Book Bernice for Presentations & Workshops

Bernice is passionate about sharing her family’s compelling immigrant story, inspiring and encouraging thousands of people to make more positive lifestyle choices. 

She takes her audiences through an historical journey that touches on a wider perspective of her family’s Black and interracial challenges since their arrival to Canada in the early 1900s.   

She highlights her father Herb Carnegie’s famous hockey contributions and how he overcame adversity in both sports and life. 

Bernice reveals what she learned from their experiences and how we all can be more compassionate, caring, and responsible in our personal choices while finding proactive solutions in making our world a better place.

Presentation Style: Interactive presentation with PowerPoint, Multimedia and Zoom friendly

Suitability: All age groups i.e. Corporate, Organizations, Sports Teams, Schools

Length: Keynotes or presentations 30 to 90 minutes with Q&A or Workshops 90+ minutes with breakout sessions

York University “Leadershape” Retreat

Customized Presentation Options

  • Students

    Opening Doors of Opportunity

    Discovering our Rich Heritage

    Black Achievement: The Herb Carnegie Story

    “Post presentation student activity lessons available upon request”

  • Teachers/Coaches

    Mental Health and Wellness: A real life perspective for real life challenges

    Lead Like an ACE

    Rethinking Racism

    Breaking Barriers/Building Bridges

  • Teams/Organizations

    Honouring our Roots/Creating new Shoots

    I Dare You (to become your best self)

    Black History Month: Black Excellence and Achievement

    A Fly in a Pail of Milk, The Herb Carnegie Story

Presentation Testimonials

  • Thursday was nothing short of inspirational! I’m writing to sincerely thank you for being so present during our Future Aces celebration. Your being there not only elevated its meaning, but it also completed the loop of understanding that we focused on building with new students and staff members.

    ~ Teacher

  • I want to thank you so much for sharing your priceless story and that of your family as well. I have had over 20 guest speakers present to my teams over the last couple of years. I must say that no one has been able to captivate an audience like you did today.

    ~ Team Leader, Benefits Delivery Service, Government of Canada

  • Bernice's passion and drive to share her family's legacy and the reality of racism then and now was felt by all, as it moved us deeply beyond words. The story she so lovingly shared is one of utmost perseverance and determination that MUST be shared internationally.

    ~ Regional Director, Lived Experience & Recovery Network

  • I wish more people could hear his whole story, not just about how he was discriminated against as a hockey player. I want people to know how successful he became despite the discrimination and disappointments.

    ~ Attendee, Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation

  • I wish to thank you very much for bringing your story and inspiration to our school, and especially to our classroom. What a privilege to hear some first-hand experiences of history in the making. You helped to make it real for the kids. I cannot imagine the pain and heartache of such explicit rejection, and then the determination to overcome the road blocks. How amazing!

    ~ Teacher

  • Bernice Carnegie is one of the most genuine and accomplished professionals I have met in a long time!! She is the essence of self-confidence coupled with such a humility and dedication to making our young folks feel better about themselves and infused within them a will and sense to accomplish and be the best they can be.

    ~ President, Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation

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