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Kendra Naidoo

Scotiabank Loran Scholar - 2001

University:

University of Toronto

High School / CEGEP:

York Mills Collegiate Institute

Hometown:

Toronto, Ontario

LORAN, short for Long-Range Aid to Navigation, is a system that uses three points (for us, our values of character, service and leadership) to determine one's course for a long journey. The name emphasizes the lifelong impact and values of being a Loran Scholar.

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What is an Infinite Mindset? Peter Guo (W. Garfiel

What is an Infinite Mindset? Peter Guo (W. Garfield Weston Loran Scholar ’09) writes about this first principle which has guided him through uncertain times and led him to take #risksforgood. He also shares about embarking on Mission Zero at his company, White Whale, during the pandemic. Link in bio.

“My name is Gurnoor Kaur Minhas and I’m a 2019

“My name is Gurnoor Kaur Minhas and I’m a 2019 BMO Capital Markets Loran Scholar. I’m currently in my second year at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a minor in Asian Studies (focused on South Asia and Punjabi). Currently, I’m working remotely with Calgary Economic Development in a research and strategy position. Through this role, I’ve been lucky enough to learn more about how policy work shapes the development of an economy, as well as more about life in Calgary specifically. Although I was born and raised in Ontario, I fell in love with the west coast through experiences both in and out of school. In my free time, I love going biking, reading, and practicing yoga!”

Head to our Stories to get to know Gurnoor in today’s #LoranTakeover!

#LivingLoran • Rebecca Gill (Simmonds Family Lor

#LivingLoran • Rebecca Gill (Simmonds Family Loran Scholar '07) is a criminal defence lawyer practicing in Abbotsford, BC, at Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group, a full-service law firm focused on social justice while operating as the local agent for Legal Aid BC in the Fraser Valley. On what drives her and what type of impact she hopes to make, Rebecca responds:

"I am driven by a passion for social justice and a commitment to contributing towards systemic change while assisting marginalized communities in navigating the complexities of the justice system. Many of my clients are from racialized groups and face a myriad of challenges when accessing the courts. Whether I am assisting clients with bail hearings after arrest, challenging assumptions of police officers at trial, drawing attention to gaps in our mental health care system, or providing independent legal advice to survivors of sexual assault, I see my role as an advocate who aims to create space so that we can share the stories of those whose voices are often silenced or ignored by traditional systems of justice. I hope that through the actions I take daily I am contributing to more critical thought while making a meaningful difference for those whom I represent."

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