Re.Start | July 2022
After a period of sustained uncertainty, it is a time for hope.
We focus on three key areas: connection, consciousness and creativity, where inspiring youth speakers will provide clarity and share their ideas to restart our lives.
2022 theme: Re.Start
GEORGE HARJANI
George is the organizer of TEDxGrandviewHeights. He has coached over 100 speakers for their successful performance on the TEDx stage. George is passionate about developing young adults to become leaders and influential speakers. He believes that by educating them in the values of leadership and imparting necessary communication skills, they will be able to speak fluently from the heart, inspire people to transform themselves, and to make the world a better place.
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Special performance by VIVIAN HAO
Our academic, professional, and especially our social lives have on hold for the last 2 years. It’s now time to reach out to your family, your friends, and your community to Re.Start your Connections.
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Language isn’t just about parts of speech, tenses and conjugations, and dry grammar concepts. It’s about empathy and understanding. It’s the power to build bridges around the world.
- Michelle Lin
SESSION ONE
Watch Michelle’s talk here
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Why One Language Isn’t Enough
SESSION ONE What’s your favourite story? What stories have shaped you? What’s your story? Everyone has a story to tell - a story that has the power to shape the world around you. How Storytelling Can Benefit Our Lives - Michelle Hao “ Watch Michelle’s talk here
House School exploring anecdotal observations through the spoken word. She strides away from
SESSION ONE Never be afraid to say what you mean, but also never take a single word for granted. How to Be Remembered-Alice Shen “ Watch Alice’s talk here
SESSION ONE
Yang
Watch Yimin’s talk here
Digital literacy is one of the most important skills for today’s youth. Next time you’re in front of the screen, be mindful of the risks. And use your digital literacy skills to use, understand and create in a way that will make you a competent digital citizen.
Digital Literacy Skills to Succeed in Learning and Beyond-Yimin“
SESSION ONE
Leon
Watch Leon’s talk here
True reward is the feeling of incredible success at having achieved ‘the impossible’. It’s a celebration of having endured and learned from the journey, rather than simply arriving at the destination. What Games Can Teach Us About Life
- Li “
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It’s about being aware, being woke, being perceptive… of yourself, your mind and body, and your surroundings. Today, when we are so busy and overwhelmed with all that we do Re.Starting Consciousness is so important to ground us and to remind us of what matters most.
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SESSION TWO What are your limiting beliefs? Accept that they’re limiting you. Challenge them head on. And embrace the new narrative. It’s time to create the reality you want for yourself today. Overcoming Limiting-BeliefsRachel Wei “ Watch Rachel’s talk here
Watch Adelina’s talk here
- Adelina Chen
SESSION TWO
Mindfulness is a necessary life skill that helps create a path to peace by helping kids and teens grow up to be happy, well-functioning, and compassionate adults. How Mindfulness Can Empower Kids and Teens “
ROCCO FORTE
Rocco is a 13 year old who loves Lego and playing jazz trombone. He has been the driving force in an effort to combat homelessness in his community, and has raised more than $10,000 toward this cause. Rocco aspires to be the prime minister of Canada.
Watch Rocco’s talk here
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SESSION TWO
Take that first step… Be the spark that starts the fire. Because while some fires have always been burning, there is always room for us to start one more. Be the Spark That Starts the Fire Rocco Forte “
SESSION TWO You are kind, you are special, and you are worthy of love. And most importantly, you are enough. You Are Enough-Jaspearl Singh Raina “ Watch Jaspearl’s talk here
Watch Maggan’s talk here
SESSION TWO
How Teens Can Achieve Calm and Focus Through Meditation
Starting meditation early in our lives can help manage negative thoughts and unwanted emotions in a voluntary and therapeutic manner. And these coping skills we learn will last a lifetime.
- Maggan Peng “
innovate,
It’s time to imagine, and express yourself. time to Creativity
And it’s
It’s time to get into art, culture and design.
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and have more fun!
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SESSION THREE
- Yilin Maggie Xu “
Learning and appreciating art is a wonderful way to expand your imagination, stimulate your creativity, and discover your heritage. Chinese PaintingThe Way I Connect to My Heritage
Watch Maggie’s talk here
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All of us should be thinking in terms of good design. Let’s be observant by keeping our eyes open to how things work and how they are made. And let’s be questioning, and find ways to make things better. Good Design Improves Our Lives
- Cloris Zitong Cao
Watch Cloris’ talk here
SESSION THREE Gardening is easy, accessible and does a huge favour to Mother Nature. It also gets you a good dose of sun every day. And by the end of the season, you will get to enjoy the fruits of your labor - literally! Gardening - How Planting Seeds Can Enrich Your Lives-Danny Dong “ Watch Danny’s talk here
Watch Ella’s talk here
You could turn the long hours after school into productive learning time. You could find things you like to do and pick up new skills, and you could learn valuable life lessons that will help you succeed in the future. Learning Valuable Life Skills From After-school Activities-EllaAiZhong“
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Watch Berton’s talk here
Let’s find out how things work, let’s analyze problems and find ways to solve it, and let’s be curious and unlock our imagination. Let’s all start developing a maker’s mindset. Innovate for the Future by Developing a Makers Mindset
Berton Yang “
The audience had a chance to answer questions and weigh in on their ideas and preferences during our frequent polling and Q&A sessions.
called to the stage to celebrate too.
is presented by
x = independently organized TED event
July 9, 2022
Surrey City Hall
July 9, 2022 at Surrey City Hall
Surrey City Hall
Re.Start
July 9, 2022, Surrey City Hall