Keynote Speakers
Monday, November 26
MICHAEL 'PINBALL' CLEMONS
Football Legend and Founder, Pinball Clemons Foundation
To Canadians, the name “Pinball” stands for remarkable athletic talent, outstanding sportsmanship and a commitment to the community. Few people exemplify the qualities of personal excellence, teamwork, community leadership, and overcoming the odds better than CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons.
With boundless energy, Pinball speaks about the potential for each of us to achieve anything we set our minds to. Unabashedly emotional and impactful, he will show AMM members how to put heart into everything they do.
Tuesday, November 27
DARBY ALLEN
Fort McMurray’s Fire Chief (Ret.) and Motivational and Crisis Leadership Speaker
Known as the face of the Alberta wildfires—and widely celebrated as a national hero—Darby Allen is an exemplar of selfless courage and level-headedness under pressure. Allen was Regional Fire Chief of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, an area that encompasses the community of Fort McMurray. In spring 2016, he spearheaded the evacuation of the city’s entire population while the rest of the world watched. Throughout the ensuing weeks of operations, he worked tirelessly with first responders and volunteers, who came from across the nation (and globe) to assist. His updates to the media were not only a means of reliable information, but a source of optimism—Allen provided calm reassurance as the lead spokesperson throughout the rescue efforts.
Wednesday, November 28
RICK HANSEN
Man in Motion and Champion for Accessibility and Inclusion
Rick Hansen is Founder & CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities in Canada and around the world.
A celebrated Paralympic athlete, Rick is best known as the “Man In Motion,” for his epic two-year wheelchair trip around the world to create awareness about the potential of people with disabilities and raise funds for a cure for paralysis after spinal cord injury.
Since the Man In Motion World Tour, Rick has dedicated his life to creating a world that is accessible and inclusive for all by removing barriers for people with disabilities. Rick and his team at the Foundation are working hard to change attitudes, create accessible spaces and liberate the amazing potential of people with disabilities.
Icebreaker
Monday, November 26
Icebreaker
Time: 7:30 pm to 12:00 am
Location: York Ballroom, Main Level, South Building, RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
This is a private reception open to AMM members, their guest and reception sponsors only.
Your respect of this policy is appreciated.
Music by the Danny Kramer Band
Gala Evening
Tuesday, November 27
20th Annual Gala Evening
City View Hall C, 3rd Floor, South Building, RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
6:00 pm Doors and cash bar open
7:00 pm Dinner and program
Special Entertainment: Rick Mercer Canada Coast to Coast to Coast
*This is an adult only event due to the formal nature of the program.
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