2016

The Girl Who Dreamt of Founding an Orphanage

“Ever since she was a little girl Sarah Wallace has wanted to open an orphanage.” -CBC Edmonton

And guess what. That little girl grew into a grown woman, and went and opened an orphanage.

Donna Litt in Makers & Shakers

Oct 28, 2016

Meet your Maker: Simon Clark

He’s kind, gentle, and insatiably curious.

I knew that about Simon the instant we met at NetSuite TribeHR in Kitchener, two years ago. What I didn’t know at the time was that we’d only be colleagues for a few short months. Certainly, I had no idea then…

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Curious things happen when the Arts and Sciences come together, and curiosity often leads to compassion. These stories showcase the brilliant threads of curiosity that bring creators together to build a culture of compassion.

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