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TEDxYouth@WestVancouver is coming to the Kaymeek Centre on Sept. 22nd. Inspiring youth through posing the question "What is Possible?". Arts & Entertainment

09/21/2018

Sean is a five-time CFL All-Star, entrepreneur, actor and pianist, making the BC Lion fullback one of the most diverse individuals to play in the Canadian Football League. He won two Grey Cups with the B.C. Lions; one in 1994 and the second in 2000 in which he was named Canadian Player of the game. His 1997 season confirmed Sean’s status as the league’s dominant fullback as he posted career numbers in rushing yardage and total yards gained. The highlight to the season, occurred on August 15, 1997 in Regina, Saskatchewan, where Millington established a new BC Lions franchise record for rushing yardage, as he gained 212 yards on 26 carries to become the CFL’s Offensive Player of the Week. During his career Sean was the only player in any league to hold two single game rushing records at the same time.

Sean has also been actively developing his acting career. In the past, Sean has appeared in several Fox Studio television series, most notably the “X-Files”, “The Outer Limits” and “Star Gate”. While his film credits include recognizable names such as: "Underworld 2" and "Are We There Yet". His latest credit is an appearance on the TV show "The Flash" where he goes toe to toe with the Flash himself. The pace is demanding and sometimes hectic but Millington still finds ways to relax, while at home it is not unusual to find Sean playing the piano. His favorite music to play? Classical, of course.

Sean Millington is definitely not your typical ex-professional athlete/banker.

09/18/2018

Dilreen Gill is an international athlete in the field of gun shooting. Despite attaining favourable outcomes and great triumph in her sport, and having an undergraduate degree from University of Delhi with English Literature as her major, she faced depression due to a sense of directionlessness since her purpose in life wasn’t being fulfilled. Going against all odds, she moved to Canada to pursue her childhood passion for aviation and has learnt to live life, rather than just existing. While having no one in favour of her decision, Dilreen took a leap of faith and now wants to share the message that its important to choose a career where Mondays don’t suck.

09/16/2018

Fallon O'Neill is a tenth grade student at Rockridge Secondary. By the age of 10, she had lived on two different continents, three different countries, four different states and provinces, and six different cities, attending five different schools in the process. Most notably, she lived in both Hawaii and the Middle East, where she spent the majority of her childhood. Fallon is a youth activist and likes to explore how our identities affect how we act and how we are treated.

08/21/2018

Ish*ta Mathur is a Grade 7 student from Hollyburn Elementary School. She is highly motivated, inquisitive, and always striving to do her personal best. Ish*ta is a district honor choir member and gold level soccer player. She loves and respects her community and volunteers at ME to WE foundation, homeless shelters, local community gardens and city youth events. In her TEDx talk, she will inquire into why people change their names and how youth can create an acceptance of diverse names and backgrounds.

08/16/2018

Mohammad Asadi Lari is a proud Iranian, who moved to Canada in late 2013, when he was in grade 12 and since then, he’s developed a passion for using his passion for science and technology as a driving force for global citizenship education and youth civic engagement. He recently graduated from UBC’s Honours Physiology program, and is pursuing the MD/PhD program at the University of Toronto. As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of STEM Fellowship - a national youth network and non-profit- and as a youth engagement advisor and board member for multiple federal organizations and charities, he hopes to share the motivation he’s drawn from his first-hand experiences in youth-driven initiatives.

08/15/2018

Carrie Zhou is a Chinese-Canadian young artist currently in Grade 12 at Mulgrave School. She is a Certified First Responder, Me to We Volunteer, Mental Health advocate, beginner archer, K-pop dancer and an engaged member of her school community. She finds true value in storytelling: sharing her personal experiences and the stories of others with anyone who will listen. In her TEDx talk, she will share journey with her art donation project with the North Shore Hospice.

08/14/2018

Blake Cormack is a Grade 7 student at West Bay Elementary School. He only has one arm but doesn't let that stop him from whatever he has his heart set on. He has gone backpacking over 230 miles over 30 days and has a black belt in karate and trying for his second degree soon. In his TEDx speech, he will be talking about how choices affect us both every day and in the long term.

08/13/2018

Benjamin Dyment has been working to change the by-laws for chicken ownership in the District of North Vancouver and has finally accomplished this goal through persistent and passionate advocacy. But he has not completed his dream yet. He wants to spread motivation and encourage other people to actively participate in local government, regardless of their age. Benjamin is now in sixth grade and is turning twelve in June. He has almost finished building his chicken coop and is really exited to speak.

08/12/2018

Jimmy is a recovering addict who has completely transformed his life over the last three years. Op**te addiction is becoming an epidemic in this county and Jimmy wants to help others see that change is possible, no matter what has happened in the past. Through Jimmy’s story you will learn how to overcome anything life may throw at you!

06/19/2018

TEDxYouth@WestVancouver is bringing the fresh ideas of the future to the Kay meek centre on Sept. 22. Tickets are going quickly so get yours today! Link for more info in bio~

05/12/2018

Thank you to all the speaker applications for your time and dedication. All applicants have been contacted regarding the status of their application. Please check the email provided to us for more information!
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04/21/2018

6 days before the application for youth speakers closes. What are you waiting for?

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