2018 DAREARTS

LeadershipAwards

HONOURING DAREARTS CULTUR AL AWARD RECIPIENT

KARL SUBBANINSPIR ATIONAL EDUCATOR AND HOCKE Y DAD

YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENTS

SANDY AMADOR-OLARTEEMILIE DE CAENOMAR HAFIDH

SYLVIA PRODHANTYLER SHEWAYBICK

AIDAN SOOSTARMARIBA DOUGLAS

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JEANNE BEKER

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GLENN MARAIS & THE MOJO TRAIN

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2018 DAREARTSLeadership Awards

In 22 years, DAREarts has empowered 220,000 Canadian children in underserved communities

to be their best selves, thanks to you.

In out-of-school workshops, the children are exposed to a wider world of ideas and opportunities. While they create using all the arts, they practice the DARE values of Discipline, Action, Responsibility and Excellence to

be leaders. This gives them the confidence and courage to combat life challenges with hope for their future.

Thank you for empowering more kids to DARE to lead.

“I am a leader because I believe that I can be one.”AATHIRA, GRADE 8, 2017

Together Empowering Kids to Ignite Change

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How do you explain how some people are able to defy the odds and achieve in life? It comes down to what you value, to the dreams you

have, the choices you make. I like to say when most people come to a fork in the road, they see two options: go left or go right. What they don’t see is that there’s a third option: go straight ahead and make a new road.From How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life

Karl Subban is known as the ultimate hockey dad to Malcolm, Jordan and P.K., all in the NHL, as detailed in his memoir, How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life. Perhaps his biggest accomplishments are less celebrated: for 30 years, Karl was an educator in the Toronto District School Board, affecting positive change at some of the toughest schools. He did so by instilling values that are shared by DAREarts: empowering kids to take responsibility for their actions, respect themselves and each other, and be excellent in all they do.

The bigger the dream, the more important the team. Our children need a team they believe in and one that believes in them too….

it’s a learned skill.

Karl SubbanInspirational Educatorand Hockey Dad

2018 DAREarts Cultural Leadership Award Recipient

The DAREarts Cultural Award

The DAREarts Cultural Award is presented annually to individuals who have led the way in cultivating culture for Canadian youth. The medallion was created by internationally acclaimed sculptor, the late Dora dePédery-Hunt, O.C, O.Ont, and Andrew Kuntz singularly creates each glass sculpture to hold the medallion.

Tonight is all about opportunity.

Six young leaders will share the opportunity that DAREarts provided them to become voices for success as they complete school and join the work force. They represent 220,000 young people across Canada who, over 22 years, have ‘DAREd’ to unlock their potential with Discipline, Action, Responsibility and Excellence.

Tonight, we also celebrate Karl Subban, exemplary TDSB educator, dad to five and ‘hockey dad’ to NHL stars. He will challenge us to think differently about equal opportunity.

Finally, tonight is your opportunity to care; only together can we empower even more young people to find the confidence and courage to be leaders who ignite change!

Sincerely, DAREarts Marilyn Field Tarik Muzaffar Eileen Crichton Founder & President Board Chair Event Chair

Welcome to your opportunity to change lives!

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I was identified as dyslexic when I was in grade 2. I was picked on so much that I finally stopped asking questions. By the time

I got to middle school, I had lost all my confidence. DAREarts was a safe environment that let me be me. My parents noticed a change in my attitude right away. Having a learning disability doesn’t mean I’m not smart. I learn differently. I am not embarrassed by it anymore and DAREarts has a lot to do with that.

Aidan SoostarNorth York ON

Having a learning disability doesn’t mean I’m not smart. I learn differently.

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Growing up, many things complicated my childhood. I grew up held to impossible standards, and I was scared to admit that

the closest people in my life may not have been the best people. I’ve always been outspoken, especially for what’s right and wrong. DAREarts exposed me to adults who led me to a myriad of beliefs and causes rather than pointing me to one specific thing. Because DAREarts provided me with the structure that I needed as a kid, I continue to speak out for what’s right and wrong.

Sylvia ProdhanToronto ON

DAREarts provided me with the structure that I needed as a kid.

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Growing up I was extremely shy. DAREarts provided me with a supportive environment where I could use my arts skills

in fun ways plus learn important life skills such as confidence and communication. This platform gave me courage to take risks and develop my interpersonal skills. Now as a young adult, I DARE on a regular basis and in 2014 I used my discovered leadership abilities to start my own karate school. I am currently applying for MBA programs. I plan to start my own community centre dedicated to youth outreach.

Emilie De CaenToronto ON

This platform gave me courage to take risks and develop my interpersonal skills.

