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A collage of 3 photos at the 4th Canada Leadership and Nation Builders Award Gala with 3 winners standing with Michelle Buckland including: 1) Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O. Ont, C.B.E., 2) Harriet Thornhill, recipient of Business Excellence and 3) Patricia Bebia, recipient of Media, Arts and Entertainment

Image Description: Group photos of Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O. Ont, C.B.E., Michelle Buckland, Harriet Thornhill and Patricia Bebia at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

Honourable Justice Donald F. McLeod, Michelle Buckland, and Honourable Greg Fergson, P.C., M.P. Both Honourable Donald McLeod and Honourable Greg Fergson are holding their awards wearing a a black suit and Michelle Buckland wearing an African business suit with an orange top and colourful skirt at the Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala.
A collage of two photos including: 1) Alex Ihama, who is the Founder and Executive Director of the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace, on stage with Distinguished Guests and Nation Builder Awardees Honourable Justice Donald F. McLeod, Honourable Greg Fergson, P.C., M.P., Moy Fung, Henry Luyombya and Spirtual Mother of Alex Ihama sharing a short speech. The second photo consists of Alex Ihama having a discussion with Honourable Justice Donald F. McLeod and Honourable Greg Fergson, P.C., M.P. at the Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala.

Image Description: Award Presentation, Panel Discussion, and group photo including Honourable Greg Fergson, P.C., M.P., Honourable Justice Donald F. McLeod, Alex Ihama and Michelle Buckland at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

A collage of 3 photos including Michelle Buckland in an orange and blue business suit with 1) Alex Ihama, 2) Henry Luyombya, and 3) Ada Owodunni at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala.

Image Description: Group photos of Michelle Buckland, Alex Ihama, Henry Luyombya, and Councillor Adu Owodunni at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

A collage of 2 photos at the 4th Canada Leadership and Nation Builders Award Gala with 2 winners standing with Michelle Buckland including: 1) Wendy Cukier - MA, MBA,PhD, DU, LLD (HU), MSC, and 2) Fatiha Senhaj.
A collage of 2 photos at the 4th Canada Leadership and Nation Builders Award Gala with 2 winners standing with Michelle Buckland including: 1) Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson and 2) Fadhwa Yusuf.

Image Description: Photos of Michelle Buckland with Award recipients at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

A collage of 4 photos including Michelle Buckland in an Afrocentric gown with 1) Evangeline Chima, 2) Evangeline Chima, her son and Erhi Ojoboh, 3) Evangeline and Erhi Ojobohand; and 4) Evangeline Chima, her husband and son, Michelle Buckland, and Khadija at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala.

Image Description: Group photos at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

Michelle Buckland in yellow and pink Afrocentric gown.

Image Description: Michelle Buckland at the 4th Canada Leadership Summit and Nation Builders Award Gala (October 2024)

Collage of 5 photos including: 1) Michelle Buckland, Patricia Bebia Mawa, Program Producer and Moses A. Mawa, Executive Producer of SilverTrust Media, 2) Michelle Buckland and Debra Wright, 3) Michelle Buckland and Blessing Obi-Okoye having a discussion on camera, 4) Michelle Buckland alone, and 5) Michelle Buckland and Blessing Obi-Okoye poising.

Image Description: Interview on The Enterprise Show featuring Black Business andEntrepreneurs

Collage of 2 photos: 1) Flyer with photo of Michelle Buckland for 2024 Leadership and Black History Symposium. It also includes social media logos of EMBRACE 2 Learn inc., the date it is to take place, and the Canadian flag. The event was organized by the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace Equity. Their website noted on the flyer is www.canadiancongressanddiversity.ca/events AND 2) Flyer to advertise the 2024 Leadership and Black History Symposium, which is to take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The flyer includes photos of all the 14 Speakers who are all representatives of the black community and a Diversity Equity and hold a Inclusion expertise. The event was organized by the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace Equity.

Image Description: The 2024 Leadership and Black History Symposium – Michelle Buckland, Accessibility and Inclusion Expert as one of the 16 Selected Speakers (February 2024)

Michelle Buckland at the CIBC and CBCC Empower Black Excellence Entrepreneur Event to celebrate 2024 Black History Month. The collage is made of 3 photos including: 1) Michelle standing beside the EMBRACE 2 Learn Inc. booth, 2) Michelle holding a framed company flyer while standing beside the banner, and 3) Michelle standing at the EMBRACE 2 Learn Inc. vendor booth with framed flyers and laptop on desk showing commercial and company banner.

