Dear Educators, I use the term “educators’ because I want to say something to everyone who works in our schools to make them safe, inclusive and welcoming. This letter is to our teachers and Principal for sure, but it is also for the caretakers, secretaries, superintendants, educational assistants, and volunteers. You probably do not hear […]
5 Things You Can Do All Year To Help People Struggling With Mental Health
Today is #BellLetsTalk Day, a day to raise awareness about mental health and the importance of talking about it. Like many other designated days, weeks or months (Pink Shirt Day, Black History Month, Earth Day, Indigenous Rights Day) this day is a kickstarter to talking about mental health. It is a call to action to […]
My Exclusive Interview with Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Education Activist, and New Honourary Canadian Citizen, Malala Yousafzai
I have always been so proud to be Canadian but April 12th, 2017 will always be my proudest day as a Canadian. I was so honoured to be invited by Malala Yousafzai and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be there when he presented her with her Honourary Canadian Citizenship. She is only the 6th […]
How WE CREATE CHANGE Changed me, my community and the world
There are defining moments in every change–maker’s life. For some people it is reaching a milestone or goal and for others it is an event, meeting or realization. I’m talking about those stand-out parts of your journey when you just know that you’re on the right path. When I look back, my defining moments all […]
5 Awesome things that I found on the internet
It’s probably not a surprise when I say that I spend a lot of time online. For school, my blog, social media and lots of reading and learning about things that are happening in the world. The internet is one of the places where i find a lot of inspiration and motivation. I love to […]
Planet in Focus Film Review: Return to Ryan’s Well
I’m excited to be working with the Planet in Focus 16th Annual Environmental Film Festival. The film festival will take place in Toronto October 21-25, 2015. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing my reviews for a selection of films that I have been given the opportunity to screen in advance. First up, […]