Lianne was a former Social Studies/History Resource Specialist Consultant with the Toronto District School Board and curriculum advisor for Upper Canada College, having taught over 100,000 teachers and students.  Some of her initiatives have been indexing the Freedman Bureau Records for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and curriculum development and business start-ups in India.  In 2003, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence and in 2009 was invited to be a contributing author of the Canadian best-seller business/self-help book, ‘The Power of Women United’.  Appearing on TV and being interviewed on the radio many times, she is always happy to have a live or virtual audience.  

We Canadians weren’t always polite and apologetic, nor is our history lacklustre compared to our American neighbours.  Join Lianne Harris for a 1-hour presentation as we explore the courageous, audacious, and clever personalities — and bold events — that put Canada on the map!