Image Description: The CIBC and Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce Empower Black Excellence Entrepreneur Session – Michelle Buckland at EMBRACE 2 Learn Inc. Booth (February 2024)

Michelle Buckland standing in front of a large hear-shaped backgroun at Brampton City Hall while holding the certificate she received as a Black Community Builder and Black Champion at the 2024 Signatory Event for Black History Month.
Michelle Buckland standing with a another rewarded recipient at Brampton City Hall while holding the certificate she received as a Black Community Builder and Black Champion at the 2024 Signatory Event for Black History Month.
Michelle Buckland standing with sister at Brampton City Hall while holding the certificate she received as a Black Community Builder and Black Champion at the 2024 Signatory Event for Black History Month.
Michelle Buckland standing with Nikki at Brampton City Hall while holding the certificate she received as a Black Community Builder and Black Champion at the 2024 Signatory Event for Black History Month.

Image Description: Michelle Buckland holding Certificate as one of the 100 Honorees as a Black Community Supporter and Black Champion at Brampton City Hall (February 2024)

Michelle Buckland being honoured as a Black Community Builder and Champion at the 2024 Signature Event for Black History Month. The collage has 7 photos including: 1) Michelle Buckland and Honourable Jean Augustine, 2) Michelle Buckland and Melissa Moore, 3) Michelle Buckland and Jodi Munroe, 4) Michelle Buckland and Simone Blythe, 5) Michelle Buckland and Mabel Patterson, 6) Heather Blackburn and Michelle Buckland, and 7) Pastor Rob and Tania Meikle and Michelle Buckland
Michelle Buckland in a blue and yellow african dress standing in front of colourful banner with "Black History Month" heading and states Black Economic, Social, Cultural and Youth Development Unit

Image Description: 2024 Signature Event: Honouring 100 Black Community Builders and Champions hosted by the City of Brampton Collage including Michelle Buckland, EMBRACE 2 Learn Inc. as Honouree, Honourable Jean Augustine, and Supporters

Stage Group photo at the 2024 Signature Event honouring 100 Black Community Builders and Champions hosted by City of Brampton

Image Description: Stage Photo at the 2024 Signature Event: Honouring 100 Black Community Builders and Champions hosted by the City of Brampton

The 4 winners for the 2021 Accessibility Award Winners for City of Brampton. They are CSR Wealth Management, Michelle McLeod, Kerry's Place Autism Services, and EMBRACE.
Michelle Buckland standing in between City of Brampton staff.
Michelle Buckland holding the plaque she received as a recipient of the 2021 Accessibility Award for City of Brampton for her business EMBRACE.
Michelle Buckland kneeling down while beside another black girl in a wheelchair, who was the guest speaker at the 2021 National AccessAbility Awareness celebration.
Group photo of winners and attendees at the National Accessibility Awareness Week Celebration for City of Brampton.
Group photo of 2021 National AccessAbility Awareness Week celebration for the City of Brampton

Image Description: 2023 National Accessibility Awareness Week hosted by the City of Brampton – Group photos including City of Brampton staff, attendees, and Michelle Buckland holding a plaque as the winner for the 2021 Accessibility Award

Collage including myself, Patricia Jaggernauth, Sean De Freitas, Cher Knight, Jacqueline Dixon, Richard Burgher, and Doug Minter with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce logo as the background at the 2023 Canadian Black Expo Trade Fair and Conference.
Group photos at the 2022 GREAT CEO Global Series: How to Become an Admiring Leader event. The collage consists of 5 photos including: 1) Michelle Buckland, John Wilson, and CBCC President; 2) Group photo of "tribe" standing with Marilyn Gist's photo on full screen in background - Ryan Knight, Vince Fung, Dr. Vibe, John Wilson, Marilyn Gist, Duncan Seko, CBCC President, Allison Ruch, Michelle Buckland, Doug Minter, Rev Denise Gillard, and Ryan Singh; 3) Michelle Buckland and Marilyn Gist; 4) Rev Denise Gillard holding book written by Marilyn Gist with Michelle Buckland; and 5) Doug Minter and Michelle Buckland.

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Collage 1 – The 2023 Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce Black Expo Trade Fair and Conference including Business Owners and Keynote Speakers
Collage 2 – The 2022 CEO Global Network Speaker Series with Marilyn Gist, PhD including Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce attendees and John Wilson, Founder of CEO Global Network

Group pictures at the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce 3-Year Anniversity Celebration in June of of 2022. The first picture includes Michelle Buckland and Sonia Dawes. The second group picture includes Warren Salmon, Michelle Bucklandand a Black Lady.

Image Description: The Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce 3-Year Anniversary Celebration: Developing Economic Prosperity (June 2022)

The "What Can You Do?" slide displayed while having a discussion with students to provide potential jobs or careers once the student share their top skills.