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The Leaders Are...Aidan Soostar, presented by Northbridge Insurance: Mark LeBlanc, EVP, Ontario & Atlantic Canada

Sylvia Prodhan, presented by Scotiabank: Kristal Au-Yong, VP Risk Technology & Strategy

Sandy Amador-Olarte, presented by Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Gabriella King, Managing Director, Global Corporate and Investment Banking

Tyler Shewaybick, presented by Noront Resources: Kaitlyn Ferris, Manager, Human Resources & Corporate Responsibility

Omar Hafidh, presented by RBC: James Rausch, Managing Director, Global Head, Banks, Brokers & Exchanges

Mariba Douglas, presented by Judy Patina and family

Emilie De Caen, presented by TD Bank Group: Tarik Muzaffar, Managing Director & Global Head – Financial Institutions, Global Transaction Banking

DAREarts Cultural AwardPresented to Karl Subban, Inspirational Educator and Hockey Dad, by Marilyn Field, DAREarts Founder & President

Evening ProgramPerformers Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train

Celebrity Host Jeanne Beker

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Dinner by Oliver & Bonacini

Cave Spring ‘O&B’ Merlot/Cabernet, Niagara, Ontario Cave Spring ‘O&B’ Chardonnay, Niagara, Ontario

The Faceoff Salad O&B Blended Field Greens, Roots, Thunder Oak Gouda & Balsamic Dressing

DAREarts Youth Leadership Awards Presentations I

The Breakaway Main Northern Woods Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Supreme, Carrot Puree, Green Beans and Chimichurri

DAREarts Youth Leadership Awards Presentations II

The Hat-Trick Dessert Dark Chocolate Marquise, Raspberry Fluid Gel, Caramel Popcorn, Hazelnut Croquant

Silent Auction closes at 8:30 pm — Check the bid sheet to see if you won (highlighted). Take your item and bid sheet to the Registration Desk to pay.

Glenn Marais, DAREarts artist-educator

Live Auction with Martin Ross — See auction booklet.

DAREarts Cultural Award Presentation

50/50 Draw with Eileen Crichton, Event Committee Chair

Buy your table’s hockey puck by using the envelope on your table. Validate your valet parking ticket at the Registration Desk.

Donations appreciated.

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The life challenges I’ve gone through is bullying when I was in elementary. I used to be getting punched and called names.

DAREarts helped me be around the people I didn’t use to hang around with and today I am friends with the people who used to like bullying me. DAREarts really helped the youth in Webequie who were disrespecting me and other people. I like to connect my culture and attend any kind of an event. I share information about my culture with the DAREarts team that comes here.

Tyler ShewaybickWebequie First Nation ON

Today I am friends with the people who used to like bullying me.

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Growing up with anxiety has been my greatest struggle. DAREarts often dared me to step out of my comfort zone. It was scary, but

empowering…I did what I thought was the impossible. DAREarts taught me to use my inner leader to make a positive difference around me. I see my classmates who are struggling and I try my best to reassure them that they’re going to be alright. My long term goal is to simply think positive. I’ll keep replacing a negative thought with a reassuring thought.

Sandy Amador-OlarteVancouver BC

DAREarts taught me to use my inner leader to make a positive difference around me.

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I was raised in Kenya by my grandma, my aunties and uncles. When I was 5, I came back to Toronto. School here was hard

because I knew only Swahili until I learned English. DAREarts helped me with working with different people, making new friends and being independent. Now when friends are about to make a bad decision, I give them another solution. My goal is to be an architect or work in construction or the military. I have always wanted to join the military, travelling the world to help anyone who needs it.

Omar HafidhRexdale ON

DAREarts helped me with working with different people, making new friends and being independent.

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Celebrity HostJeanne Beker is an internationally renowned Canadian television personality, fashion editor, newspaper columnist and author. She is best known for her work on Fashion Television and most recently for her series Style Matters on The Shopping Channel. She is highly praised for her influence in the international fashion industry and her ongoing community involvement with charitable causes, including as a DAREarts Champion Mentor. She was named to the Order of Canada and, in 2016, she was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.

PerformersGlenn Marais & The Mojo Train Glenn Marais is a Juno-nominated musician. He co-wrote Everybody Wants to Be Like You by Snow, the second-fastest-rising song in Canadian history. Through his company, Music in Mind, and his anti-bullying song, Say My Name, he motivates thousands of students to get involved locally and globally. With a Masters degree in Community Music, he is a passionate advocate for social justice and, for 10 years, a DAREarts educator in northern First Nations and Toronto as kids find their voice.

AuctioneerMartin Ross is the head director of Toronto Professional Hockey School, a post he has held for over 25 years. Martin takes pride in working with individual students to ensure that they master the proper techniques of the game to become all-round better players. Students have included P.K. Subban! Martin works with the Subban family foundation, raising vital funds for many great causes like DAREarts kids.

2018 DAREarts Patina PrizeWith his family’s annual donation, DAREarts honours its past Chair, the late Richard Patina and his commitment to empowering young Canadians. The Patina Prize mentors DAREarts youths in Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia and First Nations and helps a DAREarts graduate with post-secondary education, presented this year to Mariba Douglas.

