One year ago, Shane Koyczan stood on a large pedestal during the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics. When he concluded his performance with the words, “…we are the true north strong and free, and what's more, is that we didn't just say it, we made it be,” the stadium crowd erupted while the nation spoke a unanimous “wow.”We
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