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Making brave spaces for youth to talk to one another while feeling heard and supported. With all the issues youth face, there tends to be a common thread: A lack of connection and purpose. Through our dynamic assemblies, culture-shifting workshops, and engaging leadership training, LiveDifferent Circles helps young people explore important values, build stronger relationships and get activated in kindness—leaving your youth more compassionate, resilient and hopeful.

What Schools Are Saying

5 stars

All presentations were thought-provoking and engaging!

Julie Collyer, Guidance Counselor
Erickson Collegiate - Erickson, MB

5 stars

Loved the physical aspects of the games and the level of engagement from the students in the games and group discussions.

Julie Collyer, Guidance Counselor
Erickson Collegiate - Erickson, MB

5 stars

Engaging presentation - stories and upbeat activities. This group works very hard to share their stories and work with students to...

Denise Warchola, Assistant Principal
Ashmont School - Ashmont, AB

5 stars

The presenters were fantastic. They really put a lot into sharing their stories and interacting with our students. You can see the...

Denise Warchola, Assistant Principal
Ashmont School - Ashmont, AB

5 stars

Engaging for all students.

Committee Chair
Hope North - Flin Flon, MB

5 stars

The work of LiveDifferent is engaging and meaningful for students. It captivated their interest and accessed their compassionate s...

Dean Ewen, Teacher
Wakaw School - Wakaw, SK

5 stars

This was the most comfortable and vulnerable (in a good way) that I have seen many of my students. All of the students who partici...

Dean Ewen, Teacher
Wakaw School - Wakaw, SK

5 stars

Students need to experience this presentation - it is an opportunity to teach kids about the importance of connection, kindness, a...

Chelsey Glasman, Principal
Binscarth Elementary School - Binscarth, MB

5 stars

An awesome experience for students! A great opportunity to grow leadership skills.

Morgan Bowmaster, Vice Principal
Kortright Hills Public School - Guelph, ON

5 stars

Amazing set-up, great staff, excellent breakdown of talking, stories, and interactive activities. Great messaging.

Katie Ferguson, Vice Principal
I.E. Weldon Secondary School - Lindsay, ON

5 stars

Staff and students loved it.

Morgan Bowmaster, Vice Principal
Kortright Hills Public School - Guelph, ON

5 stars

I enjoyed it and so did the students. A good message.

Bryan Marriott, Principal
MacGregor Elementary School - MacGregor, MB

5 stars

I think as teachers supporting students, we can only tell them things so many times. Having a group of engaging young people who c...

Jennifer Jones, Teacher
Mount Academy - North Rustico, PE

5 stars

These sessions were a nice chance for the students to interact with presenters more, which I know the students enjoyed.

Jennifer Jones, Teacher
Mount Academy - North Rustico, PE

5 stars

Awesome presentation! Love the student engagement!

Ruby Penney, Guidance Counselor
Burgeo Academy - Burgeo, NL

5 stars

This was an awesome experience. Very motivational and engaging!

Taylor Jackman, Teacher
Stephenville Middle School - Stephenville, NL

5 stars

Students report that this was the best mental health-related session that we have had here! Absolutely engaging; students came ali...

Kelsey Batts, Vice Principal
Princeton Secondary School - Princeton, BC

5 stars

100% worth it! Very engaging and important topics.

Vanessa Hussey, Teacher
Stephenville Middle School - Stephenville, NL

5 stars

Students report that this was the best mental health related session that we have had here!

Kelsey Batts, Vice Principal
Princeton Secondary School - Princeton, BC

5 stars

The group was fantastic! Very engaging and personable. We loved having them visit :)

Principal
Main River Academy - Pollards Point, NL

5 stars

I can't believe how well our students received this presentation. They were skeptical, but the presenters won them over. Ultimatel...

Gillian McCarthy, School Counselor
Belanger Memorial School - Doyles, NL

5 stars

I can't believe our students actually participated whole-heartedly in this. It went better than I could have imagined.

Gillian McCarthy, School Counselor
Belanger Memorial School - Doyles, NL

5 stars

It was so much fun! The students were fully invested in the program right from the beginning. The leadership conference after was ...

Dylan Clifford, Vice Principal
Duchess Park Secondary School - Prince George, BC

4.5 stars

LiveDifferent will engage your student body with real-life situations they can relate to in their everyday lives. It will allow yo...

Brenda Asselin, Guidance Teacher
Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School - Gananoque, ON

4.5 stars

The intimate programming made for great conversations and [a] step forward for our leaders. Our grade 7/8 students were very engag...

Brenda Asselin, Guidance Teacher
Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School - Gananoque, ON

5 stars

LiveDifferent challenges students to refocus and reframe how they live in their communities and schools through music, making pers...

Sarah Murdoch, Educator/Teacher
Greater Fort Erie Secondary School - Fort Erie, ON

5 stars

Well organized, great message and engaging. This is a great engaging session for the whole school student body. Students you may t...

