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Carl Hiebert
Entrepreneur, photographer and aviator
Carl Hiebert has his roots in a simple Mennonite farming community in southern Ontario. Interesting beginnings for a man who has become an adventurer, author, aviator, photographer, and philanthropist.
In 1981, Carl broke his back in a fluke hang-gliding accident. Two years later, he opened his own flight school, and became Canada's first paraplegic flight instructor. And now three decades later, he is named as one of Canada's top adventurers and honoured in CBC's "100 years of Aviation History" for his epic flights across Canada in an open-cockpit ultralight.
His six best-selling books and photographs that have made a difference - documenting poverty and the HIV/AIDs pandemic in developing countries, have raised over $2 million dollars for charitable organizations. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and the inspiration he has lent fellow Canadians, Carl has received numerous awards: Paul Harris Fellow, Vanier Award, King Clancy Award, Paul Tessandier Award - International aviation award and an Honorary Law Degree Wilfrid Laurier University.
Carl's other adventures include a spectacular cultural and photo journey of "56 days around the world" and travelling across Canada on "Ol' Red", a 1949 vintage tractor to celebrate our rural land, farmers and the food production industry.
Carl now captivates and inspires audiences with motivational presentations and breathtaking images that challenge audiences to explore risk, attitude, and perspective.
Topics:
- Motivation
- Entertainment
- Keepers of the Land.
Take an AgVenture and tour rural Canada with author/photographers Carl Hiebert and Deb Cripps. Their stunning presentation captures the richness and diversity of Canada's rural landscape and the families who farm them. Along with chronicling the authors' AgVenture, two and a half month journey from British Columbia to Newfoundland on their 1949 vintage tractor 'Ol Red', you'll enjoy breath-taking photographs and share intimate real life family stories of tenacity and commitment.
Encapsulating a true Canadian adventure, "Keepers of the Land" is an inspirational story that immediately pulls you into the lives and hearts of families across this country.
References:
"The standing ovation you received is a true testament to the enjoyment, quality and integrity of your presentation." Texaco Canada
"One of the main contributing factors to our successful conference was your address. Your presentation awed and educated, entertained and challenged, marvelled and touched everyone who participated. Thank you”. Ontario Society of Recreation
"Thank you for a memorable event... relating your experiences to the challenges that we face was certainly appropriate and very much appreciated." IBM
"Your presentation was educational, motivational, and entertaining - a rare combination. A pleasure to listen to. Life Underwriters Assn.
"Your presentation was superb... combining a special rapport with your audience, while being dynamic and inspirational at the same time." Industrial Accident Prevention Assn.
"... you were probably the best speaker the convention has had in 15 years - and we've had some heavy duty speakers!" Ontario Dealer Assn.
"... your message of motivation and attitude has left a lastingimpression on the 750 people in attendance. I've never seen such a sustained and enthusiastic standing ovation.” Waterloo Cty. Bd. of Education
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