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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 to do what you are passionate about in life?  You ...

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 respect your elders. They are a fountain of knowledge 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 made by an almighty God who does not make mistakes.”

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 pursue the dream, or dreams, God has placed in your ...

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 your mission to develop economic independence. Dream! Pursue your dream ...

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 (FAAN). To the next Generation: “Choose your battles wisely. Being ...

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 around that passion. This can be a challenge, but is ...

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.”