Brian Hughes

Artist, Athlete, Buddhist, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Musician, Parent

Investment Advisor at RBCDS since 1987 Governor on Okanagan College Board of Governor's since 2005 Founder of the Penticton Philosopher's Cafe 2002 Buddhist TED Talk fanatic

Knowledge-am addicted to listening to podcast lectures whilst cycling to work Music- I play banjo and could easily play 24/7 if I didn't need money to live Organizing things- I like to make things ha

An Idea that one day there will be a critical mass of humanity hungry for change. Through communication devices such as TED, twitter etc. it will no longer matter where you live and all will have the chance to learn the best practices and dployment strategies to repair the damage done to our earth and truly make it a better place than when we arrived. The Centre of Excellence for Renewable Construction and Renewable Energy being built in Penticton will be a showcase and training ground for the new generation of environmental repairmen and women.

I was born in 1955 and was raised in a rural environment. My friends and I studied the ways of the Lakota Souix and we basically lived our playtime as indians from Grade 5 to 7. I became infatuated with this way of life and attached myself to Souix spirituality for about 3 years. The fact is is this shaped my life and to this day I have a strong affinity for the native peoples and their way of life. I then went on to live as a back to the land farmer, became a scientific viticulturalist and moved into the world of investments. My background lead me to be appointed to the board of Okanagan College and I have seen the birth of the most important post secondary structure in Canada which will train the "Green Workers" needed for the new world. mt TEDx talk will showcase the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence for Green Construction and Alternative Energy in Penticton BC Canada. http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/Page26539.aspx

making pretty much anything I put my mind to happen. I give others credit so most people don't realize I am behind it.