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Larissa Crawford

Larissa Crawford proudly passes on Métis and Jamaican ancestry to her daughter, Zyra. She is a published Indigenous, anti-racism, and climate justice researcher, policy advisor, and restorative circle keeper with over 15 years of experience. Larissa is also the Founder of Future Ancestors Services, a social impact and sustainability consulting firm that advances systemic barrier […]

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Georges “The Rock” Laraque

Fluently bilingual, Georges’ gregarious personality is matched only by the size of his heart. Known as an enforcer during his 13-year NHL career, “The Rock” is the recipient of both the King Clancy Memorial Award and the Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award for his community-based and international humanitarian work. He speaks passionately about his […]

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Mark McMorris

“Known for its flatness, love of the Roughriders and now…the best competition snowboarder in the world? Regina’s Mark McMorris has become the leader of a teenage groundswell sweeping snowboarding after winning gold in big air and slopestyle at Winter X 2012 and repeating as slopestyle champion at Winter X 2013 with the highest score ever […]

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Gabrielle Scrimshaw

Gabrielle Scrimshaw is an Indigenous professional with a passion for creating social impact. She has an MBA from Stanford and is a Gleitsman Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University. Gabrielle is a regular contributor for Canada’s largest national media outlets and has been profiled by the New York Times, Forbes, Globe […]

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Dr. David Suzuki

Dr. David Suzuki has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect and protect nature. A scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, he is a gifted interpreter of science and nature who provides audiences with a compelling look at the state of our environment, underscoring both the successes […]