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/PRNewswire/ -- On November 17th, the American Cinematheque honored Ryan Reynolds as the 36th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Ryan Reynolds...

Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Global Citizen LifeDefeat Poverty Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $250K in Support of Indigenous Students in Canada The donation will help Indigenous post-secondary students grow their careers. Why Global Citizens Should Care Celebrities and influencers have the opportunity to help change the world for the better. By using their platforms to help fight poverty and inspire others to do the same, they can contribute to the overall well-being of their communities — and to the fight against extreme poverty. You can help by taking action here. Ce...

Blake Lively have donated $250,000 to Influence Mentoring Society, an organization that helps Indigenous youth in post-secondary education, with the goal of eliminating employment gaps faced by Canada's Indigenous peoples. In many Indigenous cultures, mentoring is an important way in which youth are guided through the world and learn from their elders. The donation will allow the organization to launch its Influence Mentoring Program. The online program helps Indigenous post-secondary students find mentors anywhere in Canada, who work with youth to improve their knowledge on Indigenous cul...

The initiative will match students with a suitable mentor in a student’s field of studies.  Influence Mentoring Society Chair Colby Delorme says the aim is to fill the education and employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. “Eliminating these gaps and ultimately increasing Indigenous representation in the private sector, including in management and executive positions, should be a shared journey,” Delorme said in a news release.  “This speaks not only to having the resources available to support Indigenous youth, but also is a signal of true reconciliation bet...