Art, Activism & Media with Award-winning Broadcaster & Host of CBC’s ‘Q’, Jian GhomeshiAs a long time social and political activist (former troublemaker-president of the York Federation of Students, co-chair of the Canadian Federation of Students & community activist involved in various organizations) Jian has done many talks about the nature of being an activist in the context of music, art and media.

Sex and Body Positivity with Co-Founder of SlutWalk, Heather Jarvis Identifying with sex-and-body-positive politics Jarvis constantly aims to shed shame around sex, sexuality and the bodies we have. She has a fascination using language and identities to challenge ideas and blend important conversations about oppression, privilege, desire and expression.

Taking Your Vision To Action: How to Make It Happen! with Co-Founder of War Child Canada, Dr. Samantha NuttSamantha Nutt is a Toronto doctor with a global conscience. With uncompromising and powerful advocacy for justice and peace, she is one of the most sought-after speakers, inspiring thousands of people across the continent to see global conflict as a problem that can and must be solved.

PostSecret Live with Creator of The PostSecret Project, Frank WarrenThe PostSecret Project is a place where people share private hopes, desires and fears. A place where the secrets they could not tell their friends and family would be treated with dignity in a non-judgmental way. At times hilarious and heartbreaking, the secrets reflect complex issues that many of us struggle with: intimacy, trust, meaning, humor, and desire.

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Daryn Jones Live with Television Host & Comic, Daryn JonesMultimedia variety show with Daryn Jones and his pals will turn your campus upside down. Daryn brings the hilarity with comedy, contests, and special guests. Don’t miss out on this special interactive presentation.

Black History, Culture, Music and Art with Hip Hop and Pop Culture Expert, Dalton HigginsDalton Higgins is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author who has written five books that interweave the worlds of digital culture, hip-hop and popular culture into one potent mix. He is also Canada’s foremost expert on hip-hop, the leading youth sub-culture of this generation.

Revolution – Save the Humans with Award-Winning Director, Rob StewartBy the middle of this century, we will face a world with no reefs, no fish, no rainforests and 9 billion people on the world. We can’t sustain this in the way we currently live. Conservation is key. Stewart’s mission is to turn the fate of humanity around, and see the best in humanity, as we cure the ailments of society and usher in a new era of human evolution.

The Power of We: Overcoming Obstacles to Make a Difference with Kilimanjaro Climber, Spencer WestInspirational and charismatic, Spencer West speaks candidly about the struggles he overcame after losing his legs at the age of five, and how he never lost the hope or courage he needed to surmount personal obstacles. Infused with humour and humility, his thought-provoking message inspires people to find opportunity in every challenge.

Antidote to Apathy with Community Catalyst, Dave MeslinLocal politics -- schools, zoning, council elections -- hit us where we live. So why don’t more of us actually get involved? Is it apathy? Dave Meslin says no. Meslin encourages we recognize apathy actually as a web of barriers that reinforce disengagement - and that we work together to dismantle the obstacles.

Life Lessons from the Road with Rock Star and Cancer Survivor, Bif NakedBif Naked is known as one of the most humorous and personable ad-lib masters in music. Hers is the ultimate story; orphaned in India, adopted by missionaries and moved to Canada as a young teen. Her recent two-year battle with Breast Cancer and how she persevered is truly inspiring. Bif’s story is one that can motivate any person to persevere and strive for life success and happiness.

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