By Sarah Wallace

Prince Albert local returns to television

Jan 4, 2012 | 11:07 AM

The next time Prince Albert turns on the television, they could see a familiar face.

Justin Rain, who grew up in Prince Albert, will be returning to the controversial show Blackstone now that the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network has picked up the award-winning show for another season.

Season one focused on many issues aboriginal peoples face living on reserves including corruption, politics and foster care.

Rain said the second season will be different in that viewers will be learning more about the characters individually and get a look into their journeys.

Rain said he is grateful and glad to be a part of something that's unique and said there are few shows like Blackstone.

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Rain graduated from Prince Albert's St. Mary High School in 2001 and has come along way in his career. He recently had a small role in Twilight: Eclipse and was also the stand-in for lead actor Taylor Lautner.

In his time off set, Rain keeps busy with his youth project, Artists Inside, with the slogan: “Speak through your heart, speak through your art.”

“If we're not creating we're destroying. I tell a lot of kids that and I really believe that every single one of us is an artist in some way, shape, or form. We're here to create,” he said.

If that wasn’t enough, Rain travels to reserve communities and high schools to talk about his work as an indigenous artist, his struggles and his triumphs.

He hopes through the program he can help inspire aboriginal youths to take an active role in creating a healthy lifestyle, creativity, and positive change.

Rain has done some work in Prince Albert through The Eagles Nest, and continues to reach out to youths by making himself accessible through Facebook for advice and questions.

His most recent trip took him to Winnipeg where he toured some of the local high schools.

“I sat down and shared my personal story with them and what I went through when I was their age,” he said.

“They found me on Facebook afterward, and I tell the youths I talk to hit me on Facebook—anything I can do to help reach out,” he said.

Rain has even incorporated Blackstone into the project.

“The project is being received very well, I wish there was more of this sort of thing happening. And it gives me an opportunity to promote my work as well as an actor, and I talk a lot about Blackstone and what my character represents,” he said.

Alan Fraser, Rain's character, is a great role model. Alan's actions are positive and he stays away from drugs he said.

“You have to surround yourself with success,” he said.
Rain hopes to move to Los Angeles within the next year to continue his career. He said if any schools are interested in his program they can contact him through Facebook, as well as anyone who would like some advice or has questions.

Blackstone premiers on APTN on Jan. 11. For more information check out blackstonetheseries.com or aptn.ca

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