In 2024, we reimagined passion2action INSPIRE for the wider community 

Ongoing school sanctions forced the team to reimagine the INSPIRE 2024 event for a community audience and the result was an incredible evening of inspiration and positive stories. Under sparkling lights and taking place on stage at the Conexus Arts Centre, the sixth-annual INSPIRE celebration welcomed new audiences to join us in celebrating some of Saskatchewan’s most inspiring young leaders.  

Watch our recap video of the INSPIRE 2024 event >

INSPIRE 2024 Speakers & Performers

Building on our commitment to introducing young people to new role models from the local community, we were honoured and excited to welcome a number of incredible community leaders to the INSPIRE 2024 stage.

Darian âcikahtê (Agecoutay)

Darian is a nêhiyaw/anihšināpē/dahkóta (Plains Cree/Saulteaux/Dakota) who comes from kâ-wâh-wâkikamâk (Cowessess First Nation. He is passionate about Indigenous languages and works in teaching nêhiyawêwin (Cree language). 

Presented in collaboration with MCoS

Pall Agarwal

Pall moved from Calcutta, India to Regina by herself to pursue higher education and has since become an active community leader through numerous channels, including SYPE, RaiseHER Co, Cultivator by Conexus, and JDC West.

Presented in collaboration with RaiseHER Co.

Janz Stein

Janz embraced sports early on, engaging in ice hockey, skateboarding, and wrestling. Despite a life-altering accident in 2011 that resulted in amputation of his leg below the knee, his relentless spirit has led him to new records in track and field. 

Presented in collaboration with Sask Sport

Long Live The Glory

Inspired by alt rock and grunge bands, Long Live The Glory is an up-and-coming band that puts on a show that is high energy and full of emotion. The band has played at Shake the Lake, Rocking The Rink, SJHL hockey games, and The Revival Room. 

Presented in collaboration with SaskMusic

Michelle Hood

Through amazing supports in her life, Michelle has been able to grow her passion for equity and equality. When not participating in groups at school such as Social Justice and QSA, she is volunteering to create a better place for everyone.

Presented in collaboration with Twelfth Year

Ziyang Li

Since arriving in Canada in 2015, Ziyang has turned newcomer challenges into opportunities for positive change. He has worked with numerous organizations to promote social justice and sustainable development. 

Presented in collaboration with MCoS

Isaiah Artavia

While his early years were filled with dreams of sports stardom, singer-songwriter Isaiah discovered his passion for music six years ago and has poured his heart and soul into an incredible journey of self-discovery through song ever since.

Presented in collaboration with SaskMusic

Brenna (Blakee) Roundsky

Growing up in a small town and as an Indigenous person, Brenna has faced many barriers in her life but is grateful to have grown up with her roots and her culture. From growing gardens to traditional ceremonies, she was taught the old ways to do things and how to life with self-sufficiency.

Logan Curle

Having been personally impacted by suicide, Turning Point was launched in Dec 2021 as part of a high school entrepreneurial class. Logan, the co-president and founder, is dedicated to sharing a positive message and using the clothing brand to support mental health and suicide prevention. 

Dominik Bernard

Dominik is a graduating Grade 8 student from St. Matthew School in Regina. He was a great support for his mother while she battled breast and ovarian cancer, leading him to write and deliver an award-winning speech on how optimism can change the world for the Optimist Oratorical Competition. 

Alex Fehr

Growing up in Regina, Alex began dancing at an early age at Applause Dance Academy. An accomplished dancer and choreographer, he has trained professionally at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, School of Alberta Ballet, and École Supérieure de Ballet du Québec. 

Music4Souls

Music4Souls is a non-profit group with the goal of not only spreading the euphoric sound of music by the talents of youth, but using music and the arts as a tool to elevate and help society. Music4Souls has previously performed at the Stargivers Initiative and Cathedral Village Arts Festival. 

INSPIRE 2024 Event Sponsors

The INSPIRE 2024 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 2024.

INSPIRE 2024 Content Partners

passion2action is proud to partner with amazing organizations in our province to help bring diverse and meaningful speakers and performers to the INSPIRE stage. We thank all of our Content Partners for helping to make INSPIRE 2024 so impactful and engaging.

INSPIRE 2024 Media Partners

passion2action is wishes to acknowledge our media partners for their support getting the word out about the INSPIRE 2024 Community Celebration and encouraging young people and other community members to join us at the event. 

INSPIRE 2024 Production Partners

passion2action is wishes to acknowledge our production partners for their technical and logistical support behind the scenes to make the INSPIRE 2024 Community Celebration possible for all to enjoy.