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...
by kerry | Apr 3, 2019 | Announcements
From over 100 applications and many, many hours of discussion and submission scoring, we’re super excited to announce the following as our speaker line up for 2019! Monique Andrew: How Your Tickle Trunk Can Save the World Dave Brown: Joke Theft Is No Laughing Matter...
by kerry | Mar 19, 2019 | Inspiration
Dr. Rehman Y. Abdulrehman at TEDxWinnipeg 2018. Every year, creative and curious processionals come together for TEDxWinnipeg, an annual event dedicated to spreading new ideas and fostering discussion and change in our community. TEDxWinnipeg is a unique opportunity...
by kerry | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog
Every year TEDxWinnipeg opens applications to local speakers who want to showcase the best ideas to improve and impact our community. The process used to choose each talk is complicated, but here are some insider secret to help your application stand out: Your idea....
by kerry | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, Countdown
Attending TEDxWinnipeg? We have details for you! When: June 13th. Registration opens at 8am. Doors open at 8:15am, and we should be wrapping up for the day by 4:30pm. When you arrive, please line up at the registration desk corresponding to the first letter in your...
by kerry | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog, Sponsors, Spotlight
This isn’t your first time sponsoring TEDxWinnipeg, which we really appreciate, by the way! What draws you to the event? Were you familiar with TED before? I was, and I believe that we can develop a better understanding of our community, and the needs of our...
by kerry | May 31, 2018 | Blog
We’re only a few weeks away from TEDxWinnipeg 2018, which means we only have 13 days until this year’s speakers challenge us to think outside of our comfort zones, consider new approaches to solving our problems, and feel inspired to make a difference in our community...
