How Our Attachment To Identity Causes Our Suffering | Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
In a world of high connectivity, we often lose touch of the most important thing, one’s self. We get lost in social constructs and struggle to let go of who…
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YLTCON
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The YLT CON is a conference that brings the Arab-identifying community together to hear stories that would otherwise go unheard. It also provides a stage for speakers in an exploration of their experiences and own their diverse narratives.
Everyone Stutters; I Just Do It When I Speak. | Joze Piranian
Joze Piranian, has gone from avoiding speaking due to a debilitating stutter to speaking at TEDx, appearing on the CBC Evening News, sharing the stage with Arlene Dickinson at the…
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From Trouble Maker to Global Change Maker | Lina Khalifeh
Lina has empowered more than 18,000 women and certified over 550 instructors globally through SheFighter. Her road to establishing the first self-defense studio for women in the Middle East reminds…
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Work With Your Body, Not Against It l Dr. Maisam Hasan
Dr. Maisam speaks about her journey with naturopathy by realizing the impact it can have on the people around us. Her talk will empower the audience with the right tools…
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“So An Arab Decided To Be a Magician, What Could Go Wrong?” | Xavier Caffrey
52 playing cards can be combined in infinite ways, and Xavier is on a mission to discover each and every one of them. Are you willing to follow your dreams,…
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Building Social Purpose Into Your Business Is Good Business | Rami Helali
We often aim to succeed overseas to represent our roots, but wonder, how do we take that success back to the Arab world? The Canadian company, Kotn, has mobilized the…
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Redefining the Arab Diaspora: Questioning Baba’s Vision l Shereen Aldaimalani & Noor Agha
Shereen and Noor hope to redefine what it means to be Arab. They aim to inspire us to form identities separate from what once was and eradicate the criteria qualifying…
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A Mental Health Journey: Surviving Child Abuse & Living with PTSD | Naguib Gouda
The first step towards changing the narrative surrounding sexual abuse and mental health is to both actively listen and start using your voice. This talk is a reminder that you…
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Numbers Don’t Lie: Youth Empowerment through Civic Engagement? l Shireen Salti
Shireen Salti, the leader behind the only organization focused on the research and policy interests of the Canadian Arab community, Shireen combines her government relations, education, politics, and community engagement…
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The Power to Mobilize a Community Starts With You l Mariam Hamoui
Being involved in the community is significant to shaping your future path. It encourages you to advocate for yourself and others, which, by default, positively impacts both your life and…
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