Saskatchewan’s Largest Celebration of Young Leaders
INSPIRE is passion2action’s flagship youth empowerment event dedicated to introducing Saskatchewan youth to inspiring local role models, raising awareness for important local and global issues, and helping young people recognize their potential to be active citizens and community leaders
Join Us for passion2action INSPIRE 2026
From Uranium City to Estevan and everywhere in between, INSPIRE is truly a provincial celebration. Whether joining the event in-person at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina or tuning in virtually to the livestream broadcast, we are thrilled to bring together thousands of students from across Saskatchewan to celebrate young leaders in our province.
INSPIRE School Celebration
From Uranium City to Estevan and everywhere in between, INSPIRE is truly a provincial celebration. Whether joining the event in-person at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina or tuning in virtually to the livestream broadcast, we are thrilled to bring together thousands of students from across Saskatchewan to celebrate young leaders in our province.
Thursday, May 7
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Free
Registration for the INSPIRE School Celebration is only open to Saskatchewan teachers
In-person Event
Join us at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina! Limited tickets are available on a first-come basis. You are responsible for transportation to/from the venue.
Livestream broadcast
Join in the INSPIRE celebration from anywhere in the province! Register to receive a link to the livestream broadcast and watch the event live with your students.
INSPIRE 2026 Speakers & Performers
Building on our commitment to introducing young people to new role models from the local community, we are honoured and excited to welcome a number of incredible community leaders to the INSPIRE 2026 stage.
Gilbert Dash
Gilbert recently returned from the 2026 Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina with not only a gold medal, but a place in history as the first team to go undefeated with a perfect 11-0 record through round robin and playoff action.
Presented in collaboration with Sask Sport
Kiana Toto
Kiana is an old-style Jingle Dress Dancer from Piapot First Nation. She started dancing and performing at the age of thirteen and has since travelled across Turtle Island performing, modelling, and teaching powwow,
Presented in collaboration with Dance Saskatchewan
Carter Jessop
Carter is a Chinese-Canadian leader passionate about mentorship and creating opportunities for diverse young people. He has worked to support first-generation youth and build stronger multicultural connections in the community.
Presented in collaboration with MCoS
Itohan Agbator
Itohan is a songwriter, performer, music producer, and gifted vocalist possessing range and versatility in style and genre. At her core, she is a Nigerian-born pop fusion artist whose music and personality captivate a wide range of listeners.
Presented in collaboration with SaskMusic
Daniel Opata
Daniel is a product designer, entrepreneur, and student leader originally from Nigeria. He began his journey at Robotics Africa working on delivery drones, has help build multiple ventures, and has mentored over 200 designers.
Presented in collaboration with RPIRG
Tai Reign
Tai is a Two-Spirit artist from Peepeekisis Cree Nation. As a young artist, they’ve used spoken word as an avenue of self expression and helped find connection from storytelling. Tai is the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Youth Poet Laureate.
Presented in collaboration with the SK Writers’ Guild
Elora Dynna
Elora is a youth leader and climate activist. She is a member of the Regina Youth Climate Justice Coalition and works to bring forward solutions for the climate crisis, while working to help youth overcome eco-anxiety and climate apathy.
Presented in collaboration with Break the Divide
Dwayne “Benji” Noon
Dwayne “Benji” Noon is a filmmaker from Thunderchild First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. He is a mental health advocate and is deeply committed to supporting the next generation’s healing journey.
Presented in collaboration with OTC
Tasnim Jaisee
Tasnim is a student at the University of Saskatchewan and a disability advocate. She is a woman of colour with disabilities, and a wheelchair user. She is passionate about advancing accessibility and equity. Her advocacy is grounded in both lived experiences and work experiences in the non-profit sector.
INSPIRE 2026 Content Partners
passion2action is proud to partner with amazing organizations in our province to help bring diverse speakers and performers to the INSPIRE stage. We thank all our Content Partners for helping identify and celebrate young leaders in our province.
INSPIRE 2026 Event Sponsors
The INSPIRE 2026 Celebration would not be possible without the financial support of a number of incredible partners.
We want to send a HUGE thank-you to all of our sponsors and granting agencies for INSPIRE 2026.
Memories of Past Events
After the demise of WE Day Saskatchewan, passion2action recognized the importance of a provincial event to celebrate youth leadership and stepped up to host the first INSPIRE event in October 2018. The event is youth-led and focuses on telling the stories and showcasing the talents of inspiring young leaders from right here, in Saskatchewan. To date, the event has engaged more than 26,000 students in 50+ communities.