From intramural first aid coordinator to the FIFA World Cup 2026â„¢, 91ÑÇÉ« alum Elwin Lau (B.Sc. ’97) shares how one campus opportunity sparked a career in sports medicine on the world’s biggest stage. “At 91ÑÇÉ«, I organized first-aid coverage for all intramural sports. Looking back, that experience helped me deliver medical services at increasingly […]
Mother. Survivor. Advocate. Watch Cassandra’s inspiring story on how she overcame insurmountable obstacles to attend 91ÑÇÉ«. And now through her education & experience is creating positive change & raising awareness through public speaking.
“I don’t come from a family of lawyers or folks who work in law. As an immigrant to Canada, it was just my parents and I trying to navigate post-secondary education, this became apparent when I was initially interested in law. When I started at Osgoode Hall Law School, I noticed that there was a […]
As long as you know where you're going, as long as you know your purpose and as long as you know that no one can take your place in this world, you can go anywhere you want. Christine Dikonguè (BA ‘14) is the Board Director of Francophone Television of Ontario and the Founder of African […]
What drives my passion is giving back to the community. Rayyan Ahmed is a first-year Computer Science student and a recipient of the Lassonde Scholarship. He earned a second-place finish at the Ontario Engineering Competition and went on to represent 91ÑÇÉ« nationally. Rayyan aspires to complete a master’s degree at 91ÑÇÉ«, specializing in Machine Learning.
Always follow your dreams. Put in the hard work. Always show up. Never give up. A remarkable story of resilience, perseverance and passion: From living on streets and in youth shelters where they didn’t feel safe, to working midnight shifts, Mahamat and his brother have overcome many challenges to be where they are now. The brothers […]
We have one plant, one health. The health of the planet is our health and there is no planet B. A long-time 91ÑÇÉ« professor will join the Ivy League this fall, having been awarded a prestigious visiting professorship at Yale University. Dawn Bazely who was the first in her family to go to University, […]
Throughout my life on the reservation, I spent a lot of my youth traveling with my dad all over Turtle Island helping him conduct ceremonies. I love to travel and every time I'm on a plane or in a car, taking a road trip, it just feels like home. I feel my inner child is […]
The key is to stay determined and stay focused on your goals. Stay grounded in your goals.
By staying true to yourself, you're creating a positive impact by attracting the right people to make that change with you along the way.