100 ABC Honourees

World-renowned Choreographer, Performance and Creative Director. To the next Generation: “Know your craft inside and out. Don’t settle into what is comfortable: expand and challenge yourself.”

Executive Director of BrAIDS for AIDS and Frontlines To the next Generation: “We breathe the same air. We see the same moon and sun. This means we are all connected ...

A Staff Sergeant with the Toronto Police Service and Section Head of the Learning Development and Standards Section To the next Generation: “Your experiences will shape you but do not ...

A Strong Community Activist Lifer To the next Generation: “People do not have to be stuck in the condition of their birth so go ahead and  to the Millenials: dream ...

Curator of the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum To the next Generation: “Explore other cultures, religions and ways of thinking. Don’t take life for granted. Be thankful you have ...

A community radio and television Host and Producer, and long-time advocate for Ottawa-Gatineau’s Black Communities To the next Generation: “Be proud of your Black identity! Don’t let others limit or ...

Singer, Actor, Playwright, Activist and Mentor To the next Generation: “I lift my voice with pride wherever I choose I sing cause I paid my dues I sing to celebrate ...

A Physician, Mother, Mentor and an Advocate for women and girls. To the next Generation: “Challenge ceilings and barriers. Do not be afraid to test your own limits, and then ...

Adult Educator To the next Generation: “Pursue education with a passion.  Keep looking for ways around obstacles…because there will be many challenges and as many solutions.”

A Political Force, Pundit and unwavering Advocate for equality for all. To the next Generation: “Stand on the right side of history, even if you’re standing alone. Be aware of ...