Friends of Proud To Be Me - Speakers and Workshop Resource List
These resources are refered to as "Friends of PTBM" which means that they volunteer time and services to help with like minded PTBM mission related activities.This is an excellent resource list for schools and programs looking for speakers and workshop leaders to engage and empower youthProud To Be Me created this resource list to help schools and programs find quality speakers and workshop leaders who have shown the ability to provide current and valuable information that furthers our mission of Anti-bullying and Youth Empowerment.
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Company name: PDEXCO Ltd. Website: www.socialnetworkingsafety.net Overview: Social Networking Safety speaker, Paul Davis has over 25 years of IT experience to share. He will provide a Common Sense Approach to dealing with the technology our kids/young teens have including, Snapchat/Twitter/Instagram/Facebook, Cyber-Bullying, Hand Held Devices, Texting, Gaming and Legal Matters as well as demonstrating how easily your account can be compromised. To date, Paul has presented to over 300,000 students in Canada & The United States. |
Company name: Artist Kate Website: www.artistkate.com Overview: Artist Kate offers a unique and creative art program that is delivered to community groups and school classrooms. |
Company name: Mark Hatfields Website: www.markhatfields.ca Overview: Mark‘s extraordinary story is well documented. After graduating from Bishop’s University Mark earned a spot with the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins and later played for the Houston Oilers. In 1997, he moved back to Canada, and joined the B.C. Lions football club of the Canadian Football League. Beyond football, Mark created and starred in short segments entitled, “The Retired CFL Guy”, for the comedy network’s “Game Face” series. He also hosted the “Big Bad Sports Show” on Rogers cable for two seasons and has been a frequent guest on TSN’s “Off the Record with Michael Landsberg.” Mark is also the founder and head trainer for Hatfield’s Athletic Development Centre and a professional firefighter in the city of Ottawa. |
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Company name: The Joynt Website: www.thejoynt.ca Cost: $275/hour session Overview: POSTIVELY RESILIENT: Stuttering, Rapping and Not Giving Up – Peter Joynt |
Company name: Black Belt Excellence Inc. Website: http://www.blackbeltexcellence.com/bully-busters/ Cost: $ Vary. Visit website for details Overview: Imagine helping our children transform from victim to victor, reactive to proactive, suffering to succeeding. Book Master Phil for a highly interactive session to inspire and instruct your teachers, parents, and students about Bully Busters: The 9 Treasures to Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Strength of Character. Master Phil is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do, award-winning community leader, and author of the children’s book, Bully Busters and Beyond! |
Company name: Be Your Best Website: www.beyourbest.ca Cost: Fees depend upon the program, the number of students and number of workshops so if you are interested please do call or email me with your workshop interest and your numbers and I will give you all the options and fees. Overview: Jennifer Lea Laale is the Founder/Director of Be Your Best. For the past 21 years she has been offering bullying prevention performing arts workshops that build character and life skills, encourage mental health, a growth mindset, leadership and eloquent communication. Be Your Best workshops for grades 1 to 12, are curriculum connected, and incorporate the criteria for development of character from the Ontario Education Character Initiative. For a list of workshops and more information please call or check out the website. |
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Company name: Spark Talks Website: joseelindsay.com Cost: $450 + HST Overview: Anti-bullying, character development and mindfulness come together in one powerful presentation! Author Josée Lindsay empowers children and youth to believe in themselves, think positively, dream big, live in an attitude of gratitude and most importantly, help students realize that they can make their school and the world a better place by being kind to each other. Grades 3-12. |
