In this inspiring and entertaining talk, Hayley takes us through her rise to become one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, and introduces us to the challenges she has faced as a woman in a male dominated sport. Hayley shares what it has taken for her...
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Second Chance for CO2 | Apoorv Sinha
CO2 has been villainized as a modern day scourge that threatens the lives of our children. Although excess emissions of CO2 present a crisis, researcher and technology innovator Apoorv Sinha asks, is CO2 really that bad? Apoorv's team has been working to re-use CO2...
You can’t believe everything you hear | Peter Oldring
Satirical comedian and host of the award winning national CBC radio show “This Is That,” Peter Oldring breaks down why fake news is so effective, and what we can do about it. In this funny and irreverent talk, Peter leans on the experience of having many of his comedy...
Musical Performance | Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (MBF) is a singer, songwriter and proud Calgarian. A touring troubadour, most of MBF’s time is spent on stage playing clubs, theatres and festivals across North America. He is a dog man with a good plan and two hands. MBF has shared the...
Musical Collaboration | Darcy Stamp, Jeff Stockton & Carl Janzen
Jeff Stockton, Darcy Stamp and Carl Janzen are accomplished musicians who meld the power of song and story with string-based instruments. Darcy Stamp is a Calgary-born classical-crossover violinist who has performed and recorded with Josh Groban, George Canyon, Johnny...
Building Futures: Education Outside the Box | Jarett Hooper & Greg Rankin
In this funny and thought provoking talk, educators Greg and Jarett share their insights on the unexpected benefits of hands on learning. Together they tell the story of the Building Futures Program, an innovative classroom design where students apply curriculum...
Life is a Relay | Martin Parnell
Sharing his own stories of personal tragedy and triumph, Martin Parnell tells us that life is a relay. In this humorous and insightful presentation, Martin takes us from exploding out of the blocks to hitting your stride, and finally to passing the baton to the next...
Finding Courage, Conquering Fear | Marni Panas
In this honest and inspiring talk, Marni Panas shares her sometimes heartbreaking, other times funny, but always real journey as a transgender woman finding the courage to overcome fear. Marni Panas is a leading voice on inclusion and social justice, dedicated to...
Walk a mile in our moccasins | Janelle Pewapsconias
In this heartfelt talk, Janelle shares her story of the struggles faced by Indigenous women in Canada. As the country celebrates its 150th anniversary, Janelle brings attention to the fact that the reconciliation of the colonial past is a journey that has only just...
From Smoke and Mirrors to Quantum Teleportation | Dr. Wolfgang Tittel
Dr. Wolfgang Tittel explores quantum teleportation. Not quite the same as Star Trek, but not that far away either. In this engaging and informative talk, Dr. Tittel breaks down his most recent scientific breakthrough, and explains what means for us today. He teaches...
Reflections of TEDxYYC: Co-chair Highlights
One of the best things about being involved in an event like TEDxYYC is knowing you are helping to create the memories people take away from each event. Speakers, audiences, and organizers are all impacted by the energy created each year, and that only improves...
Calling All Emerging Artists – AiR Applications Now Open
What would you create if you couldn’t fail? What form would your voice take, given the time and space to explore it? These questions are exactly what the TEDxYYC Artist in Residence (AiR) Program is built to explore with an emerging, local artist. AiR Program...