Canada
Greg has been extensively involved in activities throughout Canada. He served as Scholar-in-Residence for the day at Confederation College. He has spoken at events around the country. The audiences have ranged in age from young students to senior citizens. He served as Remembrance Day speaker at York School. He spoke at an annual event for United Way supporters in Ontario. He keynoted an annual Humber College event honouring people who make a difference. He participated in the Lakehead University President's Speaker Series. In some instances, he has spoken at professional development events & conferences (i.e. conference for nurses in Thunder Bay & convention for educators in Montreal). SCROLL DOWN
Greg's art has gone on exhibit at events in Canada. At one event, he received the Portraits in Humanity Award -- given to someone who has used the arts to make a difference. He has written columns for media outlets in Canada (i.e. Business Edge) and has written profiles on inspiring Canadians for publications like Canadian Jewish News, University of Calgary's alumni magazine & Brock University's alumni magazine. The books, workbooks & posters based on Greg's story have been used internally or externally by Canadian schools (i.e. St. Paul School), nonprofits (i.e. Our Kids Count), teams (i.e. Toronto Blue Jays), banks (i.e. Scotiabank) & companies (i.e. Herman Miller Canada). At an event in Toronto, The Silhouette Man received the Wisdom Speaks Award from Amica Mature Lifestyles -- given to a book that celebrates the wisdom of seniors.
CHAY GENOWAY, 2018 OLYMPIC MEDALIST, CANADIAN MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM: "[The Silhouette Man shares] an outlook on life that changed my approach to leadership -- especially in seemingly small moments."
NATALIE B, MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, CANADA: "I absolutely loved The First Thirty... It is an inspiring story with a strong message that resonates across race, gender, age and geography... [it] teaches you to never give up and to embrace each perceived obstacle as an opportunity rather than a challenge..."
NATALIE B, MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, CANADA: "I absolutely loved The First Thirty... It is an inspiring story with a strong message that resonates across race, gender, age and geography... [it] teaches you to never give up and to embrace each perceived obstacle as an opportunity rather than a challenge..."