Famous 5 Speaker Series Presents Aritha Van Herk- Feb. 13, 2014

Tickets are now on sale for the next Famous 5 Speaker event: February 13 with Aritha van Herk.

Aritha van Herk is the author of five novels: Judith, The Tent Peg, No Fixed Address (nominated for the Governor General’s Award for fiction), Places Far From Ellesmere (a geografictione) and Restlessness. Her wide-ranging critical work is collected in A Frozen Tongue and In Visible Ink; she has published hundreds of articles, reviews and essays. Her irreverent but relevant history of Alberta, Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta, won the Grant MacEwan Author’s Award for Alberta Writing. She has given talks and readings in the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, Asia, and across Canada. An English professor at the University of Calgary, she was an Artist in Residence for Calgary 2012 and the Calgary Stampede. 

She serves on a number of non-profit boards, and she is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a member of the Order of the University of Calgary, and a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence. She is a recipient of the Lorne Pierce Medal, awarded to recognise achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature in Canada, and also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to culture and the arts. Most recently, she was awarded the 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award. “Our stories are markers of our difference, our originality and our imagination. They’re key to identity. If we don’t know our stories, we don’t know who we are,” says Aritha.

Please join us on Thursday, February 13 at MacDonald Island Park to welcome Aritha van Herk to Fort McMurray and to hear her inspiring story!

→ Doors open at 6:00PM / Dinner at 6:30PM / Speaker at 7:00PM
→ Tickets available through the MacDonald Island Guest Services or Online→ Ticket Info | Buy Tickets Online

Famous 5 Speaker Series: Sally Armstrong, Jan 22, 2014

Sally Armstrong is one of those women that has seen it all and then some! On January 22nd, the Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series will welcome to the stage human rights activist, journalist and award-winning author, Sally Armstrong who has covered stories about women and girls in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to the Middle East, Rwanda, Congo and Afghanistan, her eye witness reports have earned her awards including the Gold Award from the National Magazine Awards Foundation and the Author’s Award from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Letters. She received the Amnesty International Media Award in 2000, 2002 and again in 2011. She was a member of the International Women’s Commission a UN body that consists of 20 Palestinian women, 20 Israeli women and 12 internationals whose mandate is assisting with the path to peace in the Middle East.

Please join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at MacDonald Island Park to welcome Sally Armstrong to Fort McMurray and to hear her inspiring story!
→ Doors open at 6:00PM / Dinner at 6:30PM / Speaker at 7:00PM
→ Tickets available through the MacDonald Island Guest Services or online

Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series- Oct 24th 2013

The Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series Proudly Presents:

 Dr. Anny Sauvageau — Forensic Pathologist & Alberta’s Chief Medical Examiner

Thursday, October 24, 2013 at MacDonald Island Park
Doors open at 6:00 PM / Dinner at 6:30PM / Speaker at 7:00 PM

Tickets cost $65 per session and includes buffet dinner.
Students and schools receive 50% discount on tickets.

Tickets are available through MacDonald Island Box Office at 780-791-0070 or online at www.macdonaldisland.ca

Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series Presents Cara Luft September 18th 2013

The Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series profiles extraordinarily successful women.

The speakers talk candidly about their careers, and the passion, vision and determination that drives them. They discuss our place in our society and the ethical responsibilities and consequences of our actions.

Throughout each speech you will learn more about the art and strategies of successful leadership. You will gain insights that will help you deal with your own leadership dilemmas, whether you are part of a multinational corporation, small business, non-profit or government agency.

The Famous 5 Foundation is proud to partner with Enbridge Inc to present the 14th Annual Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series featuring five dynamic and engaging women.

The first speaker of the 2013/2014 series is Cara Luft, singer, song-writing and founding member of the Canadian folk trio, The Wailin' Jennys. 

Tickets are available at the MacDonald Island Box Office. Tickets are $65 per session and include a buffet dinner and door prizes. Doors open at 6 pm. 

Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series presents Honourable Alison M. Redford, QC, MLA

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
4:30pm - 7:30pm
MacDonald Island Park,
Miskinaw Ballroom

4:30pm - Doors open
5:20pm - Doors close for seating
5:30pm - Premier Alison Redford
6:30pm - Dinner

Fee: $75.00
Tickets available at MacDonald Island Box Office - 780-790-0070 or online at www.macdonaldisland.ca

For Information, visit:
www.fort-mcmurray-famous5.ca

Cash Donations will be accepted for the Wood Buffalo Food Bank at the event.

Enbridge Famous 5 Speakers Series presents Danielle Lowe

Date: Jan 21, 2013
Location: Miskanaw Room, MacDonald Island Park
Dinner: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Speaker: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Inspired Learning: 8:45 - 10:00 pm
Door prizes to follow!

Tickets
Tickets $65.00 per session. Includes buffet dinner, Speaker and Inspired Learning.
Students/Schools receive 50% discount on tickets.
PURCHASE A TABLE OF 8 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 7.
PURCHASE A TABLE OF 8 TICKETS FOR ALL 5 EVENTS RECEIVE $325.00 OFF.
Tickets are available through MacDonald Island Box Office 780.791.0070.

Daniel Lowe is a 16 year old grade 11 high school student, Danielle Lowe is a veteran country music singer/songwriter who has been performing and writing music since age 10. Accompanied by her mother/manager, Danielle performs across the globe. As seasoned music competitor, and strong community contributor, Danielle has been recognized with numerous awards.

http://www.fort-mcmurray-famous5.ca/2012/08/30/danielle-lowe/

Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series Facebook Contest:

September 2012

Greetings!

Do you want to meet other women in your community? Learn career tips from a successful, woman leader? Hear inspirational stories about Canadian women excelling in their fields and contributing to their communities? 

These are all reasons people have enjoyed our past speaker events and is what we strive to continue bringing to the Fort McMurray community. You can ENTER TO WIN  2 tickets to our first speaker event or a new accessory for your wardrobe from Drop Dead Darlings by entering before September 18 at midnight.

Our first speaker is Karmen Masson, Founder of Suit Yourself. 

Karmen Masson left her law career behind and turned her passion for helping others into a not- for -profit business.  Originally housed in her parent’s 90 year old basement apartment, Suit Yourself provides clothing and accessories for free to disadvantaged women entering the workforce.  From its humble beginnings, Suit Yourself  now has its office in Little Italy in Edmonton  and has outfitted over 1400 women. 

Karmen will share her insights of how to use your passion to transform lives, and create synergy within the community while leading and inspiring success.
During Karmen’s speaker event, we will be asking the audience to bring gently used accessories and lingerie to donate to Suit Yourself.

Enter to win!

When: 

Friday September 21, 2012
from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 

Where: 

MacDonald Island Park
Miskanaw Room
151 MacDonald Drive
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H 5C5
(780)791-0070
www.macdonaldisland.ca/meetings-events/tickets

Buy tickets here 

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