Hi Everyone,
I’m excited to share a quick update on some recent milestones and adventures. From being recognized here in Vancouver to speaking on a national stage and reaching a global audience online, it’s been an inspiring month of growth and connection.
What I’ve Been Up To 📈
Took two back-to-back trips to Ontario in a week to visit family, a busy schedule but a meaningful one.
Participated in an undergraduate information session at the UBC Sauder School of Business, gaining insight into their programs and the opportunities for continued learning.
I built a custom GPT — essentially a specialized AI assistant I designed — that helps me be more intentional with my communication. It analyzes the words I use in both writing and speech, highlights when I’m using lower-energy or less empowering language, and then suggests more positive alternatives. The framework behind it comes from David Hawkins’ Map of Consciousness, which offers a way of understanding how different words and emotions carry different levels of energy. This tool has already been helping me shift my language toward more uplifting and effective expression each day.
Achievements & Highlights 🏆
🏅 Impact in Innovation Award
Honoured to be selected as the recipient of the Impact in Innovation Award from the City of Vancouver! This award recognizes outstanding contributions to science, technology, and sustainability. I’m also grateful to have received a $500 bursary in recognition of this achievement.
🎤 Youth Speaker at URL to IRL
Represented youth on the Intergenerational Panel at the URL to IRL event, hosted at TMU’s Ted Rogers School of Management in Toronto.I spoke alongside a school principal and a parent/Unplugged Canada member — it was an incredible opportunity to share my perspective and learn from others.
I connected with so many inspiring individuals, including:
– Katherine Hay, Senator, Senate of Canada
– Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
– Sabrina Cruz, YouTuber and educator
– Daunte Hillen, Indigenous School Chair
– Amber Mac, AI keynote speaker
… and many more amazing individuals!
📸 Media Coming Soon: I’ll be sharing more photos and videos from the event once I receive them from the photographers: stay tuned for next month’s newsletter!
📍 1.7M Views on Google Maps
Excited to hit 1.7 million views on Google Maps — thank you to everyone who’s explored my contributions across so many different countries!
Quotes 💬
"It's those who lie outside ordinary experience who have the most to teach us."
— Malcolm Gladwell
"Work hard on what comes easily."
— James Clear
"He who chases two hares catches neither."
— Desiderius Erasmus
"Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river."
— Nikita Khrushchev
Curious about my past adventures?
Catch up on all my previous updates in the newsletter archive. You never know what gem you might find!
Shoutouts 👏
🎤 The Dais Team
Thank you for inviting me to Toronto and giving me the chance to speak on the Intergenerational Panel. It was such a meaningful experience!💖 My Mom
Endless gratitude to my mom for all her support — especially for practicing with me early in the morning and late the night before the panel!🏙️ City of Vancouver
Grateful to the City of Vancouver for creating the Impact in Innovation award, which recognizes sustainability and technology and for including youth in the process. It matters deeply, since we are the future leaders of the world!🚗 Uber Drivers in Toronto & Ottawa
Shoutout to the many Uber drivers who were incredibly helpful and shared some truly amazing conversations with me during my travels.
What’s Next? 🚀
🏆 Award Ceremony in Vancouver
Attending the award ceremony for my Impact in Innovation award from the City of Vancouver!💼 Internship with Dream Company
Starting an internship (company reveal coming soon!) focused on AI SEO.📊 Oasis of Change Annual Report
Creating the 2024–2025 Annual Report for Oasis of Change, showcasing our impact across multiple areas:
– Trees planted
– Clients supported
– Computers responsibly recycled
– $X in-kind tech grants secured for nonprofits🎓 UBC Sauder Application
Preparing to apply to UBC Sauder School of Business when applications open, with hopes of pursuing a degree in commerce.
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Best,
Gabriel Dalton
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