We Day Alberta inspires Calgary

Posted Nov 3, 2014 7:52 am.

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World leaders, celebrities and musical acts will take to the stage Monday in Calgary, for We Day Alberta.

The event was started by brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger who hope to inspire youth to get involved in social change.

Speakers include: Steve Forbes of Forbes media, Olympian Silken Laumann, Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams, and Actress Mia Farrow.

Performers include Alyssa Reid, Kardinal Offishall, Karl Wolf, Nikki Yanofsky, Shawn Desman, and Neverest.

Sixteen thousand youth and educators are expected to attend the day-long event at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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