100 ABC Honourees

Member of the Order of Ontario in 2016 and the Order of Canada in 2017, parent, community activist. To the next Generation: “I have great faith in the next generation ...

Trade union, human rights and social justice activist. To the next Generation: “The struggle is about improving our community and not just individual gain so bring others along with you ...

International Singer, Performer, Songwriter and Producer at BD360 Inc. To the next Generation: “First respect yourself. Second, invest in your self-growth and development. Third, know your value!”

Gender Specialist – Women’s Rights Advocate, Writer & Speaker To the next Generation: “Focus, build your skills constantly, fear not; have Faith: we were born to succeed if we don’t ...

Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Collaborative Nursing Program of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Ryerson University. To the next Generation: “Accept a mindset of significance. I ...

Cultural Ambassador and Community Mentor To the next Generation: “Volunteering is a great way to gain skills and experience for when they are ready for the job market”.

Professor of Literary and Cultural Studies and Chair of the Department of Humanities at York University To the next Generation: “Dream big. Imagine a better world, a better future. Then ...

Project Manager and Producer To the next Generation: “Use your words carefully, they can either be used to amplify your goals, or stop you dead in your tracks”.

One of the pioneers of Black Theatre in Canada, an anti-racist advocate, innovative educator, theatre producer and director. To the next Generation: “Be grounded in your cultural heritage. With God’s ...

Parent, teacher, public intellectual, learning always. To the next Generation: “Nurture an insatiable curiosity – it is your responsibility to ask tough questions and find ways to get them answered. Remember ...