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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
I don't like to be all alone'; Potlotek Dad's Group keeping men healthy
POTLOTEK - Potlotek First Nation member Louis Marshall and a few other men may have found a solution to staying healthy and it doesn't involve stereotypical male pursuits. A study released at the end of May by the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF) discloses that more Canadian men than ever are struggling with high levels of stress, and half of them lack the social support systems that would keep them from higher levels of depression or anxiety. According to a recent press release, the organization's data garnered from a survey taken in April, 2025 of 2,000 men across the country shows a significantly higher level of social isolation among men living alone (73 per cent), younger men aged 19-29 (67 per cent) and racialized men (59 per cent ). CMHF launched an initiative for the month of June called #NeverAlone – a national campaign focused on raising awareness and highlighting the importance of social connection during Men's Health Month. But that's no mystery to Marshall or the handful of other members of the 'Dad's Group' that meets every Friday morning in Potlotek. 'I don't like to be all alone during the day when my family is at school,' he says. 'Meeting here helps my anxiety.' Marshall's mother just passed away and he says it's been helpful to get out with others who support and listen to him. VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES Fellow group member, Russell Battiste says the Dad's Group is a good place to interact with other men, socialize and learn skills such as how to cook. With the help of facilitator and family resource worker Luz Blandon the group hosts different activities every week. The gatherings function as a place for men – and sometimes their children – to learn about such things as emergency preparedness, barbering, and especially – cooking. They say they will have more outdoor activities as the weather gets better, and hope to take on some arts and crafts projects. 'This group has been helping the men in many ways,' says facilitator Blandon. 'It has helped with socialization, support for what's going on in their lives, and isolation, We also are able to get them places they need to be if they don't have transportation.' The group plays bingo every month and has conversations at times about mental, physical and emotional health care. And their children are always welcome if it is a day off school. Two recent activities they engaged in were making pizzas from scratch to have lunch together and gathering with other community members one evening to decorate jackets for the Blue Jean Jacket Day in honour of murdered, missing and exploited Indigenous men and boys held annually on June 6. 'This group gives me something to do and something to look forward to,' says Louis Marshall. Winston Marshall has been attending the group for about a year. He says he likes being with people and especially learning more cooking skills and the good conversation he can find each week. 'I just keep asking other people what they want to do and ask them to come out to the group,' he says. Group members say everyone is open to suggestions from others about activities they would like to do or learn about. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World War II Drama ‘Never Alone' From Klaus Haro Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker has closed several distribution deals for the World War II drama 'Never Alone,' directed by Klaus Härö. 'Never Alone' has been picked up for distribution in Bulgaria (Beta Film), India (BookMyShow), Latin America (Encripta) and Spain (Twelve Oaks). As previously announced, the rights in North America were acquired by Menemsha. The film was released in Finland in January by Nordisk Films. More from Variety Martin Scorsese to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Italy's Taormina Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Leonardo DiCaprio Will Present Robert De Niro With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival Opening Cannes Film Festival Bans Nudity and 'Voluminous' Outfits on the Red Carpet 'Never Alone,' based on the life of Abraham Stiller, tells the story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during World War II. As Nazi influence grows, Stiller, a Jewish leader in Helsinki, must risk everything to protect his community. The cast is led by Ville Virtanen, Nina Hukkinen and Rony Herman. The film is produced by Ilkka Matila of MRP Matila Röhr Prods., in co-production with Samsara Filmproduktion, Taska Film, Penned Pictures and Hobab. It is supported by the Finnish Film Foundation, the Austrian Film Institute, ÖFI+, ORF, the Estonian Film Institute, the Swedish Film Institute, Estonia cash rebate, Estonian Cultural Endowment, Nordisk Film, Playmaker Munich, SVT, ARTE, NDR, Creative Europe/Media, Nordic Film & TV Fund, Barona, Cyberdune Investment, Konstsamfundet and Church's Media Foundation. Härö's film 2015 drama 'The Fencer' was Golden Globe-nominated and Oscar-shortlisted for foreign-language film. Härö's other features include 'Elina' (2003), 'Mother of Mine' (2005), 'Letters to Father Jacob' (2008) and 'My Sailor, My Love' (2022). The Playmaker represents festival titles like 'Curveball' by Johannes Naber, Locarno contender 'Monte Verita' by Stefan Jäger and Venice and Toronto contender 'Die Andere Heimat' by Edgar Reitz, as well as family films like 'Help I Shrunk My Teacher' by Sven Unterwaldt, 'Pirate Mo' by Florian Westermann, and 'Ploey — You Never Fly Alone' by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Gunnar Karlsson and Ives Agemans, and genre movies like 'Paws' by Lukas Rinker, 'Rubikon' by Leni Lauritsch and 'Holy Shit' by Lukas Rinker. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World War II Drama ‘Never Alone' From Klaus Haro Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker has closed several distribution deals for the World War II drama 'Never Alone,' directed by Klaus Härö. 'Never Alone' has been picked up for distribution in Bulgaria (Beta Film), India (BookMyShow), Latin America (Encripta) and Spain (Twelve Oaks). As previously announced, the rights in North America were acquired by Menemsha. The film was released in Finland in January by Nordisk Films. More from Variety Martin Scorsese to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Italy's Taormina Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Leonardo DiCaprio Will Present Robert De Niro With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival Opening Cannes Film Festival Bans Nudity and 'Voluminous' Outfits on the Red Carpet 'Never Alone,' based on the life of Abraham Stiller, tells the story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during World War II. As Nazi influence grows, Stiller, a Jewish leader in Helsinki, must risk everything to protect his community. The cast is led by Ville Virtanen, Nina Hukkinen and Rony Herman. The film is produced by Ilkka Matila of MRP Matila Röhr Prods., in co-production with Samsara Filmproduktion, Taska Film, Penned Pictures and Hobab. It is supported by the Finnish Film Foundation, the Austrian Film Institute, ÖFI+, ORF, the Estonian Film Institute, the Swedish Film Institute, Estonia cash rebate, Estonian Cultural Endowment, Nordisk Film, Playmaker Munich, SVT, ARTE, NDR, Creative Europe/Media, Nordic Film & TV Fund, Barona, Cyberdune Investment, Konstsamfundet and Church's Media Foundation. Härö's film 2015 drama 'The Fencer' was Golden Globe-nominated and Oscar-shortlisted for foreign-language film. Härö's other features include 'Elina' (2003), 'Mother of Mine' (2005), 'Letters to Father Jacob' (2008) and 'My Sailor, My Love' (2022). The Playmaker represents festival titles like 'Curveball' by Johannes Naber, Locarno contender 'Monte Verita' by Stefan Jäger and Venice and Toronto contender 'Die Andere Heimat' by Edgar Reitz, as well as family films like 'Help I Shrunk My Teacher' by Sven Unterwaldt, 'Pirate Mo' by Florian Westermann, and 'Ploey — You Never Fly Alone' by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Gunnar Karlsson and Ives Agemans, and genre movies like 'Paws' by Lukas Rinker, 'Rubikon' by Leni Lauritsch and 'Holy Shit' by Lukas Rinker. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
