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Conversations Series

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Dialogue is the art of conversation across boundaries of difference (Sister (Dr.) Mary Boys, SNJM)Ìý

Welcome! We are excited to kick off the Virtual Conversation Series for the 2024-2025 school year. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø parents/caregivers, staff, students, and community are invited to join us for a series of engaging and informative conversations on topics we heard you want to learn more about. Hear from leading experts and participate in shared learning.

These conversations are jointlyÌýhosted by the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s Parent/Caregiver and Community Engagement Office (PCCEO), the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC), and the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement and generously supported by the Ministry of Education's Grants.

Please see theÌýÌýto view previous speakers.

Please join us on Thursday, January 23, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. as we welcome, Bean Gill.

 

Bean Gill is an inspiring advocate, a trailblazer in paralysis recovery, and a champion of inclusivity. After a sudden spinal injury in 2012 left her paralyzed from the waist down, she refused to let adversity define her. Through grit and determination, she now walks with a walker, demonstrating the power of resilience.

 

As the co-founder of the ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre, Bean helps reconnect minds and bodies, showing people with spinal cord injuries what’s possible. Her personal journey has become a source of motivation, encouraging others to face challenges head-on and embrace change.

 

Bean works tirelessly to break down barriers and fight discrimination against people with disabilities. Her impact has earned her numerous accolades, including Top 40 Under 40 and the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award. A beacon of hope and empowerment, Bean Gill continues to redefine disability, foster inclusivity, and inspire courage and community support.

 

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Bean Gill