John was raised on the west coast of Canada and has had a lifelong commitment to the still image. Currently John is based out of southwestern Ontario Canada and does freelance assignment work for the likes of The Canadian Press and Associated Press. Currently finishing a BA in Political Science John hopes to go on to a masters in Journalism. John speaks English, French and German. www.galler7.com
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Canada: Shelter Life, Women On Canadas Streets
By John Densky
Posted in all, features, north america, slides on 24 June 2010
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Approximately 86% of homeless individuals suffer from either substance addiction or serious mental health issues. For homeless women in Canada the numbers tell a shocking story. 84.5% of homeless women in Canada are reported to suffer from at least 1 debilitating mental illness. 33% have difficulty with mobility, a lost limb or some other serious [...]

Nigeria: The Curse Of Oil
By John Densky
Posted in all, features, africa, slides on 3 August 2009
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As of early 2009, Nigeria had an estimated 36.2 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, mainly along the country’s Niger River Delta and offshore in the Bight of Benin, the Bight of Bonny, and the Gulf of Guinea. Despite the enormous wealth of oil 71% of the population lives on less than $1 a day, and [...]