Andy Schardt, Vice Principal
Sioux North High School - Sioux Lookout, ON

4.5 stars

LiveDifferent provides older elementary students with engaging and relevant content that truly speaks to their need to connect wit...

Bonnie Noble, Principal
R.H. Cornish Public School - Port Perry, ON

5 stars

The message for students, combined with the engagement level, was outstanding.

Principal
Ituna School - Ituna, SK

5 stars

I love the messaging and how interactive the presentation is. DO IT!! They keep the students engaged and have a way of getting the...

Chelsea Bembridge, Wellness Coach
E.W. Pratt High School - High Prairie, AB

5 stars

Very engaging, impressive set up. Our students were 'wowed' by the presentation set-up and enjoyed being a part of the show!

Morgan Bowmaster, Vice Principal
Kortright Hills Public School - Guelph, ON

5 stars

Current, interactive, fun but serious. It's a great experience for staff and students.

Tracy Bridgen, Teacher
Southview Public School - Napanee, on

4.5 stars

If you are looking for a relatable and engaging assembly for students, this is it! The LiveDifferent presenters shared impactful p...

Kyla Soloshy, Wellness Coach
Roland Michener Secondary School - Slave Lake, AB

4.5 stars

The enthusiastic presenters and their meaningful stories, as well as their ability to engage the students, made the setup perfect ...

Trent Lizee, Wellness Coordinator
Prairie River Junior High School - High Prairie, AB

5 stars

The communication with planning, the day-of set up, and the presentation were all very well organized. The presentation and Circle...

Vice Principal
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School - Trenton, ON

4.5 stars

LiveDifferent was exceptionally easy to work with to set up presentations and work through all of the different options and scenar...

Chelsea Hausler, Wellness Coach
Georges P. Vanier School - Donnelly, AB

5 stars

The Circles were very interactive and kept students up, moving, and engaged during the full hour. The topic was unique from other ...

Vice Principal
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School - Trenton, ON

5 stars

The overall professional and energetic presentation was excellent in every regard.

Vice Prinicpal
Delisle Composite School - Delisle, SK

5 stars

The smaller group sessions were really well received! The content of the sessions was impactful, and the activities were engaging ...

Vice Prinicpal
Delisle Composite School - Delisle, SK

5 stars

LiveDifferent has an excellent message and engages with students effectively. The interaction and engagement were outstanding.

Lance Barrate, Principal
Elkhorn School - Elkhorn, MB

4.5 stars

I thought the message and your team were excellent, and our students really enjoyed the day.

Guidance Counsellor
Earl Oxford School - Brandon, MB

4.5 stars

The presentation was highly engaging, both in terms of the AV used and the three presenters. The topic was timely and important to...

Principal
Westglen School - Didsbury, AB

5 stars

I would encourage anyone who is interested to book LiveDifferent. Engaging presentation with a great message.

Brennan Peterson, Principal
Central Butte School - Central Butte, SK

4.5 stars

Great way to engage students outside of the solitary bubble they’ve lived in for 3 Covid years. Positive message to all after be...

Gaye Grenier, Family Wellness Coordinator
Olds High School - Olds, AB

5 stars

The presenters were very engaging and energetic and brought a positive vibe to the school. We had the pleasure of welcoming LiveDi...

Erin Woytiuk, Mental Health Coordinator
John Paul II Collegiate - North Battleford, SK

4.5 stars

Very motivational and empowering for students. Students seemed to feel empowered.

Lynette De Maries, Principal
Deninu School - Fort Resolution, NT

5 stars

The LiveDifferent crew were very engaging and knowledgeable on the topic. Their interaction with the students and staff was clearl...

Erin Woytiuk, Mental Health Coordinator
North Battleford Comprehensive High School - North Battleford, SK

5 stars

The message from LiveDifferent is strong, impacting student learning with engagement and motivation. Many of us staff were extreme...

Grace Suprovich
Atikameg School - Atikameg, AB

4.5 stars

Great group! Very engaging and relevant topics for our students. The group was interactive, and the students really enjoyed the pr...

Beth Sabraw, Wellness Coordinator
Turtleford Community School - Turtleford, SK

4.5 stars

It was lively and interactive, and the presenters were amazing.

School Counsellor
Elkford Secondary School - Elkford, BC

5 stars

Our students loved the presentation. The messaging was clear and focused, and the breakout sessions allowed for a more targeted in...

Michelle Davis, Vice Principal
Mount Slesse Middle School - Chilliwack, BC

5 stars

LiveDifferent was so easy to work with; they made the planning process seamless and were very responsive to all questions and requ...

Stephanie Forgie, Wellness Coach
Kinuso School - Kinuso, AB

5 stars

Overall thought the sessions went really well and were very engaging for most students.

