Large Jaw in Moose Jaw : The Right to Participate and Be Included

The passionate and musical moose Noah is not allowed to participate in Moose Jaw Idol—all because his jaw is too big! Driven by the inspiring music and careers of Canadian music stars such as Alanis Moosette, Noah is compelled to share his story with the townsfolk. Will the Moose Jaw Theatre finally allow him to participate?

This story seeks to teach children about the right to equal treatment and freedom from discrimination on the basis of disability: Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on? mental or physical disability.

The Charter for Children introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.

Dustin Milligan is a native of Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island. He received a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B./B.C.L.) from McGill University. He has worked in the field of constitutional advocacy and litigation in Canada, South Africa, and Burma. He was called to the bar of Prince Edward Island in 2011.

The idea for The Charter for Children first emerged when Dustin was a student at the Faculty of Law at McGill University. After his first year of studies, he was concerned about the ability for the common citizen to access the complicated legal system of our country—one that he himself had only begun to understand. Furthermore, he believed that children are some of our most vulnerable citizens, having limited voice, strength and knowledge of their rights. These concerns, combined with Dustin's love for literature and the law, led to the creation of The Charter for Children.

Cory Tibbits has a diverse knowledge in many aspects of professional art production, having created illustrations, storyboards, character designs, environment designs, virtual doubles for feature film, and graphic design work for clients and employers alike. He is the creator of Three Metal Pigs 2D FX Animator.