These some of the videos of the presenters at TEDxPenticton 2014.
In many ways, these are snapshots into the psyche of Okanagan culture and serve as a library on our views on everything from women's and First Nation's issues to reflections on cannabis.
Curating TEDxPenticton is a challenge as it is an art and a science. You are trying to challenge the attendees and entertain them as well.
We invite you to enjoy these talks either at random or systematically going through each presentation and TED talk in order to get the maximum effect of the curation of this process.
TEDxPenticton 2014
Question Everything!
In many ways, these are snapshots into the psyche of Okanagan culture and serve as a library on our views on everything from women's and First Nation's issues to reflections on cannabis.
Curating TEDxPenticton is a challenge as it is an art and a science. You are trying to challenge the attendees and entertain them as well.
We invite you to enjoy these talks either at random or systematically going through each presentation and TED talk in order to get the maximum effect of the curation of this process.
TEDxPenticton 2014
Question Everything!
Christof Appel
Are you memorable?
Why are some people, products and events unforgettable? How can you use this epiphany in your career and personal life, to stand out in an otherwise distracted, forgetful and noisy world.
Are you memorable?
Why are some people, products and events unforgettable? How can you use this epiphany in your career and personal life, to stand out in an otherwise distracted, forgetful and noisy world.
Zachary Walsh
Making peace with cannabis
Zach explores human beings' dynamic relationship with the cannabis plant and what recent developments might mean for our health and well-being.
Zach Walsh is a clinical psychologist and substance use researcher who teaches at UBC.
Making peace with cannabis
Zach explores human beings' dynamic relationship with the cannabis plant and what recent developments might mean for our health and well-being.
Zach Walsh is a clinical psychologist and substance use researcher who teaches at UBC.
Aidan Mayes
Gifted vocal teacher and singer/songwriter, Aidan helps attendees find their inner voices and shares her original song, The Phoenix.
Janet White
Celebrating The Problem Child
Why do so many "Problem Children" end up being leaders in their adult life and what are the consequences of our aggressive treatments being used on these kids today.
Celebrating The Problem Child
Why do so many "Problem Children" end up being leaders in their adult life and what are the consequences of our aggressive treatments being used on these kids today.
Milton Orris
Labelization
Labels are important for passing on crucial information but has our society gone to far in applying labels to people.
Labelization
Labels are important for passing on crucial information but has our society gone to far in applying labels to people.
KASP
Rapper, Motivational Speaker
"When they think its improbable, I do the impossible, believe the unbelievable, that makes me unstoppable!"
Rapper, Motivational Speaker
"When they think its improbable, I do the impossible, believe the unbelievable, that makes me unstoppable!"
Chief Clarence Louie
Born Again Savage
Chief Louie has been praised for his accomplishments with the Osoyoos Indian Band but his vision as to what is ahead is compelling.
Born Again Savage
Chief Louie has been praised for his accomplishments with the Osoyoos Indian Band but his vision as to what is ahead is compelling.
Sleepy Man Banjo Boys: Bluegrass virtuosity from ... New Jersey? TED Talk
Andrew Jack
Slam Poet
Poetry Saved My Life
Andrew Jack explains the significant role art has played in his life and shares the poetry that has shaped who he is today
Slam Poet
Poetry Saved My Life
Andrew Jack explains the significant role art has played in his life and shares the poetry that has shaped who he is today
Dr. Peter M.A. Toivonen
The Sweet Cherry
In an increasingly competitive fresh cherry market, buyers are looking, above all, for consistent, reliable quality.
That means growers must be able to deliver the same quality day after day so that buyers develop a trust and come back for more. Quality fruit has a low incidence of defects, such as pebbling, pitting, stem browning, shrivel, decay, and softening, and is not infested by insects. Above all, the cherries must be firm.
Dan Shaw
Good Life
Dan is a gifted musician who lives in the Okanagan Valley.
His talent crosses genres and he is as comfortable singing musical theatre as he is fronting a rock band.
His music is thoughtful and touches the soul.
Good Life
Dan is a gifted musician who lives in the Okanagan Valley.
His talent crosses genres and he is as comfortable singing musical theatre as he is fronting a rock band.
His music is thoughtful and touches the soul.
IDEASfest
These youth (between 13 and 18) spent a day grappling with issues that face them in our community.
These talks summarize the issues and how they will address the challenges head on.
These youth (between 13 and 18) spent a day grappling with issues that face them in our community.
These talks summarize the issues and how they will address the challenges head on.