It's Time to Re-imagine Canada's 'nice' Identity | Riley Yesno | TEDxUofT

What are the dominant perceptions of Canadian identity? Riley Yesno questions if they are truly as accurate as we may think they are. She will challenge us to think critically about the identities we create and their ability to be changed. Ultimately, her talk will leave you asking: Is it time to reimagine Canada’s identity? Riley Yesno is an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, a former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council and an Indigenous Rights advocate. Her talk will reflect on dominant perceptions of Canadian identity, and question if they are truly as accurate as we may think they are. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx