Theme: Cultivating Education

TEDx Pearson College is an independent youth-organized event, with the theme of Cultivating Education. We aim to highlight the importance of sustainable development and bring new and exciting ideas, igniting conversations about the future of education. This event brings attention to ways in which we can make learning a sustainable force.

Focusing on different ways in which traditional education has failed us, discovering new paths and alternative forms of education. Our speakers will share their thoughts and experiences, awarding our attendees with a sense of hope for the future.

Attendees will leave inspired by stories, experiences and ideas of brilliant young students, inventors and educators. We want to give a platform for those who advocate for change through education. This TEDx event will not only celebrate their ideas, but call for change, by bringing ways to apply these perspectives. A call for policy makers and educators, to recognise the importance of fighting for a more sustainable education. A call for all to rethink our education and how it prepares future generations.

Join us to discover a universe of possibilities, hope for the future and desire for change that empowers the youth of today. Witness first hand experiences with many alternative forms of education that can change the world as we know it today. “Cultivating Education” is an event that will empower the movement towards a more sustainable future.

650 Pearson College Drive
Victoria, British Columbia, V9C 4H7
Canada

Amalia Mowafy

My name is Amalia Mowafy, I am 18 years old and was born and raised in Sweden. The experiences I have accumulated in party politics and policy making has made me realize the significance of our generation in creating a more sustainable future. The ball is in our court.

Charlie Sweetman

Charlie Sweetman is a second year student (Y49) at Pearson College UWC. As a graduate of Pearson College's Climate Action Leadership Program, Charlie has been a long-time climate activist. Leading protest movements in his home of the United Kingdom, he has inspired widespread community engagement and policy change.

Liam Ramsay

Liam Ramsay (he/him) is a second year student (Y49) at Pearson College UWC. Born in Ireland, raised in Brazil, and studying in Victoria, Canada, Liam bring his experience from all over the world to discuss his views on climate change and how veganism is a crucial stepping stone to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Lucas Olscamp

Lucas Olscamp (he/they) is a hybrid performance + visual + climate artist and educator from Epekwitk (PEI) interested in the intersections of arts, ecology, and storytelling. He graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi with their B.A in Theatre and completed his MFA in Sustainable Design for the Performing Arts at York University in Toronto, Canada. Currently, they teach Visual Art and Theatre in the IB Diploma Program as well as The NEST (Narrative, Ecology, Selfhood, Thinking) in the Climate Action Leadership Diploma Program at Pearson College UWC. Lucas is also the co-founder and artistic director of Tooth n’ Fang, an international and multidisciplinary arts collective based in Canada and Costa Rica.

Owen Dornan

A second year (Y49) student studying at Pearson College UWC, Owen Dornan was born and raised in Calgary Alberta. From his passion of business - Owen has been an entrepreneur from a young age. However, as he grew older, when the traditional notion of relentless business growth collided with his other passion (the environment), Owen questioned the dynamic of profit-driven entrepreneurship. This led him to explore ways to merge his love for business with his commitment to environmental sustainability and is the premise of his TEDx talk. In his spare time, Owen learns about the environment where he is - be it in Alberta, British Columbia, or which ever corner of the Earth his travels take him - and always takes the time to share his knowledge and inspire others.

Tristan Herrero Picard

A first year student (Y50) at Pearson College UWC born and raised in Madrid, Spain. Tristan aims to shed light on a unique and unconventional approach to education - the Waldorf educational pedagogy. In his experience, this novel approach to education sparked passion in Tristan leading him to be a changemaker.

Zeyan Kherani

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