100 ABC Honourees

Master’s of Social Work Candidate at McGill University. To the next Generation: “Surround yourself with mentors. If something causes obsession, go for it and do it. Do you love enough ...

Community Organizer/Facilitator, Rites initiate, African Woman To the next Generation: “Know yourself, be/grow comfortable in your skin, take up space and create space for others”.

The First Vice-President of ETFO, President of the Smile Foundation, Union Activist, Proud Mom, Wife and Agent of Change for educating women and girls. To the next Generation: “Honour and ...

Human Resources Professional with a passion for people and making a positive impact in the lives of those she encounters. To the next Generation: “Love yourself because you are wonderfully ...

A platinum-selling Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Philanthropist and Motivational Speaker. To the next Generation: “Why not be your best self? Everyone else is taken.”  (by Oscar Wilde)

Cancer Biologist at McMaster University where I have had my independent research laboratory for the past 18 years. To the next Generation: “Be authentic and believe in yourself. Follow and ...

After enjoying a successful career in Banking, I now enjoy my role as a fundraising consultant for causes that are close to my heart. To the next Generation: “Make it ...

Professor and Loyer DaSilva Research Chair in Public Health Nursing at the University of Ottawa. I am a nurse, a midwife and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing ...

My life journey speaks for itself. To the next Generation: “The key to a fulfilling life is finding the thing you are passionate about, and working to build a career ...

Grassroots Historian, Genealogist & Cemetery Advocate To the next Generation: “No matter what your chosen field of endeavour, always strive for integrity, accountability and excellence in all you do.”