Journalist Scott Taylor draws gasps from the audience with his stories of being held hostage in Iraq.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Guy Miller and Ben Saunders
Dr. Guy Miller and polar explorer Ben Saunders present their 4-month expedition in Antarctica dedicated to children with inherited energy impairment diseases. They also talk about the Human Energy Project, which researches a cure to these diseases.
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Mark Liponis
Mark Liponis, a holistic health care specialist, explains his unique way of approaching health by presenting American poet and essayist John Perry Barlow’s treatment as an example.
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Josef Penninger
Gene Specialist Josef Penninger speaks about his discovery of a cure for lung failure diseases while studying the SARS virus.
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Mehran Anvari
Tele-robotic surgeon and Scientific Director & CEO, Centre for Surgical Invention & Innovation (CSii) Dr. Mehran Anvari.
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Evelyn Hart and Veronica Tennant with Moses Znaimer
Former premier Canadian ballerinas Evelyn Hart and Veronica Tennant discuss their passion for dance.
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Tomson Highway
Playwright Tomson Highway speaks about mythology and entertains the audience on the piano.
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Duo Similia
The beautiful twin sisters of Duo Similia play selections from Bizet’s Carmen on flute and guitar.