In my journey in becoming an active global citizen, I am learning that I am lucky and that I have so much to be thankful for. I am lucky to have been born in Canada where my family and I are safe and healthy. I am lucky because I get to go to school and […]
Malala: What she means to me, my generation and the world
This week means many things for the girl who has been called “the bravest girl in the world”, Malala Yousafzai. Yesterday, October 8th, her autobiography, “I Am Malala”, was released. Yesterday, the Taliban threatened her life again if she does continues to use her voice. Exactly one year ago today, she was shot in the […]
What You Didn’t See At We Day Toronto (But I Did)
I just got back from We Day Toronto and I had such a fun time! I had a really exciting journey with my friend and stage partner Vishal, the We Day crew and all of the speakers and performers. I want to share some of my behind-the-scenes experiences with We Day Toronto. In addition to speaking […]
My We Day Toronto 2013: Photo Gallery
Today is the day after We Day Toronto 2013, and I really don’t have the words yet to describe my experience. A few comes to mind, though. Inspiration. Motivation. Empowering. Fun. Honoured. After having made 4 speeches, one of which was on the We Day stage, today I am speechless. Here are some of my […]
We Day Toronto
Today’s the day! Today is the inspirational event we call We Day, where 20,000 students have been inspired, empowered and motivated to take action and today we celebrate! Today they will re-ignite their spark for a year of taking action – bigger than any before. I am so excited to be speaking on the We […]
We Day Toronto 2013 – Introducing The Speakers: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Col. Chris Hadfield, Martin Luther King III
We Day Toronto is just 10 days away, and I’m going to introduce you over the next few days to the inspiring speakers and performers that will be there to share their stories, wisdom and music. Today, meet We Day Toronto 2013 speakers Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Col. Chris Hadfiled and Martin Luther King III. […]
Take Action! The 2013 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
The WWF is getting reading and has launched another year of The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. This year is the 20th Anniversary of The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup that takes place in the early fall all across Canada to get people thinking and taking action for the well-being of our waterways. It is a call […]
