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Neil ‘Logik’ Donaldson is a nationally recognized cultural educator, digital media creator, and visionary leader committed to restoring cultural integrity and activating practical change through education, art, and emotional intelligence.

Based in Toronto, Neil is the founder and executive director of Stolen From Africa / Volé D’Afrique, a nationally incorporated non-profit organization with deep roots in youth empowerment, arts education, and school board partnerships. What began in 2004 as a bold t-shirt campaign to spark conversations around social justice has grown into a multi-platform movement blending storytelling, hip-hop culture, and African Canadian history.

A board-approved education partner with both the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), Neil has designed and delivered transformative programs that reach thousands of students, educators, and parents annually. His signature initiatives—The Response Ability Program, Authoritative Mindfulness, and Mindful Parenting—are rooted in emotional wellbeing, restorative education, and community-centred learning. These programs have become foundational to schools seeking culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and socially conscious engagement.

Neil’s work is guided by the African philosophies of Ubuntu ("I am because we are") and Sankofa ("go back and get it"). Whether leading student assemblies, staff workshops, or community panels, he challenges audiences to confront systems of erasure and to reclaim personal and collective narratives. His speaking style combines vulnerability, ancestral wisdom, personal storytelling, and poetic insight—cultivating spaces for reflection, growth, and transformation.

A first-generation Canadian of Jamaican descent, Neil's lived experience as a father, artist, and activist infuses his work with authenticity. He has interviewed iconic artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Method Man, Maestro Fresh Wes, Jah9, Dead Prez, and Pusha T, and has shared keynote stages with grassroots organizers, school leaders, and policy influencers. In 2024, he was the keynote speaker for the Black Brilliance Conference (TDSB) and Durham Children’s Aid Society’s Black History Month event.

Neil is also the creative force behind Reason with Logik, a YouTube and TikTok platform exploring identity, masculinity, healing, and history through the lens of practical wisdom. His recent series “While You Were Sleeping” and “Pattern Recognition” have expanded his reach globally, particularly among youth in Namibia, South Africa, and across the African diaspora.

Whether designing culturally grounded curriculum, producing educational media, or hosting a community events,  Neil Donaldson remains devoted to one mission: bringing the community into the classroom—and the classroom into the world.

His involvement with various initiatives, including Stolen From Africa Media and Reason with Logik, showcases his multifaceted skills in cinematography, documentation, and content creation.
Donaldson's commitment to youth development is further evidenced by his work with the Toronto District School Board and the Centre of Excellence for Black Students.

His educational background from the University of Toronto and certifications in areas like Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations underscore his comprehensive approach to community and youth development.
keynote speaker Neil ‘Logik’ Donaldson—founder of Stolen From Africa—as he delivers a powerful, heartfelt address to the frontline staff of Durham Region Children’s Aid. Celebrating 20 years of cultural activism and youth engagement, Neil shares personal stories, poetry, and history often erased from Canadian textbooks.This keynote dives deep into identity, legacy, education, systemic oppression, music, and healing. A must-watch for educators, social workers, youth advocates, and anyone working to create equity in care systems.

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