Keynote Ashoke Mohanraj, Author

In a time of deep division, how do we bring people back together? Ashoke Mohanraj, environmental storyteller and advocate, explores how we can tackle polarization not by arguing harder, but by connecting deeper. Through universal themes like friendship, courage, and caring, and using accessible mediums like animation, film, and children’s books, Ashoke shows how we can reach across generations, cultures, and ideologies. His work, including the upcoming animated series, Dolphin Dude, reminds us that everyone, from kids to policymakers, can find common ground when we speak to what makes us human. This keynote is a call to reframe togetherness as something joyful, creative, and powerfully unifying.

This is a hybrid event.

Ashoke Mohanraj is a JD candidate at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, specializing in marine and environmental law. He serves as a legal research assistant at Project Ploughshares, focusing on climate, peace, and Arctic security. An Amazon best-selling children’s author, Ashoke is the creator of Pollinator Man and Dolphin Dude, blending storytelling with environmental advocacy. Recognized among Canada’s Clean50 Emerging Leaders and Corporate Knights Top 30 Under 30, he is dedicated to advancing sustainability through law, education, and creative media.