Mariba Douglas graduated from DAREarts in 2009 and, with DAREarts’ helping hand, is completing her undergraduate degree at U of T. Finances have always been very tight but Mariba is doggedly determined! With a Jamaican heritage, she knows what extra fight she must put in to succeed. This drives her to prepare for a career that will help other racialized youths to overcome their own challenges.

The Paul Semple Scholarship FundFamily, friends and colleagues of the late Paul Semple, past Chair of DAREarts, continue to build the Paul Semple Scholarship Fund to support young people in DAREarts leadership programs and studies toward innovative mining.

The Crichton Community Leadership ScholarshipWith his family’s annual donation, DAREarts honours the late John A. F. Crichton as a community champion of young people who show a generosity of spirit to others while striving to achieve their potential through post-secondary education.

The Bill Stevenson Writing AwardThe late internationally acclaimed author, William Stevenson, was a DAREarts Champion Mentor. An annual award honours his memory by encouraging the art of writing in our children.

The James Westcott AwardDAREarts honours the memory of our late Board Director, James Westcott, by encouraging positivity and laughter in our children to combat life challenges.

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Thank You!PerformersGlenn Marais Manny De Grandis

BassNick Bogoeff

SaxophoneJeff Saulnier

DrumsArchy Hachey

Keyboards

Champion MentorsEdward Asner Jeanne BekerGeorge ChuvaloAntoni CimolinoAlan DoyleVictor FeldbrillMorgan FreemanRobert GillespieGeorge GrantGraham GreeneGene HackmanPaul Henderson Ben HeppnerGen. Rick Hillier Dr. Eric Jackman Karen KainEugene LevyRt. Hon. Paul MartinRick MercerAlexander NeefPeter Oundjian Charles Pachter Christopher PlummerMarshall PynkoskiMark Raynes Roberts R. Murray Schafer Senator Murray SinclairRoy Henry Vickers Jeannette Zingg

Event CommitteeEileen Crichton

ChairYvonne BolandYanzhi ChenVince CiarloSuzanne ClarkMaria Da CunhaJeanette EmeryVictor FordNanako IwataDiana Janosik-WronskiMonika Jenson-StevensonCarol-Ann LazellJohane Lefrancois-DeignanStephanie MarenetteNatasha MoranoHolly NimmonsBrenda NortonAmanda RobinsonSinclair RussellSimone van GaalLesa Williams-GeorgeStefan Wypchol

We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Board of DirectorsAnnie ApplebyKristal Au-YongPeter AumonierMark BakerYanzhi Chen

TreasurerChief Morley GoogooRon HuddlestonJohn LandryMark LeBlanc

Vice-Chair Shamin Mohamed, Jr.Andre MorriseauTarik Muzaffar

ChairJ.C. Pennie

Vice-ChairDeborah RobinsonMonika Jensen-StevensonLesa Williams-George

Marilyn Field Founder & President

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Thank You!VolunteersJeanne BekerHayeon ChoeWendel ClarkSeanna ConnellBarbara GraydonNorm HebertBreanna HopeGloria HopeDorothy HrishenkoEthan LeckieStephen LeckieSasha MolotkowDave NortonRachel PinningtonMartin RossStacey ScholarJelingo ScottKelly Stronach

DAREarts Rexdale Grade 8s

Northbridge:Nat AraujoDalia BoteJulie BowenCalvin ChoiSharon GriffinJune MartinVangie OmamalinDiana QuachSara Rolfe-HughesMaria VieiraKimberly Wilson

DAREarts Support TeamMarilyn Field

Founder, President & Director of Programs

Natasha Hope Morano National Director of Development

Holly Nimmons Transitional Executive Director

Brenda Travers-Norton Director of Operations

Lisa Norton Programs Coordinator

DAREarts Teaching Team LeadersLaura MacKinnon

DAREarts Lead TeacherFranco Succucci

DAREarts TeacherMackenzy Willis

Lead Teaching AssistantEmily Iannucci

Teaching AssistantDante Scholar

Alumni Teaching AssistantRoy Muller

Vancouver CoordinatorShelley MacDonald

Vancouver Lead TeacherDeirdre Potash

Quebec Lead Teacher & Coordinator

Henricus Gielis Atlantic Coordinator

Gina Thornhill Atlantic Lead Teacher

Trish Gibbon Atlantic Teacher

We apologize for any errors or omissions.

DAREarts alumni:Hamdi AhmedIliaz AllyElijah BrownTrinique BrownMariba DouglasJaiden DowneyWendy FarquharsonBaaba HughesSkylar KhelaKalli LangTaelor LicardoUme MaharukhShamin Mohamed, Jr.Kara NguyenGull QaziDante Scholar

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