Before beginning graduate studies at the University of British Columbia in 1996, he spent 17 years working in international development education. Dr Linds has also worked for 6 years in community television, radio and newspapers in Vancouver and Newfoundland. He has had extensive experience in popular theatre and community development. Dr Linds has has co-edited two books, Unfolding bodymind: Exploring possibility through education (Holistic Education Press) and Emancipatory practices: Adult/youth engagement for social and environmental justice. (Sense Publishers).