Stephanie Forgie, Wellness Coach
Kinuso School - Kinuso, AB

5 stars

It was very engaging and dynamic, and the kids learned a lot. Nothing, it was great.

Student Leadership Teacher
Kisêwâtisiwin School - Edmonton, AB

5 stars

Do it! The interactive presentation received many complimentary words from the students. Thank you for the time in visiting us in ...

Jason Schwartz, Principal
McBride Secondary School - McBride, BC

5 stars

Bring them in to connect with your students and build student leadership capacity. They engaged all students.

Steve Lytwyn, Principal
Hapnot Collegiate - Flin Flon, MB

4.5 stars

Valuable message on a timely topic for our middle schoolers (empathy). The presentation was engaging in a variety of ways (videos,...

Principal
Deer Meadow School - Olds, AB

5 stars

LiveDifferent is a highly engaging presentation that students can relate to. It embodies the work in our school about the type of ...

Zenovia Lazaruik, Principal
Tofield School - Tofield, AB

4.5 stars

The presenters were professional, the energy in the gym was amazing, and the theme provided an important reminder.

Vice Principal
Caroline School - Caroline, AB

4.5 stars

You did a great job. Thank you so much for all of your work in trying to make a difference in our youth.

Vice Principal
Sundre High School - Sundre, AB

5 stars

Great engagement. Engaging activities for students and staff. My students loved it.

Kelly Walker, School Social Worker
Maryland Park School - Brandon, MB

5 stars

The team was very engaging with staff and students!

School Social Worker
Maryland Park School - Brandon, MB

5 stars

It was engaging with powerful messages shared with our students.

School Social Worker
King George School - Brandon, MB

5 stars

LiveDifferent is entertaining, riveting, and keeps the attention of the audience while delivering a message that they all need to ...

Elaine Beardy, Elder
Mikisew School - Cross Lake, MB

5 stars

This was an incredible, engaging experience for our grade 6-12 students to learn about empathy, resilience, and values. The circle...

Chantelle Kalyn, Wellness Coordinator
St. Walburg School - St Walburg, SK

4.5 stars

It is a great way to have the students participate as a group post-COVID, helping them to engage as a group and re-learn the sense...

Peter McKay, Principal
Otter Nelson River School - Cross Lake, MB

4.5 stars

LiveDifferent is a fun, engaging presentation that is motivational and heartwarming. The presentation was fun, interactive, and en...

Jolene Sittler, Wellness Coordinator
H. Hardcastle School - Edam, SK

5 stars

The assemblies offered by LiveDifferent are always relevant and engaging. The team is also great to work with. It is a great value...

Ryan Forsyth, Vice Principal
Elliot Lake Secondary School - Elliot Lake, ON

5 stars

Will be the best assembly of the year! Great message for students.

Bill Toews, Principal
Kingsville District High School - Kingsville, ON

5 stars

LiveDifferent does not disappoint; leaders understand their audience and challenge them to grow in character. They relate well to ...

Linda Booy-Korvemaker, Guidance Counsellor
Smithville Christian High School - Smithville, ON

5 stars

The presentation is done with great energy and a powerful message that reaches the students in a very unique way. The students wer...

Kim Gosling, Campus Minister
Holy Names Catholic High School - Windsor, ON

5 stars

A very meaningful and engaging assembly for our students and a powerful reminder of our responsibility to look out for one another...

Brent Monkley, Vice Principal
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School - Hamilton, ON

4.5 stars

Great message, energized approach! It just works.

Chris Row, Principal
Sir Ernest MacMillan Public School - Burlington, ON

5 stars

LiveDifferent provides a dynamic approach that arrests students’ attention, gets their guards down, and helps them to understand...

Maleka Kaderbhai, Principal
Oakdale Park Middle School - North York, ON

5 stars

An opportunity to grow and help others grow. It was meaningful and engaging.

Maleka Kaderbhai, Principal
Oakdale Park Middle School - North York, ON

5 stars

The engagement with our students was amazing. The presentation itself was dynamic, positive, and catchy. Great response from our s...

Stephen Wilson, Principal
Marathon High School - Marathon, ON

4.5 stars

I felt like there was good energy and a worthwhile message for students.

Principal
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary - Belleville, ON

5 stars

The small groups worked well and I heard student voices I don't often hear!

Stephen Wilson, Principal
Marathon High School - Marathon, ON

5 stars

LiveDifferent is a must for schools. They bring connection, engagement, and humanity to their presentations. Thank you for being p...

Garry Swampy, Principal
Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School - Fort Alexander, MB

5 stars

The presentation is adapted to teenagers and it has a good message. You won't regret it.

Emmy Labonte, Special Education Technician and Project Coordinator
La Tuque High School - La Tuque, QC

5 stars

Students really enjoyed it. It's a nice place for them to grow individually and become better versions of themselves! The content ...

