“I am.” That’s a very powerful phrase. These two words, “I” and “am,” together, followed by specific characteristics, give people the power to define themselves. The effect of this kind of mind-over-matter is not to be downplayed. It can deliver the strength you need to stand up when the world seems to be conspiring to … Read more ›
The eight days of Invictus Games Toronto 2017 were packed with action, inspiration and emotion. It's hard to believe the 2017 edition of the Games is now over. The crowds gathered to see the competitors arrive at the Air Canada Centre and the sold out stands inside the arena were loud and proud, cheering on everyone … Read more ›
This episode features excerpts from an interview with commissionaire Russ Treadwell, and a speech delivered by Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan. Russ Treadwell has been a commissionaire for three years. He joined our Northern Alberta Division after seven years of service, leaving because, as a single dad, he wanted to make sure his son had a … Read more ›
General (Ret’d) and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs Walter Natynczyk and Commissionaires Great Lakes Division CEO Tom Prins are pictured here at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Career Summit. The Invictus Games Foundation was established in London, England, in 2014 to pursue and develop the legacy of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry’s adaptive sport event … Read more ›
It's hard to believe we're already half way through #GuardingTheGames. It turns out that many months of careful planning and coordination is critical to ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible with 1,500 volunteers, 550 athletes (from 17 countries), plus family, friends and the public. Thankfully, Talyanna Bossokova, Associate Director Client Services, and Russell Dalton, … Read more ›
Welcome to episode 4 of the Commissionaires podcast! We had the pleasure of chatting with Jermaine Griffith, a commissionaire on site at the Pan-Am centre who has been profoundly impacted by The Invictus Games Toronto 2017. Additionally, you'll hear from a few more commissionaires and their fantastic stories, however their interviews were faced with some … Read more ›