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A Day of Inspiration™ is a series of one-day events suitable for Aboriginal Youth in grades 8-12.  It provides a chance to learn from leading visionaries in a fun and unique way while showcasing a variety of different career opportunities.  

Since its inception in 2007, over 1,700 Aboriginal Youth have attended A Day of Inspiration™ in Manitoba.

Stimulate Meaningful Dialogue.

At each event, you will find the celebrated suite of carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and empowerment – and to provoke stimulating dialogue.  Just the recipe for success that A Day of Inspiration™ is renowned for!

People who attend see examples of excellence, learn how to apply excellence in their own lives and leave with invigorated spirits and fresh insights.  

The underlying theme of each event is that people have an unlimited capacity to create positive change in their lives, communities and the world at large.  This is not associated with any religious denomination or political party.

A Day of Inspiration™ was created and is produced, managed and owned by Empower Productions, Inc. of Manitoba, Canada.

Click here to read about A Day of Inspiration™ 2009 in our Newsletter (.pdf)

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 Past Presenters include:

Susan-sized Susan Aglukark, Juno Award Winner
clarence-sized Chief Clarence Louie, Leader & Economic Developer of The Osoyoos Indian Band
weeks2 Kimmie Weeks, International Peace Advocate & Founder of Youth Action International
johnkim-sized John Kim Bell, the famed Producer, Conductor & Composer as well as President of Bell & Bernard Limited
Calvin-sized Calvin Helin, Best-Selling Author of “Dances With Dependency; Out of Poverty Through Self-Reliance”

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Testimonials

People that attended A Day of Inspiration in the past had lots to say about the experience. Here is what some of them had to say:
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“ An incredible message to all (not just youth) in attendance – have dreams, have goals and be the best at whatever you choose to do no matter what it is! You have the power to be anything you want to be! ”
– Manitoba Educator

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“ As a middle-aged educator, I enjoyed the messages of inspiration and certainly felt mentally rejuvenated at end of day”
– Sherry Peden

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“ The day of inspiration was inspiring. Now I know I can work hard to get far in life”
– Kayleen Balfour

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“ It is important to encourage our youth to be their best so that they will bring in the future. A Day of Inspiration was terrific. Thank you.”
– Blair Rattlesnake

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“I really enjoyed the speakers! What wonderful messages they had! It was great to begin with Chief Clarence Louie. Kimmie Weeks was powerful”
– Helen Armstrong

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“ Excellent speakers! I enjoyed the day! Very inspirational! “
– Manitoba Student

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“ GREAT SHOW!!”
– Jacqueline Head

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“ A Day of Inspiration was great, it had a lot of really good speakers.”
– Jasmine Delaronde

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"The more successful you are, the more successful your family will be. The more successful you and your family will be, the more successful your community will be.”
-John Kim Bell

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“Every educated person I know wants to work. You don’t go to school or learn a trade to go on welfare.”
-Chief Clarence Louie

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“ Believe in today because it is time! A Day of Inspiration was great and much needed!”
– Millie Brazeau

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“ Keep doing what you’re doing because it may inspire a lot of people”
– Chantel Bogoslowski

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“ Very thorough presentations; very specific” – Kayla Neimen

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“ Meegwetch!”
– Cate Bunn

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“ A day of promoting aboriginal success, moving a strong past into a strong future. The future is NOW!” – Garry Roehl

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“ Every individual is unique regardless of where they come from. Thank you for offering this event for our youth - more events like this are needed.”
– Lee Sinclair

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“ Keep up the good work!”
– Manitoba Educator

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“The event was AWESOME! It was a huge success and so much fun in the process”
– Melissa Fouillard

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“It was sure wonderful and a rewarding experience as far as the Day Of Inspiration was concerned. I think it was a huge success. Meegwetch!”
- Andy MECAS

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Regarding Kimmie Weeks:
“Hey! I was at A Day Of Inspiration today and saw you and felt like telling you how much I loved your speech! I was almost in tears when you told us your story!! Normally I am so bored when I listen to speekers, but today I was so not bored!! With ANY of the speekers!”
– Laura Campbell

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I want to say thank-you for the opportunity to have participated in your most needed conf. for the Westmen Area of Manitoba. I had an opportunity to listen to Chief Louie speak 4 years ago in Whistler,B.C. and I always wish other chiefs could follow his way of leadership.
- Clayton Sandy

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I will never forget that day. I enjoyed myself.... :)
-Candace Williams

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"First Nations leaders like Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia were among the speakers.

Other presenters included: John Kim Bell, an aboriginal
orchestral conductor and Order of Canada recipient; Kimmie Weeks, a Liberian advocate for peace and social justice; as well as Elaine Bomberry, a successful aboriginal television producer.

The event also featured a showcase from local employers, organizations and educational institutions. This was a smart way to give the hundreds of people who participated the chance to get motivated and then connect with the opportunities that are out there — all under one roof.

We imagine A Day of Inspiration will have a direct impact on many Westman residents’ lives, and we hope the same is true when similar events are held...."

- Taken from The Brandon Sun, Editorial, May 28, 2008