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November 2009 
World Leadership Day - Canada: Inspire Youth Leadership
Terrill
The theme for World Leadership Day (WLD) on March 20, 2008 is “Inspire the Youth of the World.” Wilmer A. Gonzalez and Renée Hodgkinson join Terrill Welch, WLD Ambassador for Canada, in the Canadian celebration of this special day.
Wilmer A. Gonzalez with Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific
“Youth are inspired by the work of other youth and it is with great pleasure that I bring attention to the work of Wilmer A. Gonzalez” says Terrill Welch.
Wilmer A. Gonzalez, a nineteen year old student of Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, has directed and produced a documentary video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntjCiVQzS5U) to celebrate World Leadership Day - Canada. Mr. Gonzalez is in his final year at the College. He was born in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua; he made his first film-documentary “La Sultana del Norte,” and won the National Competition of Science and Technology for two consecutive years (2004, 2005).
Established in 1974, Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific promotes the cause of international understanding by creating an environment in which students from one hundred countries and cultures are brought together to study and to serve the community. The College stands as a memorial to the life and work of the late Canadian Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson.
Renée Hodgkinson with Leaders Today
“We inspire youth by believing in what they do and supporting their success. Leaders Today is exemplary in its efforts to inspire youth leaders. I am thrilled that Renée Hodgkinson of Leaders Today has provided their “Volunteer Now” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhdeNqobmMs) in celebration of World Leadership Day – Canada” comments Terrill Welch.
Renée Hodgkinson is the Chief Operations Director for Leaders Today. Ms. Hodgkinson’s education and efforts as a social worker have equipped her with both local and international experience. By reaching out beyond borders in the service of others, she has travelled to over 25 countries and cultivated friends and partnerships built on solidarity. Recipient of the Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award, she lives with determination and conviction, demonstrating the Leaders Today slogan: we are the generation we’ve been waiting for.
Leaders Today is a world renowned youth leadership organization, delivering innovative local and international training experiences to more than 350,000 youth every year. Founded in 1999 by two international spokespeople for change, brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger, Leaders Today is now the worldwide leader in empowering youth with leadership education, inspiration and action tools.
To learn more about World Leadership Day - Canada and join in discussion go to http://terrill.gaia.com/discussions/view/259641
To learn more about World Leadership Day go to http://www.worldleadershipday.org .
There is also a FREE 2007 inaugural WLD e-book with inspiring articles from leaders and authors around the world at http://www.worldleadershipday.org/publications.html .
Terrill Welch
Executive Leadership Coach
World Leadership Day Ambassador - Canada
www.worldleadershipday.org
20 March 2008
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There is a special issue of Horizon March 2008 with a focus on Aboriginal youth in Canada… here is the link http://www.policyresearch.gc.ca/doclib/Horizons_Vol10Num1_final_e.pdf. On page 13, there is an Age-Gender Pyramid for Aboriginal and Canadian Populations that shows current populations in Canada and also a projected population for 2026. We find ourselves in interesting and exciting times!
Special thanks to the person who brought this to my attention:)
The discussion page on Potager Potential Leadership has been dismantled so I posted the information here…
What is World Leadership Day?
OUR VISION
A world that recognizes, engages and nurtures the expression of the innate leadership in every person.
OUR MISSION
To celebrate World Leadership Day as an annual, growing, international event to inspire, connect and transform leadership thinking and development across the globe.
To inspire processes worldwide to recognize, engage and nurture the innate leadership dimension and leadership skill development in every person to give them the courage and confidence to step into the unknown territory of leadership.
To unite leaders across generations and nations to engage in real meaningful dialogue for collective learning and inspired leadership actions that address the critical issues facing us in the 21st century.
OUR VALUES Authenticity - Integrity - Contribution
OUR HISTORY
World Leadership Day will be celebrated in Canada for the first time March 20, 2008. World Leadership Day was founded and launched by Elisabeth Gortschacher on 20 March, 2007. The idea of establishing World Leadership Day was born during a discussion with her US publicist, Nancy Mills, in September 2006.
With extensive real-world management experience and a life-long passion and commitment to leadership development, Elisabeth has made the leadership development of employees a priority in every position she has held. Over the past five years authentic leadership development has become the core business of her international coaching and training company.
By founding World Leadership Day, Elisabeth has turned her personal passion into a global initiative to inspire, connect and transform leadership thinking across generations and nations.
Now in its second year, World Leadership Day 2008 will be celebrated concurrently in six countries around the world: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Singapore and South Africa. A conference event with 40 delegates will be held in Sidney, Australia on March 20, 2008.
To learn more about World Leadership Day go to http://www.worldleadershipday.org.
How is World Leadership Day being celebrated in Canada?
The theme for World Leadership Day (WLD) on March 20, 2008 is “Inspire the Youth of the World.” Wilmer A. Gonzalez and Renée Hodgkinson join Terrill Welch, WLD Ambassador for Canada, in the Canadian celebration of this special day.
Wilmer A. Gonzalez, a nineteen year old student of Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, has directed and produced a documentary video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntjCiVQzS5U) to celebrate World Leadership Day - Canada.Renée Hodgkinson of Leaders Today has provided their “Volunteer Now” video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhdeNqobmMs) in celebration of World Leadership Day – Canada
What inspired World Leadership Day?
Elisabeth Gortschacher from Sydney Australia was searching for a way to recognize leadership in every person and not just the high profile leaders our society recognizes, endorses and celebrates.
Today there is so much talk about leadership, or more precisely the absence of leadership. Many people are disillusioned with the kind of leadership they experience and are searching for a different kind of leader. And yet we can see leadership abilities in every person. It is an innate potential we all have that is expressed through our authenticity and uniqueness.
The actual idea of founding World Leadership Day was sparked during a discussion with Elisabeth had with her US publicist, Nancy Mills in September 2006. She was amazed with all the talk on leadership that no one had thought of creating World Leadership Day before.
What is the Vision of World Leadership Day?
For World Leadership Day to be a yearly, growing international event to inspire – connect – transform leadership thinking and development across the globe.
Inspire processes worldwide that recognize, engage and nurture innate leadership potential and leadership skill development in every person.
Mobilizing “leaders on the ground”
Is there a target audience?
Yes, there is.
The target audience is being determined by our World Leadership Day theme. For 2008 the theme is ‘Inspire the Youth of the World’ so our target audience are youth and leaders who are doing significant work with youth. AND soon the theme for 2009 will be announced.
Hi Terrill,
I live in Canada, and if you need any help , I would love to help in anyway I can.
Lori
Sherri , led me to this Blog.
Thanks!