speakers

Autumn Peltier
Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner
Autumn Peltier is a 15-year-old Anishinaabekwe and citizen of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, a member First Nation of the Anishinabek Nation,...
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Barry Green
Trustee
Barry is CEO and Executive Chair of the Greenrock Group of Companies, a 3rd generation real estate company located in...
View ProfileCora-Lee McGuire Cyrette
Executive Director
As the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) I am proud of the work we do on...
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President
As a proud member of the Wikwemikong First Nation and the first Aboriginal Trudeau Scholar, I have worked to advance...
View ProfileJan Kahehti:io Longboat
Adviser
Jan Kahehti:io Longboat, Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation, is an Elder, educator, writer, herbalist, cultural advocate, and visionary, having...
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Jessica Wilson
Project Coordinator (Anti Human Trafficking educator)
I have worked with ONWA as the IAHTL for The last 4 years. I have sadly moved agencies so I...
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Jordis Duke
Communications Clerk
Jordis Duke was born and raised in Thunder Bay, and has always enjoyed creating art (pencil, watercolour, digital, etc.). Jordis...
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Kimberly R. Murray
Assistant Deputy Attorney General
Kimberly Murray BA, LL.B, IPC Kimberly Murray is a member of the Kahnesatake Mohawk Nation. She is the Province of...
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Ms. Jessica Goodman
Interim Community Development Manager
Jessica Goodman is a proud mother to her beautiful daughters, Brooklyn, who is 10 years old, Zayda who is 1...
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Patricia D. McGuire
Dr. Patricia D. McGuire
Nii Kishebakabaykwe, nii Makwa dodem nii bami'aagan Bizhiw Daajiibaa, Indian Act affiliated with Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek. Dr. Patricia D. McGuire...
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Pura Fe
Performer
''Pura Fé'' (Tuscarora/Taino) Indigenous activist-singer-songwriter-story teller, teacher-keeper of Canoe Songs, known for her distinct soulful vocals, Native Blues and lap-steel...
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Renee Linklater
Senior Director, Shkaabe Makwa, CAMH
Renee Linklater, PhD is a member of Rainy River First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. She has over 25 years of...
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Sheila Watt-Cloutier
Environmental, Cultural, and Human Rights Advocate
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier is in the business of transforming public opinion into public policy. Experienced in working...
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Stevie Salas
A Musician, Film and TV Producer, Writer and Composer, Stevie Salas has recorded on over 70 different albums with artists...
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Tanya Talaga
President
Tanya Talaga is an Anishinaabe journalist and speaker. She is the author of two books, Seven Fallen Feathers and All...
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