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February 18, 2010

JEANNE SAUVÉ ADDRESS > Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean

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On Thursday February 18, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada delivered the Inaugural Jeanne Sauvé Address in front of more than 300 guests gathered in person at McGill University's Moyse Hall or attending via live webcast. Leaders from all ages listened to a truly inspiring speech that was followed by a panel comprised of the following Young Leaders:

Gabriel Bran Lopez, Sauvé Scholar and Founding Executive Director, Youth Fusion
Ėloge Butera, Sauvé Scholar, McGill Law Student and human rights advocate
Ilona Dougherty, Executive Director, Apathy is Boring
Janet Jobson, Sauvé Scholar, South African Rhodes Scholar, social activist and youth engagement specialist
Mirwais Nahzat, Sauvé Scholar and Founder of Centre for Afghanistan Progress


Please find below the complete information about this historic event:

SPEECH
Youth Engagement in the 21st Century:  Inspiring Change in an Era of Globalization

SAMPLE MEDIA COVERAGE
McGill Reporter > Governor General delivers the Jeanne Sauvé Inaugural Address
The Montreal Gazette > Governor-general preaches revolution of ideals
The Montreal Gazette - University City blog >  It's the Governor-General, eh?
La Presse > Michaëlle Jean de passage à McGill
Canadian Press > Michaelle Jean delivers speech criticizing rampant materialism

PHOTOS
Slideshow > Her Excellency at Sauvé House
Slideshow > Her Excellency at Moyse Hall (McGill University)
[Photos by Tristan Brand]

VIDEO
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