Pier-Olivier Trembley, Behaviour Technician
Riverside Regional High School - Jonquière, QC

4.5 stars

This is worth every minute. I love the presentations and the circles.

Newell Johnson, Principal
Allison Bernard Memorial High School - Eskasoni, NS

5 stars

Students will really enjoy the high energy and the vibe of the LiveDifferent presentation. The message you share and the way in wh...

Nadine Palmizi, Vice-Principal
Sydney Mines Middle School - Sydney Mines, NS

5 stars

Entertaining and motivational. The presenters are awesome.

Nina Lonsberry, Princpal
Weldon School - Bienfait, SK

5 stars

The pace, involvement of students, theme message content, the workshops were AMAZING!

Wellness Coordinator
Paradise Hill School - Paradise Hill, SK

5 stars

You've consistently offered a positive, effective presentation style and create great connections in the school.

Principal
W.G. Murdoch School - Crossfield, AB

4.5 stars

If you want a presentation that is engaging and relevant, this is the group! The message (topics) are relevant for what we want to...

Shawn Lachapelle, Vice Principal
Duchess School - Duchess, AB

5 stars

I have had LiveDifferent come present before, and the staff and students always enjoy it. This experience was no different. It's g...

Wellness Coordinator
Neilburg Composite School - Neilburg, SK

5 stars

Our school has already been using [Circles], so this was a good refresher.

Principal
W.G. Murdoch School - Crossfield, AB

5 stars

Love that extra programming has been an option. It lets students explore more topics and discussion than one presentation.

Wellness Coordinator
Neilburg Composite School - Neilburg, SK

5 stars

Book 'em NOW!!! Fabulous job—so impressed by the team and all that they bring to our school! The entire organization is so polis...

Nancy Macdonald, Guidance
Stephenville Middle School - Stephenville, NL

5 stars

The topic and presentation of the material was excellent and engaging to students. Very upbeat!

Principal/Grade 5 teacher
Tricentia Academy - Arnold's Cove, NL

4.5 stars

Great opportunity for students to learn about the importance of accepting and loving yourself despite what others may say. Great o...

Christina Cox, Assistant Principal
Amalgamated Academy - Bay Roberts, NL

4.5 stars

Students said they really enjoyed the opportunity.

Christina Cox, Assistant Principal
Amalgamated Academy - Bay Roberts, NL

5 stars

The students were very engaged with the presenters. The message was also very meaningful and relevant.

Principal
E.A. Butler All Grade - Cartyville, NL

4.5 stars

The LiveDifferent presentations are engaging multi-media events. The topics covered are timely and relevant to students, and the p...

Lori Marshall, Principal
Kwalikum Secondary School - Qualicum Beach, BC

5 stars

LiveDifferent is super professional and great to work with. Their assembly was engaging and interactive for youth, and their messa...

Melanie D'Entremont, Guidance Counsellor
Barrington Municipal High - Barrington Passage, NS

4.5 stars

The Altruism Assembly was really well received by students and staff. The level of leadership skill and charisma of your three pre...

Shannon Davis, School counsellor
Drumlin Heights Consolidated School - Argyle, NS

5 stars

LiveDifferent is an impressive group of young people leading the youth of today by instilling in them values that will assist them...

Barbara Long, Principal
Central New Brunswick Academy - New Bandon, NB

4.5 stars

The assemblies focused on and highlighted examples in both sessions that are consistent with our approaches to supporting the enga...

Principal
Fellowes High School - Pembroke, ON

About Circles

Create a place where relationships go deeper and your group is inspired to take action.

View our program options

Making an impact on youth

Why "Circles"?
The concept of talking circles originates from the traditions of Indigenous people of Turtle Island, particularly tribes in the Midwest, and are based upon equality between participants and the principle of sharing power instead of having power over one another. While our Circles Program encompasses more than group discussions, this is the foundation of the program and helps to facilitate vulnerability, sharing, and healing for participants. It also helps to inspire and motivate youth to become leaders of compassion and kindness in their own social circles and within their communities.

4,116

Schools & communities visited

1.8m+

Youth reached

77%

of Indigenous youth said they had increased hope for the future

91%

of educators believe the visit has had a long-term impact on their youth

How can Circles be used to support your group?
Choose from the options below.

School assemblies

A one-hour event with captivating videos, motivational speakers, and students’ voices, that will ignite hope and inspire greatness.

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Peer mentorship curriculum

A curriculum-based initiative designed to build community and develop both leadership skills and personal development in students.

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Keynote presentations

An opportunity to host one of LiveDifferent's keynote speakers for your professional development day or team-building event.

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Hear what people had to say about their experience with Circles.

Thank you to our partners for helping us empower youth mental wellness across Canada!

Your students will learn, connect, and be empowered to make a difference.

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