by kerry | May 15, 2019 | Blog, Speaker Update, Spotlight
Ashleigh Lodge is the Application Development Manager at Neovation Learning Solutions, which encompasses the development, UX and QA teams for multiple products. She’s a pop culture fanatic who loves Pokémon Go, graphic novels, TV/movies, and more, and we caught...
by kerry | May 14, 2019 | Sponsors
TEDxWinnipeg is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, and the revenue we get from guest registration doesn’t come close to covering all of the event costs; leaving us dependent on sponsors to be able to bring everything together. This led us to sit down with Kristin...
by kerry | May 7, 2019 | Spotlight
Jonathan Meikle is an Afghanistan war veteran from Norway House Cree Nation, approximately 800 km north of Winnipeg. There, he experienced what it was like to live in a community with the social difficulties that reserves in Canada are faced with, mainly as a result...
by kerry | May 3, 2019 | Speaker Update, Spotlight
Kobra Rahimi is a Kurdish-Canadian lawyer who lived the first 14 years of her life at a refugee camp in Iraq. Since arriving in Canada, Kobra has committed herself to turning her family’s struggles into opportunities and to be a positive addition to the Winnipeg...
by kerry | May 1, 2019 | Idea Sharing
Coordinated by individuals, organizations and communities alike, TEDx events are renowned for bringing like-minded people together to share in a TED-like experience – where inspiring speakers and videos combine in a way that sparks deep discussion and...
by kerry | Apr 29, 2019 | Speaker Update, Spotlight
Kerri Twigg is an international career coach who helps people use their stories to grow their careers. She was named the No. 1 Career Coach to follow by JobScan and was named a LinkedIn Top Voices in 2018 in the Workplace and Management category. She is a contributing...
by kerry | Apr 29, 2019 | Inspiration
Mother’s Day is an important opportunity to reflect, respect, and honour the women in our lives who have guided us through life and helped us grow into the people we are today. There are lots of ways to show Mom you care… but why not try something different to do with...
by kerry | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog
Matthew Shorting is Anishinaabe living on Treaty 1 Territory and is a member of the Little Saskatchewan First Nation Treaty 2. He was placed in the Manitoba Child Welfare system at 5 months old, becoming a permanent ward at 6 until the age of 18. He now shares how he...
by kerry | Apr 16, 2019 | Speaker Update, Spotlight
Alice RL is a professional illustrator and art teacher based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A non-binary, transgender, Ojibwe artist, they draw inspiration from their experiences and cultural teachings and melds it with a signature palette of bright, playful hues to create...
by kerry | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
This guest post was written by the TEDxWinnipeg Chair, our very own Nicole Jensen! As Chair of TEDxWinnipeg, I’m always approached by people who want to be on our stage who want to know: how do you choose your speakers? My answer is always something along these lines:...
by kerry | Apr 10, 2019 | Announcements, Speaker Update
Dr. Aylia Mohammadi (BSc, MSc, PhD) is a scientist and entrepreneur who combines her background in physics, biology, and health with her passions for food, movement, and the sensory experiences therein. Growing up in Winnipeg, her childhood encouraged her career as a...
by kerry | Apr 4, 2019 | Inspiration, Speaker Update
Ian McCausland is a lifelong Winnipegger who has worked as a professional photographer for over 30 years, and has produced award-winning images used for advertising and editorials at a local, national, and international level. Ian is passionate about connecting with...
