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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 community, by participating in events that shape it. At […]

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 (This is a great time to remind you to register […]

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? CWB National Leasing was proud to sponsor TEDxWinnipeg, and after a brief hiatus and a promising walk-through of last year’s event, our marketing department saw value in sponsoring this […]

Let’s face it: when we work for someone else it can be hard to find the time to attend all the events that we want, no matter how good they may be for our professional development. This goes for conferences, lunch-and-learns, seminars, breakfast events… and even events like TEDxWinnipeg! While it breaks our hard to […]

We’re pleased to announce that Air Canada is now the official airline of TEDxWinnipeg! Air Canada becoming one of our valued sponsors this year will have an added benefit for someone this year — one of our guests will be awarded return airfare for two to one of over 200 destinations worldwide! There’s a tiny bit […]

One of the best things about TEDxWinnipeg is that not only does it provide a forum for learning, discussion, and idea-sharing, but it’s also a great opportunity to meet some of Winnipeg’s best thinkers, activists, and movers and shakers in general. As you may know we’ve been publishing a series of posts to help you […]

1. What’s your connection to Winnipeg, or Manitoba? I grew up on the farm in southwestern Manitoba, but I have been in Winnipeg since I was 18. Well, other than a 12 year gap when i was in Japan. So let’s see – most of my adult life. Over half of my adult life. But […]

1. What’s on your playlist at the moment? I love A Tribe Called Red. 2. How did you come up with your idea, and how did you develop it into something shareable? I have worked my entire career and life with Indigenous wisdom. Over the last 4 years, I have focused on bringing together Indigenous […]

1. How do you want to be remembered? Fondly… as a compassionate person who cared from himself, those near him and helped others to engage life well…  also as the ice-tree, kiteboarding guy 2. Who’s going to play you in the movie of your life? Kumail Nanjiani from “the big sick” would be a good […]