"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Dr. Martin Luther King
Through our Speaker Series, SANDSTONE CONNECTS, we present influential speakers to expound upon the social issues that affect our world and motivating the community to become involved individually. In presenting such invigorating and prestigious speakers, we present a series of community oriented events that will inspire us all to rethink, re-energize and re-engage with our families, our colleagues and our world at large. By encouraging critical thought and better understanding, we hope to motivate active social involvement.
SPEAKERS:
Adora Svitak / October 27, 2010
......What Adults can Learn from Kids
Dan Gardner / 2009
The Science and Politics of Fear
Feedback
Sir Ken Robinson / 2008
......Out of our Minds: Learning to be Creative - Part I - Part II .....Feedback
Alastair Crooke / 2007
......Recognizing Resistance
Norm Stamper / 2006
......Wage War on Crime, Not Drugs
Arnaud de Borchgrave / 2005
......Accountability & Influence in the Media
Lt.–Gen. (Ret.) Roméo Dallaire / 2004
......Canada’s Humanitarian Role in World Affairs
Our goal to continue presenting speakers, who personally inspire, requires your input. We would appreciate and encourage any suggestions for future events.