Image Description: 2021 Career Exploration Session for Students with Disabilities: New York City Department of Education, Queens Transition College Access Center, Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support

Michelle Buckland standing in a room providing training while pointing at a PowerPoint slide on a large screen in a classroom how to create a culture of accessibility.

Image Description: Canada’s Healthy Workplace Training and Workshop: Creating a Culture of Accessibility (May 2019)

Collage of 3 group photos at the 24th Canadian Association for Supported Employment Conference including the staff and Key Stakeholders which represent MentorAbility Provincial Hubs.

Image Description: Group Photos at 24th Canadian Association for Supported Employment Conference: A Changing Society of Seizing Opportunities, Enhancing Possibilities for People with Disabilities – Montreal, QC (June 2019)

Michelle Buckland Presenting the National Training Strategy ta the 24th Supported Employment Conference of June 2019 in Montreal, Quebec.

Image Description: Group Photos at 24th Canadian Association for Supported Employment Conference: A Changing Society of Seizing Opportunities, Enhancing Possibilities for People with Disabilities – Montreal, QC (June 2019)

Me standing at the Microsoft Booth at the 2019 Abilities Expo Conference
Me standing at the Microsoft Booth at the 2019 Abilities Expo Conference

Image Description: The 2019 Abilities Expo Conference – Photo at the Microsoft Booth and photo at the AbilityOnline Booth

Me standing at the Metrolinx Booth at the 2019 Abilities Expo Conference
Me standing at the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Booth at the 2019 Abilities Expo Conference

Image Description: The 2019 Abilities Expo Conference – Photo at the Metrolinx Booth and photo at the Coalition for
Persons with Disabilities Booth

Group Photo of Michelle Buckland with other recipient and husband of Michele Edwards

Image Description: The 2017 Michele Edwards Memorial Award Recipients for Advocacy for People with Disabilities – Group photo of Michelle Buckland, Peter Boisseau and Amanda Kelly

Michelle Buckland standing at her booth to present her company custom training and keynote speaking services.

Image Description: EMBRACE Showcase Photo – Launch of the Lori Dalton Speakers and Coaches (2017)

Michelle Buckland as Keynote Speaker at Bank of Montreal for United Way Campaign
Michelle Buckland as Keynote Speaker at Ministry of Transportation for United Way Campaign

Image Description: Keynote Speaking for United Way Campaign – Photo at Bank of Montreal (2015) and a photo at Ministry of Transportation (2014)

Photo as a United Way Keynote Speaker giving a presentation in a boardroom canvassing and as a Speakers Bureau Representative

Image Description: Fostering Learning Communities as a United Way Canvassing and Speakers Bureau Representative (2012)

Michelle Buckland at Presentation Festival in a Group Picture
Michelle Buckland at Presentation Festival Keynote Speaker photo

Image Description: 2012 Presentation Festival – Group photo with class accredited as a Judge and a photo of Michelle Buckland sharing a Keynote

Michelle Buckland tutoring a young boy
Community Work photo

Image Description of Photo 1: Michelle Buckland tutoring a student (2012)
Image Description of Photo 2: Michelle Buckland providing Community work (2011)

Motivational Speaking at Davis Ward Phillips and Vineberg LLP

Image Description: Michelle Buckland giving Keynote at Davis Ward Phillips and Vineberg LLP United Way Campaign (2011)

Customized Training for Seneca College to Nursing class

Image Description: Michelle Buckland providing Customized Training at Seneca College (2011)

Photo of Michelle Buckland with Business Takes Action and Norm Nopper (Partner)

Image Description: Business Takes Action (Client) – Establishment of Best Practices and Promote Employment Inclusion, Accessibility and AODA, 2005 Legislation for a Canadian Manufacturers and Exports Initiative (2011)

Photo of Michelle Buckland with Tiffany Burns of CityTV at Toronto City Hall

Image Description: HOPE Award: Photo with Tiffany Burns of CityTV at Toronto City Hall – 2001

Michelle Buckland in Media by JOIN

Image Description: Michelle Buckland speaking in Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN) Commercial – 2003

Epilepsy Toronto Ambassador photo
Epilepsy Toronto Public Awareness

Image Description of Photo 1: Collaboration of Promoting Diversity including 3 Staff Members of Epilepsy Toronto as
Image Description of Photo 2: 2002 Epilepsy Toronto Public Awareness Week with Staff Member

Michelle Buckland is being recognized as an ambassador for encouraging companies to hire people with disabilities and how easy and minimal financial support for accommodation people with disabilities.

Image Description: Michelle Buckland being recognized as an Ambassador for Building Awareness in the Workplace: Newsletters, Articles, and Website – 2000 and 2007

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