Jay Lim

Ottawa, Ontario Principal, 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design Jay S. Lim is the founder of the international firm 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design. His work includes award-winning projects for emergency and affordable housing. In parallel to leading an architecture practice, he also teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in Architectural Design and Building Technology at…

Aaron Johnston

Calgary, Alberta Associate Dean Distributed Learning and Rural Initiatives, Cumming School of Medicine Clinical Professor Emergency and Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Dr. Aaron Johnston is a clinical professor of emergency and family medicine at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He is an emergency physician, Associate Dean of…

Katarzyna Gajewska

Calgary, Alberta Senior Building Sustainability and Performance Consultant, WSP in Canada Katarzyna Gajewska works in business development and as a senior sustainability and building performance consultant at WSP, focusing on innovative design approaches that link the built environment with human and environmental wellbeing, resilience, and long term energy stability. Through project advisory, proposal development, on…

Stephanie Dobler

Langley, British Columbia Executive Member, ILWU Stephanie Dobler is a longshore foreman and union leader with two decades on the waterfront. She has represented her union at provincial, national, and international levels. Her activism began on the Young Workers Committee through community and social justice work. In 2021, Stephanie became one of a small group…

Nathaniel Cole

Regina, Saskatchewan Strategic Advisor, Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Nathaniel Cole (B.A, G.Cert, Pro.Dir) is a Saskatchewan-based leader, builder, and collaborator in the cooperative and trade union movements. With a decade of experience in communications, public policy, governance, and political action, he was recently appointed the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour – the…

Minnie Annahatak

Kangirsuk, Quebec Executive member of Kativik Regional Government, Kativik Regional Government Minnie Annahatak loves being out on the land year round, gathering, hunting, and fishing, with a particular enjoyment of ice fishing in extreme winter conditions. She is also skilled in making Inuit clothing, creating warm and durable garments for her immediate and extended family.…