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...
