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Abnash Bassi
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Toronto
Seaquam Secondary School
Delta, British Columbia

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Abnash is co-president of her school’s environmental club, organizing workshops at local elementary schools and community campaigns. She is co-president of her school’s debate and model UN club and a Climate Action Fellow with Be the Change Earth Alliance. Abnash participates in VEX robotics, is a member of MP Carla Qualtrough’s Constituency Youth Council, and coaches basketball.

Amar Farkouh
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
Université de Montréal
Cégep de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec

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Amar is a Syrian immigrant who arrived in Canada in 2016. He coordinated activities for children at the St. Éphrem Church and became a member of the Municipal Youth Council of Sherbrooke. He also participated in the Bishop’s Forum, a civic engagement program for young English-speaking Quebecers. He volunteers with SAFRIE, an organization supporting refugee and immigrant families in Estrie. Amar is currently a research student focusing on light pollution with his Cegep research group. Close Bio

Béatrice Allard
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Ottawa
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Montréal, Quebec

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Béatrice hosts a podcast promoting conversations between youth and leaders. She launched a campaign against rape culture that is now airing in several Cegeps. She sings and plays piano and trombone. As a youth consultant, Béatrice is involved with the Canadian Cancer Society and the Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui. She works as a swimming instructor at YMCA and is a member of the board of directors at her local Caisse Desjardins.

Camille Maltais
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
Université de Montréal
Cégep de Granby
Granby, Quebec

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Camille is part of her Cegep’s student association and came up with numerous activities and programs to increase the feeling of belonging in the community. She contributes to several student committees and launched multiple awareness activities. Camille works as a panelist in a community center for people living with intellectual disabilities and/or those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, where she has been volunteering since she was 15 years old. Close Bio

Cheyenne Brown
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2017
Queen's University
Kalamalka Secondary School
Vernon, British Columbia

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Cheyenne coaches three youth marksmanship teams and is a troop warrant officer with the army cadets. She served as section commander at the local cadet training centre and participated in a regional outdoor expedition. Cheyenne volunteers as a visual arts peer tutor and worked at a restaurant for three years. Close Bio

Chidi Umenwofor-Nweze
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of Waterloo
The Mahindra United World College of India
Paud, India, -

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Chidinma is co-captain of her robotics team. She assists in a computer literacy program in a village near her school. She was a chorister and recently portrayed Alexander Hamilton in a student-led production of "Hamilton". She has undertaken infrastructural projects, such as a bus shelter and pediatric unit, within the Government of Nunavut.

Esha Mahmood
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
University of British Columbia
Banting Memorial High School
New Tecumseth, Ontario

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Esha is the student council president, organizer for Black History club, and founder of her school's Jack.org chapter – a youth mental wellness organization. She aids students in the transition to high school and helps young people to develop their leadership skills through her involvement with Count Me In Summit. She volunteers with Me to We and travelled to Kenya to build a school.

Finley Wheeler
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2017
University of British Columbia
Morden Collegiate
Morden, Manitoba

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Finley is a Level III certified hockey referee and captain of the school hockey team. He led a team to win the provincial street hockey tournament and also captains the school soccer team. Finley sings and acts as the student supervisor for the Central Manitoba Youth Choir. He volunteers with the town's corn and apple festival and teaches swimming during the summer.

Ford Smith
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2017
University of British Columbia
Claremont Secondary School
Victoria, British Columbia

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Ford is an active on-call volunteer crew member at the local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue station. He volunteers with the ski patrol, providing emergency response services, and leads a Scouts venturer company. Ford also plays baseball and referees soccer. He spent the summer working at the BC Cancer Agency. Close Bio

Giovanni Ferraresso
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
University of British Columbia
Byrne Creek Secondary School
Burnaby, British Columbia

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Giovanni is vice-president of the student council who organizes an annual Hamper Drive, providing families relief over the holidays. He is co-president of his school's Robotics Club, which participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition. He designs free STEM camps for elementary school students. He plays lacrosse and coaches Under 11-13 teams. He works as a swim instructor and lifeguard. Close Bio

