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TEDxWhistler 2023
TEDxWhistler 2023 will explore the theme of Purpose, with ideas worth sharing about being who we are meant to be. What's your why?
When and where
Date and time
Sun, May 7, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
Location
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC V8E 0Y3 Canada
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About this event
- 8 hours
- Mobile eTicket
Join us for a day of inspiration and innovation as we explore ideas worth spreading. Come experience this in-person event and connect with like-minded individuals, and leave with thoughts and ideas that will shape your outlook on the world.
Our ten speakers consist of pioneers, change-makers, and disruptors from various backgrounds and fields. While each of them may have a different story to share, they are united through one purpose: to drive change and create a positive impact.
Announced Speakers:
The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, International Diplomat, 19th Prime Minister of Canada and the country’s first and only female Prime Minister
Ashley Freeborn, Co-Founder and CEO of popular loungewear company Smash + Tess and passionate leader of the “Romper Revolution”
Carey Newman, multi-disciplinary Indigenous artist, master carver, filmmaker, author, mentor, public speaker, and the creator and vision behind the powerful art installation “The Witness Blanket”
T’ec Georgina Dan, Indigenous Ambassador, member of the Lil’wat Nation, and the Cultural Leader of the Spo7ez Performance team
Heather Paul, community connector and the Executive Director of the Squamish and Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Khelsilem, an Indigenous and LGBTQ2+ Canadian politician, First Nations leader and non-profit founder
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About the organizer
TEDxWhistler is organized by a group of volunteers who are passionate about creativity, diversity, and making the world a little bit better — one idea at a time. Our first TEDxWhistler event took place in 2021, but our organizing team has supported TEDxVancouver since 2009. The TEDxWhistler team is dedicated to providing a platform with strong ties to the Whistler community, where influential speakers can tell engaging stories and share ideas worth spreading.