Alexander Guibault

Alexander Guibault

Alex has co-presented his journey “Looking at my past I found my future.” along with his mother Leceta Chisholm Guibault to over 400 audiences, 35,000 people in 32 US states, 4 Canadian provinces, Guatemala and Colombia. Audiences have included students from elementary (age appropriately) to university master’s programs, First Nations, child welfare professionals, child abuse and trauma prevention, church, adoption and foster care communities, educators and more.

Alex received his hard-fought Canadian Citizenship in 2021, is the subject of the Canadian produced documentary “Mi Nombre Es Alex”  https://youtu.be/_22a3j7SIPI?si=FHW3hn8BJrYm7Jxg  and his story is written into the New Brunswick High School Curriculum. In 2020 Alex filed a successful lawsuit against his American Missionary abusers https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-sues-missionaries-orphanage-1.5792128 . Alex is currently studying Business in Halifax.

Testemonials

“Alex’s story of confronting and overcoming extreme conditions has offered all of us an opportunity to understand and appreciate what it means to be resilient and gracious. He has taught us about the degree to which we should value the sense of belonging. He has allowed us the means to move more meaningfully beyond the rhetoric and truly explore the importance of living well together. He has shed light on our own humanity. Thank you Alex and Leceta.”  Mark Perry, Subject Coordinator First Nations Social Studies, Competencies Education

“Alex's life reads like the pages of an incredible fiction novel. Except this is far from fiction. Alex's first memories of life are as an abandoned child walking the dangerous streets of Guatemala City. No family. No home. No name. And no hope. After spending his life on the streets, and in orphanages where he was severely abused, Alex longed for a family. Volunteer missionaries from the US and Canada came and went to the orphanages, and each time, Alex dreamed of being swept away from the abuse and mistreatment, and into a family where he would feel worthy and loved. But it never happened. Enter Leceta Chisholm Guibault. She is a Canadian woman who, along with her husband, had previously adopted two children from Guatemala and Colombia. When she met Alex he was 19 years old. But his desire for a family never waned. Canada had closed adoptions from Guatemala in 2001. But determined to become a part of a real family, Alex fought for years and won the right to his dream.  At age 23, Alex legally called the Chisholm-Guibaults his family. Now he travels all over telling his story to large groups. With his family's help, Alex incorporated a small travel agency, where he welcomes groups from around the globe who desire a meaningful volunteer experience in Guatemala. Alex spends most of his time volunteering and building awareness about the plight of children and families. He is also an incredible support to non-profits, involved with initiatives such as student scholarships, supporting projects aiding youth at risk, and supplying beds to approximately 4000 families. He advocates for parent-less children and their need for a family, sheds light on the serious issue of child abuse, and selflessly serves as a bridge for Guatemalan adoptees to their birth country. His incredible story is making headlines and touching hearts. Now it’s time to share his story with the world. After hearing his compelling story, you will be changed forever.”  Wanda Lauren Taylor is a non-fiction author, filmmaker and producer.