Govind Deol
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
University of British Columbia
L.A. Matheson Secondary School
Surrey, British Columbia

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Govind founded an after-school basketball program at an elementary school. He helps organize a summer camp that keeps youth in his community away from negative influences. As a leadership student, Govind organized a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. He is a regular volunteer with a local charity, retirement residence, and Surrey Crime Prevention Society. He works as a cashier. Close Bio

John Milkovich
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2018
McMaster University
Mayfield Secondary School
Caledon, Ontario

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John is the president of his school’s athletic association. A multi-sport athlete, he is on the nordic skiing and cross-country teams and serves as rugby captain. John has been a math club member and a math and science peer tutor for several years. He volunteered at a veterinary clinic and is a classical guitar tutor. Close Bio

Kailyn Hanke
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
Dalhousie University
Neepawa Area Collegiate
Neepawa , Manitoba

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Kailyn is student council co-president and co-captain of her soccer team. She is also involved with her school division’s student advisory group, peer mentors, senior band, drama, and garden club. Kailyn enjoys volunteering her time leading her school’s social justice group, coaching volleyball, tutoring, and clerking at horticultural shows. Kailyn recently worked as a library program coordinator and museum attendant.

Kylee Smith
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
University of British Columbia
Stamford Collegiate
Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Kylee is a member of the Ontario Nature Youth Council and Youth Circle for Mother Earth, and has organized multiple Indigenous Awareness weeks. She is involved with extracurriculars in her school such as volleyball, student council, and chess. Kylee works as a Pollinator Researcher. In her spare time, she takes pictures, hikes, and organizes protests. Close Bio

Léa Papillon
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2018
McGill University
École secondaire publique De La Salle
Ottawa, Ontario

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Léa is the volleyball team captain, mental health club co-president and Ottawa Rowing Club co-captain. She founded the feminist club and led the collection of sanitary products for a homeless shelter. Léa serves as a guide for her running club’s visually impaired runners. She works as a cashier and server in a bakery. Close Bio

Leon Picha
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2019
McGill University
Matthew McNair Secondary School
Richmond, British Columbia

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Leon holds various roles in his school, from being a vice-president of his student council to a stage manager of Theatre McNair's production of The Wizard of Oz. A participant of McNair's Mini School program, Leon upholds the program’s values of continuous social, physical, and academic development. He also spends his weekends working as a manager for McDonald's Canada. Close Bio

Lily Bateman
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2017
University of Toronto
Northeast Kings Education Centre
Canning, Nova Scotia

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Lily is assisting an international development initiative run by people with intellectual disabilities. She is president of an environmental club and organized a nature-through-art project for local children. Lily runs track and field, performs slam poetry and is a singer-songwriter. She holds two part-time jobs. Close Bio

Mamanar Diasse
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2020
University of Ottawa
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa, Ontario

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Mamanar is the founder and editor-in-chief of her school newspaper. She plays soccer and is an active member in her student council and diversity club. Mamanar organizes events and initiatives including Culture Week activities to build community in her school. She currently works at a cake boutique and cafe. Close Bio

Mariam Sabbah
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2018
McGill University
École secondaire catholique L'Escale
Clarence-Rockland, Ontario

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Mariam is a sergeant with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and a member of her school’s Free the Children club. She volunteered at a local elementary school, speaking to children about substance abuse, bullying and fitness. Mariam helped organize and lead track and field competitions at her school and founded a community cycling club. She is a published writer. Close Bio

Mostafa Bondok
McCall MacBain Loran Scholar - 2018
University of British Columbia
Bell High School
Ottawa, Ontario

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Mostafa serves as the Islamic student association president and student council co-president. He has been involved in several humanitarian fundraisers and initiatives, including refugee supply drives and weekly lunches for the homeless. Mostafa is the basketball team captain and plays soccer, volleyball and rugby. He works as a sales associate. Close Bio