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Prepare to Be Inspired
You are cordially invited to attend the inaugural Becoming gala, at the beautiful and historic St. Norbert Arts Centre. Come and enjoy art and music, savor the delicious menu prepared by Feast Bistro, and be inspired by innovators in the field of self actualization and mental wellness. The Becoming Gala is a truly unique, semi-formal event that you won’t want to miss.
2019 Becoming Gala – Saturday, April 12th – St. Norbert Arts Centre
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Sponsorship contact: Angela Taylor at (204) 996-1547 or [email protected]
Confirmed Speakers:
Our keynote speaker: Mitch Bourbonniere, who is a community leader who leads young men in the service of others through the Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin OPK program. In the spirit of lateral empathy they also volunteer with the mama bear clan, got Bannock, Drag the red and Neemu Egwah as well as several other worthwhile endeavors. The OPK community also involves itself in positive activism and social action as well as ceremony. Mitch will speak about grassroots community building.
Emcee: Angela Taylor, CEO and founder of Inspire community outreach. Author, programming specialist, mental health and disability advocate, creating change for children and youth with complex mental health needs. Former child in care, labeled as complex needs, now a therapist, researcher and innovator in the field of social services. She will be sharing her most inspiring moments and experiences, which have shaped her life in becoming who she is today.
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf”
Jon Kabat-Zinn