Pioneers for Change June 5 2012
Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson Founder, Institute for Canadian Citizenship; former Governor General of Canada Navin Chandaria President and CEO, Conros Corporation
Five great Canadians tell their story
Dr. Alejandro (Alex) Jadad Founder and Chief Innovator, Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, University Health Network and University of Toronto
Our country has been shaped by the lives of accomplished individuals who have made Canada their home. Skills for Change is recognizing the contributions of five remarkable Canadians who have generously offered their stories, giving voice to the stages of immigration: isolation, loneliness, survival, adaptation, connectedness and acceptance.
Vahan Kololian President and CEO TerraNova Partners; Co-Founder and Chair, The Mosaic Institute Toni Silberman National Vice-Chair, Canadian Race Relations Foundation; National Chair, Commission on Holocaust Education, B’nai Brith Canada; Advisor, National Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research; Human Rights Activist
Be a part of this exciting event for a Canada where every immigrant succeeds. Pioneers for Change 2012 | TIFF Bell Lightbox | June 5, 2012 Nationbuilders > All access pass. Ticket includes pre-screening reception, designated seating at event and after-party with Honourees, filmmakers and special guests. Tickets made under a single purchase will be seated together in a designated theatre row. $500 Champions for Change > Ticket includes pre-screening reception and designated seating at event. Tickets made under a single purchase will be seated together during the screening. $250
Honourary Patron, Pioneers for Change
Ratna Omidvar President, Maytree; Founder, TRIEC; Director, CivicAction; former Executive Director, Skills for Change
arebrov.com
Photography: Alexei Rebrov
Friends and Supporters > Ticket includes pre-screening reception, non-designated seating at event. $100
Skills for Change Skills for Change is a charitable organization dedicated to employment success for immigrants and refugees. A focus on professional communications, workplace culture, skills upgrading and bridging, mentoring and language classes directly responds to the needs of hiring managers from Canada’s leading employers. With a successful background in social innovation, Cheryl May, Executive Director, saw an emerging trend in government interest for increased innovation and collaboration from nonprofits to be responsive to market shifts and less dependent on public funding. Skills for Change launched an innovation program in January 2012 to test and push out new sustainable solutions in support and services. With an emphasis on strategic analysis, the approach weighs demographic and employer needs, adapting to the changing demands of the immigration landscape. By supporting Pioneers for Change, you’re helping to bridge the gap and build fresh solutions to employment success for new Canadians. www.pioneersforchange.ca contact: Cheryl May, Executive Director: may@skillsforchange.org
Pioneers for Change would not be possible without the support of our partners. We value their investment in a Canada where every immigrant succeeds. Presenting Sponsor
FOR WHAT MATTERS.