Company name: Bullying Ends Here Website: www.bullyingendshere.ca Cost: Expenses only Overview: Constable Tad MILLINE always had a dream that he wanted to grow up to be a Police Officer. From the age of five, Tad was locked in a basement until the age of seventeen. Growing up in a home rampant with abuse and neglect in Ontario Canada, Tad held onto that dream for many years. Tad was also secretly battling the fact that he was gay. After years of hardship at home and being relentlessly bullied at school, Tad found a way through the darkness to achieve his dream of being a Police Officer. In October 2011, Tad read about a fifteen year old named Jamie HUBLEY who had committed suicide after enduring many years of bullying, first for being a figure skater and in his teens for being gay. When Tad read about this suicide, he decided to do something about it. Tad created the Internationally-recognized, and award-winning program, Bullying Ends Here. Today, Tad shares his harrowing story from the heart, holding nothing back. Tad connects with his audience like very few can. Bullying Ends Here has been credited with saving more than 40 young lives, receiving more than 30,000 emails (Tad responds to them all himself) and taken in by more than a quarter million people around the World, all in four short years! It should be noted that Tad does all of this on his own time and refuses to be paid for his time or efforts. He is THAT passionate! Tad’s efforts have been recognized by every level of Government in Canada, including being recognized in the Canadian Senate. Bullying Ends Here has also been endorsed by several Sporting Figures, Celebrities and the Canadian Prime Minister. As Tad always says; 'Together, we will not only change lives, but SAVE them’! |
Company name: Tribal Theory Website:www.tribaltheory.org Overview: Tribal Theory views bullying behaviour as children and youth who are experiencing exaggerated pain and who are using fear based responses to keep themselves safe. Research show us that regardless of the adversity they face, if children or youth can develop and maintain a positive attachment to school, and gain an enthusiasm for learning, they will do much better in their lives. Tribal Theory presents a creative understanding of the effects of trauma and feelings of low self worth on a student’s education. Tribal Theory in the classroom, is a simple framework designed to support students of all grades and levels of learning, who are responding to adversity, crisis or trauma and who are feeling disconnected from their studies or their peers. Tribal Theory improves educational outcomes by assisting students in identifying their coping strengths. It creates in the moment resilience by offering a relatable context for traumatic events and supports the classroom in being a safe place by promoting authenticity and acceptance. Tribal Theory in the classroom, creates an environment where students can experience a sense of belonging, purpose and emotional well-being; where students can be nurtured through trauma in an environment flourishing in post traumatic growth. Half day (3 hour) workshops can be tailored to school administration including teachers and support. Tribal Theory can also be condensed and modified to be taught to children in any grade, in any time allocation. |
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Company name: Sekou Kaba Website: www.sekoukaba.ca Overview: Sekou Kaba is a 2016 Olympian and motivational speaker. He represented Canada in the 110m Hurdles at the Rio Games. Having a long history with bullying and overcoming life-obstacles, Sekou shares his personal battle with many issues and how he overcame them in order to accomplish his 16-year journey to the Olympics. When he is not training, Sekou gets out in the community to motivate and inspire individuals from all walks of life. He has presented to thousands of people from different communities, schools and organizations. Sekou has strong ties with the United Way, the Youth Services Bureau and many other organizations in Ottawa. He is currently writing a book; a hurdler’s guide on how to overcome every obstacle in life. |
Company name: TheSoulfulPoet Website: TheSoulfulPoet.com Overview: TheSoulfulPoet is a Main-Stage performing, Poetry Slam winning spoken word artist and rapper who uses his talent as a wordsmith to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to become the best versions of themselves. An artist who's journey has seen him battle mental health issues, bullying, racism, and abuse have led him to creating a message for anyone who's struggling in their life, so that others who are going through what he went through can confide in someone. TheSoulfulPoet releases his debut album titled "Thorns" that highlights his journey re-discovering his love for art and pushing through the obstacles that were in front of him. He also sheds light on social, humanitarian, and environmental issues in his workshops. Being a youth worker by profession, TheSoulfulPoet's ability to captivate audiences through his enticing videos and deep discussion points, anyone who's heard TheSoulfulPoet live has left feeling as though they've learned something new. TheSoulfulPoet customizes his speeches to accommodate for every venue and demographic he speaks to, and performs exclusive spoken word pieces at every workshop.
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