Schedule
Join us in person on Thursday, March 2, 2023, for a day of inspiring leadership development at the St. John's Convention Centre.
| 7:30 to 8:30 am |
Breakfast served, featuring a performance by Rozalind MacPhail. |
| 8:30 to 9:00 am |
Opening festivities featuring a performance by Michelle Doyle, greetings from Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote, and words from Dr. Vianne Timmons, Memorial University’s president and vice-chancellor. |
| 9:00 to 10:20 am |
Presentation by Perdita Felicien. Moderated Q&A to follow. |
| 10:20 to 11:00 am |
Morning break featuring performance by Paige Penney; Perdita Felicien book signing. |
| 11:00 to 11:50 am |
Presentation by Sage Paul. Moderated Q&A to follow. |
| 11:50 am to 12:00 pm |
Performance by Ife Alaba. |
| 12:00 to 1:00 pm |
Lunch served, featuring a performance by Flower Hill. |
| 1:00 to 2:30 pm |
Performance by Deantha Edmunds, followed by remarks from Dr. Timmons. Panel discussion led by Leila Beaudoin, featuring Kanani Davis, Christine Goudie and Dr. Zainab Jerrett. Moderated Q&A to follow. |
| 2:30 to 3:00 pm |
Afternoon break, featuring a performance by Kelly McMichael. |
| 3:00 to 4:15 pm |
Keynote address by Elizabeth Smart. Moderated Q&A to follow. |
| 4:15 to 4:30 pm |
Closing remarks from Dr. Timmons followed by a performance from Michelle Doyle. |
| 4:30 pm |
Elizabeth Smart book signing. |