TEDx KalamalkaLake

TEDx KalamalkaLake This TEDx event invites us to dig deep, listen closely, and reimagine the stories we tell about where we live — and who we are.

What we carry is not always visible. It can be a memory, a question, a responsibility, a belief, a practice, a story, o...
08/28/2026

What we carry is not always visible.



It can be a memory, a question, a responsibility, a belief, a practice, a story, or a hope for something better.

At TEDx Kalamalka Lake, this year’s theme, What We Carry, invites us to consider the ideas and experiences that shape us, and the ones we may choose to carry forward with more intention.

On November 3, 2026, 9 speakers will take the stage in Vernon for an evening of reflection, curiosity, and community conversation.

Join us at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:

https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry



Meet Zeena Zaiyouna, one of the speakers joining us at TEDx Kalamalka Lake 2026.Zeena is a conductor, oboist, educator, ...
08/26/2026

Meet Zeena Zaiyouna, one of the speakers joining us at TEDx Kalamalka Lake 2026.

Zeena is a conductor, oboist, educator, and transdisciplinary artist whose work explores how sound and movement can create embodied experiences that expand our understanding of wellbeing and the human condition.

Through performance, educational research, and creative practice, Zeena examines how communication, integration, and release happen. Her work spans professional, youth, and intergenerational chamber ensembles, as well as learning and play environments designed to shift how we understand ourselves and connect with others.

Zeena holds a double Master of Lifelong Learning from Aarhus University and the University of Deusto, where she studied transnational educational policy and pedagogy. Her experience has taken her from designing play-based workshops across four continents with Right To Play International, to exploring mental health through music at Toronto Metropolitan University, to serving three seasons as Music Director and Conductor of the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra.

At the heart of her practice is a powerful question: How might we move beyond fragmented ways of understanding ourselves and communicating in the world?

Hear Zeena Zaiyouna at TEDx Kalamalka Lake on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

TEDx Kalamalka Lake is designed to be more than a night of presentations.It is an evening that asks us to listen differe...
08/25/2026

TEDx Kalamalka Lake is designed to be more than a night of presentations.

It is an evening that asks us to listen differently, think more deeply, and leave with ideas we may continue carrying long after the event ends.

This year’s theme, What We Carry, invites 9 speakers to explore the experiences, questions, responsibilities, memories, and possibilities that shape who we are and how we move through the world.

Join us for an evening of ideas, stories, and conversations worth carrying forward.

TEDx Kalamalka Lake takes place November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry



TEDx Kalamalka Lake is proud to recognize IG Wealth Management Vernon BC as our Speaker Award Sponsor.Community events l...
08/24/2026

TEDx Kalamalka Lake is proud to recognize IG Wealth Management Vernon BC as our Speaker Award Sponsor.

Community events like TEDx Kalamalka Lake are made possible through the support of people and organizations who believe in local voices, meaningful ideas, and the power of shared conversation.

As our Speaker Award Sponsor, IG Wealth Management Vernon BC helps us celebrate the speakers who are bringing their stories, research, creativity, and perspectives to this year’s stage.

Thank you to IG Wealth Management Vernon BC for supporting TEDx Kalamalka Lake 2026 and helping bring What We Carry to life in Vernon.
Join us on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

TEDx Kalamalka Lake brings together 9 speakers for one unforgettable evening of ideas, stories, and conversations worth ...
08/21/2026

TEDx Kalamalka Lake brings together 9 speakers for one unforgettable evening of ideas, stories, and conversations worth carrying forward.

Each speaker brings a different perspective to this year’s theme, What We Carry, inviting us to consider the experiences, questions, environments, responsibilities, and hopes that shape who we are.

This is an evening for people who are curious, thoughtful, and open to seeing something familiar in a new way.

Join us on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

Meet Amy Shelling, an author exploring how the environments we create can shape the lives we live. Amy’s work examines o...
08/19/2026

Meet Amy Shelling, an author exploring how the environments we create can shape the lives we live.

Amy’s work examines one of the few environments we have the power to intentionally shape: our homes. Through psychology, observation, and everyday life, she explores why our homes matter, not simply as places we live, but as spaces that influence how we think, feel, connect, and function.

Rather than focusing on the idea of a perfect home, Amy invites us to consider the lifelong practice of shaping our environments with intention. Her work looks at how our homes can reduce unnecessary friction, strengthen connection, and continue supporting the lives we are actually living.

A writer for more than two decades, Amy’s work has earned national recognition, including a fellowship from Varuna, Australia’s National Writers’ House, and funding from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Hear Amy Shelling at TEDx Kalamalka Lake on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

We are shaped by more than the big moments in our lives. We are shaped by the rooms we return to, the routines we build,...
08/17/2026

We are shaped by more than the big moments in our lives.

We are shaped by the rooms we return to, the routines we build, the conversations we carry, and the environments that quietly influence how we think, feel, connect, and function.

This year’s TEDx Kalamalka Lake theme, What We Carry, invites us to look more closely at the visible and invisible forces that shape our lives.

Join us on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre for an evening of ideas, stories, and meaningful conversation.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

Inclusion is often shaped by the details. The food available at a school event. The assumptions we make about what every...
08/14/2026

Inclusion is often shaped by the details.

The food available at a school event. The assumptions we make about what everyone can participate in. The questions we ask when something does not work for everyone.

TEDx Kalamalka Lake brings together 9 speakers who invite us to look more closely at the experiences we carry and the changes that become possible when we are willing to listen.

This year’s event, What We Carry, is an evening for people who believe ideas can help us see differently, connect more deeply, and create more thoughtful communities.

Join us on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

Meet Rachael Reilly, our youngest TEDx Kalamalka Lake 2026 speaker. At just twelve years old, Rachael has never accepted...
08/12/2026

Meet Rachael Reilly, our youngest TEDx Kalamalka Lake 2026 speaker.

At just twelve years old, Rachael has never accepted “because that’s the way it’s always been done” as an answer. Her curiosity has led her to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and look for better ways of doing things.

Diagnosed with celiac disease at three years old, Rachael has spent nearly a decade navigating everyday situations where sharing food is not always simple. From birthday parties to school lunches, she has learned to speak up, not only for herself, but for others too.

Rachael gave her first presentation about celiac disease to her Grade 1 classmates and has continued educating those around her ever since. After noticing that school food and treats often excluded students with celiac disease and other dietary needs, she shared her experience with her school district’s Accessibility Committee to encourage more inclusive choices.

As a competitive gymnast and volleyball player, Rachael brings resilience, determination, and the courage to keep asking questions that others might not think to ask.

Hear Rachael Reilly at TEDx Kalamalka Lake on November 3, 2026 at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat through Ticket Seller:
https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/what-we-carry

Thanks to Castanet for the media coverage!
08/10/2026

Thanks to Castanet for the media coverage!

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