Malia Baker Instagram – The list would be long for all of the titles and achievements this group of people has garnered over their respective lives, but what stands out most to me is just WOW – what incredible humans! I am just so inspired by them, so I want to share who they are with you too ✨ Tareq Hadhad @tareqhadhad A human who inspires so many through his personal journey in life. Tareq’s family had been in the chocolate business for over 20 years in Syria before being forced to flee as refugees due to the country’s civil war. Upon re-establishing life in Nova Scotia, Tareq founded @peacebychocolate, supporting peace projects in Syria and beyond. Also the most delicious chocolate I have ever tasted! Christian Allaire @chrisjallaire An Indigineous (Ojibwe) fashion and style writer for @voguemagazine author of “The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used To Reclaim Cultures.” I think the title of his book speaks to the intention of what he puts out in this world and why I am personally so inspired by how he is choosing to show up in this world! As a Botswana-born Canadian I am inspired to hold onto my roots and advocate for my people. Thank you Christian! Mark Tewkesbury @marktewks A three time Olympic champion, multiple hall of famer, an author, a dedicated humanitarian and activist. The list could go on! Mark has been so influential in his advocacy and support of the LGBTQQ2SIAP community, particularly within sports, and has continued to use his platform to uplift and inspire others. Let me tell you, his energy is contagious and I felt so respected as an equal next to such a giant ♥️ Dr.Suzanne Simard @drsuzannesimard A professor of forest ecology @universityofbc and author of “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.” I loved learning about Suzanne’s work and all that she is doing to make right by our environment across this planet! I also loved what she had to say as she advocated for the book she was championing, “There is no justice without environmental justice. The plundering of the land is the plundering of the people.” Let us all remember that as we walk forward together 🌎 #canadareads #amazinghumans